It's amazing to me how many people seem to misunderstand this song as some kind of blindly patriotic anthem. If you actually listen to the lyrics, it sounds more like they are grappling with the fact that there has been and is still a lot of injustice in America, but this is their home nonetheless. They are looking for the people, looking for healing, looking for change. They don't mention any parties or candidates because this song is looking deeper than that. I see people using that as an excuse to group all candidates together, remind everyone of their imperfections, and point toward God and a generally need for change, but that is a massive cop-out. We should be looking at every candidate and comparing their stances to what we know to be right. We should be voting for candidates who are fighting for justice and love. This song isn't endorsing anyone. If anything, it is reminding us that we need to love each other and work to heal the wounds of this country that we call home.
Do you think these lyrics were well-informed when they were written? They seem to employ the same anti-American rewritten-history style of propaganda which is characteristic of only one political agenda and party. Lecrae's lyrics are rooted in unilateral politically-driven heresay. His source information which fueled his process was wrong and so his product was wrong.
Land of the free, home of the brave But Lord knows that we need plenty change ‘Cause plenty chains in the past leaving deep scars But when the sun come down we gonna be stars The doors are locked where they once stood open A wound of fear where we once stood hoping The shattered glass where the bullets broke in I'm looking for the place that I was born I'm looking for a way to fix what's torn I'm looking for America I'm looking for America Yeah, you know Beaten red white and blue for the green we pursue I’m still looking for you America who are you? Underneath the red blue and white? America who are you? I wonder who you are tonight America who are you? Is God still on your side? I want to see a nation rise above the fear and fight that haunts these streets tonight I'm looking for America I’m looking for a place to breathe in A place I could call my home I’m looking for America I'm looking for the land of freedom A place I can call my own I’m looking for America Headlines that I can't believe in But I'm still holding on to hope I'm looking for a miracle I'm looking for a miracle I'm looking for America America who are you? Am I asking for too much America who are you? Has your dream become out of touch America who are you? Do you get what you deserve Between the violence and entitlements Which nation do you serve? I'm looking for America I’m looking for a place to breathe in A place I could call my home I’m looking for America I'm looking for the land of freedom A place I can call my own I’m looking for America Headlines that I can't believe in But I'm still holding on to hope I'm looking for a miracle I'm looking for a miracle I'm looking for America I’m singing Farewell my utopia Farewell my euphoria Fare thee well my suburban day-dream Farewell my utopia America you so pretty But you not perfect Confession of guilt is worth it These people hurting deserve it Blood on your hands I saw When there’s blood on this nations floor But it’s blood on the upper post of your door If you need to know I’m looking for your honesty in skeletons Do away with your ignorance and arrogance America the land of immigrants Check the green card and pedigree Bless the Choctaw and the Cherokee That we’ll never see I'm looking for America I’m looking for a place to breathe in A place I could call my home I’m looking for America I'm looking for the land of freedom A place I can call my own I’m looking for America Headlines that I can't believe in But I'm still holding on to hope I'm looking for a miracle I'm looking for a miracle I'm looking for America The land of the free, home of the brave But Lord knows we need plenty change I’m looking for America Plenty chains in the past left deep scars But when the sun come down we gonna be stars And may the stripes heal when it’s through Beaten red white blue for the green that we pursue I’m looking for America
Lecrae's misinformed view of American history is evident in his lyrics. Too bad he didn't research these topics before spreading his opinions. Wikipedia isn't research.
The first time I heard this song, I was hit by how ballsy and confident it was. Even knowing Switchfoot and their fight to stand for what's right no matter what, I still have that feeling. Thank you so much, Switchfoot.
I've always been a Switchfoot fan, but this song and some of Lecrae's others are an embarrassment. Well-intended, but very misinformed. It sounds like their source material was anti-American-biased political propaganda void of any actual research on the topics.
You mean the part about America losing its identity? Or the part about how supposedly evil America's history has been without paying any mind to anything good? This song is trash, and I don't say that lightly. I say this as a lifelong Switchfoot fan.
this version sounds sped up(i found out this is the correct speed). but this SHOULD be the cry of EVERY American right now! we are in trouble. the church needs to repent. Jesus IS the ONLY answer.
Lord knows we need plenty change. I think it's about time we prayed for change as opposed to looking for a politician who''ll give it to us. I mean, there are folks who supported Obama hoping for change, we're coming up to the end of his 2nd term and things have changed, but not for the better. Now there are folks who support Trump for the same reason. Things will change if he gets elected, but will it be the change we're looking for?
