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.
For Miles
Thrice Lyrics
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And all of our pain, will fade away when morning comes
And on that day when we look backwards We will see, that everything is changed
And all of our trials, will be as milestones on the way
And as long as we live, every scar is a bridge to someone's broken heart
And there's no greater love, than that one shed his blood for his friends
All our tears, and all of our fears will take to flight
But until then all of our scars will still remain, but we've learned that if we'll
Open the wounds and share them then soon they start to heal
(As long as we live, we are bridges to someone broken heart
There's no greater love, shed your blood for your friends)
We must see that every scar is a bridge, and as long as we live
We must open up these wounds
When some one stands in your shoes and will shed his own blood
There's no greater love. we must open up our wounds
The lyrics of Thrice's song "For Miles" capture the natural progression of time, and how our experiences of pain and trials eventually become valuable lessons and humble reminders of our journey. The song alludes to the metaphor of scars disappearing at dawn like the stars, as if to express hope for a brighter future where all the pain will fade away. In looking backwards on this future day, we will see how every trial we've gone through become milestones on the way, marking significant moments of growth and transformation.
The song also emphasizes the power of empathy and compassion. It reminds us that every scar we carry with us is an opportunity to connect with someone who might be going through a similar pain, as scars bridge the gap between our own brokenness and that of others. It acknowledges the ultimate love of those who sacrifice their own life for their friends, as the greatest expression of living for others. The lyrics offer a call to action to open our wounds and share them with others, as the first step towards healing, growth, and ultimately, love.
Line by Line Meaning
I know one day, all our scars will disappear, like the stars at dawn
The singer anticipates that someday, all their wounds will heal just as the stars fade away at dawn.
And all of our pain, will fade away when morning comes
All the painful experiences that we go through will end and become merely memories as time goes by.
And on that day when we look backwards We will see, that everything is changed
At some point in the future, the singer believes all aspects of pain and struggles will come to an end and looking back to the past, they will see how much they've changed.
And all of our trials, will be as milestones on the way
The singer believes that all the challenges they face are significant markers on their journey and will be remembered for how they helped shape them.
And as long as we live, every scar is a bridge to someone's broken heart
As long as we are alive, every wound we carry with us can serve as a relatable experience for those who are also hurting.
And there's no greater love, than that one shed his blood for his friends
The singer believes that the most profound act of love is sacrificing oneself for their friends, which oftentimes requires a lot of emotional or physical pain.
On that day all of the scales will swing to set all the wrongs to right
The singer envisions a day where all the injustice and wrongdoings will be corrected and balanced out.
All our tears, and all of our fears will take to flight
The singer believes that every feeling of sadness, fear, or anxiety will eventually pass and will not trap anyone forever.
But until then all of our scars will still remain, but we've learned that if we'll
The singer is aware that their wounds will always be with them until they eventually heal, but they've figured out a way to make them less burdensome.
Open the wounds and share them then soon they start to heal
The singer recommends that one way of healing is opening up about their wounds and finding comfort in others who have experienced similar pain.
(As long as we live, we are bridges to someone broken heart
The singer reiterates that the life we live can connect to others' pain and be a source of comfort and empathy.
There's no greater love, shed your blood for your friends)
The singer stands by the idea that making personal sacrifices for friends and family is an exemplary act of showing love.
We must see that every scar is a bridge, and as long as we live
The singer proposes that seeing our personal struggles as paths to building connections with others is important so that we may always be a positive influence in the world.
We must open up these wounds
In order to grow and heal, the singer believes that we must be honest with ourselves and openly admit our shortcomings and personal wounds.
When someone stands in your shoes and will shed his own blood
The singer admires people who understand how it feels to be in their place and goes as far as to consider this act of empathy to be self-sacrificial.
There's no greater love. we must open up our wounds
The singer suggests that genuine love can only bloom if we work on ourselves by being vulnerable and making emotional connections with others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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The Infinite Expert
When they pan around to audience, you can see some people have tears in their eyes, or a very somber and inspired, far away look in their eyes. That’s how you know what a profoundly deep song this is.
rekn_1980
This Song is so epic in any kind of Music. Thrice is sooo amazing an especially this one gives me some chills. The End is awesome
The Infinite Expert
What a once in a lifetime experience to hear this sacredly beautiful song, live.
horrorwitheyeballs17
Why doesn't this have more views? Fucking amazing.
Moises Lopez
I would travel to another country only to see them live
Gustavo Vellame
Sensacional!
welkcub
Why is this 10 years ago! Such a good song!!!!!!
Robert Martinez
This song reminds me of a better time.
drodro v
Seems like a long time ago but I remember seeing thrice somewhere in 2000/2001 at a $5 show on a college campus with less than 50 people in the crowd. Then again in 2002/2003 i saw them at a sold out glass house for what was supposed to be their last show.
Peanut Turner
So so good.