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"Trip Switch" is a song by English
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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 ''
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chart in 2016. The song was also used in the video game ''
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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.


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 {{2010s-rock-song-stub