Trip Switch
2015 single by Nothing but Thieves
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"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.[1] It topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2016.[2] The song was also used in the video game FIFA 16.
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| Single by Nothing but Thieves | ||||
| from the album Nothing but Thieves | ||||
| Released | 18 June 2015 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Producer | Julian Emery | |||
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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.[3][better source needed]
Music video
The official music video was released on 1 July 2015.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
