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.
Wake Up
Thrice Lyrics
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A little slumber
Little folding of the hands to rest
It's what we tell ourselves but we know we're gonna just
Lay here 'til the sun's gone west
But there are foxes in the garden
And there's an old man at the door
When the wind is right and the skies show favor
We tell ourselves that we'll do it later
When we know full well that that ain't true
And now there's wolves at every window
The man is breaking down the door
Come on we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Gotta wake up
Oh, we say we'll do it when things settle down
We say we'll do it when we the season's through
We say we'll do it when we get around to it
But it's already overdue
And there are foxes in the garden
And there's an old man at the door
Tomorrow's song is a siren singing
Such a sweet and sudden lullaby
Tomorrow's song has got us clinging
To the promise of the by-and-by
And now there's wolves at every window
The man is breaking down the door
Come on we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Come on we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
Mmm I think they're gathering for war
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Come on we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
Oh I think they're gathering for war
The song "Wake Up" by Thrice is an anthem for those who have been procrastinating or delaying important tasks for a long time. The opening lines "Just a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest" are a modernized quote from Proverbs 6:10-11, indicating that the lyrics are saying that despite having things to do or responsibility, we may choose to postpone them under the guise of "rest," which ultimately results in our own peril. As the song progresses, the foxes in the garden and the old man at the door can be seen as metaphors for the things that need our attention, but we keep delaying taking action on.
The chorus of the song is where the lyrics become more urgent, as the singer urges us to "wake up" repeatedly, saying that the wolves are at every window and that the man is breaking down the door. The wolves can be seen as problems that arise from procrastination, while the man breaking down the door could be interpreted as the consequences of our procrastination finally catching up with us. The subtext of this song seems to be that time is running out, and if we don't take action now, it may be too late.
Overall, "Wake Up" is an introspective song about procrastination, and how it is possible to get lost in delaying important things, ultimately resulting in being trapped in the corner eventually. It sends a message urging everyone to take the necessary action without delay and stay alert to the opportunities that life offers.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a little sleep
We convince ourselves that we just need a little rest
A little slumber
We convince ourselves that we are just relaxing a bit
Little folding of the hands to rest
We convince ourselves that we are only taking a little break
It's what we tell ourselves but we know we're gonna just Lay here 'til the sun's gone west
We know that we are procrastinating while telling ourselves that we are just resting
But there are foxes in the garden
There are potential dangers lurking around us
And there's an old man at the door
There are signs of trouble ahead
When the wind is right and the skies show favor
We wait for the perfect moment to take action
When the heat has died and the day is cool
We wait for the situation to become comfortable before acting
We tell ourselves that we'll do it later
We plan to take action in the near future
When we know full well that that ain't true
We know we are lying to ourselves
And now there's wolves at every window
Dangers have become more imminent
The man is breaking down the door
Trouble has arrived and is escalating
Come on we gotta wake up
It's time to take action
I hear them coming back for more
Dangers are approaching again
Oh, we say we'll do it when things settle down
We plan to take action when the situation becomes less chaotic
We say we'll do it when we the season's through
We plan to take action when time passes
We say we'll do it when we get around to it
We plan to take action when it's convenient
But it's already overdue
We have already waited too long to take action
Tomorrow's song is a siren singing
We are being lured into complacency by the future
Such a sweet and sudden lullaby
The future is enticing us with promises of ease
Tomorrow's song has got us clinging
We are holding on to the hope for a better future
To the promise of the by-and-by
We are holding on to the idea that things will eventually get better
Mmm I think they're gathering for war
The danger is imminent and potentially very serious
Contributed by Cole M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
thebigone022
Just a little sleep, a little slumber
Little folding of the hands to rest
That's what we tell ourselves
But we know we're gonna just
Lay here till the sun's gone west
But there are foxes in the garden
And there's an armed man at the door
When the wind is right, and the skies show favor
When the heat has died and the day is cool
We tell ourselves that we'll do it later
But we know full well that that ain't true
And now there's wolves at every window
The mob is breaking down the door
Come on, we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Gotta wake up
Oh, we say we'll do it when things settle down,
we say we'll do it when this season's through
We say we'll do it when we get around to it
But it's already overdue
And there are foxes in the garden
And there's an armed man at the door
Tomorrow's song is a siren singing,
Such a sweet and subtle lullaby
Tomorrow's song has got us clinging
To the promise of the by and by
And now there's wolves at every window
The mob is breaking down the door
Come on, we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Come on, we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
Oh, I think they're gathering for war
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Come on, we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
Oh, I think they're gathering for war
Mr. Wood Man
Such an underrated album and this song though! đ¤đđ¤
The VanBeard
Wake Up and Black Honey are my two current favorites on the album. So glad Thrice is back!
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Jewels Quinlan
I absolutely love singing this song! I've been saying that... WAKE UP!!! #thrice #godsend đśâĽď¸đś
SlumBoyPoet 115
My Brothers, I have watched you all evolve into this unstoppable melodic force by embracing the fire that clearly burns inside each one of you. You've tapped into and honed that potential that is locked deep inside of us. Your music has helped me through very rough times. It has always inspired and been a real positive in my life and the lives of so many people since the beginning. This isn't just an album anymore, but rather A battle cry that is necessary in these times we are currently in. Thank you for giving back yet again! My Wife and I will see you tomorrow at the show in Tempe.
Jwinter25
Thrice did not disappoint... That heavy riff throughout the hook is perfection.
Zamiel Mourningstar
You guys have just provided me with the intro song to my truther channel, you are the greatest band in existence in my honest opinion, it's no stretch of the imagination for me to state this as I've listened to you fellas non-stop every damn day since my neighbor gave me a copy of Identity Crisis so many years ago, you guys are incredible, seriously, thank you for your work, you have no idea how much hell your albums help me deal with, truly phenomenal.
thebigone022
Just a little sleep, a little slumber
Little folding of the hands to rest
That's what we tell ourselves
But we know we're gonna just
Lay here till the sun's gone west
But there are foxes in the garden
And there's an armed man at the door
When the wind is right, and the skies show favor
When the heat has died and the day is cool
We tell ourselves that we'll do it later
But we know full well that that ain't true
And now there's wolves at every window
The mob is breaking down the door
Come on, we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Gotta wake up
Oh, we say we'll do it when things settle down,
we say we'll do it when this season's through
We say we'll do it when we get around to it
But it's already overdue
And there are foxes in the garden
And there's an armed man at the door
Tomorrow's song is a siren singing,
Such a sweet and subtle lullaby
Tomorrow's song has got us clinging
To the promise of the by and by
And now there's wolves at every window
The mob is breaking down the door
Come on, we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Come on, we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
Oh, I think they're gathering for war
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
I hear them coming back for more
Come on, we gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
We gotta wake up
Oh, I think they're gathering for war
Aldo Guerrero
Every song i listen from them is excellent
Patrick
Absolutely digging the groove. Love when Thrice goes bluesy.