Switchfoot - I Dare You to Move Lyrics
Lyrics
Welcome to the planet
Welcome to existence
Everyone's here
Everyone's here
Everybody's watching you now
Everybody waits for you now
What happens next
What happens next
Chorus:
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened before
Welcome to the fallout
Welcome to resistance
The tension is here
The tension is here
Between who you are and who you could be
Between how it is and how it should be
(Chorus)
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened before
Maybe redemption has stories to tell
Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell
Where can you run to escape from yourself?
Where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?
Salvation is here
(Chorus)
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor
I dare you to move
I dare you to move
Like today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened
Today never happened before
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Switchfoot - Dare You To Move (Alt. Version)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 25, 2009, as an alternative version, Switchfoot's "I Dare You to Move" is an anthem of courageous living, a compelling invitation to step beyond complacency and embrace a life of purpose. At its core, the song challenges the comfortable inertia that can so easily grip us, urging listeners to actively pursue their potential and confront the uncertainties that lie ahead. This isn't merely a call to action; it's a spiritual directive, echoing the biblical imperative to be bold and unyielding in our faith and in our impact on the world. Think of Joshua 1:9, where the Lord tells Joshua, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." This sentiment is woven throughout "I Dare You to Move," encouraging a spirit that refuses to be paralyzed by fear or doubt. The song speaks to the transformative power of taking that first, often daunting, step into the unknown, a journey often fraught with challenges but ultimately leading to growth and fulfillment. It reminds us of the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, where the servants who risked and invested their gifts were commended, while the one who hid his was rebuked. Switchfoot's message resonates with the idea that our lives are meant to be lived fully, not hoarded out of fear of loss or failure. The lyrics, though not overtly religious, carry a profound spiritual weight, urging us to shed the constraints of timidity and embrace the fullness of the life God has designed for us. It’s an invitation to live with conviction, to stand for what is right, and to believe in the possibilities that await those who dare to move forward, guided by faith and a commitment to making a difference, much like the apostles who left everything to follow Jesus, as seen in Mark 1:16-20. This song is a potent reminder that true living is found not in holding back, but in the courageous engagement with life’s opportunities and callings.