Empty Threat

Chvrches

About Empty Threat

"Empty Threat" is a song by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches from their second studio album Every Open Eye. It was released as the fourth single on 19 October 2015 via Virgin and Goodbye Records.


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2015
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Tore a line in the sun
Like there's nothing to regret and nothing to prove
Set my sights high enough
So I see the turning tides are parting for you

Taking back an empty threat
More than you could ever know
Take it back with no regrets
I was better off when I was on your side
And I was holding on

To try and not forget
Hoping that you'd never know
Take it back with no regrets
I was better off when I was on your side
And I was holding on

No more times second guessed
Like there's nothing to forget and nothing to lose
Hold my ground long enough
Till I see the turning tides are coming from you

Taking back an empty threat
More than you could ever know
Take it back with no regrets
I was better off when I was on your side
And I was holding on

To try and not forget
Hoping that you'd never know
Take it back with no regrets
I was better off when I was on your side

If we wanna stay here, can we see the waves?
They're spilling over us, filling our insides
In the rising water, in the rising tides
They're spilling over me, filling my insides
If we wanna stay here, can we see the waves?
They're spilling over us, filling our insides
In the rising water, in the rising tides
We wait for the fall
(I gotta tell you)

Maybe the water's high
(I gotta tell you)
But I can see the difference
Maybe the water's high
(I gotta tell you)
But I can see the difference (I gotta tell you)
Maybe the water's high
(I gotta tell you)
But I can see the difference (I gotta tell you)
Maybe the water's high
(I gotta tell you)
But I know that this is different

Taking back an empty threat
More than you could ever know
Take it back with no regrets
I was better off when I was on your side
And I was holding on

To try and not forget
Hoping that you'd never know
Take it back with no regrets
I was better off when I was on your side
And I was holding on

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Chvrches

Chvrches (pronounced "churches"; stylised as CHVRCHΞS) are a synth-pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in September 2011. The band consists of Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. Mostly deriving from the synthpop genre, Chvrches also incorporate indietronica, indie pop, and electronic dance into their sound. Two years after their formation, Chvrches released Recover EP in March 2013, which included hits "The Mother We Share" and "Recover". Their debut studio album, The Bones of What You Believe, was released on 20 September 2013, while the band was ranked fifth on the Sound of 2013 list by the BBC. Two years later, on 25 September 2015, the group released their second album, Every Open Eye. Their third album, Love Is Dead, was released on 25 Ma… more »

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Written by: IAIN ANDREW COOK, LAUREN EVE MAYBERRY, MARTIN CLIFFORD DOHERTY

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Empty Threat" is a song by the Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches from their second studio album, "Every Open Eye," released on 25th September 2015.
Song Lyrics
The song discusses the theme of empowerment and overcoming adversity, with lyrics like "I believe, now I see, you are an empty threat to me."
Music Video
The official music video for "Empty Threat," directed by Austin Peters, was released on 20th November 2015, depicting a group of misfit teenagers having fun at a water park.
Genre Classification
"Empty Threat" falls under the categories of synth-pop and electronic music, maintaining Chvrches' characteristic sound.
Song Writing
This song, like all others on "Every Open Eye," was written by the three band members - Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook, and Martin Doherty.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its upbeat tempo and energetic instrumentation.
Live Performances
Chvrches frequently performs "Empty Threat" in their live sets, showcasing their vibrant energy and chemistry on stage.
Chart Performance
Although "Empty Threat" wasn't released as a single, the song contributed to the commercial success of the album "Every Open Eye," which peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts.
Pop Culture
The revenge-allusion in its lyrics has made "Empty Threat" popular amongst fans, often being interpreted as a rallying cry against bullying or adversity.
Band's Perspective
In various interviews, the band has mentioned that the song is about refusing to be beaten down by negativity and deciding not to let others' perceptions control you.

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