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.
Scream
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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It follows me everywhere I go
It's like a mask that I don't
Want to wear anymore
I think I've found a way to let it go
But it's still to soon
To know for sure
I'd give everything I am
(Can you feel that?)
Scream!
When the pressure breaks me
When it's too hard to see
When I feel like I'm
At the end of my rope
One more time
Scream!
When the fire burns me
When it's hard to break free
When I feel like I'm
Standing on the edge
Of it all this time
I can't suppress it anymore
Here it comes like a flood
Just like before
When it rains, it pours
And I don't want to swim anymore
I think I've found a way to let it go
I don't know, I've never
Felt this way before
But with everything I am
I just let go
(Can you feel it?)
Scream!
When the pressure breaks me
When it's too hard to see
When I feel like I'm
At the end of my rope
One more time
Scream!
When the fire burns me
When it's hard to break free
When I feel like I'm
Standing on the edge
Of it all this time
You make me wanna scream...
It's not a joke
I've felt as messed up as you do
I've felt the feelings
You've been feeling
Been through the same things
You've been through
And I know how hard it is
To feel like you're alone
We've all been given a second change
But the choice is all our own
(It was right there in front of me)
Scream!
When the pressure breaks me
When it's too hard to see
When I feel like I'm
At the end of my rope
One more time
Scream!
When the fire burns me
When it's hard to break free
When I feel like I'm
Standing on the edge
Of it all this time
Standing on the edge
Of it all this time
Standing on the edge
Of it all this time
The song "Scream" by Thousand Foot Krutch is about someone who is struggling with something that keeps following them. It's like a mask that they don't want to wear anymore. They want to find a way to let it go but it's still too soon to know for sure. The song encourages the listener to let out their frustrations, to scream when the pressure becomes too much, and to not give up. It tells the listener that they are not alone in their struggles, that the singer has been through similar experiences and understands how hard it can be to feel alone. At the same time, the song encourages the listener to take responsibility for their own life and choices, and to take advantage of the second chance that they have been given.
The lyrics of "Scream" are relatable to anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed and alone in their struggles. The song is a reminder to not give up, to keep fighting and to let out whatever pent-up emotions the listener may be experiencing. The song ends on an uplifting note, with the singer encouraging the listener to keep standing on the edge, to keep pushing themselves even when it seems like everything is falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't erase it anymore
The memory or emotion is so powerful that it cannot be forgotten
It follows me everywhere I go
The memory or emotion becomes a part of the person and is present no matter where they are
It's like a mask that I don't want to wear anymore
The memory or emotion has become a facade, something that hides the person's true feelings and they no longer want to pretend to be okay
I think I've found a way to let it go
The person has found a method to deal with the memory or emotion that they hope will help them move on
But it's still too soon to know for sure
The person is uncertain whether their method will truly be effective or not
I'd give everything I am just to feel something
The person is so overwhelmed that they would rather feel anything, even pain, than feel numb
Scream! When the pressure breaks me
The person is urging themselves to scream in order to release the pressure building within them
When it's too hard to see
The emotions or memories are clouding the person's thoughts and making it difficult to think or see clearly
When I feel like I'm at the end of my rope
The person feels like they are at their breaking point
When the fire burns me
The person feels intense emotional pain or turmoil
When it's hard to break free
The person feels trapped or stuck in their current situation
Standing on the edge of it all this time
The person feels like they are standing at the brink of their emotional limits and do not know what to do next
You make me wanna scream...
The person is addressing whoever is causing this pain and making them feel like they have to scream to be heard or validated
I can't suppress it anymore
The person cannot keep their emotions or memories inside any longer
Here it comes like a flood, just like before
The person is about to be overwhelmed by their emotions and memories again, just like in the past
When it rains, it pours
Bad things tend to happen all at once, making it harder to cope
I don't know, I've never felt this way before
The person is uncertain and afraid due to unfamiliar or intense emotions
With everything I am, I just let go
The person has decided to release their emotions fully and not hold back anymore
It's not a joke
The person wants to be taken seriously regarding their emotions and memories
Been through the same things you've been through
The person can empathize with the other person's struggles and emotions
And I know how hard it is to feel like you're alone
The person understands the feeling of isolation and wants to be a comforting presence
We've all been given a second chance, but the choice is all our own
The person believes that everyone has the opportunity to change their lives, but it's up to each person to make that decision and take that step forward
Contributed by Liliana S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.