"Trip Switch" is a song by English
alternative rock
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band
Nothing but Thieves
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. It was produced by
Julian Emery and was released as a single from the band's
self-titled album on 18 June 2015. It topped the ''
Billboard
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Alternative Songs
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chart in 2016. The song was also used in the video game ''
FIFA 16
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The g ...
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Background and composition
According to guitarist Joe Langridge-Brown, the lyrics are a comment on the modern world's reliance on digital communication and how lost people would be without Wi-Fi or electricity. Also, the song served as an inspiration for the album art.
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Music video
The official music video was released on 1 July 2015.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
2015 songs
2015 singles
RCA Records singles
Nothing but Thieves songs
Songs written by Jim Irvin
Songs written by Julian Emery
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