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.
The Introduction
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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You have activated all our systems
Deactivation is not an option
You must find the truth
Remember, not everything is what it seems
If you don't stand for something, you might fall for anything
The end is where we begin
The end is where we begin
Thousand Foot Krutch's song The Introduction is a powerful and thought-provoking plea for listeners to awaken to the truth and be prepared to stand up for it. The opening lines are a warning that once you have engaged with the music, there is no turning back - you have activated all systems and must continue on the journey. The lyrics then implore the listener to seek truth, reminding them that not everything is as it appears. The line "if you don't stand for something, you might fall for anything" is a call to action, encouraging the listener to be prepared to take a stance in order to avoid being swayed by falsehoods or lies. The final line of the song - "The end is where we begin" - is a powerful reminder that every end holds the potential for a new beginning, and that even in the darkest moments, there is hope for renewal and growth.
Overall, The Introduction is a powerful song that speaks to the human yearning for truth and purpose. It encourages listeners to stay vigilant, seek out the truth, and be prepared to take a stand in order to protect it. It is a rallying cry for those who are tired of living in a world of confusion and deception, and who are ready to take action to make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome
We greet you and acknowledge your arrival
You have activated all our systems
You have initiated our state of being prepared and ready
Deactivation is not an option
Disabling or turning off is prohibited and impossible
You must find the truth
It is essential that you discover what is real and genuine
Remember, not everything is what it seems
Be mindful that appearances can be deceiving and reality may differ from appearances
If you don't stand for something, you might fall for anything
Having no convictions or beliefs leaves one vulnerable to being easily influenced or tempted
The end is where we begin
The termination or conclusion of one phase or experience marks the starting point of another
The end is where we begin
The termination or conclusion of one phase or experience marks the starting point of another
Contributed by Luke R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theewinitial1618
BEST. ANSWERING MACHINE. EVER.
@saiyanspiritgaming2125
The Intro should be at the end and the outro should be at the front because The End Is Where We Begin.
@jessicalefever2462
slow clap
@davidaflores3787
Mind BAMMM
@m-jcarbonneau8311
I seriously agree that they should have done that.
@megathot3734
SaiyanSpiritGAMING wow... That's... Seriously, I'm amazed 😂😂 (and my head hurts, because I'm trying to process it)
@desprezbruno8104
Type type du rkjkjc'est pas
@Burntmarshma
I made the last line "If you don't stand for something you might fall for anything" my senior quote. I knew it was from one of your guy's songs but I just couldn't remember which one. Come to find out it's from the Introduction!
@hannahl5838
I thought of hamilton
If you stand for nothing burr, what'll you fall for
@alannawightman536
love this album