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.
Shook
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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Everytime I close my eyes and travel into the place in the back of my mind
It's A place where memories hide and my thoughts combine
I see places and thousands of faces all at the same time
Now look
Everybody close your eyes and travel into the place in the back of your mind
And Now run into the place you're afraid to climb
You'll always be two steps behind me
Outside these streets are cold as ice
Never thought I'd have the chance to come alive again
See through your eyes again (it takes me away)
And I've never waited in my life
Like I did when I stand under Your sky again
Try again
I feel shook
Everytime I close my eyes and travel into the place in the back of my mind
It's A place where memories hide and my thoughts combine
I see places and thousands of faces all at the same time
Now look
Everybody close your eyes and travel into the place in the back of your mind
And Now run into the place you're afraid to climb
That's where you'll find me
You'll always be two steps behind me
It all unwinds but gets tangled up in time
When it hits like a train running through my mind again
I can hear those lies again (it takes me away)
And I've never fallen in my life
Like I did when I fell into Your arms again
Sound the alarms again
I feel shook
Everytime I close my eyes and travel into the place in the back of my mind
It's A place where memories hide and my thoughts combine
I see places and thousands of faces all at the same time
Now look
Everybody close your eyes and travel into the place in the back of your mind
And Now run into the place you're afraid to climb
That's where you'll find me
You'll always be two steps behind me
I can see things clearer this time
Wont be long now till everythings alright
Take my hand and lets walk into the light
I'm not dying here tonight we will survive
I feel shook
Everytime I close my eyes and travel into the place in the back of my mind
It's A place where memories hide and my thoughts combine
I see places and thousands of faces all at the same time
Now look
Everybody close your eyes and travel into the place in the back of your mind
And Now run into the place you're afraid to climb
That's where you'll find me
You'll always be two steps behind me
Shook
Everytime I close my eyes and travel into the place in the back of my mind
It's A place where memories hide and my thoughts combine
I see places and thousands of faces all at the same time
Now look
Everybody close your eyes and travel into the place in the back of your mind
And Now run into the place you're afraid to climb
That's where you'll find me
You'll always be two steps behind me
The lyrics to Thousand Foot Krutch's song "Shook" describe a journey into the mind's subconscious, where memories and thoughts are stored. The singer is describing how they feel when they close their eyes and travel into this space, where they see thousands of faces and places all at once. The song encourages listeners to join in this journey and run into the places that they may be afraid to climb, urging them to do so because they'll find the singer waiting for them, two steps ahead.
The song uses vivid imagery to describe this journey, using words like "places," "memories," and "thoughts" to show the complex nature of the subconscious. The lyrics also touch on the idea of redemption, with lines like "Take my hand and let's walk into the light / I'm not dying here tonight we will survive."
Overall, "Shook" is a powerful call to action for those struggling with their inner thoughts and memories. It urges listeners to face their fears and embrace their past in order to find healing and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel shook
I feel disturbed or unsettled
Everytime I close my eyes and travel into the place in the back of my mind
Every time I imagine and explore the deepest corners of my mind
It's A place where memories hide and my thoughts combine
It's a place where my memories are stored and my thoughts connect
I see places and thousands of faces all at the same time
I visualize different locations and people rapidly and simultaneously
Now look
Pay attention and follow my lead
Everybody close your eyes and travel into the place in the back of your mind
Everyone imagine and explore the deepest corners of your mind
And Now run into the place you're afraid to climb
And now face your deepest fears and confront them
That's where you'll find me
That's where I have conquered my fears and reside
You'll always be two steps behind me
You will always be playing catch-up to my bravery
Outside these streets are cold as ice
In the external world, the conditions are harsh and unforgiving
Never thought I'd have the chance to come alive again
I never believed I would have the opportunity to experience life again
See through your eyes again (it takes me away)
I am rejuvenated and inspired through your perspective (it transports me)
And I've never waited in my life
I have never been as eager and patient as I am now
Like I did when I stand under Your sky again
When I gaze upon the beauty of the heavens above
Try again
I am determined to succeed and overcome any obstacles
It all unwinds but gets tangled up in time
Everything unravels and fades, but still lingers in my memories
When it hits like a train running through my mind again
When it floods my mind suddenly and intensely
I can hear those lies again (it takes me away)
I am exposed to deceitful words again (it distracts me)
And I've never fallen in my life
I have never felt as vulnerable and weak as I do now
Like I did when I fell into Your arms again
When I received comfort and solace in your embrace
Sound the alarms again
Alert everyone and prepare for a new challenge or threat
I can see things clearer this time
I can perceive things more accurately and confidently now
Wont be long now till everythings alright
Soon everything will be resolved and satisfactory
Take my hand and lets walk into the light
Trust me and let's move towards positivity and hope
I'm not dying here tonight we will survive
I am not giving up or succumbing to negativity tonight, we will persevere
Shook
Disturbed or unsettled
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.