Trevor McNevan began the band in Peterborough, Ontario, a city northeast of Toronto, where he went to high school. Joel Bruyere, born in Brantford, Ontario, was McNevan's childhood friend who had moved away but remained in contact with him. Drummer Steve Augustine is from Hamilton, Ontario. Trevor's first band was Oddball, which featured Dave Smith on guitar, Tim Baxter on bass and Trevor's cousin, Three Days Grace's Neil Sanderson, on drums. Oddball recorded only one album, Shutterbug, which was released in 1995. McNevan is the founding member of TFK (along with original guitarist Dave Smith), formed in 1997 in Peterborough, Ontario. McNevan came up with TFK's name "symbolizing the point in our lives that we realize we can't make it on our own strength". He has written and released 6 TFK albums to date.
phenomenon
Thousandfootkrutch Lyrics
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Roll up beside us, no place to hide us
All freedom fighters, let's unite us
Switch on your nitrous and let's go
Destination for navigation
Man up your stations, feel the sensation
Surround invasion with communication
Down, here comes the sound
Everyone pound your feet
To this phenomenon
Now let's make it loud
Let me show 'em all how
You move to this phenomenon
Whoa, open you're soul
Maybe lose control
Inside of this phenomenon
Just let yourself go
and let everyone know
You move to this phenomenon
Don't let these spiders crawl up beside us
They want to bite us, inject the virus
Raise up your lighters, praise to the righteous
Need you to guide us, get prepared to go
If you like us, calling all riders
Roll up beside us, no place to hide us
All freedom fighters, let's unite us
Switch on your nitrous and let's go
Down, here comes the sound
Everyone pound your feet
To this phenomenon
Now let's make it loud
and show 'em all how
You move to this phenomenon
Whoa, open your soul
Maybe lose control
Inside of this phenomenon
Just let yourself go
and let everyone know
You move to this phenomenon
Can't take it anymore
Shake until we move the floor
What are we waiting for? Let's go
Tired of being ordinary
Don't care if there's people starring
I know you said you'd carry me on
I'm not invisible like you
Next time things get a little messed up
I'll shine but I'll never be seen through
I'm fine just trying to wake the rest up
Down, here comes the sound
Everyone pound your feet
To this phenomenon
Now let's make it loud
and we'll show 'em all how
You move to this phenomenon
Whoa, open your soul
Maybe lose control
Inside of this phenomenon
Just let yourself go
and let everyone know
You move to this phenomenon
You move to this phenomenon
You move to this phenomenon
The song "Phenomenon" by Thousand Foot Krutch is a call to action for those who want to break free from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary. The song opens with a call to arms for all those who are ready to unite and fight for freedom. The lyrics suggest that heavy metal music is a way to break free from the mundane world and experience something greater. The song encourages listeners to unleash their true potential and let themselves go in order to fully experience the phenomenon that is heavy metal music.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to join the movement and become part of the phenomenon. The lyrics urge listeners to pound their feet to the rhythm of the music and let themselves be carried away by its energy. The song acknowledges that heavy metal music can be overwhelming and even scary, but it assures listeners that they are not alone.
The second verse of the song warns listeners about the dangers of conformity and how it can lead to the spread of the virus of sameness. The lyrics suggest that only by uniting and standing up for what we believe in can we avoid contamination and preserve our individuality. The song ends with a call to arms, urging listeners to switch on their nitrous and join the movement.
Overall, the song is an anthem for those who are looking for something different, something that can help them break free from the shackles of conformity and experience life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
If you like us, calling all riders
We invite those who enjoy our music to join us
Roll up beside us, no place to hide us
Come alongside us and don't be afraid to be seen with us
All freedom fighters, let's unite us
Those who value freedom should stick together
Switch on your nitrous and let's go
Get ready, it's time to move forward with energy and speed
Destination for navigation
We need a specific direction to go
Man up your stations, feel the sensation
Get ready for the ride, and embrace the adrenaline
Surround invasion with communication
We must surround and support each other with effective communication
Move quick, we might avoid contamination
Act fast, or we may suffer negative consequences
Down, here comes the sound
The music is starting
Everyone pound your feet
Get into the rhythm and start moving
To this phenomenon
To this amazing experience we're creating together
Now let's make it loud
Let's turn up the volume and really feel it
Let me show 'em all how
Let me demonstrate how to really embrace and enjoy this experience
You move to this phenomenon
You become part of this powerful, inspiring phenomenon
Whoa, open you're soul
Let your emotions and spirit become free
Maybe lose control
Perhaps you'll become so immersed that you forget yourself
Inside of this phenomenon
In the midst of this incredible shared experience
Just let yourself go
Relax and let yourself be carried along
and let everyone know
And share the joy and excitement with others
Don't let these spiders crawl up beside us
Beware of those who seek to harm us or drag us down
They want to bite us, inject the virus
They want to poison us with their negativity and malice
Raise up your lighters, praise to the righteous
We'll use our lighters as symbols of hope and gratitude for those who rise above
Need you to guide us, get prepared to go
We need strong leaders to guide us, and we must be ready for whatever comes next
Can't take it anymore
We've had enough of the status quo
Shake until we move the floor
We'll dance so hard that the very ground beneath us vibrates
What are we waiting for? Let's go
Why hesitate? Let's get moving and start a revolution
Tired of being ordinary
We're sick of feeling mediocre or unnoticed
Don't care if there's people starring
We're brave enough to stand out, even if others are judging us
I know you said you'd carry me on
I know I can count on you to support and encourage me
I'm not invisible like you
I refuse to let myself be ignored or overlooked like you do
Next time things get a little messed up
The next time chaos or confusion arises
I'll shine but I'll never be seen through
I'll rise above and be noticed, but I won't lose my integrity or transparency
I'm fine just trying to wake the rest up
I'm okay with taking a leadership role and helping to inspire others
You move to this phenomenon
You join us in creating and experiencing this incredible phenomenon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES BURCHETTE, EDDIE FLOYD, FREDERICK REEVES
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