A teaser for the video arrived on social media January 30, 2018 with Lauren… Read Full Bio ↴A teaser for the video arrived on social media January 30, 2018 with Lauren drawing a heart on a mirror of a dirty bathroom. The song debuted on January 31, 2018 on BBC Radio 1.

CHVRCHES has also shared a video for “Get Out” that featured an array of video feeds that seems largely unrelated to each other beyond the recurring image a crossed-out heart—which happens to match the official art for the single. Consequence Of Sound noticed a little secret in the upper left box, The video also appeared to feature a brief cameo from The National’s Matt Berninger, teasing something called “Friend or Foe,” along with the phone number, 1-800-674-3364. Upon calling the number, you heard what sounds like Lauren Mayberry reading a poem. The National also shared the excerpt on their Instagram story on February 2018.

Get Out
CHVRCHES Lyrics

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Talked ourselves to death
Never saying what I wanted
Saying what I needed
I pushed you to the edge
Never knowing what I wanted
Knowing what I needed you to say

Reflections you used to see

Never look alike to me

Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

Good intentions never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

Going out my mind
Never getting what I wanted
Getting what I needed
I left myself behind
Never knowing what I wanted
Knowing what I needed you to do

Reflections you used to see
Never look alike to me

Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

Good intentions never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope

Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

Good intentions never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope

You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to CHVRCHES' song "Get Out" describe the breakdown of a relationship due to the inability to communicate effectively. The singer reflects on their own mistakes, admitting to talking too much and never getting to the heart of what they truly wanted to say. They pushed their partner away without realizing it, always wanting them to say or do something in particular without actually expressing those desires. The reflections they once saw in their partner are now distorted, indicating a sense of confusion and disconnection.

The repeated phrase "Get out" serves as a plea for the couple to escape the negative cycle that is causing their relationship to deteriorate. The singer acknowledges that their good intentions are not enough to fix the situation and that they need to take action to break free from their own self-destructive patterns.

The chorus ends with a sudden shift in perspective as the singer asks if their partner wants to turn things around and start fresh. They describe their partner as a kaleidoscope, a complex and beautiful object that can be rearranged into a new pattern. This implies that there is hope for the relationship if both parties are willing to make an effort to see things from a different point of view.

Overall, the lyrics of "Get Out" depict a struggle to connect and communicate in a relationship and the desire for a fresh start.

Line by Line Meaning

Talked ourselves to death
Our non-stop communication led to exhaustion

Never saying what I wanted
I failed to communicate my true desires

Saying what I needed
I only spoke what was necessary to maintain the relationship

I pushed you to the edge
I was responsible for creating tension and stress in the relationship

Never knowing what I wanted
I was unsure of what I truly wanted in the relationship

Knowing what I needed you to say
I expected specific responses to validate my feelings

Reflections you used to see Never look alike to me
You changed over time and I failed to see you in a new light

Get out, get out Get, get, get out Get, get, get out of here
I want you to leave and move on

Can we get out, get out Get, get, get out Get, get, get out of here?
Can we both move on and end the relationship?

Good intentions never good enough
My well-meaning actions did not make up for my mistakes in the relationship

Going out my mind Never getting what I wanted Getting what I needed I left myself behind
I compromised my own needs and desires to prioritize the relationship

Never knowing what I wanted Knowing what I needed you to do
I could not articulate my own needs but expected you to fulfill them

So do you want to turn it around? And do you want to show me how? You are a kaleidoscope You are a kaleidoscope
Do you have the desire and ability to change our relationship for the better? You are a complex and ever-changing person

You are a kaleidoscope You are a kaleidoscope
You are multi-dimensional and constantly evolving

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Greg Kurstin, Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook, Martin Doherty

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

#DAWEMUSIC

6y↑135

Get Out Lyrics!🤘😎
[Verse 1]
Talked ourselves to death
Never sayin' what I wanted
Sayin' what I needed
I pushed you to the edge
Never knowing what I wanted
Knowing what I needed you to say

[Pre-Chorus]
Reflections you used to see
Never look alike to me

[Chorus]
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Refrain]
Good intentions, never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Verse 2]
Going out my mind
Never getting what I wanted
Getting what I needed
I left myself behind
Never knowing what I wanted
Knowing what I needed you to do

[Pre-Chorus]
Reflections you used to see
Never look alike to me

[Chorus]
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Refrain]
Good intentions, never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Bridge]
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope

[Chorus]
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Refrain]
Good intentions, never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Outro]
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope!

