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.
Talking Through Glass / We Move Like Swing Sets
Thrice Lyrics
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With me and you
No matter how I try
To see it through
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
I've lost the keys
We don't burn so well on this same page
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
And I can't carry on living like this
Talking through glass
You know that I can't be the one
To bare this through maims
You'll see your blames
You're so good to touch
You and your heart
Don't want to care too much
But fall apart
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
And I can't carry on living like this
Talking through glass
You know that I can't be the one
To bare this through maims
You'll see your blames
And so I'm left without a choice but walking out
You are not whole
Will never find someone like you
You had me scream it and believe you
But my heart is filled with doubt
Don't wanna leave but tell me what else can I do
Can I do?
Can I do?
Can I do?
Can I do?
The song "Talking Through Glass/We Move Like Swing Sets" by Thrice is a powerful reflection on the end of a relationship that can no longer be salvaged. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and sadness as the singer realizes that no matter how hard they try, the relationship between them and the other person is broken beyond repair. The metaphor of talking through glass speaks to the idea that the two people are unable to connect on a deep level or truly understand each other's perspectives.
The opening lines set the tone for the song, highlighting the failure of the relationship despite efforts to make it work. The repetition of the phrase "We can not salvage it and start again" underscores the inevitability of the situation, while the image of trying to catch the wind conveys a sense of futility.
The chorus brings a more urgent tone, with the singer pleading for resolution and admitting that they can no longer continue to live in this way - "And I can't carry on living like this / Talking through glass." The repetition of the phrase "You'll see your blames" speaks to the idea that both parties have contributed to the end of the relationship.
The final lines of the song offer a sense of bittersweet resignation as the singer acknowledges that they are left with no choice but to walk away from the relationship. The line "You are not whole / Will never find someone like you" speaks to the realization that the other person may never be satisfied or fulfilled in a relationship, and that it's time for the singer to move on.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the difficulty of ending a relationship that has run its course, and the pain and uncertainty that comes with that decision.
Line by Line Meaning
It never turned out right
Our relationship was always flawed and did not work out as planned.
With me and you
This was a problem between the two of us and could not be blamed on anyone else.
No matter how I try
Despite all my efforts to improve the situation, it remained unchanged.
To see it through
I persisted in the hope that things would eventually improve.
We can not salvage it and start again
Our relationship is beyond repair and cannot be fixed by starting over.
Feels like trying to catch the wind
Attempting to mend things is futile and like chasing something that can never be caught.
You are a door to which
You are the gateway or access point to something that I have lost.
I've lost the keys
I am unable to find what I am looking for due to a lack of access or direction.
We don't burn so well on this same page
We are incompatible or unable to work together effectively on the same goals or preferences.
And I can't carry on living like this
I cannot continue to exist in this manner, as it is detrimental to my well-being.
Talking through glass
Our communication is distorted and ineffective, as if speaking through a barrier.
You know that I can't be the one
I cannot be the only one making the effort to mend things, as it is a shared responsibility.
To bare this through maims
I cannot continue to endure the pain and harm caused by our broken relationship.
You'll see your blames
You will eventually realize and take responsibility for the role you played in the failure of our relationship.
You're so good to touch
You are physically appealing and desirable, but that is not enough to sustain a relationship.
You and your heart
Your emotions and feelings do not align with mine, making it difficult for us to connect.
Don't want to care too much
I am hesitant to invest too much of myself in this relationship, knowing it will likely end in disappointment.
But fall apart
Despite my efforts to hold things together, our relationship inevitably crumbles.
And so I'm left without a choice but walking out
Leaving the relationship is the only viable option for me at this point.
You are not whole
You are not complete or self-sufficient, relying on others to fulfill you.
Will never find someone like you
No one else will be exactly like you, but that is not a reason to stay in a broken relationship.
You had me scream it and believe you
You convinced me of your value and worth, but this was not reflected in your actions.
But my heart is filled with doubt
Despite your assurances, I am uncertain and skeptical about the future of our relationship.
Don't wanna leave but tell me what else can I do
I am reluctant to leave, but I feel I have no other choice given the circumstances.
Can I do?
Is there any other option or alternative available to me?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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Mr_RogersTV
It never turned out right
With me and you
No matter how I try
To see it through
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
You are a door to which
I've lost the keys
We don't burn so well on this same page
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
And I can't carry on living like this
Talking through glass
You know that I can't be the one
To bare this through maims
You'll see your blames
You're so good to touch
You and your heart
Don't want to care too much
But fall apart
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
And I can't carry on living like this
Talking through glass
You know that I can't be the one
To bare this through maims
You'll see your blames
And so I'm left without a choice but walking out
You are not whole
Will never find someone like you
You had me scream it and believe you
But my heart is filled with doubt
Don't wanna leave but tell me what else can I do
Can I do? [x4]
Simon K
there's a lot wrong with these lyrics.
we gather ourselves up and start again...
feels like I'm trying to catch the wind...
...can't be the one to banish the mist and ghosts in your past...
so cold to touch you and your heart...
and when i care too much, we fall apart...
So I'm left without a choice but walking out
Though I've no hope, I'll never find someone like you
My head is screaming I have to leave you, but my heart is filled with doubt
hope this helps anyone trying to sing along.
MrZnel52
Probably the most underrated Thrice song of all-time
Cory ryder
underrated band like others from 2000's :P
Dan Snot
The entire album is underrated.
Jaime
This song is so under-loved.
That riffing. And Dustin's lyrics and delivery.
Joshua Doyle
The outro is amazing !
Alan Araujo
dat ending <3
frankcore86
can't carry on living like this
Yoram Sadot
Osam band my new hiro
Mr_RogersTV
It never turned out right
With me and you
No matter how I try
To see it through
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
You are a door to which
I've lost the keys
We don't burn so well on this same page
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
And I can't carry on living like this
Talking through glass
You know that I can't be the one
To bare this through maims
You'll see your blames
You're so good to touch
You and your heart
Don't want to care too much
But fall apart
We can not salvage it and start again
Feels like trying to catch the wind
And I can't carry on living like this
Talking through glass
You know that I can't be the one
To bare this through maims
You'll see your blames
And so I'm left without a choice but walking out
You are not whole
Will never find someone like you
You had me scream it and believe you
But my heart is filled with doubt
Don't wanna leave but tell me what else can I do
Can I do? [x4]
Simon K
there's a lot wrong with these lyrics.
we gather ourselves up and start again...
feels like I'm trying to catch the wind...
...can't be the one to banish the mist and ghosts in your past...
so cold to touch you and your heart...
and when i care too much, we fall apart...
So I'm left without a choice but walking out
Though I've no hope, I'll never find someone like you
My head is screaming I have to leave you, but my heart is filled with doubt
hope this helps anyone trying to sing along.