Leave A Trace
Chvrches
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I gave up on time Just like you said you would There are tiny cracks of light underneath me And you say I got it wrong But I tried hard to uncover them I have somehow got Away with everything Anything you ever did was strictly by design But you got it wrong And I'll go anywhere but there And you had best believe That you cannot build what I don't need And I know I need to feel relief And I know you'll never fold But I believe nothing that I'm told And I know I need to feel relief I know I need to feel released Take care to tell it just as it was Take care to tell on me for the cause I know I need to feel released Take care to bury all that you can Take care to leave a trace of a man I will show restraint Just like we said we should You think I'll apologize for things I left behind But you got it wrong And I'm as sane as I ever was You talk far too much For someone so unkind I will wipe the salt off of my skin And I'll admit that I got it wrong And there is grey between the lines And you had best believe That you cannot build what I don't need And I know I need to feel relief And I know you'll never fold But I believe nothing that I'm told And I know I need to feel relief I know I need to feel released Take care to tell it just as it was Take care to tell on me for the cause I know I need to feel released Take care to bury all that you can Take care to leave a trace of a man I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know I know I need to feel released Take care to tell it just as it was Take care to tell on me for the cause I know I need to feel released Take care to bury all that you can Take care to leave a trace of a man I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know
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Written by: Lauren Eve Mayberry, Iain Andrew Cook, Martin Clifford Doherty
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Band OriginThe song "Leave a Trace" is by the Scottish synth-pop band, Chvrches. The band is based in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Album Information"Leave a Trace" is the lead single on the band’s second studio album, 'Every Open Eye,' which was released in 2015.
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Band MembersChvrches is a trio consisting of lead vocalist Lauren Mayberry, and multi-instrumentalists Iain Cook and Martin Doherty.
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Song GenreChvrches' "Leave a Trace" is classified as a synth-pop song, combining electronic and pop elements.
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Charts SuccessThe song was highly successful and reached number 8 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Critical Response"Leave a Trace" has been praised for its catchy, up-beat tempo, sharp production values, and Mayberry's emotive singing. It received positive reviews from music critics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Leave a Trace" was directed by Warren Fu and has over 16 million views on YouTube as of October 2021.
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SongwritingThe song was penned by all three members of Chvrches - Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook, and Martin Doherty.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Chvrches themselves. The song showcases the band’s ability to create infectious, synth-driven music with emotive lyrics.
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Inspirations"Leave a Trace" was written in response to the end of a relationship, with the band reportedly stating that it’s about “saying goodbye to people in your life who aren’t good for you.”
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AwardsIt was nominated and won the Best Track in the Pop category at the PopJustice £20 Music Prize 2016.
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Live PerformancesChvrches performed "Leave a Trace" on several television shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Later... with Jools Holland.
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ReceptionIt promptly earned attention from audiences and critics alike due to its powerful blend of meaningful lyrics, creative chord progressions, and labyrinthine synthesizers.
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Actual MeaningThe song is about how some people never truly leave. They always remain in our memories, always leaving some imprint on the emotional landscape, hence the term "leave a trace."
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