After 1½ years of touring Thornley made some changes. After Ken and Sekou both left Thornley, the band added from "Big Sugar," Eric Paul on drums and Cale Gontier on bass, from the "Three Days Grace" camp. Cale was discovered when Thornley toured extensively with Three Days Grace in the summer of 2004.
Ian also contributed to the "Song For Africa" project which started in August 2006.
Thornley released their new single called "Make Believe" on December 16th 2008 on iTunes. Their sophomore album called "Tiny Pictures" will be released on February 10th 2009.
Thornley have since gone on hiatus since the reunion of Big Wreck in 2011
Falling To Pieces
Thornley Lyrics
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That's when I know that I'm alive And all the things we'll leave behind
We finally found what we can find
The rest of my life is falling to pieces
While we get lost inside the moment
The waves keep crashing at my door
'Til I can't hear them anymore
And all the time I gave away
Made me who I am today
The rest of my life is falling to pieces
And where would I be now without you baby
The rest of my life is falling to pieces
The rest of my life is falling to pieces
While we get lost inside the moment
The rest of my life is falling to pieces
And where would I be now without you baby
In "Falling To Pieces," Thornley sings about finding happiness in the present moment despite the chaos and uncertainty of life. The opening verse describes the excitement felt by the singer when they see their loved one approaching, suggesting that their presence brings joy and meaning to their life. Despite this moment of happiness, the chorus repeatedly reminds us that the rest of the singer's life is falling apart. However, the paradox here is that in the midst of this chaos and uncertainty, the singer finds solace in their relationship; they "get lost inside the moment" with their loved one.
The second verse further emphasizes the chaos of life with the metaphor of waves crashing at the singer's door. However, rather than being overwhelmed and defeated by the metaphorical waves, the singer has learned from the time they've spent with their loved one. The line "all the time I gave away made me who I am today" suggests that the influence of the past, and learned lessons, bring the singer solace in the present moment. The final chorus repeats that sentiment, stating that the singer's life would be in shambles without their loved one.
Overall, this song is about finding solace amidst the chaos of life and embracing the present moment with someone we care about. It suggests that through difficult times, it's important to cherish the people and moments that bring happiness into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you coming up the drive
Your arrival reminds me that I'm alive and gives me a reason to keep going.
That's when I know that I'm alive
Your mere presence confirms to me that I'm still breathing and capable of feeling alive.
And all the things we'll leave behind
Together, we've finally found what we need in life and we're willing to leave all our past troubles behind for the sake of our relationship.
We finally found what we can find
We have discovered a depth of happiness and fulfillment that we never thought possible.
The waves keep crashing at my door
The constant struggles and challenges of life never seem to cease, but I'm learning to cope with them.
'Til I can't hear them anymore
Eventually, I'll become resilient enough to withstand even the strongest storms and not let them break me down completely.
And all the time I gave away
I've made many sacrifices and given up a lot for others, but I'm not regretful because it's contributed to who I am today.
Made me who I am today
The experiences I've had, both good and bad, have shaped me into the person I am today and I wouldn't want to change a thing.
The rest of my life is falling to pieces
Outside of this moment, my life feels like it's crumbling away and I'm uncertain of what the future holds.
While we get lost inside the moment
Despite the chaos and uncertainty that surrounds us, we're able to get lost in our love for each other and forget our troubles for a while.
And where would I be now without you baby
I know that, without you by my side, I wouldn't be able to handle the difficulties of life on my own and I'm grateful for your unwavering support.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GAVIN BROWN, IAN THORNLEY
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