âHow Not to Drownâ is the second single from CHVRCHES' fourth album and features The Cure founder and frontman Robert Smith. The song began under the working title âPiano Drum Tingâ after Martin Doherty began âbashing chords outâ on a piano at a venue where the band was scheduled to perform. Lauren Mayberryâs lyrics were inspired by a time she âfelt like I was in over my head at the deep end and not sure how to get backâ and considered quitting the band.
Meanwhile, the bandâs manager made contact with Smith and sent him some of the bandâs works in progress. Smith selected âDrownâ and emailed the band his vocal contributions for the track âout of the blueâ on Halloween, then remained involved in the songâs creation throughout the rest of the process including contributing guitar & bass and being involved with the sound of the finished product.
The trackâs music video was filmed during COVID-19 lockdown, so Smithâs parts were filmed separately at his house using a green screen.
âHow Not To Drownâ peaked at #55 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart and won NMEâs âBest Song By A UK Artistâ award.
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