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.
What Do We Know?
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics
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We've all been here before, buy yesterday, I saw a change,
Another way, as you walked out the door, its a twist, a little but, I'll admit,
But we're stronger than before, open up, we've had enough,
We've had enough, now we're holdin' on... and waiting
[Chorus: x 2]
What do we know?
What do we know?
What do we know?
What do we know?
What do we know?
I'll tell you what they're all sayin'
We all try to be somebody, but the world around us makes it so cloudy,
When, we are trust, where we're supposed to,
But the blood on their hands says we're not close to the answer yet.
But maybe if we pulled together, we could change a million live for the better,
And maybe, if we prayed a little more, we would stop,
Living in fear from the story, and everyone sings
[Chorus]
Every part is you, every part if me, raise your hands, and sing,
Tell them we can be, show them who you are,
Show them you can see, raise your hands and sing,
Tell them we are free
[Chorus]
Every part is you, every part is me, raise your hands, and sing,
Tell them we can be, show them who you are,
Show them you can see, raise your hands and sing,
Tell them we are free
The lyrics to Thousand Foot Krutch's "What Do We Know?" speak about feeling alone and disconnected from the rest of the world at times. The opening lines, "Pick up the phone, nobody's home, I'm all alone," convey a sense of loneliness and isolation. The lyrics go on to communicate a sense of hope and strength in the face of this feeling, as the singer talks about being stronger than they were before and waiting for change.
The chorus of the song asks the question, "What do we know?" and repeated multiple times throughout the song. The question seems to be pointed at the listener, inviting them to consider what they truly understand about the world and their place in it. The song goes on to suggest that though we may be uncertain or feel lost at times, there is hope for change and a better future. Through coming together and working towards positive change, we can make a difference and free ourselves from fear and uncertainty.
Overall, "What Do We Know?" is a song about feeling alone and uncertain, but also about finding hope and strength in community and the possibility of change.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick up the phone, nobody's home, I'm all alone
Feeling isolated and unable to connect with others.
We've all been here before, buy yesterday, I saw a change
Despite past feelings of isolation, there is always the hope for change.
Another way, as you walked out the door, its a twist, a little but, I'll admit
Life can take unexpected twists and turns, which can be difficult to navigate.
But we're stronger than before, open up, we've had enough
Despite hardships, it is important to remain resilient and open to new experiences.
We've had enough, now we're holdin' on... and waiting
Having reached a breaking point, it is time to patiently wait for things to improve.
What do we know?
Questioning our understanding of the world and our place within it.
I'll tell you what they're all sayin'
Acknowledging societal pressures and expectations.
We all try to be somebody, but the world around us makes it so cloudy
Navigating life can be difficult due to external factors.
When, we are trust, where we're supposed to,
Society and institutions can fail to uphold their responsibilities.
But the blood on their hands says we're not close to the answer yet.
The consequences of societal failures are evidence of a lack of progress.
But maybe if we pulled together, we could change a million live for the better,
Collaboration and collective action have the potential to make positive change.
And maybe, if we prayed a little more, we would stop, Living in fear from the story and everyone sings
Faith and spirituality can provide comfort and strength to overcome fear and uncertainty.
Every part is you, every part if me, raise your hands, and sing,
We all have a role to play in making positive change.
Tell them we can be, show them who you are, Show them you can see, raise your hands and sing,
Encouraging others to be themselves and embrace their unique abilities.
Tell them we are free
Emphasizing the importance of freedom and liberty.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOEL BRUYERE, KEN ANDREWS, STEVE AUGUSTINE, TREVOR MCNEVAN
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