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.
In Your Hands
Thrice Lyrics
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Watching wind blown memories slip by my window sill
I can't fall asleep, voice in my head disturbs me
Waking nightmares keep, have my cries fallen on deaf ears
Can you hear me or am I
Talking to myself again, is there anybody listening
Are you taking this in, am I wasting my breath
Are you looking for something, forgiveness
I leave it up to you, I guess I'm better off removed
Because the situations growing too thick,
In your hands
Could it have been something I said,
Or was it something that I did
Did I ruin my chance, have you written me off
Tell me where did I cross the line,
And can I work my way back this time
Will I always regret this decision
I leave it up to you,
I hope you find a good excuse because
I've given about all that I can give,
In your hands
Are you taking this in, am I wasting my breath
Did I ruin my chance, have you written me off
I could try to count the times that I've been through this in my mind,
But I'm running out of fingers and I don't have that much time
Are you taking this in, am I wasting my breath
Did I ruin my chance, have you written me off
The song In Your Hands by Thrice talks about being in a difficult, uncertain situation and having to leave the outcome up to someone else. The first verse describes a state of waiting and insomnia, with the singer feeling like their pleas for help or understanding are being ignored. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which centers around a sense of desperation and the question of whether or not the singer's message is being received.
The second verse addresses the person the singer is talking to directly, asking if they are listening and if anything the singer says will make a difference. The lines "are you looking for something, forgiveness" suggest that the situation may involve some kind of wrongdoing or conflict, and the singer is hoping for a chance to make amends. However, they seem resigned to the fact that the other person may not be interested in hearing them out.
The chorus is an echo of the uncertainty and frustration expressed in the verses, with the singer questioning whether they have ruined their chances and whether the other person has "written [them] off". The repetition of the line "In your hands" underscores the feeling of powerlessness and uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics to In Your Hands paint a vivid picture of a situation fraught with tension and ambiguity, with the singer feeling helpless and uncertain about what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
Bound to this couch, I lie in waiting
I'm stuck here, waiting for something to happen, feeling tired and powerless.
Watching wind blown memories slip by my window sill
I'm seeing reminders of what I've experienced and lost, and feeling like it's all passing me by.
I can't fall asleep, voice in my head disturbs me
I'm feeling troubled and anxious, and my own thoughts are keeping me from finding rest.
Waking nightmares keep, have my cries fallen on deaf ears
I'm plagued by bad dreams that feel too real, and I'm not sure if anyone is listening to me when I try to express my distress.
Can you hear me or am I
I wonder if anyone is listening to me or if I'm just talking to myself.
Talking to myself again, is there anybody listening
I'm feeling isolated and like I'm only able to talk to myself, and I'm not sure if anyone is really paying attention.
Are you taking this in, am I wasting my breath
I'm unsure if my words are being heard or if I'm just wasting my energy trying to communicate.
Tell me, is the wind in your sails worth everything you give
I'm questioning whether the direction you're headed and the effort you're putting in is really worth it.
Are you looking for something, forgiveness
I'm wondering if you're seeking something from me - perhaps forgiveness - and I'm not sure if I'm able to give it.
I leave it up to you, I guess I'm better off removed
I'm giving you the power to make a decision about what happens next, even if it means distancing myself from the situation.
Because the situations growing too thick,
Things are getting complicated and difficult to navigate, and I'm not sure how to move forward.
Could it have been something I said,
I'm wondering if my words or actions contributed to the current situation.
Or was it something that I did
Perhaps my behavior was the cause of the problem.
Did I ruin my chance, have you written me off
I'm worried that I've made a mistake that will have lasting consequences, and that you've given up on me because of it.
Tell me where did I cross the line,
I need to know exactly what I did wrong in order to try to make things right.
And can I work my way back this time
I'm hoping that it's possible for me to make amends and regain your trust and respect.
Will I always regret this decision
I wonder if the choices I've made will haunt me forever, and if I'll always wish I had done things differently.
I hope you find a good excuse because
I'm hoping that you're able to come up with a valid reason for why things have gone wrong, so that I can feel like there's some sense to it all.
I've given about all that I can give,
I feel like I've done everything I can to try to make things right, and I'm not sure what else I have to offer.
In your hands
The situation and its outcome are now completely up to you, and I'm waiting to see what happens next.
I could try to count the times that I've been through this in my mind,
I've experienced this type of situation before, and I'm mentally revisiting those memories in an attempt to gain some insight or understanding.
But I'm running out of fingers and I don't have that much time
I've been through this kind of thing so many times that I'm running out of ways to cope, and I don't feel like I have much time left to figure it out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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h0dgepodge
My favorite. Love you guys, easily my top 5 bands to this day. Love y'all.
ForOrAgainstUs
Windows 11 chime has almost the exact same note and tone as the first notes from this song. Makes me think of this song every time.