Dávikah Mobile Legends

6y↑19

[Verse 1]
Talked ourselves to death
Never sayin' what I wanted
Sayin' what I needed
I pushed you to the edge
Never knowing what I wanted
Knowing what I needed you to say

[Pre-Chorus]
Reflections you used to see
Never look alike to me

[Chorus]
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Refrain]
Good intentions, never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Verse 2]
Going out my mind
Never getting what I wanted
Getting what I needed
I left myself behind
Never knowing what I wanted
Knowing what I needed you to do

[Pre-Chorus]
Reflections you used to see
Never look alike to me

[Chorus]
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Refrain]
Good intentions, never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Bridge]
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope

[Chorus]
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Refrain]
Good intentions, never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?

[Outro]
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope

NURUDIN JAMIT

6y↑1

Talked ourselves to death
Never saying what I wanted
Saying what I needed
I pushed you to the edge
Never knowing what I wanted
Knowing what I needed you to say
Reflections you used to see
Never look alike to me
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?
Good intentions never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?
Going out my mind
Never getting what I wanted
Getting what I needed
I left myself behind
Never knowing what I wanted
Knowing what I needed you to do
Reflections you used to see
Never look alike to me
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?
Good intentions never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
Get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?
Good intentions never good enough
Can we get out, get out
Get, get, get out
Get, get, get out of here?
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
So do you want to turn it around?
And do you want to show me how?
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope
You are a kaleidoscope

All comments from YouTube:

Alex Cantabrana

5y↑89

I am huge metal/rock fan but Chvrches just has these amazing melodies that I absolutely can't resist. This new album is amazing

Priscilla Martin

1y↑5

Same here! I can go from Slipknot, Korn, Sepultura to Chvrches in a minute lol

Matt H

38w

Same here. I love Opeth, Metallica, Cradle of Filth etc. but I've always loved 80s music like Depeche Mode and Ultravox. This resurgence of synth pop with bands like Chvrches, Gunship and The Midnight is where the real creativity lies in modern pop music.

MephProduction

32w

you'll love listening to capital fm or radio 1 then if you enjoy this bubbly gum girly pop

CurvyAries

5y↑202

This song is so uplifting. Has such a feel good vibe. Light, airy, fun, ethereal. Makes me want to just float away.

Shira

6y↑948

The part when she lowers her tone and says "You are a kaleidoscope" sounds godly to me.

Zacarias Muth

6y↑1

Shira

Corey Crossman

6y↑34

yess your so right its a pretty euphoric moment, that's what I love about these groups they get into melodys that are just so great and the songs build up to them in a great way

Melissa Reyes

5y↑27

Damn that was the same exact reason I had to look this song up from hearing it at Starbucks. That line got me.

Erin

5y↑6

omg I was just thinking that

Adam Gardner

5y↑10

agreed. I was just thinking how much I loved how she says Kaleidoscope. the whole song is fantastic

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citizenkaneVII

4y↑605

This song came on spotify when I was thinking about quitting my job.

Giovanni Pito

4y↑40

So, are you going to 'get out'? 😅

CS1

4y↑38

It was a sign

Madwolf

4y↑32

You are a kaleidoscope

RedDot

4y↑16

This song came on at my work LOL

Benjamin Ward

4y↑20

More the more I listened to this song lead me to quit my job a few years back. Best decision I've ever made.

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Nightsky071

4y↑87

Man. I listen to this song so much because I just feel it. I feel every word and lyric. Especially when she says Good intentions never good enough.

Mike Bolwell

3y↑2

Ya, that's a real strong hook also You're a Kaleidoscope.

