Previously, Mayberry was a member of the bands Boyfriend/Girlfriend and Blue Sky Archives. Mayberry is a trained drummer and also did a four-year law degree, followed by a Masters in journalism. Cook was a member of Aereogramme and The Unwinding Hours and also wrote music for film and TV. Doherty was a live member of The Twilight Sad. According to Mayberry, "Iain and Martin went to university together so they've known each other for quite a long time".
The band started in October 2011 as a studio project between the long time friends Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. Cook already knew Lauren Mayberry from working with Blue Sky Archives and suggested her as a potential vocalist for the project.
CHVRCHES were influenced by acts such as Prince, Tubeway Army, Robyn, Depeche Mode, Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Laurie Anderson. The band write, record, mix and master everything in a basement studio in Glasgow.
In May 2012, they released the song "Lies". In the same year, CHVRCHES toured with Passion Pit, as the opening band for their concerts and also toured on their own. "Lies" ranked at number 28 on NME's Best Tracks of 2012. CHVRCHES also came fifth on the BBC's Sound of 2013 list.
On 25 March 2013, they released Recover EP. They performed at SXSW and won the Inaugural Grulke Prize (for Developing Non-US Act). The band also supported Depeche Mode on four shows in July during their The Delta Machine Tour 2013.
On 20 September 2013, CHVRCHES released their debut album, The Bones of What You Believe. The album is supported by the singles "The Mother We Share", "Recover" and "Gun".
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Get Away
CHVRCHES Lyrics
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There's nothing left of you here
We had the time, we had the time
The things that we remember and do not regret
They don't mean a thing here
We had the time, we had the time
I'll be your guide
So you can see the other side
And I will never let you get away
Never let you get away
I'll hold your head
So you can see
Crossing your heart and hoping
To never let you get away
Never let you get away
Everything you prayed for is not overhead
No one else will save you
Make up your mind, make up your mind
Trust me when I tell you we are on our own
Overlap our fingers
And run through the pines, we'll run through the pines
I'll be your guide
So you can see the other side
And I will never let you get away
Never let you get away
I'll hold your head
So you can see
Crossing your heart and hoping
To never let you get away
Never let you get away
I'll be your guide
So you can see the other side
And I will never let you get away
Never let you get away
I'll hold your head
So you can see
Crossing your heart and hoping
To never let you get away
Never let you get away
Never let you get away
Never let you get away
Never let you get away
Never let you get away
In "Get Away," CHVRCHES singer Lauren Mayberry reflects on the end of a relationship, unable to escape the memories and emotions from the past. The opening lines depict her struggle, as she can barely see her former partner when she closes her eyes, yet there's nothing left of them in the present. The couple had their time together, but now Mayberry must confront the fact that the moments they shared no longer hold significance. Despite this realization, she remains steadfast, recounting their experiences and reassuring the other person that they won't be able to escape her care.
Mayberry's lyrics are both personal and relatable, capturing the complicated feelings of change and loss that come with the end of a relationship. The repeated chorus emphasizes her commitment to not allowing the other person to slip away, using gentle images such as holding their head and overlapping fingers to convey a sense of closeness and intimacy. Ultimately, "Get Away" is a poignant reflection on moving on from a relationship and facing the challenges that come with new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
I can barely see you when I close my eyes
When I think of you, I can barely remember what you looked like.
There's nothing left of you here
You are no longer a part of my life.
We had the time, we had the time
We had a lot of time together at one point in our lives.
The things that we remember and do not regret
The memories that we cherish and are happy about.
They don't mean a thing here
Those happy memories are irrelevant now.
I'll be your guide
I will help you find your way.
So you can see the other side
So you can find what you are looking for.
And I will never let you get away
I will always be there for you.
I'll hold your head
I will support you.
Crossing your heart and hoping
Promise with all your heart, and hope for the best.
To never let you get away
To never lose you again.
Everything you prayed for is not overhead
Your prayers have not been answered.
No one else will save you
You have to save yourself.
Make up your mind, make up your mind
Make a decision and stick to it.
Trust me when I tell you we are on our own
We cannot depend on anyone else but ourselves.
Overlap our fingers
Hold my hand tightly.
And run through the pines, we'll run through the pines
Let's enjoy the moment and run carefree.
Never let you get away
I will always be there for you, and we will never lose each other.
Never let you get away
I will never let us drift apart.
Never let you get away
I will never let us lose each other.
Never let you get away
I will always be your guide and support.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAIN ANDREW COOK, LAUREN EVE MAYBERRY, MARTIN CLIFFORD DOHERTY
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