I think Trump's legacy will be bringing a Conservative Supreme Court Judge into the fold. There are two spots open, and Trump needs to put two Conservative judges in them to shift the balance.
I have a Learning Disability and the government only supports the mentally ill. I can't graduate because I literally don't understand math nor english. "..because you can get a job" that's careless talk. I have had problems at home because I COULD'NT move out. I can get a job but not fairness. I want to earn the same as how someone in a career. Freedom and Equality. He's looking for America. God Bless. America who are you? ..A place to breath in! ..AMERICA! AM i ASKING FOR TO MUCH? ..you so pretty but not PERFECT. - sandra a. America LOOK at me in the tumb! OBAMA JUST had a heart. He never cared for me... I'm going to die. ..I thought he was BLACK.
well this comment will raise the eyebrows BUT, the RNC needs to get permission from the band to have this played at every rally before the election. you know things are messed when even jon himself is making open comments on the state of affairs in this nation, amen??. help me out on this one BEFORE the dems grab it!!!!.
Nice tune but I still would vote for trump over Hillary. You obviously are expressing a political opinion. Trump is expressing people coming to America illegally. People are not listening to the whole message.
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It's amazing to me how many people seem to misunderstand this song as some kind of blindly patriotic anthem. If you actually listen to the lyrics, it sounds more like they are grappling with the fact that there has been and is still a lot of injustice in America, but this is their home nonetheless. They are looking for the people, looking for healing, looking for change. They don't mention any parties or candidates because this song is looking deeper than that. I see people using that as an excuse to group all candidates together, remind everyone of their imperfections, and point toward God and a generally need for change, but that is a massive cop-out. We should be looking at every candidate and comparing their stances to what we know to be right. We should be voting for candidates who are fighting for justice and love. This song isn't endorsing anyone. If anything, it is reminding us that we need to love each other and work to heal the wounds of this country that we call home.
Do you think these lyrics were well-informed when they were written? They seem to employ the same anti-American rewritten-history style of propaganda which is characteristic of only one political agenda and party.
Lecrae's lyrics are rooted in unilateral politically-driven heresay. His source information which fueled his process was wrong and so his product was wrong.
Still applicable today.
2020 relevance in a 2016 package
Couldn't have placed it better myself
mhm
been looking for the America freedom liberty and justice for aaaalllllllllll!
Love this! Switchfoot and Lecrae together make some sick music!
No doubt. This is really good stuff!
now we need relient k and lecrae
+RGV Custom Sabers Sorry, not a fan of theirs. 😂
It's my opinion.
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Land of the free, home of the brave
But Lord knows that we need plenty change
‘Cause plenty chains in the past leaving deep scars
But when the sun come down we gonna be stars
The doors are locked where they once stood open
A wound of fear where we once stood hoping
The shattered glass where the bullets broke in
I'm looking for the place that I was born
I'm looking for a way to fix what's torn
I'm looking for America
I'm looking for America
Yeah, you know
Beaten red white and blue for the green we pursue
I’m still looking for you
America who are you?
Underneath the red blue and white?
America who are you?
I wonder who you are tonight
America who are you?
Is God still on your side?
I want to see a nation rise above the fear and fight that haunts these streets tonight
I'm looking for America
I’m looking for a place to breathe in
A place I could call my home
I’m looking for America
I'm looking for the land of freedom
A place I can call my own
I’m looking for America
Headlines that I can't believe in
But I'm still holding on to hope
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for America
America who are you?
Am I asking for too much
America who are you?
Has your dream become out of touch
America who are you?
Do you get what you deserve
Between the violence and entitlements
Which nation do you serve?
I'm looking for America
I’m looking for a place to breathe in
A place I could call my home
I’m looking for America
I'm looking for the land of freedom
A place I can call my own
I’m looking for America
Headlines that I can't believe in
But I'm still holding on to hope
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for America
I’m singing
Farewell my utopia
Farewell my euphoria
Fare thee well my suburban day-dream
Farewell my utopia
America you so pretty
But you not perfect
Confession of guilt is worth it
These people hurting deserve it
Blood on your hands I saw
When there’s blood on this nations floor
But it’s blood on the upper post of your door
If you need to know
I’m looking for your honesty in skeletons
Do away with your ignorance and arrogance
America the land of immigrants
Check the green card and pedigree
Bless the Choctaw and the Cherokee
That we’ll never see
I'm looking for America
I’m looking for a place to breathe in
A place I could call my home
I’m looking for America
I'm looking for the land of freedom
A place I can call my own
I’m looking for America
Headlines that I can't believe in
But I'm still holding on to hope
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for America
The land of the free, home of the brave
But Lord knows we need plenty change
I’m looking for America
Plenty chains in the past left deep scars
But when the sun come down we gonna be stars
And may the stripes heal when it’s through
Beaten red white blue for the green that we pursue
I’m looking for America
Thank you! This is such a life-saver
Lecrae's misinformed view of American history is evident in his lyrics. Too bad he didn't research these topics before spreading his opinions. Wikipedia isn't research.
