Switchfoot - Meant To Live (Jon Bellion Version) [Official Music Video]

Official Music Video For Switchfoot - Meant To Live (Jon Bellion Version)
A few months ago, the band and I sat down in the studio to listen to the final mix of the song, (“Meant to Live - Jon Bellion Version”). When the strings faded out we sat in silence, stunned by how moving the piece of music was.
A few days later, Jon Bellion and I were texting about the song -how it conjured images in our minds, begging to be used in a trailer for a great movie.
We came to the conclusion: “why not do it ourselves, spend our own money to make a music video that felt like it conveyed the emotion we felt.”
We called James Winterhalter and Joseph Larkin (the makers of the video) to see if they could pull off a short film in only a couple of weeks. They said let’s go!
So that’s what this music video is: a self-funded passion project. A short film about a man, caught between his past and his future, discovering that he still gets to choose. “We want more than the wars of our fathers… Somewhere we live inside. - Jon Foreman of Switchfoot
Production Company: KURSZA
Director - James Winterhalter
Executive Producer/Creative Director - Joseph Larkin
Producer: Michael Tate
Director of Photography: Matt Burke
1st AC: Eduardo Orozco
Gaffer: Vincent Carlston
Grip: Eric Hinsperger
Hair/makeup: Karen Cordell
Production Assistant: Haden Peterson
Acting:
Father - Jason Zacek
Grandfather - Rick Sadle
Son - Gus Cereghino
Special Thanks:
The City of Newport, Yaquina Bay Charters, Oregon Film
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[@bingley_music]

Both versions are phenomenal. Switchfoot made my childhood, Bellion made my adulthood in music. Jaw dropped.

[@annabellsmith8907]

Mine Dropped too!!! This is amazing!!

[@MermaidCore_]

So good!

[@barbaracollins3015]

Well said!

[@domisbossbaby394]

Man jon you always to manage to give me chills

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🤘🐺🤘

[@vickiesmith8872]

How does Jon Bellion just *know* who all my favorite artists and bands are and just keep collabing?! I’m obsessed

[@ChrisplussTina96]

I feel the same wayyy!! He's a genius

[@RaymondRAYCE]

He's so young and so unbelievably dynamic. Best concert I have ever been to. Wish he would make more music and tour...

[@Kelaguen123]

SAME. I love both of em. I’m so happy they know eachother!

[@CrypticVidz]

@@RaymondRAYCEdo I have news for you

[@nipunlanka]

Something about healing from childhood trauma sits perfectly right with music by Jon and Switchfoot. Truly beautiful

[@soniainternoscia6960]

It's these moments in life where for even just a few seconds or a few minutes, we can feel whole and forget the whole world... Those moments give us hope to keep moving forward..

[@beebee33]

🙏

[@evanmatthew9512]

NICE!

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🤘🐺🤘

[@keisha9047]

100% will ALWAYS be my band that helped form me

[@lovealwayswins9860]

Jon Foreman and Switchfoot's "Meant to live" have changed lives, saved lives for over 20 years. Jon B's version has opened the door for a new generation of lives to be changed and lives will be saved for another 20 years. Thank you for delivering God's message to humanity like only you can.

[@elishot1201]

Perfectly said with a 144 likes. I will not break that number. 🙂

[@devincrosby8966]

I lost my dad in May of this year. He was my best friend. This was his favorite band and showed me to them at a very young age. With my dad gone these lyrics mean so much to me. I used to not think too much into these lyrics but an amazing time cause everything was so much more simpler as a kid this song made me happy, but when I hear this song(cover) I just see my dad smiling wanting me to remember why this song made me happy. This song was played at my fathers funeral and holds a strong spot in my heart. Takes me back to better times.

[@Jvcklive]

Amen brother, see y'all in heaven 🎉

[@m.w.7676]

I lost my father in July. I feel ya. Note: The old man in this video is my uncle. He helped me a lot when my father passed.

[@devincrosby8966]

Dude I feel it everyday still man. I come back here when I think of him. Don't think I'll ever get it over it ya know just have to live the fact that he's not here no more. It deeply saddens me

[@drago9530]

Brother I'm Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace in God's arms. I pray that you receive many blessings. God bless.

