Thrice - Daedalus [Audio]

From the 2008 album, The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV.

[patpretense]

2:40 the way the guitar notes descend, symbolizing Icarus falling from the sky into the ocean is absolutely brilliant.

[TheSlammurai]

That last "Oh God" has such power behind it. I can't possibly imagine losing a son.

[adammeadows]

This song still hits me hard after all these years, it has so much passion in it.

[tfive]

Just brilliant. What a incredible musical composition.

[adime]

[Daedalus]
I stand on the cliffs with my son next to me
This island our prison, our home
And everyday we look out at the sea
This place is all he's ever known
"But I've got a plan, "
He sung Wax and some string, some feathers I stole from a bird
We leap from the cliff and we hear the wind sing a song that's too perfect for words

But son, please keep a steady wing
And know you're the only one that means anything to me
Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea
Now safely away, I let out a cry "We'll make the mainland by noon"
But Icarus climbs higher still in the sky
Maybe I've spoken too soon

But son, please keep a steady wing
And know you're the only one that means anything to me
Steer clear of the sun, or you'll find yourself in the sea
Won't you look at your wings?
They're coming undone
They're splitting at the seams
Steer clear of the sun, for once won't you listen to me?

Oh Gods! Why is this happening to me?
All I wanted was new life for my son to grow up free
And now you took the only thing that meant anything to me
I'll never fly again, I'll hang up my wings

Oh Gods! Why is this happening to me?
All I wanted was new life for my son to grow up free
And now you took the only thing that meant anything to me
I'll never fly again, I'll hang up my wings
Oh Gods!

[mathieurio]

Probably their best song, and they have been quite prolific in good songs

[janmaruska]

I listen to this masterpiece and everything is right with my world. Beautiful lyrics, passionate amazing singing and music that sends me. Unbelievable band and my go to when shit goes bad.

[slybenal]

Thrice has been my favorite band n always will be. Been with them since their beginning ✔💯🔥🍸

[shatterstar]

Been with them since 98 and will always be a fan!!!

[vicwunder]

This is on my playlist for songs to listen to when I need to cry, it's sooo good. I once made the mistake of putting it on my writing playlist and couldn't get anything done because I was crying haha

[Colorblind]

dindt notice this song until I had my son this year

[aenema]

This track hits so hard. I lost my brother a year ago in a tragic mountain climbing accident. He was always so daring in his endeavors. I can't help but hear this song from my mother's perspective and weep.

[ryanmac]

Grewup on thrice, and 101 days ago my mum died. I find solice in these albums. I miss her beyond words and am lost without her.

[bradhaines]

for a song about a greek myth, this is phenomenal.

[turdferguson]

I feel like this is an extension of The Melting Point of Wax

[mrsnurple]

The Lost Party, chunk 1- this song fits the mothers perspective so well

[half-dmon]

This is so fcking beautiful. Years and years listening to it. Shivers and still know the lyrics «3

[CplCB]

My daughter was kidnapped years ago by her mother from me... this is one of few songs that brings me peace when I can not find it myself.

[chasenowt]

this is brilliant!! the idea for the song, the poetry in the lyrics and the music is amazing!!

[byrdhemenway]

Been listening g to this song for years and this is always medicen for me thank you for ur art and music resonance


The univers ... this one song mythos mythology arcatyps playing out in this fractal


Love u all who heart song make music Thank u