Slipping Away
Slipping Away

Switchfoot - Slipping Away Lyrics

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Slipping Away Lyrics

Remember coming home at four in the morning
Before the sun was up
Back when the east was a fire of gold
Just waiting for the rest of the sky to fall in love, hey

Our hope is just a metaphor, of something better
For all of our dreams tonight
And fear is just a shadow of the things that matter the most
And I fear that I'm losing hope tonight

Oh oh
I feel like I'm dreaming
Oh oh
Staring up at the ceiling
Oh oh
It's four in the morning
I can't sleep and it feels like a warning
Oh oh
You wouldn't believe me
If I could say it just the way that I'm feeling
Oh oh
The words that I wanted to say
I feel them slipping away

Remember that kid with the quivering lip
Whose heart was on his sleeve like a first aid kit
Where are you now, where are you now?

Remember that kid, didn't know when to quit
I still lose my breath when I think about it
Oh, where'd you go?
(Oh where'd you go?)

Oh oh
I feel like I'm dreaming
Oh oh
Staring up at the ceiling
Oh oh
It's four in the morning
I can't sleep and it feels like a warning
Oh oh
You wouldn't believe me
If I could say it just the way that I'm feeling
Oh oh
The words that I wanted to say
I feel them slipping away

I know this isn't what you had wanted
Past words in the present are haunting us now
And on and on and on and on
My heartbeat could tell you it's urgent
I try to shout but the words don't come out
I feel I'm slipping away

Oh oh
I feel like I'm dreaming
Oh oh
Staring up at the ceiling
Oh oh
It's four in the morning
I can't sleep and it feels like a warning
Oh oh
You wouldn't believe me
If I could say it just the way that I'm feeling
Oh oh
The words that I wanted to say
I feel them slipping away, oh (I feel them slipping away)

Writer(s): JON FOREMAN, TIM FOREMAN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the primary members of Switchfoot?

    Switchfoot is composed of Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), and Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). Drew Shirley was also a member from 2005 to 2022.

  2. When did Switchfoot first gain mainstream recognition?

    Switchfoot gained mainstream recognition in 2002 with the inclusion of four of their songs in the film 'A Walk to Remember.' This led to the release of their major label debut album 'The Beautiful Letdown' in 2003.

  3. What inspired the lyrics 'waking up at four in the morning' in 'Slipping Away'?

    Drummer Chad Butler mentioned that he fell in love with the lyric 'waking up at four in the morning, before the sun comes up' due to its nostalgic feel and its reflection on life's fleeting nature.

  4. What is notable about Switchfoot's live performances?

    Switchfoot is known for their energetic live shows. Their dynamic stage presence and engaging performances have been a significant part of their appeal since they started touring extensively after gaining mainstream success.

  5. 'Slipping Away' mentions themes like hope and fear. How does this fit into Switchfoot's usual lyrical style?

    'Slipping Away' touches on themes like hope and fear, which are common in Switchfoot's music. Jon Foreman's lyrics often explore deep emotional and philosophical issues, reflecting on human experiences and existential questions.

  6. 'Slipping Away’ features a recurring time reference. What is it?

    'Slipping Away’ repeatedly references ‘four in the morning,’ symbolizing a time of introspection and emotional turmoil where one grapples with feelings of loss and slipping away from something important.

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