Drummer Chad Butler told NewReleaseToday that "Native Tongue" resonated with him the first time he heard it. The song was premiered on October 19, 2018, accompanied by music video. "Native Tongue" is the first single from Switchfoot's 11th studio album "Native Tongue". Vocalist Jon Foreman is urging us to use our tongues for love, not hatred. The hard-hitting, anthemic title-track of Switchfoot's 11th album is a reminder of the power of words.