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.
No More Empty Words
The Thrills Lyrics
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Those hesitations of the past
Your best selling paperback
The ugly duckling has the last laugh
Everybody's got a fighting chance
'Cause I've spent years looking back
Got me nowhere, got me nowhere
Yes, the wind caught your hair
Darling, no more empty words
They're just hurtful and misleading
Can't you see that?
Darling, no more empty words
They're just hurtful and misleading
Can't you see that?
So you threw it all away
But you're worth the whole damn lot of them
But this morning something changed
I saw my life stretched over plains
And everybody had a fighting chance
While I spent years looking back
Got me nowhere, got me nowhere
While the wind caught your hair
Yes, the wind caught your hair
Darling, no more empty words
They're just hurtful and misleading
Can't you see that?
Darling, no more empty words
(Can't you feel for a second?)
They're just hurtful and misleading
Can't you see that?
Someday I'll rise up again
And try to make something in my life
It's not too late
Darling, no more empty words
(Can't you feel for a second?)
They're just hurtful and misleading
Can't you see that?
The Thrills’ song No More Empty Words is a motivational ballad that encourages listeners to let go of their past hesitations and take control of their future. It begins with an assurance that there’s nothing to fear, as the singer advises that one’s past should not dictate their future by saying "You don’t need to be afraid, those hesitations of the past”. The chorus which repeats the phrase "Darling, no more empty words, they’re just hurtful and misleading" emphasizes the need for actions instead of words that go unfulfilled. The bridge of the song states that the singer has spent years looking back and it’s gotten them nowhere, but they’ve observed that the wind has caught the hair of others, which can be interpreted as others having moved on from their hesitations and made positive changes in their lives. The song ends with a promise to make a change and rise up again, showing that it is never too late to take control of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't need to be afraid
Don't be scared, everything will be fine
Those hesitations of the past
Don't let your past fears hold you back
Your best selling paperback
Your life story is full of accomplishments
The ugly duckling has the last laugh
Overcoming hardships can lead to success
Everybody's got a fighting chance
Everyone has an opportunity to succeed
'Cause I've spent years looking back
Reflecting on the past has gotten me nowhere
Got me nowhere, got me nowhere
Thinking about the past hasn't helped me move forward
While the wind caught your hair
You've been making progress while I haven't
Darling, no more empty words
Let's stop talking and start doing
They're just hurtful and misleading
Talking without action can hurt and deceive
Can't you see that?
Can't you understand what I'm saying?
So you threw it all away
You made mistakes but it's not too late
But you're worth the whole damn lot of them
You are valuable and deserve success
But this morning something changed
I've realized that I need to change my ways
I saw my life stretched over plains
I saw a new perspective on my future
And everybody had a fighting chance
Everyone can create their own destiny
Someday I'll rise up again
I will overcome my struggles
And try to make something in my life
I will strive for success and fulfillment
It's not too late
It's never too late to start over and make a change
(Can't you feel for a second?)
(Can't you empathize with me?)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BEN CARRIGAN, CONOR DEASY, KEVIN HORAN, PADRAIC GARRETT MCMAHON, DANIEL PATRICK RYAN
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