BEST COLLABORATION!!
BIG TIME!!!
no way.... u put Lecrae and switch foot to gether? THIS IS SICK damn I love it 🤘🤘
Vice versus
Right???
The first time I heard this song, I was hit by how ballsy and confident it was. Even knowing Switchfoot and their fight to stand for what's right no matter what, I still have that feeling. Thank you so much, Switchfoot.
They are amazing like that
I've always been a Switchfoot fan, but this song and some of Lecrae's others are an embarrassment. Well-intended, but very misinformed. It sounds like their source material was anti-American-biased political propaganda void of any actual research on the topics.
I was introduced to this song by my choir teacher and I have became attached to this song good job.
your're in the right choir sister!!.
Yes
Listened to this song on election day 2016
Listening to it again on November 6th 2024, looking for a miracle
Why haven't I found this song earlier? This is Amazing!
This song makes me want to cry now. God help us find our way back.
1/6/2020 and I can't get this song out of my head.
5/29/2020
Can't get the AntiFa and BLM assaults, fires, looting, and murders to stop.
I don't usually use this word but song is SICK! Jon and Lecrae together are awesome!
Lecrae needs to study history somewhere other than CNN
Switchfoot ♥♥♥
still relevant 4 years later
Looking For America
Switchfoot
Land of the free, home of the brave
But Lord knows that we need plenty change
‘Cause plenty chains in the past leaving deep scars
But when the sun come down we gonna be stars
The doors are locked where they once stood open
A wound of fear where we once stood hoping
The shattered glass where the bullets broke in
I'm looking for the place that I was born
I'm looking for a way to fix what's torn
I'm looking for America
I'm looking for America
Yeah, you know
Beaten red white and blue for the green we pursue
I’m still looking for you
America who are you?
Underneath the red blue and white?
America who are you?
I wonder who you are tonight
America who are you?
Is God still on your side?
I want to see a nation rise above the fear and fight that haunts these streets tonight
I'm looking for America
I’m looking for a place to breathe in
A place I could call my home
I’m looking for America
I'm looking for the land of freedom
A place I can call my own
I’m looking for America
Headlines that I can't believe in
But I'm still holding on to hope
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for America
America who are you?
Am I asking for too much
America who are you?
Has your dream become out of touch
America who are you?
Do you get what you deserve
Between the violence and entitlements
Which nation do you serve?
I'm looking for America
I’m looking for a place to breathe in
A place I could call my home
I’m looking for America
I'm looking for the land of freedom
A place I can call my own
I’m looking for America
Headlines that I can't believe in
But I'm still holding on to hope
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for America
I’m singing
Farewell my utopia
Farewell my euphoria
Fare thee well my suburban day-dream
Farewell my utopia
America you so pretty
But you not perfect
Confession of guilt is worth it
These people hurting deserve it
Blood on your hands I saw
When there’s blood on this nations floor
But it’s blood on the upper post of your door
If you need to know
I’m looking for your honesty in skeletons
Do away with your ignorance and arrogance
America the land of immigrants
Check the green card and pedigree
Bless the Choctaw and the Cherokee
That we’ll never see
I'm looking for America
I’m looking for a place to breathe in
A place I could call my home
I’m looking for America
I'm looking for the land of freedom
A place I can call my own
I’m looking for America
Headlines that I can't believe in
But I'm still holding on to hope
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for a miracle
I'm looking for America
The land of the free, home of the brave
But Lord knows we need plenty change
I’m looking for America
Plenty chains in the past left deep scars
But when the sun come down we gonna be stars
And may the stripes heal when it’s through
Beaten red white blue for the green that we pursue
I’m looking for America
Written by: JONATHAN MARK FOREMAN, TIMOTHY DAVID FOREMAN, LE CRAE MOORE
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Love all your music, but this along with Politicians and American Dream will always be my favorite songs by you guys. Keep up the good work. :)
Switchfoot is the best
Good message, I loved this song, good job Switchfoot & Lecrae
WOW PERFECT SONG FOR 2021🙏🙏🙏
God bless America 🙏🏼⚡️🇺🇸
America, bless God.
