Wires
Athlete
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You got wires, goin' in You got wires, comin' out of your skin You got tears Making tracks I got tears That are scared of the facts Running down corridors Through automatic doors Got to get to you Got to see this through I see hope is here in a plastic box I've seen Christmas lights reflect in your eyes You got wires, goin' in You got wires, comin' out of your skin There's dry blood on your wrist Your dry blood on my fingertip Running down corridors Through automatic doors Got to get to you Got to see this through First night of your life Curled up on your own Looking at you now You would never know I see it in your eyes I see it in your eyes You'll be alright I see it in your eyes I see it in your eyes You'll be alright Alright Running down corridors Through automatic doors Got to get to you Got to see this through I see hope is here in a plastic box I've seen Christmas lights reflect in your eyes Down corridors Through automatic doors Got to get to you Got to see this through First night of your life Curled up on your own Looking at you now You would never know
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Written by: CAREY SUTHON WILLETTS, JOEL POTT, STEVEN ALEXANDER ROBERTS, TIMOTHY JOHN WANSTALL
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"Wires" was released on December 20, 2004, as the lead single from Athlete's second studio album, "Tourist."
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the band's most successful songs.
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InspirationThe emotional song was written about lead singer Joel Pott's newborn baby who was born prematurely and needed intensive hospital treatment.
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Awards“Wires” was nominated for the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2006.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, which features the band playing in a hospital ward, was directed by Edward Mott.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song was used in the episode "Fear Her" of the long-standing British sci-fi series "Doctor Who".
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Wires" is available on the band's single of "Half Light."
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Media UsageThe song is frequently used in television and movies, including episodes of "Grey's Anatomy" and the film "StreetDance 3D."
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its heartfelt lyrics and memorable melody.
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PS22 Chorus CoverThe PS22 Chorus, a renowned children’s choir, performed a touching cover of "Wires", further elevating the song’s popularity.
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Band LegacyThe song carved a significant identity for Athlete and has since been identified as their signature song.
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EnduranceDespite being released over a decade ago, the appeal of “Wires” persists, with regular radio play and high streaming counts on major platforms.
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Sport Associations"Wires" has been used several times for sporting montages, including during the London 2012 Paralympics by Channel 4.
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Charitable InitiativeThe royalties from "Wires" were donated to the children's charity, Unicef, for a certain period following its release.
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