Athlete - Wires (Official Music Video)

The official music video for “Wires“ by Athlete, from their 2005 album “Tourist“. “Wires“ was written by lead singer Joel Pott about his daughter, who became ill after birth and was rushed to intensive care. Directed by David Chaudoir Official Store: Listen to Athlete: Subscribe to the official Athlete YouTube channel: @OfficialAthlete Watch more: Lyrics: 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 Hailing from South London, Athlete is an English indie rock band consisting of Joel Pott (lead vocals and guitar), Carey Willetts (bass and backing vocals), Stephen Roberts (drums and backing vocals), and Tim Wanstall (keyboards). The band achieved chart success with the singles “You Got The Style“ and “Beautiful“ from their debut album “Vehicles & Animals“ which achieved platinum status and was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2003. #AthleteBand #Alternative #IndieMusic