Bryan Smith

My favorite line. That's how I remembered and looked up this song😂

Martin Carman

3y↑15

I just love her youthful-sounding voice. I just spent a 1/2 hour finding this, again. Every Chvrches song I was exposed to is fantastic. I put them up high with The Cranberries, Beatles, Tull, ELP, etc.

Nerdist

6y↑263

👏👏👏👏

Martin Hübinette

6y↑11

Nerdist So at least one of your staffers like Chvrches...

Noah Bird

6y↑5

You all just moved up 1 spot in my non existent rating system of youtube channels.

J M

Betas

Abraham M.

Helio Andalucia You're so alpha, bro.

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Deutsch mit Dave | Daveinitely

6y↑583

Heard this song by accident on the radio today, and even though it's not the typical style I usually listen to, I love this song.
I love the instrumental atmosphere, and the singing is the icing on the electronic cake! Thanks for this great song, randomness! :D

Elise McCoy

6y↑4

VlogDave that's how I felt. I usually like darker tone songs

Mackenzie Foote

6y↑2

Same with me.

Tom Klasky

6y↑1

VlogDave yesterday same happen to me. Now im hooked. Beautiful voice

jessie

Sameee

Tabs P

Same

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#DAWEMUSIC

6y↑135

David Goldberg

5y↑5

Thank you :)

jovan

4y↑2

description.

Umar Shalahuddin

2y↑1

Thanks

HollowAsthe0ingod

Yea f out of here ,(

Animation_Addict_673

Sounds like a song you'd hear in Scooby-Doo, as they always trying to get out of the "Haunted" house/area from the monster, Just me? 🤷‍♀️

neoZoidY

4y↑1

Super cool and awesome 👌

CHVRCHES Latinoamérica

6y↑150

Fantastic sound, excellent song, great CHVRCHES.

El Gris

6y↑6

Your channel is also great ♥

CHVRCHES Latinoamérica

Thank you

Jawn Men

2y↑2

Ya your channel is awesome i agree

Martin Carman

3y↑31

I'm 68 and I adore this band!

Z C

6y↑250

After a long day at work
A new CHVRCHES song is what I needed
This was fucking awesome

The Jesterman

6y↑1

Zac Clifford love you

robert812003

6y↑2

Stumbled on this by accident but I love this melancholic but upbeat and ethereal style. I need more music like this in my life..

Dávikah Mobile Legends

6y↑19

Joel Reis

6y↑5

COMO EU AMO ESSA BANDA DO CARALHO ❤️

LauraLemurex ASMR

6y↑196

Yes. Love it. Chvrches music is evolving in such a great direction!

Андрей Коротин

Yuuup! <3

Mr NPC Battle

3y↑1

Bryan Clark Ok listen to a rubbish rapper music then

𓀀 𓀁 𓀂 𓀃 𓀄 𓀅 𓀆 𓀇 𓀈 𓀉 𓀊 𓀋 𓀌 𓀍 𓀎 𓀏 𓀐

Bryan Clark Listen to ppcocain or some shit then

Mr NPC Battle

Bryan Clark Yeah but Chvrches never suck thats it

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Jaime Castillo Morales

3y↑1

Amazed song 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

MikeeYo

6y↑453

Instant bop. You, guys, never disappoint.

MikeeYo

6y↑5

Ethan gets it even though I still have standards in a lot of things. I just genuinely love the song.

T@

6y↑1

MikeeYo even the none single songs on every open eye were more exciting than this song. I don't want to hate but it's to predictable.

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Joshua Fiebig

6y↑13

Heard this song on a local station while deployed... I can't get enough of this song and this group! This has been an amazing journey.

Zuri

4y↑20

I can never get tired of this song.

606 Films

Meh... it probably could for me. Just not anytime soon

luike goulart

That's so catchy! Love this hino <3 cheers from Brazil ✌🏼❤️🇧🇷

MajorOSC

6y↑6

Really well done guys! Those bass notes are epic alongside vocals in the chorus!

BGA

2y↑1

bloody oath - its such a full, fat sound

Codex_Journalism_v2

This song is so infectious and so pleasant to hear. Stuck in a loop.

