There has been more than one artist known as The Thrills.

1. The Thr… Read Full Bio ↴There has been more than one artist known as The Thrills.

1. The Thrills are an Irish indie rock band, formed in 2001 in Dublin. The band is made up of lead vocalist Conor Deasy, guitarist Daniel Ryan, bass player Padraic McMahon, pianist Kevin Horan and drummer Ben Carrigan.

Their big break came with their debut album So Much for the City (2003) which became an Irish number one. The five members spent a month on vacation in San Diego where they wrote several of the tracks for the album such as One Horse Town. The band have since recorded two further albums Let's Bottle Bohemia (2004) and Teenager (2007).

The band often cites Neil Young, The Beach Boys and The Monkees as its main inspirations. The band took part in the Band Aid 20 charity assemble in 2004.

2. The Thrills was a punk band that formed in Boston in 1977. During the first wave of punk, they were one of Boston's most popular bands, in large part due to singer Barb Kitson's commanding voice and punky-starlet looks. They changed names in 1980 due to a name conflict, and went on to release the City Thrills EP in 1981.

3. The Thrills were a soul 'girl group' of the 1960s, who released a string of singles for Capitol Records in 1966.

Long Forgotten Song
The Thrills Lyrics

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Out of time, out of love
I followed you away from home.
To a great light across the sea burning and welcoming all those that stray
I know a long forgotten song but everybody still sings along
Along

All the boys took the bait and followed you all the way.
Summer came and summer went I curse the days my lookout spent on small time girls.

I know a long forgotten song but everybody still sings along
Oh not so long ago.
But people, they learn to let go.
Turned down by the old canal
The rain fell hard on the cobblestone.
There's a church you're leaning on
The wind blew heavy, the wind blew strong
Everywhere I look around; well they're pulling beautiful buildings down
Everywhere I look around I see your face

I know a long forgotten song
Where everybody still sings along
To a long forgotten song
Where everybody still sings along
Not so long ago
But people, they learn to let go.

Ahh, ahh...

Overall Meaning

The Thrills' Long Forgotten Song is a melancholic tune that tells a tale of love and longing. The song follows the singer who follows their lover away from home to a great light across the sea that welcomes all those that stray. However, the relationship turns sour as the singer realizes that their lover is leading them astray. As summer comes and goes, the singer curses the days that were spent on small-time girls. The song highlights the harshness of reality, as the singer reflects on how people learn to let go.

The song is filled with vivid imagery and nostalgia, bringing to life the memories of the singer. They recount standing beside the old canal, with the rain falling hard on the cobblestone, and leaning against a church while the wind blew strong. The world around them is changing, with beautiful buildings being pulled down, but the long-forgotten song still remains.

Long Forgotten Song is a bittersweet lament that captures the essence of fading memories and the pain of accepting the inevitability of change. The lyrics remind us that, while we may at times hold on to things we love, everything ultimately moves on and changes.

Line by Line Meaning

Out of time, out of love
I am no longer in love and it is too little too late.

I followed you away from home.
I left my familiar life behind and pursued you.

To a great light across the sea burning and welcoming all those that stray
I was drawn to a new opportunity that makes me feel accepted and welcomed.

I know a long forgotten song but everybody still sings along
I have knowledge of something obscure, but it still resonates with others.

All the boys took the bait and followed you all the way.
You lured many men into your life with your irresistible charm.

Summer came and summer went I curse the days my lookout spent on small time girls.
I regret the time I wasted chasing meaningless relationships.

Oh not so long ago.
It seems like it was just yesterday.

But people, they learn to let go.
Over time, individuals learn to move on from their past.

Turned down by the old canal
I was rejected by a former lover by the canal.

The rain fell hard on the cobblestone.
It rained heavily on the rough, uneven pavement.

There's a church you're leaning on
You sought refuge in a church for support and guidance.

The wind blew heavy, the wind blew strong
The powerful wind struck the area.

Everywhere I look around; well they're pulling beautiful buildings down
Traditional and aesthetically pleasing structures are being demolished everywhere I go.

Everywhere I look around I see your face
Your presence is still felt no matter where I am.

Ahh, ahh...
This line represents the melancholy and mournful tone of the song.

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