Thousand Foot Krutch (often abbreviated TFK) is a Canadian Christian rock b… Read Full Bio ↴Thousand Foot Krutch (often abbreviated TFK) is a Canadian Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. They made their debut in 1995 when Trevor McNevan, Joel Bruyere, and Steve Augustine started putting a praise & worship spin on the nu-metal sound of the time. After building a buzz around Ontario with numerous shows and a strong demo titled That's What People Do, Thousand Foot Krutch signed with Diamante and issued their debut LP, Set It Off, in 2000. The album featured a cover of EMF's "Unbelievable" on a set that veered toward the sounds of P.O.D. and Papa Roach. TFK signed with Tooth & Nail for September 2003's Phenomenon. They'd developed considerably in the two years since Set It Off, and the new album reflected a more focused rock sound, much like Chevelle or Finger Eleven. During this era, McNevan and Augustine also formed a pop-punk side band dubbed FM Static. Released in 2005, The Art of Breaking adopted an even heavier rock sound, doubling down on the introspection, angst, and emotion. Produced by Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven), it was the band's first album to break into the Billboard 200 (at number 67).

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.

Fire It Up
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics

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I've got a bad case of turning it up
It's getting cold in here so fire it up
I've got a bad case of turning it up
It's getting cold in here so somebody fire it up
Come on and fire it up

I'm in love with the feeling
Of pressure to the ceiling

We come with intention
To face my opposition
Get raw when it's time
To lay it on the line
To the walls where we're taking it
Let your light shine, like

Let your light shine, like
Let your light shine

I've got a bad case of turning it up
It's getting cold in here so fire it up
I've got a bad case of turning it up
It's getting cold in here so somebody fire it up
Come on and fire it up

Take it higher, take it higher
Til the roof is on fire
Take it higher, take it higher
Let's burn it up

Take it higher, take it higher
Til the roof is on fire
Take it higher, take it higher
Let's burn it up

We throw down
When it's time for the action
Make it happen, and the sound
That you're feeling like lead
Might just happen
When you're torn
You might not
Get a warning or a sign
To the walls where we're taking it
Let your light shine, like

I've got a bad case of turning it up
It's getting cold in here so fire it up
I've got a bad case of turning it up
It's getting cold in here so somebody fire it up
Come on and fire it up

Come on and fire it up
Come on and fire it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Fire It Up" by Thousand Foot Krutch are about the power of music and how it can spark a flame within a person. The phrase "turning it up" refers to the volume of the music, but also to the intensity of the feeling that the music brings. The singer is urging someone to "fire it up" because they're feeling cold, meaning they're feeling emotionally disconnected or uninspired. They want the music to ignite a fire within them, to bring them out of their funk and into a state of passion and energy.

The song is also about overcoming obstacles and facing challenges. The references to pressure, opposition, and laying it on the line allude to the idea of fighting for what you want and pushing through adversity. The lyrics encourage the listener to let their light shine, to be themselves and be proud of it, even when others might try to bring them down. This message is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "let your light shine." Overall, the lyrics and music of "Fire It Up" promote the idea of living life to the fullest, feeling the music, and never giving up.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got a bad case of turning it up
I am in the mood to embrace intensity

It's getting cold in here so fire it up
Things are getting dull, so let's bring some excitement

Come on and fire it up
Let's ignite the energy

I'm in love with the feeling
I cherish the sensation

Of pressure to the ceiling
Of tension reaching its peak

We come with intention
We arrive with a clear purpose

To face my opposition
To confront whatever stands in our way

Get raw when it's time
We become unrestrained when the moment calls for it

To lay it on the line
To give it our all

To the walls where we're taking it
We are pushing ourselves to the limit

Let your light shine, like
Be your best self and show your full potential, just like

Let your light shine
Be authentic and radiate positivity

Take it higher, take it higher
Let's elevate the experience even more

Til the roof is on fire
Until the energy level explodes

Let's burn it up
Let's keep the energy high until the end

We throw down
We give it our all

When it's time for the action
When it's time to perform

Make it happen, and the sound
Create the right atmosphere

That you're feeling like lead
The sensation is strong and powerful

Might just happen
Things might just get intense unexpectedly

When you're torn
When you're conflicted

You might not
You may not

Get a warning or a sign
There may be no indication of what's to come

Come on and fire it up
Let's ignite the energy

Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Missing Link Music
Written by: CLEMON TIMOTHY JR. RILEY, DWAYNE P. WIGGINS, JOHN T. JR. SMITH

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