Switchfoot - Meant to Live (Live Video Version)

[@kepakennedy]

Back in 03’ there was a lot of feelings of loss and uncertainty. I will love this song forever

[@steezinit2957]

touche

[@luisromero9170]

This is a pretty great band and their songs are not just simple songs just to hear and that’s it, but their songs have a meaning from above.

[@sheilar.n.4919]

It has a meaning coz they are Christians.

[@mizzoupatriot8814]

John Foreman has the perfect voice for rock music...Purely awesome..Dude is underrated.

[@Nak_Su_]

*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

[@HayesByeGrey]

I don’t care how old this song is, I will always come back to it.

[@winter_silhouette]

You can interpret this song in so many ways. That's the hallmark of a great song.

[@davidpeters2625]

And that is exactly what makes this song timeless... that the fact that you can interpret it any way that you want... I don't see enough musicians enowadays, pouring their guts out and giving actual meaning.

[@davidcounter4866]

It's run of the mill guitar riffs backing a chain of lyrics composed entirely of a sequence of cliches. Of course you can interpret it in a lot of ways. Newsflash - even the worst of songs can be interpreted many ways...that is as far from being the hallmark of a great song as they are from filling a stadium venue.

[@jaredw5059]

I'm not Christian but I know what they'e saying is 100% true!

[@picho345]

JARED WARTON JESUS LOVES YOU :)

[@Lily.valkyrie]

listen to relient k!! their old stuff is just as good!!!!

[@donaldderp1602]

Man made stories whoop.

[@bismofunyuns182]

THOR LOVES YOU :)

[@MandenTV]

JARED WARTON if you know what they're saying is true then you should be a Christian! God bless, brother!

[@skull2011]

this band deserves more attention !!

[@FRANCO-cm7ol]

i found this today. its fucking awesome punk is amazing

[@DrelvanianGuardOffic]

+John Frank They aren't Punk, they are Post-grunge/Alt Rock, which has a bit of a big difference.

[@Prior2Popular]

cristal lm truth

[@Frank-sm9yl]

They're christian so they're ignored.

[@moonlite09]

i thought I was walking on the right path for years but truly I lost myself... and just recently God is taking me out of the darkness, waking me up to the Truth... and I was listening to a Christian radio station and these guys come on... I haven't listened to them in years and now in 2016, this is my anthem and its helping me get through this

[@StabbyCakes]

These guys are freaking rock stars, and I hope they break another radio hit soon. This world needs to hear their love. You guys have done a tremendous favor to so many lives by putting your voices out there when you didn't have to and could have been rejected for doing so. All of your haters have still heard your message, and I pray that the seeds you plant bloom fiercly. You guys are beautiful. Your parents are beautiful. I can't express how grateful I am to you and how much I freaking love your music and your souls. Rock on!

[@calcifer2648]

damn..i really miss this kind of music nowadays.. T_T

[@Prior2Popular]

generic generic ME. TOO.

[@yoelkoster907]

Switchfoot is still playing it live, fortunately :)

[@mantistoboggan6053]

TheOtherWhiteBread0 Check out the band HUM. They just announced a new album today.

[@austinwilson8918]

Early 2000’s Rick was the best

[@IroncladMemes]

yeah this is the good stuff

[@danielfreeman8814]

Need more music like this on the radio now 2021

[@josiahhage3368]

facts

[@jamesramos1200]

@@josiahhage3368 tptb dont want people playing music that uplifts the soul.

[@pennwoman]

So true.

[@christinewalko7612]

Hopefully the inspiration for my 3rd book and soon to be filled and moviecwith my partners....wish us luck

[@rvwtrvps760]

I heart radio bro

[@alphonsowilliams5779]

I never knew this was a Christian rock song until I heard it on a Christian Bible teaching and Gospel chanel. God is good. And truly we were meant to live for so much more, then we lost ourselves. But Jesus saves. Amen.

[@ari_thenerd5464]

👐👐👐👐👐 amen

[@alphonsowilliams5779]

😊

[@ari_thenerd5464]

+Alphonso Williams 👍☺

[@jamesoakes1819]

It's not really a christian song. The guys in the band just happen to be christian. As Jon put it, "these songs are for everyone".

[@pure0wnu30videosrs2]

they're not a christian band lol...

