Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
Nothing But Thieves
The lead single from Nothing But Thieves' self-titled debut album. While the band prefers to leave the meaning of their lyrics up for debate, the band has stated that this song is a social commentary on society’s dependency on technology. This song was also an inspiration for their self-titled album...
[Verse 1]
Sharing secrets with another world
Rubbing shoulders with some unknown lovers
Making waves through the universe
Starting wars with anonymous brothers
[Refrain]
Trip switch
Trip switch
[Verse 2]
Make a wish and I'll count to three
Press the button and we'll both be happy
Sending signals is a dirty trick
I get my love in a digital package
[Refrain]
Trip switch
Trip switch
[Chorus]
What we do when the power's out?
What do we do when the lights go down?
What we do when the power's out?
What do we do when the lights go
Down, down, down, down, down, down?
When the lights go down, down, down, down, down, down
When the lights go
[Verse 3]
Give me data 'cause I need a hit
How I love stratospheric numbers
Information, I've been craving it
Give me yours, then give me all the others
[Refrain]
Trip switch
Trip switch
[Chorus]
What we do when the power's out?
What do we do when the lights go down?
What we do when the power's out?
What do we do when the lights go
Down, down, down, down, down, down?
When the lights go down, down, down, down, down, down
When the lights go
[Bridge]
They put out the lights
They put out the light
They put out the lights
[Chorus]
What we do when the power's out
What do we do when the lights go down?
What we do when the power's out?
What do we do when the lights go
Down, down, down, down, down, down?
What we do when the power's out?
What do we do when the lights go?
What we do when the power's out?
What do we do when the lights go
Down, down, down, down, down, down?
Down, down, down, down, down, down
When the lights go down
Trip Switch was written by Joe Langridge-Brown & Conor Mason & Jim Irvin & Julian Emery & Dom Craik.
Trip Switch was produced by Julian Emery.
Nothing But Thieves released Trip Switch on Wed Jun 17 2015.
Lyrically, this is probably one of the biggest comments I have on the modern world. Sometimes with songs on the album, it’s more personal. This one isn’t. It’s definitely more of a social comment. – Joe