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.
Smack Down
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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Get ready for the smack down!
How you gonna react
When you're put on your back now?
'Cause there's no turning back
When you're facing the smack down!
Come on, let's kick it
Put your hands in the sky
For a one-way ticket
Come on!
C-c-c-come on everybody
Gonna start this party
If we turn it to eleven
Then we can't go wrong
And I'm not trying to tell you
There won't a longer road
When it all comes down
You'll know just what to do
We're gonna burn this town
And keep on running
'Til my time here is through
'Cause when it all comes down
I know just what to do
Get ready for the smack down!
Get ready for the smack down!
How you gonna react
When you're put on your back now?
'Cause there's no turning back
When you're facing the smack down!
Come on, let's rip it
Let's push that limit
If you don't feel pain
Then you can't be winning
Come on!
They said I wouldn't be nothin'
I said stop fronting
Put the pedal to the metal
'Cause the storm is comin'
And I'm not trying to tell you
There won't a longer road
When it all comes down
You'll know just what to do
We're gonna burn this town
And keep on running
'Til my time here is through
'Cause when it all comes down
I know just what to do
Come on, let's kick it
Let's all get wicked
Put your hands in the sky
For a one-way ticket
C-c-c-come on everybody
Gonna start this party
If we turn it to eleven
Then we can't go wrong
Come on, let's rip it
Let's push that limit
If you don't feel pain
Then you can't be winning
They said I wouldn't be nothin'
I said stop fronting
Put the pedal to the metal
'Cause the storm is comin'
Get ready for the smack down!
Get ready for the smack down!
How you gonna react
When you're put on your back now?
'Cause there's no turning back
When you're facing the smack down!
The song "Smack Down" by Thousand Foot Krutch is an upbeat, high-energy anthem about facing challenges head-on and not backing down. The chorus encourages listeners to prepare for the "smack down" and face difficult situations with determination, even when they are knocked down. The lyrics suggest that the path to success may not be easy, but it is worth pursuing with gusto and a positive attitude. The song also features an element of defiance, as the singer mentions that people doubted them, but they persevered and succeeded.
The verses of the song focus on the idea of pushing beyond your limits and not letting pain or difficulty hold you back. The lyrics use driving metaphors to convey this message, urging listeners to put the pedal to the metal and "rip it" in order to achieve their goals. The song encourages listeners to be bold, take risks, and embrace the unknown. Overall, "Smack Down" is a powerful, catchy anthem that inspires listeners to embrace challenges and pursue their dreams with passion and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Get ready for the smack down!
Prepare yourself for a fierce competition!
Get ready for the smack down!
Prepare yourself for a fierce competition!
How you gonna react
When you're put on your back now?
How will you respond when you are at a disadvantage?
'Cause there's no turning back
When you're facing the smack down!
Once you are in the midst of the competition, there's no escape.
Come on, let's kick it
Let's all get wicked
Put your hands in the sky
For a one-way ticket
Come on!
Let's all join in and enjoy the competition together, with enthusiasm.
C-c-c-come on everybody
Gonna start this party
If we turn it to eleven
Then we can't go wrong
Let's start the competition with high energy so that we can have a great time.
And I'm not trying to tell you
There won't a longer road
When it all comes down
You'll know just what to do
There may be challenges ahead, but we will overcome them.
We're gonna burn this town
And keep on running
'Til my time here is through
'Cause when it all comes down
I know just what to do
We will work hard and persevere until we achieve our goals, no matter how long it takes.
Come on, let's rip it
Let's push that limit
If you don't feel pain
Then you can't be winning
Come on!
We should push ourselves to our limits in order to become successful.
They said I wouldn't be nothin'
I said stop fronting
Put the pedal to the metal
'Cause the storm is comin'
Despite what people may have told me, I will succeed and overcome obstacles.
Get ready for the smack down!
Get ready for the smack down!
How you gonna react
When you're put on your back now?
'Cause there's no turning back
When you're facing the smack down!
Get ready and be brave for whatever competition or challenge comes your way.
Contributed by Camden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.