[@Kelaguen123]

I could feel the aliveness in this. This is what performing should be today. It’s like they’re flying when you watch them. A glory feeling

[@mizzoupatriot8814]

One of the very first ringtones I bought on my first ever cell phone..The little, silver LG flip phone when they first came out when I was 16..Starting to show my age a bit but I'm still rocking out to Switchfoot, great band.

[@ThePeoplesTemple]

I had this as a handme down ripped CD from my brother that I used to play all the time. Discovered it just now and hadn't heard it since 2005 omg memories.

[@AndyThaRapperATR]

Anyone else finding that the Lord is bringing you back to the first songs you ever remember hearing as a kid? TobyMac, Switchfoot, Skillet, FlyLeaf. They all started flooding back in so fast and i know hes doing the same! 🙏🖤🐏🌹

[@normalitye]

The KZbin algorithm isn't the Lord's doing

[@freedom4mealways]

Twenty years ago, Switchfoot was "Meant To Live"! This was truly a Rock Classic! It was a great song/video in the Spider-Man 2 movie.

[@JohnDoe-oy9yl]

i thought switchfoot was a one-hit-wonder band cause of this song. now i'm searching their stuff through youtube and realize they have a lot of views on their other tracks.

[@Lily.valkyrie]

yup! Switchfoot and Relient K were THE bands of the early 2000s every Christian murican kid knew about!!

[@matthewdavis418]

John Doe lots of great albums . Check out hello hurricane and Vice Versus.

[@danteduck9518]

@@Lily.valkyrie I wasn't religious but found this band through fuse tv and Chicago rock station 94.7 the zone

[@electrictroy2010]

Switchfoot has 2 hits in the top 20 (Billboard Hot 100).

[@pinchmeimdreaming2414]

Why are Christians so self promoting? Why don't they promote the messages (like switchfoot) instead of Jesus's name. The idea you need to believe in Jesus for salvation is sign of a megalomaniac. If he was truly a humble servant he would not need people to worship him, but the ideas themselves.

[@swayc4406]

Damn. I remember listening to this in high school. Back when I had so many aspirations and dreams and thought I could conquer the world. Now I'm 23 and I'm no where near where I thought I'd be. I was meant to live for so much more. Where did I lose myself?

[@Baobabarte]

You are a kid, I am 36 years old and I am still Looking to change the world eventhough I deal with bipolar disorder. You shouldn't stop dreaming!

[@vu8944]

When I feel like giving up on life or really mad at the world around me, this song always saves me

[@NancyDrew1111]

I always remember this song and return to listen to it. Thank you, Switchfoot for the real heartfelt songs.

[@armandoflorian2980]

This is one of the best christian bands!!!

[@pure0wnu30videosrs2]

they're not a christian band...

[@robertgroen2197]

Pure0wnU30Videos RS you're right, they are not a Christian band, they're a band whose members are Christian though :)

[@FudGnut]

Probably the only good Christian band because they don't specifically make their music about Christianity. I get sick of all the "Jesus is my boyfriend" music you hear on Christian radio stations. Coming from a Christian myself, if that means anything.

[@zoe8189]

The BEST !! =)

[@FudGnut]

THE BEST. THE BEST. THE BEST. THE BEST OF YOU

[@leslietig4]

My religion asks us to find out for ourselves if what they say is true. They incourage us to study it out for ourselves and pray if what they are saying is true. We develope our own testimony. I'm very blessed!

[@jeremytolbert9633]

Your religion sounds like my religion 🙂

[@zoe8189]

according to Wikipedia Lyrically this song was inspired by T. S. Eliot's poem "The Hollow Men." About the song, singer/writer Jon Foreman has said, "Maybe the kid in the song is me, hoping that I'm meant for more than arguments and failed attempts to fly. Something deep inside of me yearns for the beautiful, the true. I want more than what I've been sold; I want to live life."[3] According to Foreman, this song was also inspired by U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."[4] This track refers to C.S. Lewis's novel "Out of the Silent Planet" with the lyric "Maybe we're bent and broken." It also refers to John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men, in the lyric "Dreaming about Providence and whether mice or men have second tries." The song is well known for its main guitar riff, positive lyrics and overall heavy aggressive sound."