[@jeffreywalker399]

It's so rare that a re-imagining is as impactful as the first. Gave me chills and good feels!

[@phreshtv4427]

Growing up on Switchfoot, and spending my 20s listening to Jon Bellion really places this song in a special place! The impact both this band and Jon have had on me is something I can’t place into words! Thank y’all, thank y’all so much!!!😭

[@joblessfreak]

Dude…that is me as well.

[@o0bluemilk0o]

I haven't heard this song in years. My skin is tingling. The nostalgia and hope this song exudes is incredible.

[@LarryPanozzo]

Feeling the same thing ❤ with good tears flowing too 🙂

[@kamikazelyricist1563]

​@@LarryPanozzo same

[@faiththatseeksunderstanding]

I absolutely love the original. I listened to it as an angst ridden teenager who wanted to be myself so terribly bad. In between then and now, Christ found me and changed my life. Today I am married with 3 kids, and once again this song hits me right between the eyes. It makes me want my life to count for something, to really make a difference. So many of us become shells of the true beauty that God created us to be. We were meant to live for so much more. To be and do good, to love freely and purely. This song drives me to that. It brought tears to my eyes in a way that the original did not, because it means more now. Life means more now. I hope I can impart that to my kids. This version of the song let’s the original’s life-changing message shine through because it slows down. It is more contemplative and soaring, drawing our hearts and minds to absorb the lyrics. I’m very glad it was made.

[@Good.Morning.Petty.Potatoes]

It's almost like you can be bitter and wish for a redo of your life, or be grateful for what you have and cherish that you have been given. Are you settling on your life's choices? Or are you embracing your life? Is you glass half empty or half full?

[@claudiazaunz6703]

so well put!

[@IAMFISH92]

Glory to Jesus Christ!

[@fabiangonzalez2107]

All glory to God! Only He can lift us and our family up with the same Spirit who raised Christ. May the Lord give you and our families knowledge of His will and goodness.

[@BrandonT0787]

Asked God for a gift today and found this. I feel like it confronts my difficult past and gives me hope for the future.

[@godzilla6911]

What, no, where's the guitar? Holdup, let him cook, let him cook. Alright. That's fire. I love it.

[@Pastey247]

The lyrics of the song along with the scene with the Dad and his son on the beach has to be a C.S. Lewis reference. “It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.” Excellent cover!

[@tharealzero]

I remember listening to this song over and over and over and I want to say maybe 2001 or 2002 after getting out of foster care . I was about 15 years old and this brought so much light to my life. To now, I turned 38 this year and having one of my favorite artists cover it..... what a beautiful blessing

[@elizabethdiaz513]

Love Jon's voice! This version is so special, I almost cry every time I listen to it! ✨

[@timneville5348]

cry

[@lukewalker5915]

Jon’s genius as a musician and an artist are unparalleled. Just incredible.

[@ivonnegorospe4416]

Original version has a special place in my heart but this just blow my mind, is awesome!

[@princessleah341]

So powerful! Forgiveness sets us free. Thank you Switchfoot!

[@user-mm7dp6nx9i]

That part at 0:25 when his dad is playing with his son and the bitterness he feels thinking that his father never did that with him. The acting in the video is beautiful.

[@StillTryingMyBest]

Beautiful acting I agree. Just expressions, saying so much.

[@mattwells8803]

I think he's given his father something he did not deserve.. a chance to have his grandson in his life, despite the trauma he inflicted on his son

[@CricketRodeo]

I can't stop watching this. It hurts so much but is so healing. Thanks to Bellion & Switchfoot for making this beautiful song and version. Both versions are awesome.

[@fancydancr7]

Saaaame I've been listening, hurting and healing all day.

[@DerekJFiedler]

I pray that this version of the song will be as inspirational for this generation as the original version was for me during my formative years.

[@kaebiji]

I’m so happy to hear Jon sing. When he released this I almost cried. I love his take on this song. The emotion he brings is so raw and beautiful. The original is also such an iconic song and it holds such a special place in my heart. I’m so glad this happened. ❤

[@FrootNinja]

This reminds me of my dad 🥲 even he was fatherless and was beaten from world circumstances. He gave me the best childhood and is a rock in my life, being ever so loving, kind and a compass when I lose my way. Thank you for this.

