"Trip Switch" is a song by English alternative rock band Nothing but Thieves. 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 Alternative Songs chart in 2016. The song was also used in the video game FIFA 16.
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 +Weekly chart performance for "Trip Switch" Chart (2015–2016) PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA Hitseekers)17
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "Trip Switch" Chart (2016) Position US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) 52 US Rock Airplay (Billboard) 21
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