[@codename617]

I was impressed with everything they put into this song. And that stuff about wanting more than what we've been told, yeah I can relate to that.

[@thaddeuswilson654]

This song is so well rounded. The references of being bent and broken, undeniable. This one will always resound.

[@jon_walkup]

A style of music long gone and far forgotten...

[@treynobles]

Maybe gone...but never forgotten!

[@deathface8964]

this song makes me rock my head back and forth

[@shampuu7623]

God this song is good, why hasn't this video gotten 1B views? Good music like this should be more appreciated

[@mustadrone6731]

I'm sorry that shit is reserved for justin fuckboy

[@cherrichannie199]

this song is about god.

[@thepunksurfer2913]

Pop trash is somehow "better" than this masterpiece

[@EnergyBlade]

This song was made in 2003, KZbin was made in 2005. There's more views if KZbin existed back then.

[@dannie2712]

Forever Progressed it's not up to the people what gets put onto the charts anymore its the hollywood/music illuminati

[@JPSIWA]

Heyyy vsauce, Michael here!

[@maajamohan8325]

God I forgot how much I love their music 😍

[@robertgroen2197]

All is forgiven lol

[@desirewhitefire]

I remember seeing them live at Aquire the Fire in Pittsburgh when I was 15 years old. I now don't participate in organized religion or attend mass religious activities, but I'm really glad these guys big. They deserved it.

[@lenimunro7298]

This song is inspirational, but makes you think of wasted time. The is the kind of song that gets better with age. Unforgettable chorus.

[@evangelicful]

I love sharing this music with my kids ❤. Going back to the goodies to bring back humble beginnings

[@nonyabusiness4925]

I was meant to live for so much more! Thank you Jesus!

[@Meitoraku]

Even though I’ve never heard it before it feels nostalgic. Thanks Vsauce

[@christianruiz4829]

I love this song so much!!!

[@aviatornic2839]

Michael being sick as fuck as per usual

[@safranic03]

Not religious, but this is one of the most insightful things I've read. Perhaps if everyone would take this approach so love would not be lost in the way of lives.

[@bigassphillyfan]

I honestly wish rock music still sounded like this. This song is a huge part of my mid childhood in the very early 2000s... Every time I hear this song it makes me think of first day in middle school😢

[@uriustosh]

Like Christian rock? Because this is a Christian rock band that stopped mentioning god in this exact album, and only alluded to religion like in this song and Dare You To Move. I love both songs, fun album. If you like this you like Christian rock.

[@Kelaguen123]

It makes me wanna fly and become golden and amazing

[@chrisbailey9377]

Lol....Rock and metal is more Christian than most even realize .. just pay close attention ...😁. Not black metal though. It's definitely s@t@nic.

[@chrisbailey9377]

So anytime someone with a religious spirit tries to spread that nonsense tell them to kick rocks. I'm as Christian as it comes and rock and metal is a huge part of my life.

[@Grom-rl8bm]

FFDP isn't metal, sorry bud​@@chrisbailey9377

[@ericwhite5664]

Keep the music flowing guys you inspire others ! to want too Listen more than the junk on the radio Keep God #1 in the situations you go through

[@mkivy]

I saw them twice and they were gr8...only problem, my wife and I were the only old ppl there! But we rocked out!

[@jellyroark1997]

I struggle with OCD day by day,but God has helped me thorough a lot of it

[@shaneregier7970]

angelica roark Hang in there Angelica. Remember its just the OCD. Jesus loves you and forgives ALL sin 1 John 1:7-9 and He will never reject you John 6:37.

[@vvulture7443]

OCD isn't a disease. You're fine

[@smitxyz123]

Dear switchfoot, i think everyone agree that you guys are amazing and inspirational. thank you for giving us hope. WE ARE ONE TONIGHT. sincerely, me

[@TheMass33]

Such a beautiful song.. Makes me wonder. So much is so true. We will find ourselves. Again.

[@sallyanacel]

AWESOME BAND ALWAYS REINVENTING...

[@chriscaudill4307]

I don't know why but this song makes me tear up

[@artvjon]

This is the song that got me into Switchfoot,The Beautiful Letdown was the first album I ever owned :) I just reviewed Switchfoot's newest album "Fading West", it's featured video on my channel,check it out and let me know what you thought of the album!

