In 2004, the group graduated from college and moved into an apartment in Brooklyn with an aggressive, hirsute landlord named Baki. Shortly thereafter, Daniel joined the group Grizzly Bear and began playing guitar and singing with them (he went on to write a goodly portion of their sophomore album, Yellow House). Fred tried to escape his boring magazine job by going on tour opening up for the band Subtle, but the tour was cancelled when Subtle's bus crashed, tragically injuring keyboardist Dax Pierson. DOE was on something of a hiatus. Then in 2005, a British label re-released their debut album in Europe under a different title, and the group began working on new material. This time around, the music featured little-to-no electronic embellishments and was inspired by Randy Newman, Van Dyke Parks, Paul Williams, and Paul McCartney. On October 7, 2008 they released their follow-up, In Ear Park, on 4AD.
Daniel plays guitar, bass, piano, drums, cello, and sings. He majored in Linguistics. His grandfather, Robert Rossen, directed the critically acclaimed movies All the Kings Men and The Hustler. Fred plays drums and various random instruments. He majored in Art History. His father, Martin Nicolaus, wrote the definitive translation of Karl Marx's Gundrisse.
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Department of Eagles went on to join Grizzly Bear with their recording of 2009 LP 'Veckatimist'
No One Does It Like You
Department of Eagles Lyrics
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You don't need to ask an alibi
And in the morning comes
You don't need to be so honest
And in the morning come
You don't need to ask an alibi
And in the morning comes
You don't need to breathe so easy
I laughed so hard I fell down
I cursed these lanes I walked on
No one does it like you
No one does it like you
I tried so hard
But no one does it like you
No one does it like you
But I tried so hard
I tried so hard
I tried so hard
The lyrics of Department of Eagles' song "No One Does It Like You" are open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest someone who is waking up in the morning and feeling free from the constraints of needing to explain themselves, be honest, or even breathe easily. This feeling of liberation might be tied to the experience of having laughed so hard that the world seemed to spin out of control, or perhaps from feeling frustrated with the mundane landscape of everyday life.
The refrain of "no one does it like you" might be an acknowledgement of something or someone who is unique and irreplaceable, even in a world full of other people who are trying to do the same thing. While the singer may have tried to replicate whatever it is that sets this person or thing apart, they ultimately come to the realization that there's really "no one" who has that same certain something.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of restlessness, longing, and a desire to break free from the routine and sameness of daily life in order to find something or someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the morning come
When the morning arrives
You don't need to ask an alibi
You don't have to justify your actions
And in the morning comes
When the morning arrives again
You don't need to be so honest
You don't have to be completely truthful
And in the morning come
Once the morning has come
You don't need to ask an alibi
You don't have to explain your whereabouts or actions
And in the morning comes
Again, when the morning arrives
You don't need to breathe so easy
You don't need to relax or feel comfortable
I laughed so hard I fell down
I found something really funny and couldn't help but lose my balance
I cursed these lanes I walked on
I was frustrated with the path I had taken in life
No one does it like you
No one else can do it the way you do
No one does it like you
You are unique in your abilities
I tried so hard
I put in a lot of effort
But no one does it like you
Despite my efforts, no one else can do it like you
No one does it like you
Again, emphasizing your uniqueness
But I tried so hard
Despite the difficulty, I still made an effort
I tried so hard
I put in a great deal of effort
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRED NICOLAUS, DANIEL ROSSEN
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