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.
Hit The Floor
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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Tell me what I am supposed to do
I'm too close to see you, but too far to touch
And too many times I've not done enough
I'm too close to see you, too far to touch,
And too many times I've not done enough
I'm too strong to hurt you, but too weak to crush
[Chorus]
Oh-oh let's go everyone out the door
When you hear it go, hear it go, hit the floor
Let's go everyone hit the floor
When you hear it go, hear it go out the door
Oh-oh, let's go hit the floor, oh-oh here we go, here we go
I'm too scared to choose, scared to refuse
Tell me what I am supposed to do?
I'm too wrong to be you, too right to blush
And too many times I've not done enough
Tonight I walk alone no matter where I've been
No matter what I'm goin', I know
Green lights mean time to go
But I won't let them in 'cause I might lose control
The lyrics to Thousand Foot Krutch's "Hit The Floor" explore the uncertainty and fear that comes with being stuck in a stagnant situation. The singer expresses their struggles with indecision and a lack of action, admitting that they are both too scared to move and too scared to lose. The juxtaposition of being too close to see but too far to touch reinforces the idea that the singer is at a crossroads, unable to make a decision or take action.
The chorus of the song provides a solution to the singer's dilemma. By urging everyone to hit the floor and hear the music, the singer encourages others to let go of their fears and insecurities and simply dance. The use of self-deprecating humor, such as acknowledging that they are too wrong to be you and too right to blush, suggests that the singer is aware of their flaws but is still trying to find a way to overcome them.
Ultimately, the song is an anthem for those who are struggling to take action in their lives. By encouraging others to hit the floor and let go of their fears, the singer is also giving themselves permission to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm too scared to move, too scared to lose
I am afraid of taking action because I fear the outcome, and I'm not willing to risk losing anything.
Tell me what I am supposed to do
I am looking for guidance on what actions to take or decisions to make.
I'm too close to see you, but too far to touch
I am in a position where I am physically close to someone or something, but emotionally distant and disconnected from it, making it unattainable.
And too many times I've not done enough
I've realized that I've been complacent and haven't taken the necessary steps to achieve what I want.
I'm too strong to hurt you, but too weak to crush
I am capable of causing a little harm but not enough to cause significant damage or influence.
I want to, oh, oh let's go
I have the desire to take action, and I am ready to start.
Oh-oh let's go everyone out the door
It's time to leave or retreat from the current situation.
When you hear it go, hear it go, hit the floor
There is a warning or sign that action needs to be taken, and it's essential to act quickly.
Let's go everyone hit the floor
I'm encouraging others to take action and follow me, to get down and move or retreat with urgency.
When you hear it go, hear it go out the door
Leave the area when the warning or sign is given to avoid further harm.
Oh-oh, let's go hit the floor, oh-oh here we go, here we go
I'm encouraging everyone to take immediate action and be prepared for potential danger or a significant shift in events.
I'm too scared to choose, scared to refuse
I am afraid of making the wrong decision or saying no, which could disappoint someone else.
I'm too wrong to be you, too right to blush
I feel like I'm not good enough to be like someone else, but I'm also confident in my own abilities and not ashamed.
Tonight I walk alone no matter where I've been
I've been on a journey, but I find myself alone, reflecting on my choices and where they've taken me.
No matter what I'm goin', I know
Regardless of where I'm headed or what may happen, I am certain and confident in my actions.
Green lights mean time to go
It's time to move forward and take action, indicated by green lights or favorable circumstances.
But I won't let them in 'cause I might lose control
I am hesitant to let outside factors influence my decisions or emotions because it could lead to losing control of the situation.
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