[@arsonist9727]

I’m a little late but nice to see you here.

[@iplayeddishonored2475]

ARTV THIRSTY BOI

[@bigfootNPC]

ARTV woah fading west came out 5 years ago

[@_sam_ddn]

I may be 5 years late but...... Hello John :)

[@destinyduffney5753]

One of their best songs.

[@CoolCaliforniaMom]

LOVE this band....thank you for speaking the truth and encouraging us all in this journey of life.....GOD is AWESOME!

[@bazar2021]

This song is so addictive. I use to hear it so much on the radio but never got tired of it. The lyrics, guitar, bass, & drums, everything about this song is good. I think it's underrated definitely should have way more views.

[@xbabygirltx]

The music arrangement is awesome, the lyrics are great are great and challenges my perspective on things. I love switchfoot! This album is definitely in my top 10 :-)

[@jarinciitchel]

No puedo parar de escucharla😍. ¡excelente Switchfoot!

[@lbarragan37]

Amazing song!! 2020 and still hearing it!!

[@noaidie]

God's Mercy Shines Through All Darkness

[@OntCanGuy]

Coming to London, Ontario, Canada next week. Cannot wait!

[@smoothprince1374]

Perfection!

[@dianacervantes4528]

I am proud to say I have a gigantic crush on Jon Foreman... Despite the fact that he is approx. 24 years older than me.

[@FluffyMaci]

OMG I so remember this song from my early childhood =) I miss it so much this song means so much to me God bless you all!! ^_^

[@johnday4405]

I came to this band and this song through a Warren Miller movie (Higher Ground). This song and vid are are incredibly impressive. Both of my kids ( grown now) keep this song as fond memories of our love of Warren - who died last week.....

[@hotshots10u]

I was able to get to see Jon Foreman in Reno with Brandon Lake. He is true man of faith. Praise Jesus!

[@austindotson4801]

I remember this was my entrance music when I wrestled in the backyard

[@Red-qg3ms]

Austin Dotson lol I can imagine that

[@jobdoneright5934]

Did you come out nake?

[@izzyallen7712]

LMAO

[@excusemenoexcusemeno1671]

😂

[@jacquelinemanning7890]

What has music turned into we've lost rock punk rock roll metal and every type of rock that existed

[@zedalba]

Josh. C nah, they have only changed a little. There is still good music being created. If anything has really failed us, it is society's standard of good music. More and more we want to shut down and party. Provocative music is no longer mainstream. I like Nothing More, Red, and Breaking Benjamin.

[@cadeguydon6043]

Josh. C it just doesn’t get a lot of attention

[@staciemckenzie9093]

Yes, Thank You Jesus for dying for us and saving us from ourselves...

[@auymanifletcher5996]

I agree thank you Jesus

[@nothingmore4191]

Stacie McKenzie Be quiet

[@freestylefingerbord]

Stacie McKenzie exactly. and watch truth doesnt fear investigation documentary on utub

[@SoulReaperSlayer19]

Stacie McKenzie this isn’t even a Christian song lol. People get so confused but it’s still a good song

[@robertgroen2197]

SoulReaperSlayer19 , how do you interpret we were meant to live for so much more, have we lost ourselves?

[@AnitaDeChellis]

So GOOD!

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Damn grew up in this an era an atheist and loved this song. Since then i have found Christ and am blessed to have found they stand for something greater

[@AWGZM]

@@astr0sauce AMEN IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME

[@the_italianwannabe]

THEY PLAYED THIS AT IMPERIAL BEACH YESTERDAY 💜💜💜💜💜

[@shah887]

the best song to check if ur earphones is working...

[@daftabhi5645]

+prince shah SO true. I always do that :D

[@gensou777]

As well as Jamie All Over by Mayday Parade :3

[@castnation4449]

prince shah nah... il go for reyer remix for headphone testing

[@TuffyRushy]

Yes, the 5 seconds at early... left > right > left >right

[@icommenttogainsubscriberstanks]

Nope duh...Bohemian Rhapsody is best and is used by many chinese headphone companies to check the quality of headphones

[@zoe8189]

mi banda preferida por el resto de mi vida!

