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.

Look Away
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics

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She's everything to everyone
Wish I could have
Seen it come down
But I heard incorrectly
It seems everything she knows
Is now five minutes 'til closing
That's not a lot of time
When you're nervous

And they say
Daughter, look away
Don't be afraid
When you want to turn back
A million times
And you might get colder
But wait 'til it's over
Darling, you'll find your way

But she said...

I will not look away this time
Take all these cuts
And make them shine
And all this pain I've held inside
So I can find my way home again
I will not look away this time
Take all these cuts
And make them shine
I don't want to be perfect
Just all right

He's on his way to nowhere
'Cause he heard it was safe there
And safe is something valuable here
He's spent half his life searching
And the other half working hard
To find out if Jesus is real

And they said
Son, look away
Don't be afraid
When you want to turn back
A million times
And you might get colder
But wait 'til it's over
Son, you will find your way

But he said...

I will not look away this time
Take all these cuts
And make them shine
And all this pain I've held inside
So I can find my way home again
I will not look away this time
Take all these cuts
And make them shine
I don't want to be perfect
Just all right

And every time, every line
Every time you wanna
Say goodbye, sing...
Every time, every line
Every time you wanna
Say goodbye, sing...

I will not look away this time
Take all these cuts
And make them shine
And all this pain I've held inside
So I can find my way home again
I will not look away this time
Take all these cuts
And make them shine
I don't want to be perfect
Just all right

She's everything to everyone
Wish I could have
Seen it come down
But I heard incorrectly
It seems everything she knows
Is now five minutes 'til closing

That's not a lot of time
When you're nervous...

Overall Meaning

“Look Away” by Thousand Foot Krutch is a powerful song that deals with pain, struggle, and finding one’s way back home. The song starts with the lead singer acknowledging that “She’s everything to everyone” but wishes he could have seen it come down. He heard incorrectly, and now everything she knows is just five minutes ‘til closing. This line could be interpreted as time running out for someone who is struggling or facing a tough situation. When you're nervous, five minutes could feel like a short time.

The chorus is an emotional call to keep going even when the going gets tough. The song alludes to the singer’s faith and the idea of finding one’s way back home to God. The song encourages the listener to persevere and not give up, even when things get hard. The second verse takes a turn and speaks about a man who is on his way to nowhere because he heard it was safe there. He spent half his life searching and the other half working hard to find out if Jesus is real. The message here is that sometimes the search for meaning and purpose can be a winding road, but it’s crucial to keep going.

Overall, "Look Away" is a song about holding on and persevering when life gets tough, with specific allusions to the importance of faith in navigating tough times.

Line by Line Meaning

She's everything to everyone
The person being talked about is seen as very important and highly valued by everyone around them.

Wish I could have
I regret not realizing or understanding the situation earlier.

Seen it come down
To have seen the situation unfold or come to a resolution.

But I heard incorrectly
The person speaking admits that they may have misinterpreted or misunderstood what was happening.

It seems everything she knows
The person being talked about seems very knowledgeable and aware of what's going on around them.

Is now five minutes 'til closing
The situation is quickly coming to an end or a resolution.

That's not a lot of time
There's not much time left to make important decisions or take action.

When you're nervous
Being nervous can make it difficult to think or act clearly, especially in high-pressure situations.

And they say
Others are giving advice or trying to offer guidance.

Daughter, look away
The artist is advising their daughter to avoid something or someone that may be harmful or negative.

Don't be afraid
The singer is trying to reassure their daughter and encourage her to be brave.

A million times
There may be many instances when their daughter is tempted to look back or second-guess her decisions.

And you might get colder
Making difficult choices may cause emotional pain or discomfort.

But wait 'til it's over
The singer is reminding their daughter that the situation won't last forever and things will eventually get better.

Darling, you'll find your way
The singer is expressing confidence in their daughter's ability to navigate the situation and come out stronger on the other side.

But she said...
The daughter is responding to the artist's advice, but she has a different opinion or approach.

I will not look away this time
I won't ignore or avoid the situation this time, even if it's difficult.

Take all these cuts And make them shine
I will learn from the difficult experiences and use them to grow and become stronger.

And all this pain I've held inside
I've been carrying emotional pain and hurt for a long time.

So I can find my way home again
I want to find my way back to a place of emotional stability and happiness.

I will not look away this time
I will face the situation head-on this time, even if it's difficult.

I don't want to be perfect Just all right
I don't need to be perfect or have everything figured out, I just need to be okay and make the best choices I can.

He's on his way to nowhere
The singer is describing a person who seems lost or aimless.

Cause he heard it was safe there
The person is staying in a safe, comfortable place even though it may not be fulfilling or meaningful.

And safe is something valuable here
Staying safe is seen as valuable or desirable in this context.

He's spent half his life searching
The person has been searching for something in their life for a long time.

And the other half working hard
The person has also been working hard to achieve their goals and dreams.

To find out if Jesus is real
The person is specifically searching for proof or evidence of Jesus' existence.

And they said
Others are offering advice or guidance to the person being spoken about.

Son, look away
The singer is advising their son to avoid something or someone that may be harmful or negative.

Don't be afraid
The singer is trying to reassure their son and encourage him to be brave.

Son, you will find your way
The artist is expressing confidence in their son's ability to navigate the situation and come out stronger on the other side.

But he said...
The son is responding to the artist's advice, but he has a different opinion or approach.

And every time, every line Every time you wanna Say goodbye, sing...
The artist is encouraging the listener to be hopeful and optimistic, even during difficult times.