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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My enemy
CHVRCHES Lyrics
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Because all your words are so cold, so callous, so clean
In the moment you could be honest, you could wake up, up
But your jealousy is more blind than luck
And you could be my enemy
And you could be my judge
If you could start remembering all the time that you used up
If you could show me love
If I could stop remembering all the time that you used up
I got no more time to hear who you think we should blame
Because all your words are so vile, so vicious, so vain
In the end, we did all the damage that you could want, want
But the emptiness will go on and on
And you could be my enemy
And you could be my judge
If you could start remembering all the time that you used up
And you could be my remedy
If you could show me love
If I could stop remembering all the time that you used up
And you could be my enemy
And you could be my judge
If you could start remembering all the time that you used up
And you could be my remedy
If you could show me love
If I could stop remembering all the time that you used up
The lyrics to CHVRCHES' song "My Enemy" convey a sense of disdain for someone who has hurt the singer in the past, but who may also hold the key to their healing. The first verse suggests a frustration with this person's lack of honesty, and their jealousy which seems to blind them to their own faults. The chorus then addresses this person, offering them the possibility of either continuing to be an enemy or becoming a judge, essentially admitting their role in causing harm. However, there's also a sense that if they could take responsibility for their actions and show love, they could become a remedy, helping the singer move past their anger and hurt.
The second verse further cements the sense of frustration and blame, with the singer proclaiming that they don't have time to hear the other person's attempts to shift responsibility onto others. The words used to describe this person ("vile, vicious, vain") evoke a sense of disgust and contempt. However, despite this anger, there's also a sense of sadness in the line "the emptiness will go on and on," suggesting that the singer still feels a sense of loss or longing.
Overall, the song seems to be an exploration of the complexities of a relationship that has gone wrong, and the feelings of both anger and hope that can arise in the aftermath. It's a raw, honest portrayal of the emotions that can arise when someone you love becomes your enemy.
Line by Line Meaning
I got no more time to hear what you think about me
I can no longer tolerate hearing your hurtful opinions about me.
Because all your words are so cold, so callous, so clean
Your words are empty, cruel, and without any remorse or compassion.
In the moment you could be honest, you could wake up, up
You have the opportunity to be truthful and face reality in the present, but you ignore it.
But your jealousy is more blind than luck
Your envy is so blinding that it prevents you from seeing lucky opportunities, and you remain stagnant.
And you could be my enemy
You have the potential to be my adversary and cause me harm.
And you could be my judge
You have the ability to unfairly pass judgment on me based on your biased views.
If you could start remembering all the time that you used up
If you could acknowledge and take responsibility for all the moments you wasted in the past.
And you could be my remedy
You have the potential to help me heal and improve my situation.
If you could show me love
If you could demonstrate kindness, compassion, and genuine affection towards me.
If I could stop remembering all the time that you used up
If I could let go of the resentment and pain caused by all the time you have wasted in the past.
I got no more time to hear who you think we should blame
I am not interested in hearing your attempts to shift the blame onto others anymore.
Because all your words are so vile, so vicious, so vain
Your words are disgusting, full of malice, and serve only your own selfish interests.
In the end, we did all the damage that you could want, want
Ultimately, we caused all the harm that satisfied your desires and intentions.
But the emptiness will go on and on
However, the void left in its wake will persist and continue to haunt us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Iain Andrew Cook, Lauren Eve Mayberry, Martin Clifford Doherty
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@nina0824
My Enemy (Lyrics) [EDITED]
I got no more time to hear what you think about me
Because all your words are so cold, so callous, so clean
In the moment you could be honest, you could wake up, up
But your jealousy is more blind than luck
And you could be my enemy
And you could be my judge
If you could start remembering, all the time that you used up
And you could be my remedy
If you could show me love
If I could stop remembering, all the time that you used up
I got no more time to hear who you think we should blame
Because all your words are so vile, so vicious, so vain
In the end, we did
All the damage that you could want, want
But the emptiness will go on and on
And you could be my enemy
And you could be my judge
If you could start remembering, all the time that you used up
And you could be my remedy
If you could show me love
If I could stop remembering, all the time that you used up
And you could be my enemy
And you could be my judge
If you could start remembering, all the time that you used up
And you could be my remedy
If you could show me love
If I could stop remembering, all the time that you used up
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@dianamora8757
[Verse 1: Matt Berninger]
I got no more time to hear what you think about me
Because all your words are so cold, so callous, so clean
In the moment you could be honest, you could wake up, up
But your jealousy is more blind than luck
[Chorus: Lauren Mayberry]
And you could be my enemy
And you could be my judge
If you could start remembering all the time that you used up
And you could be my remedy
If you could show me love
If I could stop remembering all the time that you used up
[Verse 2: Matt Berninger]
I got no more time to hear who you think we should blame
Because all your words are so vile, so vicious, so vain
In the end, we did all the damage that you could want, want
But the emptiness will go on and on
[Chorus: Lauren Mayberry]
And you could be my enemy
And you could be my judge
If you could start remembering all the time that you used up
And you could be my remedy
If you could show me love
If I could stop remembering all the time that you used up
@nastroenie_sandra
Боже, как же хорошо переслушитвать её на репите в 2023 году💜 Потрясающая!
@lunar3313
2:47 i genuinely think this is the greatest stretch of music ever created
@samferrara1150
When Lauren’s voice came in, I literally got shivers. Lauren, your voice is purely ethereal.
@RCola729
I love this song, since I discovered it off the Netflix series "Baby"
@silviacaraja1243
Ronnie Clay me too🤗
@sarahmarcelo2448
same, just finished watching the whole season!
@KeisharJeenkins
what ep doees it play in
@doctoraenproceso
Do you know the soundtracks for baby?
@lagrandepartita
What season and ep and min?
@reviewman7350
I love how dark and chilling both the lyrics and the sound are for this song! Very excited to hear their new album...