[@stefaniearif9761]

not me crying at 9am bc of this music video. song impacted my life. jon bellion's music brings me peace.

[@spiritnme7772]

Second Chances are so wonderful! Forgiveness is opening the Door to True Second Relationship with Others! This is Lord Jesus working in Us!

[@snoozedoodles]

Love this song so much. Timeless.

[@amakaas]

I love Jon’s version. Feels like he’s speaking to me directly. And the vocals? Oh the vocals!!!❤

[@marydailey312]

Oh my Lord 🤲🏼🤲🏽🤲🏾🤲🏿this is exquisite such a beautiful reminder that we are loved and not alone i thank God for you Jon Bellion 🙏🏼Switchfoot lyrics are so powerful🌈 I grew up with their amazing music 🎶 what a blessing thank you 🥰🌎🌍🌏🌞

[@GunnarLindow]

Jon’s voice is becoming almost as nostalgic as this song for me. Absolutely love this!

[@carlijane]

This music video was incredible. I miss the 2000's music videos as they were so inspirational and story telling short films like this one. ❤️😭 This was so well done. Breaking generational curses and walking through forgiveness is not for the faint of heart. 🙏

[@brittanygoodrich1927]

Amen!

[@BrocNerd]

This is beyond powerful. We were meant to live for so much more, and that so much more is found in something as simple and hard as loving our family.

[@mariakristinasevilla8134]

Lyrics.... Fumbling his confidence And wondering why the world has passed him by Hoping that he's bet for more than arguments And failed attempts to fly Fly We were meant to live for so much more Have we lost ourselves? Somewhere we live inside Somewhere we live inside We were meant to live for so much more Have we lost ourselves? Somewhere we live inside Dreaming about providence And whether mice or men have second tries Maybe we've been living with our eyes half open Maybe we're bent and broken Broken We were meant to live for so much more Have we lost ourselves? Somewhere we live inside Somewhere we live inside We were meant to live for so much more Have we lost ourselves? Somewhere we live inside We want more than this world's got to offer We want more than this world's got to offer We want more than the wars of our fathers And everything inside screams for second life Yeah We were meant to live for so much more Have we lost ourselves? We were meant to live for so much more Have we lost ourselves? We were meant to live for so much more Have we lost ourselves? We were meant to live (we were meant to live) We were meant to live

[@yummygummybear]

❤

[@Grid21]

I grew up listening to Switchfoot as a child, they're one of the reasons I fell in love with playing the guitar. Then as I grew up, it felt like every album was written for me with every stage I was in. Jon is an incredibly wise man and God has given him insight into things no one else has and it's beautiful. Thank you for being apart of my childhood and I hope one day I get to meet Switchfoot and play on stage with them, one of 2 artists I hope to do that with.

[@natk9438]

Oh my goodness. THIS is what I needed this morning. This is the music I live for. Jon Bellion is a gift from God. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@LarryPanozzo]

Wow. I'm speechless. What a feeling, experiencing this.

[@kiramercado3688]

I can not even put into words how amazing you did covering this song. You truly have a gift Jon, and your humbleness about it all is inspiring. God bless you, and thank you for sharing your talent with us. Your music has gotten me through some really dark times, and brought me closer to God. ❤

[@david060401]

An old song bought back to life and I love it so much. This vid bought me to tears, probably because my father died recently . Thank you Switchfoot for bring so much pleasure in to my life. I love you guys

[@kamikazelyricist1563]

Beautiful song. Beautiful video. We need more like this in our hearts.

[@BriannasBestLife]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@jtiggy3768]

It has to be one of the greatest feelings to have grown up listening to Switchfoot and Jon Foreman, only to find out that Jon Bellion and him are good friends. So much so that JB felt comfortable enough to ask if he could take on one of Foreman's most impactful songs. Almost like a passing of the torch...

