In 2000, Thrice signed with Sub City Records and released two LP's. The first, Identity Crisis (2000), only received 1.5 stars in the AMG review and little buzz. The second, The Illusion of Safety (2002), was widely acclaimed and received attention from major record labels. Even though Thrice's music has always included metal influences, The Illusion of Safety contained a heavier metalcore sound. The album was recorded in Beltsville, Maryland and the track The Beltsville Crucible reflects this.
In 2003 Thrice signed up with Island Records and released The Artist in the Ambulance, which featured more metal oriented songs while keeping true to their hardcore influences. In 2005 a DVD outlining their entire career to date was released under the title If We Could Only See Us Now. It included a CD with live tracks from the Apple Store and various b-sides.
Thrice released their fourth full-length album, Vheissu, on October 18, 2005. The album was characterized by many critics as being experimentally different, using non-traditional Thrice elements in the process. From keyboard melodies ("For Miles") to Japanese music-box undertones ("Music Box") to chain gang chant choruses ("The Earth Will Shake"), Vheissu introduced a new sound to the band's post-hardcore roots. UK producer Steve Osborne, whose past credits include many Brit-pop hits, was sought by Thrice to gain a new perspective on the songwriting process, enabling the band to expand their musical influences and produce a different album. The album garnered widespread critical acclaim and peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200.
The band releasedRed Sky, an EP comprised of various b-sides as well as live recordings, shortly after Vheissu.
Thrice released the first and second volume of The Alchemy Index, a highly experimental project based on the four traditional elements (fire, water, earth, and air), on October 16th 2007. Over the summer Thrice parted ways with Island records and signed with Vagrant. The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II - Fire & Water was released on October 16, 2007, and sold 28,000 copies in its first week. The album consists of the first two volumes, Fire and Water, and features 12 songs, 6 on each disk. The third and fourth volumes, Air & Earth were released on April 15, 2008.
The "Fire" disc features the heavier post-hardcore sound traditional Thrice fans will quickly embrace, harking back to their pre-Vheissu albums. The "Water" disc, however, is comprised of ambient songs similar to those found in Vheissu, Thrice's previous album release. The "Air" disc brings a whole new element of electronic elements and delayed guitar riffs to Thrice's sound. In "Earth", much like Dustin Kensrue's solo album, "Please Come Home", Thrice introduces an indie-folk sound combining intricate piano and acoustic guitar.
Thrice's sixth studio album Beggars was released digitally through Vagrant Records in the UK on August 9, 2009 and in the US on August 11 with a physical release containing bonus material pencilled in for September 15. These dates deviate from the original proposed release date of October 13 because of a leak via Vagrant Records web player, which has meant the artwork for the album has also changed. The first single to be taken from the album is All the World Is Mad and was first made available through Guitar Hero: World Tour on July 23.
Dustin Kensrue has described the album as being "more visceral and more raw - both in the songwriting and in the overall sound. It moves with a different energy than any of our past records. It was born out of us playing together in a room, almost as a backlash to the giant headgame that was The Alchemy Index" and has been well received critically.
The seventh studio album Major/Minor came out on September 20, 2011 through Vagrant Records. Yellow Belly, Promises and a few other songs were made available for the listeners to stream online before the release date. The album received extremely positive reviews from many online websites. Alex Djaferis of Absolutepunk.net gave Major/Minor a rating of 95%. Tracks like Promises and Listen Through Me reflected a natural progression from the sound Thrice created in Beggars, which was widely appreciated by the early listeners.
Thrice decided to take a break from being a full time band on November 21, 2011. In late spring/early summer Thrice announced the 'Farewell' tour for the spring/summer of 2012 , which would be the bands final tour before going into an indefinite hiatus.
In early 2015 it was announced that the band intends to release new music and tour again. Announcements were done via the bands website http://www.thrice.net/ and social media outlets with an accompanying picture with "Thrice 2015" text.
Atlantic
Thrice Lyrics
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And tin cans and string for years
Is all that we've known
Could it be you're really here?
'Cause my eyes are open, and everything still moves in slow-motion
Breathless and blue, and behind your eyes, the sea
Oceans of light envelop me
But things can't be as they seem
I'm so far from home
This must be another dream, but my eyes are open
The lyrics to Thrice's song "Atlantic" seem to be expressing a sense of wonder and disbelief. The singer reflects on how long it's been since they've experienced something new or exciting. They express feeling as though they've been using "tin cans and string" to communicate, which is a metaphor for feeling stuck or stagnant. Suddenly, they seem to encounter someone or something that shakes up their world. They ask themselves, "Could it be you're really here?" which indicates a sort of disbelief or confusion.
