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.
New Design
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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Am I a minute too late?
Please Lord, I need to know, this pressure's got me letting go
If I'm wrong, will I still carry on and end up where I belong?
I've never felt this way before
I've never come so close, I've never worn so thin
I'm stepping out instead of closing in
No turning back, this is my new design
[Chorus: x2]
Sometimes I feel so alone
It's like I'm standing out here on my own
I've never felt so far from home
It's coming on, it hits me when I step outside my zone (x2)
I see what your doing to me
Could have been you so easily
But you look the other way, even though we were close the other day
And I'm still trying to get up this hill, I need you just like a pill
*ah* I've never felt this way before
I've never come so close, I've never worn so thin
I'm stepping out instead of closing in
Left myself behind when I made up my mind
No turning back, this is my new design
[Chorus]
Do ya get the feeling everything will be alright?
I'm moving; so pleased to meet you, but I'm moving on
Tried to pass it to another, but its coming on
I can't wait to find out, break me, I can't seem to climb out of this hole
I'm stuck again if I'm not out in a minute
I'm jumping in lets start again
I'm sick of this, lets just get it out
Are ya feeling it? Move it back, ya want to feel how real it is?
[Chorus]
Sometimes I feel so alone!
Thousand Foot Krutch's song "New Design" delves into the themes of change, self-discovery, and moving out of one's comfort zone. The lyrics talk about the doubts and fears one experiences when making a significant life decision. The chorus captures the feelings of isolation and homesickness while on this journey to make something new. The singer is telling himself that he cannot turn back from his decision and must move forward with his new design. The song discusses how taking a chance, stepping out of the comfort zone, and embracing change can be uneasy but ultimately rewarding.
In the second verse, the singer addresses someone who was once close to him but who has since distanced themselves. He talks about how they could easily be in his shoes, but they are not. The individual has chosen a different path, leaving the singer to face the loneliness of the struggle. It's very relatable to those who have made significant changes in their lives and felt like they had to go down that path alone. The main takeaway is that new designs and changes can be scary but sometimes necessary for growth.
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Line by Line Meaning
Wait, I might hesitate
I am on the verge of making a decision, but I am still unsure
Am I a minute too late?
I am questioning if it's too late to make the right decision
Please Lord, I need to know, this pressure's got me letting go
I am feeling the pressure of making a decision, and I'm losing my grip
If I'm wrong, will I still carry on and end up where I belong?
I am considering the possibility of being wrong and worrying about the consequences, but still hoping to end up in a good place
I've never felt this way before
This situation is new to me and I don't know how to handle it
I've never come so close, I've never worn so thin
I am closer than ever to my goal, but I am also feeling exhausted and worn out
I'm stepping out instead of closing in
I am choosing to take a risk and step out of my comfort zone, instead of giving up and staying where I am
Left myself behind when I made up my mind
I am leaving my old self behind and moving forward with a new mindset
No turning back, this is my new design
I am committed to moving forward and will not go back to my old ways
Sometimes I feel so alone
I feel isolated and alone in my struggles
It's like I'm standing out here on my own
I feel like I'm the only one going through this and no one is there to support me
It's coming on, it hits me when I step outside my zone
I feel overwhelmed by my situation when I step out of my comfort zone
I see what your doing to me
I am aware of how others are treating me and how it affects me
Could have been you so easily
I realize that others could be in my situation just as easily as I am
But you look the other way, even though we were close the other day
I feel disappointed that someone close to me is not supporting me when I need it
And I'm still trying to get up this hill, I need you just like a pill *ah* I've never felt this way before
I am struggling to overcome my obstacles and I need someone's support to help me through it
Do ya get the feeling everything will be alright?
I am questioning if things will turn out okay in the end
I'm moving; so pleased to meet you, but I'm moving on
I am moving forward and leaving the past behind
Tried to pass it to another, but its coming on
I tried to give my struggles to someone else, but I realize that I still have to face them
I can't wait to find out, break me, I can't seem to climb out of this hole
I am anxious to see what will happen, even if I am struggling to overcome my challenges
I'm stuck again if I'm not out in a minute
If I don't make a decision soon, I will remain stuck in my current situation
I'm jumping in lets start again
I am taking a leap of faith and starting over
I'm sick of this, lets just get it out
I am tired of holding back and want to release my frustrations
Are ya feeling it? Move it back, ya want to feel how real it is?
I am challenging others to understand my struggles and experience them for themselves
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