[@garrettnoid8681]

Jon we miss you! Your voice and the music you create is transcendent

[@contychi]

The version itself is hauntingly beautiful but this music video? Hits new heights. It’s hauntingly healing and i dont know if i make any sense but thank you guys for pushing through for this video. I will go back to crying to the song and video, have a nice day all and can’t wait for Sept 15

[@SirianStar90]

I just want this song on repeat….Song hits the soul just right 🥹🤧

[@robertcflores9976]

Beautiful! song and film hits me to my soul. That is me, the old man, I pray my Son and Daughter forgive me for all my shortcomings. Thank You Jesus for your Blood, mercy and grace.

[@ClimbingUpThisLife]

🙏💓✨️

[@abbieamavi]

I love what switchfoot does, what they stand for, and that on a random Thursday before I go into work, I find this video to one of my favorite childhood songs. Thank you to Jon Bellion and Switchfoot for this 💕

[@ChrisplussTina96]

Wow this made me so emotional. I've been listening to the song but just now watched the music video. The way Jon did this version is just so moving, so deep and touching. This is my new song of healing

[@peggykitting6036]

When we have forgiveness by our Heavenly Father, we can forgive ourselves and in turn forgive our earthly fathers❤

[@nanan1295]

This whole album is a dream come true. ❤ Amazing

[@fernandan]

This is beautiful. Both the song and the MV.

[@nicolestaples4695]

The chills are unreal.

[@XavierAncarno]

I can't listen to Jon Bellion without shedding tears. Tears of joy, this guy voice is a cure.

[@ananyadutta1154]

"Everything inside screams for a second life" cuts a clean breath of life down a nasal nerve. Oh what a face I find.

[@jacobpreston8894]

This song made me tear up so much already in the beginning and break down through the end😢😭😭you guys made a outstanding version to this song🖤🖤

[@sherwin1533]

Jon Bellion is such a fantastic artist oh my gosh!!!!!!!

[@Syckly]

How does this video not have 1m views?? Or like 10m? This is a masterclass of art.

[@sabahrehman6177]

Just Goosebumps!!!

[@reggie4Jesus]

I'm surprised this hasn't blown up the internet! INCREDIBLE

[@notarealperson415]

I cannot explain the feeling this gives. Thank you Jon

[@phuenefeld3]

wasn't expecting to cry this much...

[@nathanwebb4752]

WOW. LIFE CHANGING. THANK YOU, TO BOTH JONS

[@OnePureFrequency]

Bro has the crispiest mixes and best voice since day one. Be blessed brotha!

[@keisha9047]

Unbelievably moving! God fill every person that reads this with hope your, joy and your holy spirit.. There is LIFE in Jesus!

[@TheJoeDupree]

Wow...this new version gives the song a whole new meaning to those of us who grew up with the original and now we are adults. The lyrics mean so much more.

[@beezybeez7231]

This is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Whispering Wolf” by SLT 🤘🐺🤘

[@cheryllindsay7718]

This song is so incredibly beautiful and deeply moving!!! I love it so much!

[@SigneStraarup]

What a beautiful song and composition and also video!💕💕💕

[@RojiPlaysFN]

So incredibly beautiful. Can’t even begin to explain how unbelievable it is that my favorite artist of all time, and the person who inspired me to make music (Jon Bellion) was himself inspired to make music by Switchfoot, a band whose music has had a profound impact on my faith in my life. Grateful that I’ve gotten to see both of them in concert, but never thought I’d see them collaborate and create music together.

[@fancy8763]

Wow amazing ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥

[@EdFromTheBlock]

I've been wrecked by music in the past. This video and this rendition level me. Wonderfully and devastatingly accurate portrayal. ❤️💔❤️

[@freedomtripp8459]

I wasn't expecting this amazing version of this song thank you! Felt this in my heart!

[@MrDJcontaGIOus]

It’s amazing how the same words that inspired me 20 years ago as a 17-year-old has taken on a whole new meaning with all the experiences of the years.

[@whirichardson1]

How do you make a masterpiece of a song better? Do something completely different but exquisitely done! Bravo

[@mgnruth]

This is why I love this band and will be my most favorite song of all ❤❤❤❤ powerful.

[@thisisbrad]

This is going to put so many listeners onto these two different artists. What a great feature.

[@beebee33]

When I saw the words SWITCHFOOT MEANT TO LIVE and JON BELLION I just melted!! I knew it was about to fire! Yes!!!

