Iain Cook and Craig B. formed another band, The Unwinding Hours, and released a new album on the 15 February 2010. Martin Scott worked with Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro as tour manager and Campbell McNeil worked in the same capacity with The Temper Trap. In 2011, Iain and Martin Doherty formed the electronic/synthpop project CHVRCHES with Lauren Mayberry, releasing the albums The Bones of What You Believe (2013), Every Open Eye (2015), Love is Dead (2018) and Screen Violence (2021).
Thriller
Aereogramme Lyrics
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Something evil's lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream
But terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze
You're paralyzed
This is thriller, thriller night
And no-ones going to save you from the beast about to strike
It's thriller, thriller night
You're fighting for your life inside a killer thriller tonight
Night creatures call
And the dead start to walk in their masquerade
There's no escaping the jaws of the alien this time
This is the end of your life
They're out to get you
There's demons closing in on every side
They will possess you
Unless you change that number on your dial
Now is it time
For you and I to cuddle close together
All through the night
I'll save you from the terrors on the screen
I'll make you see
It's thriller, thriller night
'Cause I can throw more than any ghoul would rather dare try
It's thriller, thriller night
So let me hold you tight and share a killer chiller tonight
Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorise your neighbourhood
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse's shell
The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of fourty thousand years
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom
And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver
For no mere mortal can resist
The evil of the thriller
The lyrics of Aereogramme's song Thriller are highly evocative of Michael Jackson's classic hit single of the same name, both in terms of the horror movie theme and in the way that the lyrics describe the emotions of someone who is being pursued by a dark force. The song is filled with vivid imagery and powerful metaphors that are designed to get listeners feeling scared and uncertain about what is happening around them. The sense of danger is heightened through the use of sudden stops in the music, as well as the repeated refrain of "It's thriller, thriller night" which acts to anchor the song in a particular style and genre.
The opening lines of the song set the scene, describing the feeling of dread that someone might experience when walking alone at night in an unfamiliar place. The imagery of "something evil lurking in the dark" and "the moonlight" creates a sense of unease and tension, as does the use of the word "almost" in the line "you see a sight that almost stops your heart." This gives the impression that the singer is on the cusp of a terrifying experience, but hasn't quite reached it yet. The lyrics go on to describe the physical and psychological effects of terror, as the singer tries to scream but can't, and starts to freeze up in fear.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more overtly supernatural, with references to "night creatures" and "dead" people who are walking around at night. The line "there's no escaping the jaws of the alien this time" adds a science-fiction element to the song, while the repeated warning about changing one's phone number suggests a kind of superstition or folklore element. The sense of danger is heightened further by the idea that demons are "closing in on every side" and that the singer may become possessed if they don't take action to protect themselves. Finally, the song ends with a description of a general sense of decay and stagnation, as "ghouls from every tomb" threaten to "seal your doom" and the "foul stench...of fourty thousand years" fills the air.
Line by Line Meaning
It's close to midnight
It is almost night time
Something evil's lurking in the dark
There's an ominous feeling in the air
Under the moonlight
The moon provides the only light source
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You witness something terrifying
You try to scream
You attempt to make a sound
But terror takes the sound before you make it
Fear renders you speechless
You start to freeze
Your body becomes immobile
As horror looks you right between the eyes
You come face-to-face with something horrific
You're paralyzed
You can't move or react
This is thriller, thriller night
This is a scary and thrilling night
And no-ones going to save you from the beast about to strike
No one can protect you from the impending danger
You're fighting for your life inside a killer thriller tonight
You are struggling to survive in this terrifying situation
Night creatures call
Beings of the night are beckoning
And the dead start to walk in their masquerade
The deceased come back to life in disguise
There's no escaping the jaws of the alien this time
It is impossible to avoid what is coming
This is the end of your life
You are going to die
They're out to get you
They are after you
There's demons closing in on every side
Evil spirits are surrounding you
They will possess you
They will take control of you
Unless you change that number on your dial
You can avoid their grasp if you take action
Now is it time
Is this the moment?
For you and I to cuddle close together
We should hold each other tightly
All through the night
For the entire night
I'll save you from the terrors on the screen
I will protect you from the scary images
I'll make you see
I'll show you the way
'Cause I can throw more than any ghoul would rather dare try
I am stronger than any supernatural being
So let me hold you tight and share a killer chiller tonight
Let me hug you and experience this terrifying night together
Darkness falls across the land
The sun has set and it is dark everywhere
The midnight hour is close at hand
It is almost midnight
Creatures crawl in search of blood
Monstrous creatures are on the prowl for prey
To terrorise your neighbourhood
They want to spread fear throughout the area
And whosoever shall be found
Anyone who is caught
Without the soul for getting down
Without the ability to have fun
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
They will have to confront demons
And rot inside a corpse's shell
They will suffer and decay in a lifeless body
The foulest stench is in the air
A disgusting odor is present
The funk of fourty thousand years
A putrid smell that has existed for a very long time
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Terrifying ghosts from every grave
Are closing in to seal your doom
They are approaching to ensure your fate
And though you fight to stay alive
Even if you put up a fight
Your body starts to shiver
You begin to tremble involuntarily
For no mere mortal can resist
No ordinary human can withstand
The evil of the thriller
The malevolent force of this scary night
Contributed by Evelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Nesihonsu
Thanks for posting this, EP always an my wishlist!
@kuj4z
it actually sounds good
@FurryWereWolf93
The vocals are SO CLOSE to Green Day, I like it 1000/10
@dr261175
This isnt the Livers n Lungs version, this is the Peel Session version.
@staticreigns
@kittykat4able I believe you have just defined 'clueless', well done.
@CrimsonVince
......made it sound creepy......
@Blackula1984
they could have did that better hell i could have done that better and all i have is a computer
@kittykat4able
This is terrible the worst cover I have ever heard.. Aereogramme sucks. R.I.P Michael Jackson you are much better