Chris Pole

6y↑4

Heard this at work a few weeks and didn't realise it was new. Best track out of the 4 available right now. Catches your ear even when in a busy stressful environment are work.

24fretsoffury

6y↑13

tbh best song I've heard played on the radio in a long time. Spent the past 20 minutes searching for lyrics containing "kaleidoscope" since that's all i could remember, worth every minute.

Mecha Knuckles 2001

46w

Only other song I can think of is Holding on to You.

TakeTheJurny

6y↑21

Chvrches helps me through depression ♡ I love L and the band. - I've been waiting so long for a new bop.

Carla Alves

5y↑8

I discovered this song when I was on the subway going to work and a guy was listening to it so loud on his headphones that I could get some parts of the lyrics and throw 'em on Google... I'm forever thankful for him btw!

Pinmarcus

Love it! I'm not the kind of person who doesn't like this genre of music, but this band is the exception! It sounds incredible!

Brand J

43w

That chorus is fantastic

Sandy carter

4y↑10

Many of their lyrics are metaphysical and describe the condition or state of universal consciousness. Amazing stuff.

PantsuMann

Had a quite bad work day. I was so happy seeing this in my flow. Can't wait. You gals and guys make such excellent and original music.

Loren Lloyd

6y↑1

Im digging this song! Total 80's vibe and taking me back!

NURUDIN JAMIT

6y↑1

Jacob Donnelly

Love the synth on this track. Your music is always a breath of fresh air. Excited to hear more!

Renato Jimenez

I love their music...their melodic sentences have kind of unpredictible endings...

speed runner

4y↑4

Been listening to this almost daily for over two years now and still hasn't gotten old. Not only is the song great but the video is phenomenal.

TheJuiceMeister

Love this so much! Probably about something completely different but I hear this as how I feel when my family and friends are trying to calm me down with the same old bullshit they say (you’ll be fine, just breath, don’t be silly) when I’m out my house and having a panic attack! Well done guys so excited for your new album & really hope you do a gig at Cardiff Motorpoint arena ❤️❤️❤️

anene

3y↑1

I heard this song on the radio and it brought me back to 2013 and it was so familiar. Now I realize it's because I listened to the mother we share all the time back then. I'm happy to find you guys again and enjoying your music.

Tyler Drippon

3y↑1

Amazing live

Gian_Uy

5y↑22

the way she sings do u want to turn around, do u want to show me how. u are a kaleidoscope. sounds so right! ❤

Carie Young

4y↑9

Good intentions never good enough...story of my life ❤️ what a song....! Absolutely love it

Dreidon 17

6y↑13

I love CHVRCHES this song is sick!

Much love from Mexico 🇲🇽✌️

David De La Torre Pérez

6y↑1

Viva México

Dan 👺

Hands down one of the best pop acts out right now. What a banger

Manoela Félix

I love it! I can't wait for the new album 😍😍😍 LOVE FROM BRAZIL 💚💛💙

Brad

One of the best songs released of late and perfectly balanced for everyone to enjoy .. well done

Daisy

Only yesterday I was thinking "My body needs new Chvrches songs" wow you guys never fail to make the most eargasmic songs❤

Bob Walton

I love Chvrches for a lot of reasons. The biggest one is that they follow the playbook of so many great songwriters....."Don't bore us, get the the chorus".

lucky

6y↑3

It'd be really nice if I've a friend or friends to listen together to Chvrches. Their songs really fit to listen with bunch of good people

David Haywood

How totally brilliant is it to have CHVRCHES back 👍😀🎉💕

Waleed Javaid

2y↑2

Such an underrated song. Brilliant.

Griffin Raynor

I don't know how they do it but literally everything they make is beautiful.

Rick Tuttle

6y↑9

This is a truly a great song!

Wanderson Marques

Playing on repeat since the release

madeleine p.

3y↑8

This was my first CHVRCHES song. I guess the radio can be good sometimes!

Martin Carman

3y↑1

Me too; I had to re-discovered it.

