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.
The Weight
Thrice Lyrics
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But when they say "give" they mean "take."
They'll hang 'round just like vultures till push comes to shove.
They'll take flight when the earth starts to shake.
Someone may say that they'll always be true,
Then slip out the door 'fore the dawn.
But I won't leave you hanging on.
Then before you know they'll be gone.
But I won't leave you hanging on;
No, I won't be that someone.
And come what may, I won't abandon you or leave you behind
Because love is a loyalty sworn, not a burning for a moment.
And come what may, I will be standing right here by your side;
I won't run away, though the storm's getting worse
And there's no end in sight.
Some talk of destiny, others of fate,
But soon they'll be saying goodbye.
But I won't leave you high and dry.
Because a ring don't mean nothing
If you can't haul the weight,
And some of them won't even try,
But I won't leave you high and dry;
I won't leave you wondering why.
And storms will surely come,
But true love is a choice you must make
And you're the one that I have set my heart to choose.
As long as I live, I swear I'll see this through.
Thrice's "The Weight" speaks about loyalty and commitment in a relationship while emphasizing an essential element, as expressed in the phrase, "love is a loyalty sworn, not a burning for a moment." The song opens with a warning to the listener not to be fooled by those who speak of giving love but instead mean to take it. The lyrics describe people who stick around while everything runs smoothly but hastily fly away when problems arise. The singer promises to be there to stick through the thick and the thin, unwavering in commitment because love is a choice that one has to make.
The second verse warns about the futility of getting emotionally invested in the idea of destiny and fate. The song points out that the rings worn in celebration of commitment mean nothing if one is not willing to put in the required effort to haul the weight of maintaining a lasting relationship. The bridge reaffirms that love is a choice that requires work, and the singer chooses the listener to carry out this decision. Finally, the chorus reinforces the singer's vow to stand by the listener's side despite any storm that may come their way.
In summary, "The Weight" is a testament to the loyalty and commitment needed to sustain a lasting relationship. This song emphasizes the importance of a partner's unwavering support to withstand any challenge against the couple's relationship. The song's intonation forges a unity of two people ready to face everything that comes their way because love surpasses every storm.
Line by Line Meaning
There's many who'll tell you they'll give you their love,
There are many who will claim to love you,
But when they say 'give' they mean 'take.'
But in reality they are only taking from you,
They'll hang 'round just like vultures till push comes to shove.
They will stick around only for selfish reasons and leave when things get rough,
They'll take flight when the earth starts to shake.
They will abandon you when times get tough.
Someone may say that they'll always be true,
Someone may promise to always be loyal,
Then slip out the door 'fore the dawn.
Only to leave in the darkness of the night.
But I won't leave you hanging on.
But I won't leave you behind.
Another may stay till they find someone new,
Someone else may stick around until they find a new love,
Then before you know they'll be gone.
And then disappear as soon as they find it.
But I won't leave you hanging on;
But I won't leave you feeling abandoned;
No, I won't be that someone.
No, I won't be the one to hurt you.
And come what may, I won't abandon you or leave you behind
No matter what happens, I won't give up on you or leave you behind,
Because love is a loyalty sworn, not a burning for a moment.
Because true love is about loyalty and commitment, not just a passing attraction.
And come what may, I will be standing right here by your side;
And no matter what happens, I will be here for you;
I won't run away, though the storm's getting worse
I won't abandon you even when things get more difficult;
And there's no end in sight.
Even if there seems to be no resolution in sight.
Some talk of destiny, others of fate,
Some people believe in fate or destiny,
But soon they'll be saying goodbye.
But eventually they will leave.
But I won't leave you high and dry;
But I won't leave you alone;
I won't leave you wondering why.
I won't make you question my intentions.
Because a ring don't mean nothing
Because a symbol of commitment means nothing
If you can't haul the weight,
If you can't handle the responsibility that comes with it,
And some of them won't even try,
And some people won't even make the effort,
But I won't leave you high and dry;
But I won't leave you stranded;
I won't leave you wondering why.
I won't make you question my loyalty.
And storms will surely come,
Challenges will always arise,
But true love is a choice you must make
But true love is a decision that you have to commit to,
And you're the one that I have set my heart to choose.
And you are the one that I have chosen with my heart.
As long as I live, I swear I'll see this through.
I promise to see this commitment through as long as I am alive.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: EDDIE BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
a grape
this song was the first song i heard by thrice, and it made my dad cry.
the reason my father always cries at this song is because my mother cheated on him for a very long time. he was devastated when she told him they would soon get divorced.
the lyrics have meaning. many people don’t realise how many lyrics can hit home.
