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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Now Is Not the Time
CHVRCHES Lyrics
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Time is wasted, words are cheap
Now it seems that we are not crazy
And lovers sow what lovers reap
Nothing now can ever come between us
As we hide and watch the city burn
There is much that I still want to tell you
(Oh oh) beckoning to me
(Oh oh) more than memory
(Oh oh) words are useless here
(Oh oh) until you are near
Live in fear I cannot be your savior
There is no violence in your heart
Warriors are both time and patience
But you and I are worlds apart
We all, we all, we all saw the light
We are, we are, we are first and right
Nothing now can ever come between us
As we hide and watch the city burn
There is much that I still want to tell you
But now is not the time to speak of love
(Oh oh) beckoning to me
(Oh oh) more than memory
(Oh oh) words are useless here
(Oh oh) until you are near
(Oh oh) beckoning to me
(Oh oh) more than memory
(Oh oh) words are useless here
(Oh oh) until you are near
Until you are near
The song "Now Is Not the Time" by CHVRCHES seems to be about a complicated relationship that two people are trying to navigate in the midst of chaos. The first stanza speaks to the surprise of one person finding the other unexpectedly, possibly during a tumultuous time. The lines "Time is wasted, words are cheap" suggest that there is no time for pleasantries or superficial conversation - they need to get down to the heart of the matter. The following lines acknowledge that whatever is happening between them is not necessarily crazy, and that the actions of the past have led them to where they are now.
The second stanza highlights the idea that nothing can come between them, even as they watch the world around them burn. This could represent a political or social upheaval, or possibly just the natural consequences of their actions. Whatever the situation, they are committed to each other. The lines "There is much that I still want to tell you / But now is not the time to speak of love" suggest that there is more to their relationship than what they are currently able to discuss. It could be that they are holding back emotions or feelings because they cannot fully express them in the midst of their current circumstances.
The chorus features the repeated lines "beckoning to me / more than memory / words are useless here / until you are near". This suggests that the physical presence of the other person is what really matters - words cannot convey the depth of feeling that they have for each other. The final stanza acknowledges the division between them, while also implying that they both have their own strengths. The final lines "We are, we are, we are first and right / Until you are near" suggest that when they are together, they can conquer anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Vicious one how ever did you find me?
How did you manage to locate me, the one who is threatening and potentially harmful?
Time is wasted, words are cheap
Talking about something won't accomplish anything useful; it's better to just do something about it.
Now it seems that we are not crazy
It appears that our previous decisions and actions were not irrational after all.
And lovers sow what lovers reap
In a relationship, what is put in will be received in return.
Nothing now can ever come between us
Nothing external can damage or damage our relationship.
As we hide and watch the city burn
We are observing the world falling apart, while we choose to remain in our private sphere.
There is much that I still want to tell you
There are many things that I wish to share with you.
But now is not the time to speak of love
However, expressing affection is not appropriate at the moment.
(Oh oh) beckoning to me
A sound is attracting my interest and attention.
(Oh oh) more than memory
Something current and tangible is evoked by this sound, not just a distant recollection.
(Oh oh) words are useless here
In this context, words have no practical value or purpose.
(Oh oh) until you are near
The true significance of things will only be realized when you are physically present.
Live in fear I cannot be your savior
I am unable to protect you from experiencing anxiety or unease.
There is no violence in your heart
You are not an intrinsically aggressive or harmful person.
Warriors are both time and patience
Being a fighter requires the ability to wait and endure through tough times.
But you and I are worlds apart
However, we have different beliefs and values that separate us.
We all, we all, we all saw the light
All of us gained understanding and clarity on a subject.
We are, we are, we are first and right
Our group is superior and correct in our beliefs.
Until you are near
The true weight of a situation will only be felt once you are present.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAIN ANDREW COOK, MARTIN CLIFFORD DOHERTY, LAUREN EVE MAYBERRY
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Amirah M. Noor
Vicious one how ever did you find me?
Time is wasted, words are cheap
Now it seems that we are not crazy
And lovers sow what lovers reap
Nothing now can ever come between us
As we hide and watch the city burn
There is much that I still want to tell you
But now is not the time to speak of love
Beckoning to me
More than memory
Words are useless here
Until you are near
Live in fear I cannot be your savior
There is no violence in your heart
Warriors are both time and patience
But you and I are worlds apart
We all, we all, we all saw the light
We are, we are, we are first and right
Nothing now can ever come between us
As we hide and watch the city burn
There is much that I still want to tell you
But now is not the time to speak of love
Beckoning to me
More than memory
Words are useless here
Until you are near
[x2]
오우좋구요
Vicious one, how ever did you find me?
Time is wasted, words are cheap
Now it seems that we are not crazy
And lovers sow what lovers reap
[Pre-Chorus]
Nothing now can ever come between us
As we hide and watch the city burn
There is much that I still want to tell you
But now is not the time to speak of love
[Chorus]
Echo into me
More than memory
Words are useless here
Until you are near
Love and fear, I cannot be your savior
There is no violence in your heart
Warriors are both time and patience
But you and I are worlds apart
We all, we all, we all saw the light
We are, we are, we are first and right
[Pre-Chorus]
Nothing now can ever come between us
As we hide and watch the city burn
There is much that I still want to tell you
But now is not the time to speak of love
[Chorus] x2
Echo into me
More than memory
Words are useless here
Until you are near
Axl Gm
Wow. I remember this was the first song I ever listen of Chvrches. They didn't even had an album at that time, just an EP, i'm glad they are getting famous now
W Bush
They would have been SUPER STARS in the 80s.
Jürgen Burger
They are Superstars!!!!!!!!
Stefan Krautz
@baby boomer twerk team noo I'm in my 90s then xD. A Chvrches 2011..2051 Collector ultra Boxset. Hm I wonder what they will look like, Lauren in her early 70s ? Like 55.
baby boomer twerk team
they will be in the 2080s
The Living Breathing Goddess
I SEE NO LIES😭😭😭😭
Rome Opalec
Yes
Kyófú
One of my favourite CHVRCHES songs.
Joanne Cranch
Same
Martin Weaver
Every CHVRCHES song is one of my favourite