D. Wampianer

6y↑1

I absolutely love CHVRCHES. You guys are the best <3

Alex Garcia

Songs like these are always so underrated

Tupaarnaq Brandt

Heard them on radio, checked them immediately 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

s36as _

i remember when this song came out back in 2018 and this music video came out and i was absolutely obsessed with it. idk song brings me memories back to those days

Freikugel

They just don't disappoint

Olivia Audley

6y↑96

Omg I’m so ready for this new album👏🏻

Deyanira Vianney

6y↑1

finally a new album

Jamie Barker

I've been waiting two and half years for this. And I am not disappointed. Well done guys!

John Jones

6y↑1

Such an awesome song! I love it. I feel like if it was released 15-20 years ago it would have done a lot better critically

Angelo Miguel Cañete

6y↑1

This song is so amazing ! I love listening to it !

MCMURFY

6y↑1

I LOVE IT SO MUCH!

Azul Infinito

51w

SUPREME ❤

Wanderson Marques

6y↑3

You guys are always doing my life song track! Thank you so much for this one! I LOVE YOU

Jerome Garcia

that feeling you get when you hear a new Chvrches song after a long time <3

Imran Haque

their songs are very unique and that's why i like them

ROARTHERAPPER

This is an amazing song! Love the lyrics and the instrumentation!

BGA

2y↑1

the production in the second part of the chorus - WOW

Vermilion Studios

Love it, can't wait for the album.

José Araujo

6y↑27

This album is freaking amazing

Jawn Minn

Morbtsh especially heaven/hell

James Mcgrane

6y↑1

i love this so much. Her voice is so gorgeous!!!!

Cory Jamieson

Get Out, Miracle and Clearest Blue are my favorite songs, amazing music man!

HawkEye18

6y↑1

Damn !! Love that voice. She could sing about grass growing, and I'd buy it. Goddess got it right with this one !!!!

Jaime Martinez

Their new album is going to make my year better😍

Yudha Bagaskara

this is pretty good. Cannot wait for the third album

Loch Myers

6y↑24

This is now one of my favorite songs by them

Mariusz

Loch Myers Same here :). It hit me hard the first time and it's been stuck in my head ever since!

James Quint, Jr

Great group, much talent!

leafninja247 yeet

It's such a great mix of their darker sounds from the first album while still having a pop to it from the 2nd. Ughhh favorite synth band of all timeeeee.

Crackhead Speedway

Been a fan since the Bones era! Love you guys so much and can't wait to see how this album campaign will go! 🙌❤

Sandra Martin Roman

You make me feel with each track you make 😍

Reges Silva

incrivel , já está na minha playlist ..

gerard j.a.m. timmermans

4y↑15

CHVRCHES - GET OUT
THIS IS A VERY SPLENDID SONG !! THANK YOU !!

Halifax Dark Records

Who else has been here since the recover ep 💕 this is beyond amazing!! Her voice and their sound and overall aesthetic are to die for!

Jones Tasha

How can people unlike this song...honestly!

Roxas13XIII

I just heard this song yesterday and I love it. Don't know why, but I absolutely love the tune from the line "Good intentions never good enough".

Merkucjo

Świetny utwór, czekam już na album.

Jess

It’s cool that each little bit has a hint to another song on the album! So creative!!

Eric Schenher

6y↑4

The chorus is simple, beautiful and very 1980's! It touch my heart!

Juh asmine De'Ath

Well

Ralph Jackson

4y↑1

I'm playing alternate songs in random genres from two different years,1985 and 2018. I came to this directly after a Strawberry Switchblade song,so from 80s synth pop to udated 80s-influenced synth pop!

John Sadler

A great great song on repeat!

Rhoneil Javier

I say this should get famous because i hear it many times on the radio

Robert Mosby

My bro randomly showed me this song, and I was blown away by its awesomeness!

Whereisoreo

They did this yesterday at #Memphisinmay ! I had to look it up because her voice was so good! It was great to hear it live❤️

sweetlicorice

6y↑2

I love her voice

Alexandria Acosta

6y↑6

I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS I ❤ THIS SO MUCH

Phaaze

5y↑1

I heard this on a random radio station and fell in love. Looked what song it was and thought "Wow, Chvrches? I love The Mother We Share". I checked out more songs and now I'm totally hooked on their stuff. 😁