Restless (Switchfoot song)
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"Restless" is a song written and recorded by the alternative rock
band Switchfoot
, and currently a radio single from Vice Verses
, their eighth studio album. It serves as the album's co-lead single with "Dark Horses
."
wrote the song in Europe, with the intent of "trying to embody the story of the rain," which comes from the idea that raindrops are on a "relentless" journey back to the ocean. "I was thinking about the idea that I'm on a journey myself," he says. "...reaching and searching and longing for more.
The song first made a public appearance in April 2011 when Foreman performed an acoustic rendition live at Calvin College
in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was later performed by the full band on May 18th in London, Ontario
during a brief Canadian tour.
The official music video for the song debuted on 31 October 2011. It was directed by Tom Aiello.
radio in July alongside Switchfoot's mainstream single, "Dark Horses." Air1 picked up the song on July 18, 2011.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
, and currently a radio single from Vice Verses
Vice Verses
Vice Verses is the eighth studio album by American alternative rock band Switchfoot. It was released on September 27, 2011. "Dark Horses" was the first single released from the album, with a July 20 radio date and August 2 digital release. Vice Verses debuted on the US Billboard 200 at No...
, their eighth studio album. It serves as the album's co-lead single with "Dark Horses
Dark Horses
"Dark Horses" is a song written and recorded by the alternative rock band Switchfoot, and serves as the first single off their eighth studio album entitled Vice Verses. It was debuted on the band's on July 20, 2011 and serviced to radio the same day...
."
Song history
Lead singer and principal songwriter for the band Jon ForemanJon Foreman
Jonathan Mark Foreman is the lead singer, lead guitarist, main songwriter and co-founder of the alternative rock band Switchfoot. He started Switchfoot in 1996 with drummer Chad Butler and bassist Tim Foreman ....
wrote the song in Europe, with the intent of "trying to embody the story of the rain," which comes from the idea that raindrops are on a "relentless" journey back to the ocean. "I was thinking about the idea that I'm on a journey myself," he says. "...reaching and searching and longing for more.
The song first made a public appearance in April 2011 when Foreman performed an acoustic rendition live at Calvin College
Calvin College
Calvin College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1876, Calvin College is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed tradition of Protestantism...
in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was later performed by the full band on May 18th in London, Ontario
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
during a brief Canadian tour.
The official music video for the song debuted on 31 October 2011. It was directed by Tom Aiello.
Reception
"Restless" was released to Christian CHRChristian CHR
Christian CHR is a radio format that is common in the United States and Australia focusing on playing current and recent music as determined by the Christian Top 40....
radio in July alongside Switchfoot's mainstream single, "Dark Horses." Air1 picked up the song on July 18, 2011.
Chart positions
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Christian Songs | 23 |
| Christian CHR | 4 |
| Billboard Christian AC | 29 |