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.
Rawk Fist
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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If you're feelin' it when I drop this
Show 'em how we blow the spot,
Let's make it hot,
Let's shock 'em with the bodyrock,
'Til the party stops
And keep it locked,
For all the headbangers in the parking lot
Here we come, if you're ready or not,
No time to talk, 'cause we on the clock,
Bringin' that Uhh, uhh, to your block
Let me show ya where we're comin' from,
It don't stop, from L.A. to New York,
Show me what you got now!
[Chorus]
All I know, is what it did take to make this,
All I am, is what it will take to break this
All I know, is what it did take to make this,
All I am, is what it will take to break this
Light it up now, light it up now
Try runnin' me down, keep runnin' around,
I'm fakin' you out, would ya just,
Make it what you want it to be
About to find out, what you're all about,
[Chorus: x2]
I'm callin' you out, won't ya just,
Set me free
Set me free
[Bridge]
Throw up your rawkfist,
If you're feelin' it when I drop this,
unh,unh, that's the sound when the rock hits,
Oh, you never know, I might let go,
Just roll, roll, get ready, get set
Throw up your rawkfist,
you're feelin' it when I drop this,
Unh,unh, that's the sound when the rock hits,
Oh, you never know, I might let go,
Just roll, roll, get ready, get set
That's the sound when the rock hits,
That's the sound when the rawk hits,
That's the sound when the rawk hits,
Jump, Jump! Make the sound when the rawk hits/
Throw up your rawkfist,
If you're feelin' it when I drop this
The lyrics to Thousand Foot Krutch's "Rawk Fist" are a call to action for the listeners to show their love for rock music by throwing up their "rawkfist." The song encourages everyone to let loose and have a good time by "blowing the spot" and "shocking them with the bodyrock." The lyrics suggest that there is no time to waste and that it's time to take things up a notch and keep them locked. The song highlights the band's mission to bring the party to life and to show everyone where they're coming from.
The chorus's repetition of "All I know is what it did take to make this, all I am is what it will take to break this" can be interpreted in several ways. It could represent the band's journey to get to where they are and what it will take to maintain their success. Alternatively, it could also represent the challenge of the music industry and what it takes to create something new that will break through the noise.
Overall "Rawk Fist" is a song that celebrates rock music's power to unite people and create an electrifying atmosphere. Its message is that music has the ability to connect and inspire people even when they come from different backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw up your rawkfist, If you're feelin' it when I drop this
Raise your fist in the air if you feel the energy when I start performing
Show 'em how we blow the spot, Let's make it hot, Let's shock 'em with the bodyrock, 'Til the party stops
Display to everyone how we can make the atmosphere lively, excite them with our music and dance, until the party is over
It's time to take it up a notch, And keep it locked, For all the headbangers in the parking lot Here we come, if you're ready or not
It's time to take things to the next level and get people excited, especially those who love the headbanging style, let's get started, whether they are prepared for us or not
No time to talk, 'cause we on the clock, Bringin' that Uhh, uhh, to your block Let me show ya' where we're comin' from, It don't stop, from L.A. to New York
We don't have any time to chat because we have a schedule to maintain, we are going to bring our style of music to your neighborhood, let me reveal to you where our inspiration comes from, our influence spans across the urban areas of America
All I know, is what it did take to make this, All I am, is what it will take to break this Light it up now, light it up now
All I remember is the hard work it took to arrive at our current position. I only need my abilities to dispel any difficulties that may arise. It's time to take control and make an impact now
Try runnin' me down, keep runnin' around, I'm fakin' you out would ya just, Make it what you want it to be About to find out, what you're all about
Even if you attempt to discourage me, I'll keep pushing forward. I'm deceiving you, how about you choose how you perceive what I'm doing? It's time to reveal who you are
I'm callin' you out, won't ya just, Set me free Set me free
I'm telling you what you need to hear, so release me from any doubts or constraints
Throw up your rawkfist, If you're feelin' it when I drop this, unh,unh, that's the sound when the rock hits, Oh, you never know, I might let go, Just roll, roll, get ready, get set Throw up your rawkfist, you're feelin' it when I drop this, Unh,unh, that's the sound when the rock hits, Oh, you never know, I might let go, Just roll, roll, get ready, get set
Raise your fist if you like it when I start playing music. That sound lets you understand that I'm rocking hard. You never know, perhaps I'll change it up unexpectedly, so be prepared to move and groove with me
That's the sound when the rock hits, That's the sound when the rawk hits, That's the sound when the rawk hits, Jump, Jump! Make the sound when the rawk hits/
That unique sound is when the rock hits. That's the sound we make when we're rocking hard. Let's jump up and down, bouncing up and down makes the sound of the rock hits
Throw up your rawkfist, If you're feelin' it when I drop this
Raise your fist if you like the energetic vibe that I'm bringing
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@DiamondOre24
So a few years back, a really small Christian band came to my really small church and played this song. It was epic!
@25Pignite
K
@louisbrugnoni1291
EJT0002 As long as people aren’t hating, I’m fine with a K! 😊
@jpoppx69
Dont you just love when you listen to a song you havent heard in a long time
@decaffeinatedhearts1872
its the best feeling
@UnchartedFan3
the greatest feeling, got back into this song 2 years ago
@samvonzinn
me rn
@dustygatrell-ru7tg
Throw up your rock fist for jesus!
@narutokwakdragneel8924
This is the most underrated group ever they deserve more recognization
@brendongeorge73
I love 💗 song w😊