And I'm looking for Waldo. Where in the crap is he anyways?
That made me laugh more than it should have. XD
LOL
This song really applies today with all thats happening at the Whitehouse right now. #lookingforAmerica
You mean the part about America losing its identity?
Or the part about how supposedly evil America's history has been without paying any mind to anything good?
This song is trash, and I don't say that lightly. I say this as a lifelong Switchfoot fan.
“Land of the free, home of the brave.”
But Lord knows that we need plenty change
‘Cause plenty chains in the past leaving deep scars
But when the sun come down we gonna be stars
i absolutely love these new songs! well done guys! keep up the amazing work ❤
Listening to this on 1/6/21 and mourning the violence in DC today.
Two of my favorite artists do an amazing collab I have one question for switchfoot. What made you think of lecrae for a collab?
I don't usually use this word...I find it annoying... it's used excessively...but this stuff? This is DOPE.
This song is very fitting for tonight. Election Day
yes yes yes. Our country needs Jesus
I'm looking for Canada.
awesome
I don't usually use this word....I find it unusual.....it is used rarely......but this stuff? This is SHOOKUM!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
I have been waiting for this. Thank you. :)
as melhores músicas!
Essa banda ❤❤❤
About time you guys came out with another cd
Willie Williams you still use CD’s? I like your style
Me encanta esta canción enserioo♥♥♥
love this, just kinda wish the rest of the song was like the intro.
Feel you! The intro was definitely the best part of it all
me gusta 😁
Apropos 2020
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My grandson likes you
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Looking forward to the music video, because America has seriously lost their way.
2019 and I don't even live there. Lol
2020: Am I a joke to you?
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this version sounds sped up(i found out this is the correct speed). but this SHOULD be the cry of EVERY American right now! we are in trouble. the church needs to repent. Jesus IS the ONLY answer.
Hey dude I agree Jesus the Holy Spirit is the only answer
Lord knows we need plenty change.
I think it's about time we prayed for change as opposed to looking for a politician who''ll give it to us. I mean, there are folks who supported Obama hoping for change, we're coming up to the end of his 2nd term and things have changed, but not for the better. Now there are folks who support Trump for the same reason. Things will change if he gets elected, but will it be the change we're looking for?
I'm voting for giant meteor, ha ha get it?
True though I mean that
time to get back to the basics. God, family, faith, country.
I think Trump's legacy will be bringing a Conservative Supreme Court Judge into the fold. There are two spots open, and Trump needs to put two Conservative judges in them to shift the balance.
First comment
Trying to have this mean something to me today like it did in 2017 after the white supremicists' riot in Charlottesville.
How do you look for something that never truly existed?
Hmmmm
What are you talking about?
Jose Valenzuela This America, it never really existed
I can see you're trying to be deep but I have no idea what you're trying to say
Nick Dasher There was a never once a "good" America. It never truly existed is what I think he's trying to say.
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I have a Learning Disability and the government only supports the mentally ill. I can't graduate because I literally don't understand math nor english. "..because you can get a job" that's careless talk. I have had problems at home because I COULD'NT move out. I can get a job but not fairness. I want to earn the same as how someone in a career. Freedom and Equality. He's looking for America. God Bless.
America who are you? ..A place to breath in! ..AMERICA!
AM i ASKING FOR TO MUCH?
..you so pretty but not PERFECT.
- sandra a.
America LOOK at me in the tumb!
OBAMA JUST had a heart. He never cared for me... I'm going to die.
..I thought he was BLACK.
i
I prefer the original
well this comment will raise the eyebrows BUT, the RNC needs to get permission from the band to have this played at every rally before the election. you know things are messed when even jon himself is making open comments on the state of affairs in this nation, amen??. help me out on this one BEFORE the dems grab it!!!!.
i can't help but feel like the 'california brainwash' politics etc has influenced this band/song .... but hey keep Jesus #1 is the main thing !
agreed!
This band has been this way for years... Far earlier than this song.
Nice tune but I still would vote for trump over Hillary. You obviously are expressing a political opinion. Trump is expressing people coming to America illegally. People are not listening to the whole message.
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