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.
Silver Wings
Thrice Lyrics
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But still I deigned to wander through your lungs
While you were sleeping soundly in your bed
(Your drapes were silver wings; your shutters flung)
I drew the poison from the summer's sting
And eased the fire out of your fevered skin
I moved in you and stirred your soul to sing
I've danced 'tween sunlight strands of lover's hair
Helped form the final words before your death
I've pitied you and plied your sails with air
Gave blessing when you rose upon my breath
And after all of this, I am amazed
That I am cursed far more than I am praised
The lyrics of Thrice's song Silver Wings speak of a being that has always been present, but has been taken for granted by the person it has been with since early years. The being speaks of having wandered through this person's lungs while they were sleeping soundly in their bed, drawn poison from their skin, eased the fire out of their fevered skin, stirred their soul to sing, and even danced through sunlight strands of lover's hair. The being claims to have been there even when this person was taking their last breath and to have helped form their final words. This being has pitied the person, plied their sails with air, and given them blessings upon rising upon their breath. However, despite all of this, the being is amazed that it is cursed far more than it is praised.
The lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, but it seems that the being is either a metaphor for love, life or even a deity, who has always been present in the person's life. The being offers comfort, care and love to this person, but they never acknowledge its presence or thank it for all it has done for them. The being, despite all this, still offers to be there for the person if they let it, which shows the infinite ability of love and care.
In conclusion, Thrice's Silver Wings is a song about a being that has always been present in someone's life and has offered love and care, even during their last moments. Still, that being has never been acknowledged or thanked as it deserves. The song can speak to anyone who has ever felt alone, unappreciated or taken for granted, and yet still offers their love and care.
Line by Line Meaning
From tender years you took me for granted
Since I was young, you didn't appreciate me
But still I deigned to wander through your lungs
I still chose to be inside you even though you didn't cherish me
While you were sleeping soundly in your bed
While you were at peace, I was still with you
(Your drapes were silver wings; your shutters flung)
Your curtains were like angel wings and your shutters were open to the world
I drew the poison from the summer's sting
I helped alleviate your pain from the summer's heat
And eased the fire out of your fevered skin
I helped cool you down when you were sick
I moved in you and stirred your soul to sing
I inspired you and made you feel alive
And if you'd let me, I would move again
If you allowed me, I would do it all over again
I've danced 'tween sunlight strands of lover's hair
I've experienced the love between two people
Helped form the final words before your death
I was with you until the end, even helping you communicate your last words
I've pitied you and plied your sails with air
I felt sorry for you and lifted you up when you were down
Gave blessing when you rose upon my breath
I blessed you when you were in a good place in life
And after all of this, I am amazed
Despite everything I've done, I'm still surprised
That I am cursed far more than I am praised
I'm criticized more than I'm appreciated despite my good deeds
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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ashleyrose84
From tender years you took me for granted
But still I deign to wander through your lungs
While you were sleeping soundly in your bed,
(Your drapes were silver wings, your shutters flung)
I drew the poison from the summer's sting,
And eased the fire out of your fevered skin.
I moved in you and stirred your soul to sing;
And if you'd let me I would move again.
I've danced 'tween sunlit strands of lover's hair;
Helped form the final words before your death.
I've pitied you and plied your sails with air;
Gave blessing when you rose upon my breath.
And after all of this I am amazed,
That I am cursed far more than I am praised.
Joe Bleaux
The only bad thing about this song is how short it is :(
Beezy Beez
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
so good :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ashleyrose84
From tender years you took me for granted
But still I deign to wander through your lungs
While you were sleeping soundly in your bed,
(Your drapes were silver wings, your shutters flung)
I drew the poison from the summer's sting,
And eased the fire out of your fevered skin.
I moved in you and stirred your soul to sing;
And if you'd let me I would move again.
I've danced 'tween sunlit strands of lover's hair;
Helped form the final words before your death.
I've pitied you and plied your sails with air;
Gave blessing when you rose upon my breath.
And after all of this I am amazed,
That I am cursed far more than I am praised.
Beezy Beez
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
so good :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Noa Vivianco
always calms me down...
Piano_Voice
To me, who is speaking in this song is Life itself (capital L).
How we too often take it for granted, and how we always praise it too little.
Thank You for contributing to the Truth.
Spread Love.
Beezy Beez
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
so good :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the doctor
Does anyone know if Thrice has played this song live (other than the acoustic version) with a full band??
Beezy Beez
https://youtu.be/UyTLzUBDzYY
so good :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NC KING
So good of a song but I couldn’t understand 98% of what he was saying