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.
Trust
Thrice Lyrics
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Mix the chemicals right
Yeah the margin of error is slight
Mix the chemicals right, dear
Mix the chemicals right
Yeah you know that you could
Save my life
There is a risk
(There's a risk when your dealing with love)
You could snap my neck
(Any speed you drive can be dangerous)
Mix the chemicals right, dear
Mix the chemicals right
Yeah you know there's a fine line between
Mix the chemicals right, dear
Mix the chemicals right
'Cause I know what betrayal can mean
When this frame fails me
Will I trust you to carry me through?
I know there's no such thing as safety
But I know what a promise can do
Will I trust you?
Will I trust you to carry me through?
I will trust you
'Cause I know what a promise can do
In Thrice's song Trust, the lyrics are a metaphorical representation of a relationship built on trust. The mixing of chemicals becomes a symbol for the balance needed in a relationship where the margin of error is slight. The risks involved in love are also highlighted, where a wrong move could lead to betrayal and break the delicate balance. However, the chorus acts as a reassurance of the importance of trust in a relationship, with the singer questioning if they will trust their partner to carry them through tough times. The lyrics suggest that while there is no such thing as safety, a promise can do wonders and create a strong foundation for a loving relationship.
The emotional gravity of the lyrics is further intensified by the use of metaphors, making the song impactful and relatable to its listeners who may have gone through similar experiences. The repetition of certain phrases such as "Mix the chemicals right, dear" and "Will I trust you to carry me through?" emphasizes the importance of a balanced and trustworthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Mix the chemicals right, dear
Handle this relationship with care
Mix the chemicals right
Make sure we're on the same page
Yeah the margin of error is slight
Small mistakes can have big consequences
Yeah you know that you could
You have the power to make or break this
Save my life
Make this relationship flourish
There is a risk
Love involves a degree of danger
(There's a risk when your dealing with love)
Emotions can be unpredictable
You could snap my neck
This relationship could end badly
(Any speed you drive can be dangerous)
Going too fast can be risky
Yeah you know there's a fine line between
There's a delicate balance to maintain
Mix the chemicals right, dear
Handle this relationship with care
Mix the chemicals right
Make sure we're on the same page
'Cause I know what betrayal can mean
I've been hurt before and I'm cautious
When this frame fails me
When I'm vulnerable or weak
Will I trust you to carry me through?
Will you be there for me when I need you most?
I know there's no such thing as safety
Love is always a risk
But I know what a promise can do
A commitment can give us strength
Will I trust you?
Do I believe in you?
Will I trust you to carry me through?
Will you be there for me when I need you most?
I will trust you
I'm willing to take a chance on us
'Cause I know what a promise can do
I believe in the power of commitment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: YAT FUNG, CHET LAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexandria Meilleur
one of my all time favourite albums
SpiritMatthias
Been looking for this upload forever. Thrice is still great but it was so cool following their journey developing their own sound and style as we all grew older.
Zack Zajac
I always listen to this song before my chemistry labs
btirador
Favorite thrice song
blanket101
I Love this one too!!!
secondrest
excelent band : D
andrew spencer
what can a promise do?
DarkSim64
Finally found this version. I hate the acoustic version of it and it was the only one I could find.
Also, is this a semi tone higher than usual?
Clevy Surfs
Lyrics !!!!! How do u your feelings sound ,and I'm glad u found me because same seed ur worst is knowing 5 days without water to be a satellite for this life's plague
MayFireGaming
same here brother