“And come what may, I won’t abandon you or leave you behind,
Because love is a loyalty sworn, not a burning for a moment.
Come what may, I will be standing right here by your side,
I won’t run away, though the storm’s getting worse and there’s no end in sight.”
this represents that despite the fact my mother cheated, my father would always love her. and they were divorced about 8 years ago. he isn’t over her.
i recently saw thrice live and my dad got choked up when they played a few songs, especially daedalus. because thrice can mean more than just rock music to listen to. thrice is one of my favorite bands now, thanks to my father.
Marshall Korn
[Verse 1]
There’s many who’ll tell you they’ll give you their love
But when they say "give" they mean "take"
They hang ‘round just like vultures 'til push comes to shove
And take flight when the earth starts to shake
Someone may say that they’ll always be true
Then slip out the door ‘fore the dawn
But I won’t leave you hanging on
Another may stay 'til they find someone new
Then before you know they’ll be gone
But I won’t leave you hanging on
No, I won’t, won't be that someone
[Chorus]
And come what may, I won’t abandon you or leave you behind
Because love is a loyalty sworn, not a burning for a moment
Come what may, I will be standing right here by your side
I won’t run away, though the storm’s getting worse and there’s no end in sight
[Verse 2]
Some talk of destiny, others of fate
But soon they’ll be saying goodbye
But I won’t leave you high and dry
'Cause a ring don’t mean nothing if you can’t haul the weight
And some of them won’t even try
But I won’t leave you high and dry
I won’t leave you wondering why
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
And storms will surely come
But true love is a choice you must make and you are the one
That I have set my heart to choose
As long as I live, I swear I’ll see this through
[Altered Chorus]
Come what may, I won’t abandon you or leave you behind
Because love is a loyalty sworn, not a burning for a moment
Come what may, I will be standing right here by your side
I won’t run away, though the storm’s getting worse and I see no end
[Altered Chorus 2]
Come what may, I won’t abandon you or leave you behind
Because love is a loyalty sworn, not a burning for a moment
Come what may, I will be standing right here by your side
I won’t run away, though the storm’s getting worse and there’s no end in sight
Alexandre Rodrigues
Funny how this song managed to relate so well with me :p
(Warning, this one is a long, personal history)
I had a girlfriend for 4 years.
She broke up with me, and even though my thoughts about love are different (in sync with this masterpiece) I feel she was reasonable and understanding with me.
Anyway, the lyrics in this song are a mirror of my feelings and how I acted toward her.
I felt like my love to her wasn't only about that initial flame, even though it was there I knew it would probably fade, the human mind works like that, we get excited with new things and eventually get used to them, which leads to indifference.
I never gave her up though, my love was truly a "loyalty sworn".
I never even thought about betraying her, not once. I would look at other girls, I would have that "she's cute" thought about some passerby or some friend but even when I was angry or felt unsure about my relationship, even with all the hardships, the thought of being with another person was non-existent.
And I had opportunities!
I had beautiful girls that might have given me things she didn't, things I wanted, but I wouldn't have it another way.
I was 100% committed to that girl, and I really believed I would spend my life by her side, and even though I somehow managed to get over it and tried once (another one that broke up recently 😂) to move on, I still think that the girl I spent 4 years with is the ideal woman.
The only regrets I have is not being able to keep the promise I made her, because I was and probably I am still not the ideal man for her.
And even though I am a hypocrite who says I am happy as long as she's alright, I still and probably will forever miss being by her side.
Drew Tuá
One of my favorite songs EVER.
Carl De La Barre
@ekswfrenwn7 a
chsh brgpo
agreed
Sean Blackburn
Samesies
ekswfrenwn7
Same here, this is absolutely amazing <3
Fez @vhe1ssu
My sister was like hey you should learn this one song on guitar and when I heard I was like hmm that wasn't bad. 4 years have passed and I've been obsessed with this band. For two years straight, Thrice was the only band you could find on my mp3. I would listen to them everyday. I still love them just as much. They are the reason I have a passion for anything let alone a passion for music. And to think it was this one song that started it all
Ur gulp
Cool
Robert Vigh
They're dropping new material here and there from epitaph records....hope you're still following, fam
Brian Karabinos
great comment man, Thrice is my life too
Prince Shadrows
Fez @vhe1ssu dude I’m on 🥁 s and learnt this and u have it ez drums at so much harder also don’t nag about it I know it’s two years ago but I still love to write on old comments just to see a reaction and if you don’t want to write back it’s 👌