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.
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I've got things that make me feel,
Un-ordinary, not necessarily,
In need of therapy
And I know, things have been,
Slipping, loosening my grip,
How much closer until I'm bound to hit the
but remain calm, My time is drawn,
never meant to cause anyone, No harm
Pre-Chorus
This time things will be different,
I promise, I really promise,
And this time things will be different,
And it grows, and grows, and grows
Chorus '
Cause it's, the way we talk, the way we walk,
The way, your words connect my thoughts,
The way we move!, The way we stand!
The way, our world is in Your hands
My life's just like a prison,
We shout, but no one listens,
We're set, all in position,
Use us, take us, break us!
Verse 2
Questions, running through my mind,
I'm falling behind, I never would of guessed,
This could happen to me,
This frustration, is all I see/
And you're taking me,
And you're breaking me, down,
Pre-Chorus
This time things will be different,
I promise, I really promise,
And this time things will be different,
And it grows, and grows, and grows (Chorus)
Bridge
It's coming to that point,
I'm down on my -knees,
I'm praying, you can, change my life,
And change me
I'll follow you there,
I've got nothing to lose,
Unwind me, heal my sickness,
Unravel this, and set me free (Chorus)
The first verse of this song by Thousand Foot Krutch talks about feeling different and not necessarily needing therapy. The singer acknowledges that things have been slipping and they know they'll eventually hit the ground. However, they urge themselves to remain calm and never to cause anyone harm. In the pre-chorus, the singer promises that things will be different this time and that a transformation will occur that grows and grows.
The chorus of the song highlights the various ways in which people communicate and connect with one another. It talks about the way people talk, move, stand, and the idea that the world is in God's hands, and how this relates to the singer's own life which he compares to a prison where they shout but nobody listens. The second verse goes further into the singer's frustration and how they are falling behind, but they are also being taken and broken down.
The bridge of the song talks about coming to a point where the singer is on their knees and praying for a change in their life. They seek to be set free from their sickness and have their emotions unraveled. Overall, the song talks about a person's desire to change their life and feel free from the restraints that keep them from enjoying life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got things that make me feel,
There are aspects of my life that make me feel unique and unconventional.
Un-ordinary, not necessarily,
These things don't fall within the bounds of what is considered ordinary or typical.
In need of therapy
While these things may not be harmful, they may require therapy or support in order to manage.
And I know, things have been,
I'm aware that lately, things haven't been going well.
Slipping, loosening my grip,
In fact, I feel like I'm losing control over what's going on in my life.
How much closer until I'm bound to hit the
I'm worried that if things keep going the way they are, there will be consequences or negative outcomes in the future.
Ground, sound, the alarm,
I know I need to acknowledge these problems and take action before it's too late.
but remain calm, My time is drawn,
Despite these concerns, I'm trying to stay level-headed and make a plan for how to improve my situation.
never meant to cause anyone, No harm
I don't want my struggles to negatively impact other people in my life.
This time things will be different,
I'm making a promise to myself (and potentially others) that I will change my behavior or actions going forward.
I promise, I really promise,
I'm emphasizing the importance of this change and how serious I am about it.
And this time things will be different,
I'm repeating this phrase to remind myself that I need to follow through with my promises.
And it grows, and grows, and grows
This desire for change is becoming stronger and more urgent.
'Cause it's, the way we talk, the way we walk,
The way we present ourselves to others is important and can influence our relationships and experiences.
The way, your words connect my thoughts,
Our communication can shape our thoughts and perspectives on the world.
The way we move!, The way we stand!
Our body language and physical presence can also affect how we interact with others and are perceived by them.
The way, our world is in Your hands
Ultimately, our lives are under the control of a higher power, and we need to keep this in mind as we navigate challenges.
My life's just like a prison,
I feel trapped and limited in my current circumstances.
We shout, but no one listens,
I feel like I'm not being heard or understood by others.
We're set, all in position,
It feels like we're stuck in a certain place or situation, and it's hard to make changes.
Use us, take us, break us!
I'm surrendering control to this higher power and asking for guidance on how to move forward.
Questions, running through my mind,
I have a lot of uncertainties and doubts about what's going on in my life.
I'm falling behind, I never would of guessed,
I'm struggling to keep up with what's happening, and it's catching me off guard.
This could happen to me,
I never thought I would be in this situation or that things would turn out this way.
This frustration, is all I see/
My negative emotions are overwhelming and consuming my thoughts and actions.
And you're taking me, And you're breaking me, down,
I'm acknowledging that this higher power is testing me and challenging me to become stronger and better.
It's coming to that point,
I'm reaching a critical moment where I need to make a change or take action.
I'm down on my -knees,
I'm humbling myself and asking for help from this higher power.
I'm praying, you can, change my life,
I'm putting my faith in this power to intervene and improve my circumstances.
And change me
I'm also willing to make personal changes in order to facilitate this improvement.
I'll follow you there,
I'm declaring my commitment to following this higher power's guidance and direction.
I've got nothing to lose,
I'm willing to take risks and make changes because my current circumstances are already challenging and difficult.
Unwind me, heal my sickness,
I'm expressing my desire to be freed from negative emotions and experiences.
Unravel this, and set me free
I'm asking for this higher power to intervene and help me overcome my struggles.
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