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4:12 Lyrics by Switchfoot

Oh! Gravity.

2006

[Verse 1]
You've been having trouble staying asleep
You been waking up at 4:12
You roll the voices over in your head
And you try to put them neatly on the shelf
You watch the sun rise
Saw the darkness had no choice before the dawn
With your own eyes
And then you broke out laughing from a yawn

[Chorus]
I said
I'm so sorry I've been so down
I started doubting things could ever turn around
And I began to believe that all we are is material
It's nonsensical
Yes it is

[Verse 2]
So you walk outside and everything's new
You're looking at the world with new eyes
As if you'd never seen the sky before this blue
As if you've never seen the sky in your whole life
And then the phone rings
As it turns out you are already late
And now you're wondering
Is peace just a temporary state?

[Chorus 2]
Waiting tables and parking cars
You've been selling cell phones at the shopping mall
And you began to believe that all we are is material
It's nonsensical

[Chorus]
I'm so sorry I've been so down
I started doubting things could ever turn around
But I still can't believe that all we are
And that all of our dreams are nothing more than material

[Outro]
Souls aren't built of stone, and sticks and bones, oh, oh, oh, oh
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
Souls aren't built of stone, sticks, and bones and
Souls aren't built of stone
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About “4:12” by Switchfoot

Read the complete lyrics to "4:12" by Switchfoot from the album "Oh! Gravity." in 2006. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Art-Punk, Art Pop, Art Rock.

"4:12" is performed by Switchfoot. from the album "Oh! Gravity." in 2006 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "4:12", explore more songs by Switchfoot using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"4:12" is credited to Switchfoot. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"4:12" appears on "Oh! Gravity." in 2006.

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