[@deidrevoncreighton1460]

This clip made me want to forgive my extremely emotionally abusive father, I guess I was meant meant for so much more

[@singloudlove]

Yes!!! 🙌

[@noheroesallowed000]

I’ve been a fan of Jon Bellion for years. He never disappoints

[@Anna-ww4pv]

I have always listened to Switchfoot. True music to think of God. I can say many remakes don’t measure up. However, thus version is a true blessing.

[@JulianaSouzaRJ]

Love it ❤ Switchfoot, vocês sempre são incríveis!! Acompanho há 15 anos e continuo me emocionando. Amei as duas versões ❤🇧🇷

[@alekversusworld3754]

Wow…watching my dad love my daughter in a way he never did for me, the way I would hide when I heard him coming home vs the way my daughter runs to me what I get home..my dad and I finally get along now but my childhood was hard and having my daughter brought a lot of that trauma to the surface for me. This video is so powerful and accurate to me!

[@Bigge.]

Jon is the greatest💯

[@MysticmakerProfblix-xw1bw]

Everyone should have this song on their playlist.

[@Heygest]

Jon bellion voice ❤

[@runfr0mthesun]

This video conveys a very real topic that I'm currently relating to. Now older and having a 3 year old son...I constantly remind myself not to get frustrated. Impatient. And to be better than my father was....so that my son can be better than I am. I constantly remind myself what it felt like when my father would scream and get impatient with me, and understanding that I would never want my boy to feel that. The side of me that wishes to show my father this wonders if he would even care.

[@Pastey247]

God cares. Nothing you do to show love for Him or your Dad will ever be wasted.

[@nixonkutz3018]

Wow - totally disarming. Captures a completely different energy than the "original"

[@michaelcamp6076]

Well that was a much more emotional experience than i was ready to have at my desk on a Friday morning. Thanks guys! Love the song

[@Anu185-m7g]

No words 😢 melodious.

[@mwawi_m]

Mad vocals ❤ glad I get to witness such greatness. A masterpiece..

[@MatheusWerneckr]

OMG!! Amazing 😍🇧🇷

[@Madbecca]

This is perfection. It's amazing how both versions of this song are sooo amazing. This version came out at such a great time in my life. I love it.

[@hawtbubbs]

All the tears and emotions! I feel this in my soul ty for this remake

[@kenechichuks733]

This song is sooo beautiful😢😢❤

[@barbaracollins3015]

Love the original but this one hits in such a different way, especially if you have trauma from childhood. Jon is a genius and this collaboration is amazing!!

[@SamuelSutter]

this is so good - Jon B is the best!

[@BeNbO295]

Chilling! Without a doubt the best song I've heard this year

[@nicoleviper4090]

I seriously teared up when I first listened to this, Jon did a stunning cover of this song and his voice is so mesmerizing, This song is my whole childhood and has been with me for almost 8 years so there is no way I couldn't cry especially at 2:20, that whole part was to beautiful and I think Squidward may have left his bowl of onions laying around again.

[@abdielbarajas1012]

I like it but i still love the original version❤ i love switchfoot

[@ankebreytenbachcloete9487]

Jon is a modern day musical prophet

[@Floridaroadtrip25]

This song has been my all time favorite- Car accident in 2019 shattered my humerus bone above my elbow right arm did 4 hours of surgery- aug 23-19 2020 - February 17 - 2 different staph infections in my right elbow never spread after surgery my doctor thought I was going into a coma but didn’t - 4 nights in hospital and 2 months of hospital visits for medication and wound care- - 9 months of therapy and now chiropractor when needed- but no medal in my arm and I can bend it way better than before- just can’t straighten it all the way out yet still working hard on it - But I’m glad to be alive and wasn’t hurt badly- A person ran a stop sign- in 2019 - but I’m always thankful each day

[@excaptiveproductions]

This will always be such a powerful song! The words are so true, and this arrangement is beautifully made! "We want more than this world's got to offer", "Everything inside screams for second life" - a powerful testimony of how God built us to know and be with Him!

[@sanlen1944]

Beautiful Song , Beautiful Voice .

[@nancyshumate2279]

Love this version!! Beautiful ❤️