From there, the band would continue to rise in the charts. In 2007, they released their fifth full-length, The Flame in All of Us, which was produced by Ken Andrews (Beck, Chris Cornell, Pete Yorn). Arriving in 2009, the aggressive Welcome to the Masquerade, which would be the band's last release with Tooth & Nail, entered the Billboard Top 200 at number 35, peaking at number two on the Christian rock chart. It was their most successful album to date and would spawn the band's first live album, Live at the Masquerade. The group's next studio album, The End Is Where We Begin, was issued in 2012. It was their first album released entirely independently. Continuing the upward chart trajectory with each subsequent release, The End debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200, and claimed the top spots on both the hard rock and Christian charts. In late 2013, the band released Made in Canada: The 1998-2010 Collection, which included two new tracks. Thousand Foot Krutch remained independent into 2014, relying on crowd-sourcing for the release of the energetic Oxygen: Inhale, the first part of a pair of hard rock chart-topping LPs. The heavier Exhale followed in 2016, marking TFK's third consecutive Christian number one.
Falls Apart
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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Seems like everything I touch, falls apart,
Everything around me, falls apart, when I walk away from you.
I wish I could but I don't, always keep the promises I've kept,
I wish I could, but I can't,
Always give, whatever I have left, and now its all so clear,
Doesn't anyone see whats happening here?
[Chorus]
I know I should but I don't always say, what you want me to say,
I know I could but I don't always act like everything's ok,
And now its all so clear,
Doesn't anyone see whats happening Here?
[Chorus]
Everything I, have ever been made of, hates who I am,
I'm so glad you waited, can't get my mind, of how you could love me,
I'm so behind, you're so far above me,
And you'll always be the wind under my wings, above me
I will not let it go to waste,
I'm takin' all, I got,
And leavin' this place, and I, will not,
Be takin' up space, I'll take my best shot, I'm pickin' up the pace
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Thousand Foot Krutch's song "Falls Apart" speak of a person's struggles and shortcomings, specifically when it comes to their relationships. The song talks about how things fall apart, whether gradually or suddenly, and how everything around them seems to crumble when they walk away from a loved one. The lines "I wish I could but I don't, always keep the promises I've kept" and "I wish I could, but I can't, always give whatever I have left" convey a sense of regret and helplessness, with the singer acknowledging their flaws and limitations.
Despite this, there is a glimmer of hope in the song, as the singer realizes their mistakes and wishes to do better. They recognize that they should speak and act differently, but also express frustration that others don't see what's really going on with them. The lines "Everything I have ever been made of hates who I am" reveal a deeper sense of self-loathing and insecurity that contributes to their struggles.
As the song progresses, the singer declares their determination to make a change and take control of their life. They promise not to let things go to waste and to take their best shot, even if it means leaving behind familiar people and places. The song ends on an uplifting note, with the singer expressing gratitude for a special someone who has always been their "wind under my wings, above me."
Overall, "Falls Apart" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the difficulties of navigating relationships and the importance of self-improvement. It acknowledges the difficulties in life and relationships while driving home the message that it's never too late to make a positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
It falls, apart, from the very start, it falls apart,
Things go wrong from the beginning and continue to do so.
Seems like everything I touch, falls apart,
I am unable to keep things together and often destroy them.
Everything around me, falls apart, when I walk away from you.
When I am away from you, everything seems to fall apart.
I wish I could but I don't, always keep the promises I've kept,
I want to keep my promises, but I am not always able to do so.
I wish I could, but I can't, Always give, whatever I have left, and now its all so clear,
Although I would like to give my all, I am unable to do so, and now I understand that.
Doesn't anyone see whats happening here?
I wonder if anyone else realizes what is going on in my life.
I know I should but I don't always say, what you want me to say,
I understand that there are things you want me to say, but I am not always able to express myself in that way.
I know I could but I don't always act like everything's ok,
I am aware that there are times when I should act as though everything is alright, but I am not always capable of doing so.
Everything I have ever been made of, hates who I am,
I do not like who I am or the things that I am made of.
I'm so glad you waited, can't get my mind, of how you could love me,
I am grateful that you have waited for me, and I am unable to comprehend how you can love me despite my flaws.
I'm so behind, you're so far above me,
I feel as though I am lagging behind, while you are far ahead of me.
And you'll always be the wind under my wings, above me
You will always support and uplift me, even when I am struggling.
I will not let it go to waste, I'm takin' all, I got,
I am determined to make the most of what I have and not let it go to waste.
And leavin' this place, and I, will not, Be takin' up space, I'll take my best shot, I'm pickin' up the pace
I am leaving my current situation and will not be a burden to anyone. Instead, I will try my best and move forward with determination.
Doesn't anyone see whats happening Here?
I wonder if anyone else realizes what is going on in my life.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOEL BRUYERE, KEN ANDREWS, STEVE AUGUSTINE, TREVOR MCNEVAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Falls Apart"
[Chrous:]
It falls, apart,
from the very start,
it falls apart,
seems like everything i touch,
falls apart,
everything around me, falls apart,
when i walk away from you.
i wish i could but i dont,always keep the promises i've kept,
i wish i could,
but i can't,
always give,
whatever i have left,
and now its all so clear,doesnt anyone see whats happening here?
[Chorus]
I know i should but i don'talways say,
what you want me to say,i know i could but i don'talways act,
like everything's ok,
and now its all so clear,doesnt anyone see whats happeninghere?
[Chorus]
Everything I,
have ever been made of, hates who i am,
I'm so glad you waited, can't get my mind,
off how you could love me,
i'm so behind,
you're so far above me,and you'll always bethe wind under my wings, above meI will not let it go to waste,
I'm takin all,
i got, and leavin' this place,and i, will not,
be takin' up space,
i'll take my best shot,
i'm pickin up the pace
Battle Born
Tfk, skillet, demon hunter, and red are proof that Christian music can still be dark and metal like with an amazing sound and positive message
Mariela Isaac
Heavy not dark, christian music no matter the instruments it can't be dark
Test Your Spirits
They're not dark though just heavy
No One
I don't even care about whether TFK is a Christian band or not.Their music is catchy as hell and is great to listen to. I would love to see them in concert someday!
FishFossils
I wish people would stop labeling rock and metal bands, most are surprisingly humble (compared to pop, rap and country) and most will write a few songs that are…ahem “spiritual” in nature and lyrics, but that doesn’t mean they’re “Christian” pre tell. This includes bands like skillet, red, theory of a deadman, nickleback, and even my darkest days…a band that literally frequents songs about p0rn. Admittedly some are more conservative that others like Skillet, red and TFK but still, stop trying to label them.
VonDa in Wonderland
@Benjamin Sparks That is an awesome line up!!!
VonDa in Wonderland
I've seen them many times before they got too big. I like small shows where I can hang out with the bands. They are all (lot's of changes over the years) great guys ♥
SpottiDottie
I've seen them four times. AWESOME!!
Say This; Not That
They kick butt live, dude
They're great!
Maranda Davis
I've always found this video mildly disturbing, but I can relate to the lyrics. Watching your world fall apart can be a rude awakening to your weaknesses, but knowing there is someone who can help you put your life back together eases the pain a little.