Nothing But Thieves’ origins lie in schoolmates Conor, Joe and Dave’s efforts in a variety of bands in their hometown of Southend, Essex. They gained valuable experience on the local live circuit, even if they weren’t going to change the world. Then Dom joined their school in the sixth form and everything went up a notch. A classically trained guitarist from the age of six, Dom brought a musicality and learning to the table which made everyone sit up and take notice. Not that this puts him on a pedestal with his bandmates. They all agree that it’s the mix of his formal training with Joe’s self-taught chops which lies at the heart of the Nothing But Thieves sound.
They released their debut ep, "Graveyard Whistling" on July 18, 2014. The band's single "Itch" picked up Hottest Record and Track Of The Day accolades on Radio 1 and also made it onto the Radio 1 playlist, as well as being added in regular rotation of Sirius XM new hard-rock channel Octane. The same year they signed to RCA Records.
They released their self-titled debut album on October 16, 2015. Frontman Conor Mason said in an interview about the album: Since this record was our first album we especially wanted to make each song stand out in the best way possible. I guess there are tones, lyrics and themes that tie in throughout the album; however, we generally wanted each song to have its own space and world. Overall, I think we achieved the variety we were after and it’s nice that our fans feel the same way too.
They released their sophomore album, called "Broken Machine", on September 8, 2017. The concept for the album came alive soon after the band had written and demoed “Broken Machine,” the 4th track, which became the centerpiece of the album. Lead singer Conor Mason describes it as a metaphor for systems that seem perfect on the surface but cracked underneath, whether that’s mental health, love, religion, or even politics. The singles leading up to the album’s release are “Amsterdam,” released on May 2, 2017, “Sorry” released on August 14, 2017, “Broken Machine” released on August 21, 2017, “I’m Not Made By Design” released on August 26, 2017, and “Particles” released on January 11, 2018.
They released a new ep, titled "What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way?" on October 19, 2018. The lead single of the ep, "Forever & Ever More", was supported by a music video. On October 23, 2020, the band released Moral Panic. Which then followed with a tour in 2021 with Yonaka and Airways.
The band released three singles in 2023, "Welcome to the DCC" on March 15, "Overcome" on May 10 and "Keeping You Around" on June 23, before finally releasing their fourth studio album, "Dead Club City" on June 30, 2023, which peaked number 1 in the U.K Official Album Charts. They then released the single "Oh No :: He Said What?" on January 29, 2024 before dropping the deluxe edition of "Dead Club City" on March 15, 2024, this included the addition of new songs such as "Time :: Fate :: Karma :: God" and "Pure You" as well as the stripped edition of beloved songs from the original album.
Wake Up Call
Nothing But Thieves Lyrics
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I told you where to go
You had those creepers on
You showed me how to roll
Step out, this town
Has nothing that I wanna know
These hearts are wireless
These thoughts are violent
They murder rock and roll
Slow down, fade out
That's not how I wanna go
Sometimes we never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
We need another rush
Something to fill our days
It lies in wait for us
It lives on empty space
Slow down, fade out
That's not how I wanna go, oh, oh, oh
Sometimes you never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
Call, oh, oh, oh
Sometimes you never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
The song "Wake Up Call" by Nothing But Thieves talks about the struggles and challenges of trying to achieve greatness amidst the distractions and noise of the world. The opening lines of the song set the stage for the rest of the lyrics by describing two people who met when they were young, and how they showed each other things that they did not know before. Yet, even though they had found each other, they still longed for more and wanted to escape their town. The phrase "these hearts are wireless" portrays the idea that their souls are free and unbound.
As the song continues, the lyrics discuss how our thoughts and desires can sometimes be violent and how they can destroy our passions and dreams. The phrases "they murder rock and roll," and "no one will give you a wake-up call" highlight the concept that sometimes we need someone or something to push and motivate us to truly achieve our dreams.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the harsh reality that sometimes we never even get started on pursuing our dreams and that no one is going to give us a wake-up call to remind us to chase our ambitions. The idea of time being wasted is also mentioned, emphasizing how important it is to take action and not let our dreams slip away.
Overall, "Wake Up Call" is a powerful reminder to pursue our passions and dreams, despite the obstacles in our way. It encourages us to find the motivation within ourselves and not wait for someone else to push us forward.
Line by Line Meaning
We met when we were young
We became acquainted during our earlier years
I told you where to go
I provided you with direction and guidance
You had those creepers on
You were wearing a particular style of shoe known as 'creepers'
You showed me how to roll
You taught me how to live life recklessly and carefree
Step out, this town
Leave this place behind
Has nothing that I wanna know
I have no interest in what this town has to offer
These hearts are wireless
Our emotions cannot be contained or controlled
This ain't no crowd control
We are not here to be regulated or subdued by societal norms
These thoughts are violent
Our ideas and desires are intense and powerful
They murder rock and roll
Our rebellious mentality goes against the traditional ideals of rock and roll music
Slow down, fade out
Dying out quietly and slowly is not how I wish to leave this world
That's not how I wanna go
I have a different, more impactful vision of how I want to leave this world
Sometimes we never get started
Occasionally, we never take the first step towards achieving our goals
No one will give you a wake-up call
There will be no one to alert you of the passing of time or missed opportunities
Sometimes the hours are wasted
Many times, we use our hours unwisely
We need another rush
We require another adrenaline rush or exciting experience
Something to fill our days
A new activity or passionate pursuit to occupy our time
It lies in wait for us
The opportunity or next adventure awaits us, but is currently unknown
It lives on empty space
This new prospect exists in the emptiness and unknown of our future
Call, oh, oh, oh
A plea for action or motivation to pursue our desires
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CONOR MASON, DOMINIC CRAIK, JOSEPH LANGRIDGE-BROWN, LARRY HIBBIT
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Nadine Alcaraz
Letra🎶
We met when we were young
I told you where to go
You had those creepers on
You showed me how to roll
Step out, this town
Has nothing that I wanna know
These hearts are wireless
This ain't no crowd control
These thoughts are violent
They murder rock and roll
Slow down, fade out
That's not how I wanna go
Sometimes we never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
We need another rush
Something to fill our days
It lies in wait for us
It lives on empty space
Slow down, fade out
That's not how I wanna go, oh, oh, oh
Sometimes you never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
Call, oh, oh, oh
Sometimes you never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
Aylah Cadwell
We met when we were young
I told you where to go
You had those creepers on
You showed me how to roll
Step out, this town
Has nothing that I wanna know
These hearts are wireless
This ain't no crowd control
These thoughts are violent
They murder rock and roll
Slow down, fade out
That's not how I wanna go
Sometimes we never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
We need another rush
Something to fill our days
It lies in wait for us
It lives on empty space
Slow down, fade out
That's not how I wanna go, oh, oh, oh
Sometimes you never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
Call, oh, oh, oh
Sometimes you never get started
No one will give you a wake-up call
Sometimes the hours are wasted
No one will give you a wake-up call
Hopelessromantic
Such a great band and at the same time, so underrated. I wish more people were interested in this kind of music...
Noah Oliver
Swme
hEiJin
@Adam nelson same bro
Adam nelson
2022 and I just came across them!
Who Cares
My precious
Rebecca Scilipoti
Well...
Fahad Mohammed
When they blow up, just remember that we were here from the beginning.
I'mGey 08
Hell yeah
RC TRUCK
@leishouldermusic well they had 1 hit Amsterdam.. but that's about it
My name is a secret
@leishouldermusic YEP