[@Rafaelipod]

These were the main guys and main cd that got me into this genre, positive vibs and awesome memorable music, my all time favorite cd

[@kevinr.pierce4751]

there will be all kinds of music in eternity to praise our Lord and our God Jesus Christ.

[@KimchiBitz93]

still bangs in 2020 !!! love from malaysia 🇲🇾💓🇺🇸

[@michaelrainer7487]

Just wanted you guys to know that this song led me to Christ in 2011. Keep spreading The Word, you are saving souls!

[@destinyduffney5753]

Michael Rainer: Amen! You made the best decision of your life :)

[@Sylox95]

God is fake 😁😁😁

[@ustin10]

@@Sylox95 you r wrong I agree with Destiny Duffney

[@jobdoneright5934]

@@ustin10 God is gay

[@alexkeenan5768]

@@ustin10 god is an opinion not a fact

[@ximenachavarria5593]

november 12th 2016 and this song it's still the best

[@CindyNavarroP]

This song means PASSION. 🙌🏻

[@robertgroen2197]

well said sir - we are FREE to choose what we believe, and NO ONE has the right on personal belief.

[@d9zirable]

v sauce

[@deyajairaflores9631]

I need the 2000s to come back!!!!!!!

[@XSuJixxMwAhX]

Whenever this song comes on my playlist my head banging is uncontrollable.

[@SilverShotHawkeye]

Don't forget hiden gems like only hope, on fire, free and pretty much any one of their songs. What amazes me about switchfoot is that all of their songs are good and you'll fans who call each song a favorite. I agree with you man. Impossible for them to be a one hit wonder

[@marygannon9254]

Thank you for a beautiful song 💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜

[@bravenewboi]

Jesus Christ, this song TAKES ME BACK

[@WitheredViolet]

Thanks Vsauce

[@lemegaoof4323]

Watched Vsauce clear a rad jump over his phone to find this 💯

[@irioronia530]

this song makes me wanna cry so much

[@MadeByIsaura]

Absolutely love this song!

[@nathanaelgreene3004]

Hey, Vsauce here.

[@nv_chino]

Wow I haven’t heard that in awhile

[@ExcitedTiger-em9mp]

​@@nv_chino❤

[@ExcitedTiger-em9mp]

Chihuahua

[@ExcitedTiger-em9mp]

I80ne

[@ExcitedTiger-em9mp]

Whatever

[@hvictor901]

i frecking love this song this song never gets old for me

[@2LosMarley2]

dis shit still goin crazy🤘💪

[@RockitD]

Fantastic album! Jon Foreman and crew at their finest!

[@michaelschlegel8585]

Grumpy cat seal of approval. Seriously though, I don't care if you're Christian, Jewish, White, Black, Gay, or Straight, this song is inspiring. We are all human, and this song is just perfect. ELE- EVERYBODY LOVE EVERBODY -Grumpy

[@rydenmckenna7975]

A song I hear in my head at 180MPH! Everyone dies but not everyone truly lives!

[@diegobuendiajaimes8727]

EXACTLY

[@ryanswindell7474]

+Ryden McKenna For Today reference in that second sentence?

[@jadeevans6854]

yup yup!! *head banging*

[@LeightonAtkinson-bm6of]

One of my favorite songs from switchfoot

[@smoothwadee23]

This song brought me to Christ when I was 14, SW changed my life ❤️‍🔥

[@JohnnyGuitar300]

Interpret their lyrics ''meant to live for so much more, have we lost ourselves?'', ''wether mice or men have second tries'', ''we want more than this world got to offer'' and ''everything inside screams for second life''. It's impossible to not notice it.

[@RajHK8]

Meant to live in Heaven forever

[@RVNT9OE]

Holy shit I can't believe I forgot about this track

[@danolexdesign2412]

I remember, child listen this song :( Now i miss it

[@mizzoupatriot8814]

One of the coolest sounding guitar intros ever..The guitars going back and forth...Badassery.

[@Darknight_smaw]

Here from sauce this is hits hard

[@mr5elfde5truct]

Where's the real video? Wasn't there one where they were smashing up a house?

[@Prior2Popular]

mr5elfde5truct it's hard to find, you go to playlists and find ones called "sf rare" or "switchfoot rare" and stuff like that and u might find it in there

[@mah0625]

What's up with the red out the corner of our eyeball's.