As the lyrics continue, the singer describes their surroundings and how they feel caught up in the moment. They say that everything still moves in slow-motion, which could indicate a feeling of being in a trance or being so captivated by this experience that time slows down. The singer also mentions feeling breathless and blue, which may symbolize a sense of vulnerability or openness. Behind the eyes of the person or thing they've encountered, the singer sees the sea, which envelops them in "oceans of light." This could represent the idea of being surrounded by something powerful and natural.
Despite feeling swept up in this moment, the singer acknowledges that things can't be as they seem. They feel like they're far from home and that this must be another dream. However, the singer ends by saying that their eyes are open, which could indicate a sense of newfound clarity or understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been so long
It's been a while since we were last together
And tin cans and string for years
We've been communicating through old-fashioned means for a long time
Is all that we've known
We've been limited by our communication options for so long
Could it be you're really here?
Is it possible that we're finally in each other's company?
'Cause my eyes are open, and everything still moves in slow-motion
I'm so taken aback that time feels like it's barely moving
Breathless and blue, and behind your eyes, the sea
I'm captivated by your features, especially your blue eyes that remind me of the vastness of the ocean
Oceans of light envelop me
I feel overwhelmed but also protected by a bright, warm light
But things can't be as they seem
This moment might not be entirely real
I'm so far from home
I feel lost and displaced from my usual surroundings
This must be another dream, but my eyes are open
I can't believe this is really happening, but I'm not dreaming
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hawkstrike18
Never forget, never abandon and deny/hate any "weak" version of yourself, for it's how you grow and understand more eventually/continually, and find real balance without the need to believe in anything that helps you cope – certain trolls etc push and push the idea that weaknesses should be shamed and we should be robots basically, effective and ultimate predators (exploiters like the ones causing 99% of issues) constantly and absolutely, with no mercy for anything or anyone, but guess what happens with that mindset, especially when it's popular...
So ...Hopefully you or anyone else grow without losing the good in you and becoming what most want you to become in order to use you however they like, through all the negative feelings they induce and manipulate (a relatively clear mind is extremely hard to maintain nowadays, at least for ppl who can't see what's right or wrong, right or left, bad or good, detrimental and self-destructive or truly positive, and don't really have a personality and a brain of their own hence they got to always be guided and be told who to blame, as usual by totally "innocent" organized circles etc).
I'd say carving your own path through striving to be objective and fair, even tho you're not (easily) accepted by most, is the first step. If everything's futile, we'll see it soon.
And ofc, do try to enjoy what you love/can, casually but as deeply and gratefully as possible.
And without caring for belittling comments by –likely– jealous ppl who wish they could have fun like you do (well, whenever you can, since the obstacles are countless and contrary to popular belief, it takes more effort than working and chasing "success" and other planted goals of greedy mindsets will ever require).
My 2c, or a bit more than 2 again xD
@carlosramirezfabian1256
it's been so long, and tin cans and string for years
is all that we've known, could it be you're really here
'cause my eyes are open, and everything still moves in slow-motion,
breathless and blue, and behind your eyes the sea
oceans of light envelop me
but things can't be as they seem, I'm so far from home
this must be another dream, but my eyes are open
and everything still moves in slow-motion,
breathless and blue, and behind your eyes the sea
oceans of light envelop me
my eyes are open, and everything still moves in slow-motion,
breathless and blue, and behind your eyes the sea
oceans of light envelop me
@travisdelee8647
This band will never get the recognition for the absolute brilliance that is their music.
@beezybeez7231
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
Gotta hear this !!!!!!!! :) :) :)
@holeefuksumtingwong5788
I completely agree such a brilliant band.
@Paulista-
Se começarem a abrir os shows de bandas grandes ela ficará famosa bem rápido. Thrice é fantástica!
@khethelozungu984
Even after all these years, this song still has a place in my heart.
@vinnyvaquero8050
Probably because your eyes are oooooopen!
@alvarovs89
I just played it in my guitar and I cried, it's like this song it's made of pure nostalgia
@beezybeez4207
https://youtu.be/O5dZXhVebLo
You have to hear this!!!
@mck7646
Transports me right back to high school. This is an album of near unparalleled beauty.
@ohmyaryas6393
Im glad you felt something from this. This is my favorite song of this album