Death Cab began as a solo project of Ben Gibbard, now the band's vocalist and guitarist. Gibbard took the band name from the satirical song Death Cab for Cutie, performed by The Bonzo Dog Band in The Beatles' 1967 experimental film Magical Mystery Tour. As Death Cab for Cutie, Gibbard released a cassette titled You Can Play These Songs with Chords; the release was surprisingly successful, and Gibbard decided to expand the band into a complete project. He recruited Chris Walla (who had also worked on the cassette) as an electric guitarist, Nick Harmer as bass guitarist, and Nathan Good to play drums.
The four released the LP Something About Airplanes on August 18th 1998. The album was favorably reviewed in the independent music scene, and in 2000 the band released We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes. Nathan Good left the band at some point during this album's production. His playing on “The Employment Pages” and “Company Calls Epilogue” were kept, but Gibbard played drums on all other songs.
Michael Schorr would first appear on The Forbidden Love E.P., released on October 24, 2000. In 2001, another LP was released, entitled The Photo Album. Limited editions of this album contained three bonus tracks, which were later released separately as The Stability EP.
In 2003, there was another change of drummer, with Jason McGerr of Eureka Farm replacing Schorr. McGerr would play drums on the next release, Transatlanticism.
Transatlanticism was released in October of 2003. It received critical praise and also became the band's top-selling album, with 225,000 copies sold during its first year out.
In spring of 2004, the band recorded a live E.P. titled The John Byrd E.P., named for their sound engineer. The E.P. was released on Barsuk Records in March 2004.
In November of 2004, Death Cab for Cutie signed a “long-term worldwide deal” with Atlantic Records, leaving their long-time label Barsuk Records. Gibbard stated on the official website www.deathcabforcutie.com that nothing would change except that “Next to the picture of Barsuk holding a 7", there will be the letter "A" on both the spine and back of our upcoming albums.” This was a marked change from Gibbard's earlier views on major-label relations, which he said “are set up to fuck you and take all your money.”. After signing to Atlantic, the band was still nervous about corporate economics, and encouraged fans to download its songs from the Internet.
The first and second singles off the band's Atlantic Record release Plans were “Soul Meets Body” and “Crooked Teeth”, respectively. The full album was released in August of 2005. Plans was somewhat well-acclaimed by critics and fans, and received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Album of 2005. It achieved Gold Status in 2006 after charting on Billboard for 47 consecutive weeks.
The band released a touring DVD titled Drive Well, Sleep Carefully in 2005. Known for their contributions to animal rights, the band is supporting the activist group PETA in giving away copies of the DVD to promote animal rights.
In early 2006, the band announced the upcoming release of Directions, eleven short films inspired by songs from the Plans album, each directed by a different person. The videos were posted one at a time at the band's website and the DVD went on sale April 11, 2006.
On May 12, 2008 their album, Narrow Stairs, was released and was well received by both critics and fans. It was their first album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200. The album contains the singles "I Will Possess Your Heart", "Cath..." and "Grapevine Fires".
The band's latest released The Open Door EP, which was released on March 31, 2009. Their main styles consist of slow progressive rock with dark lyrics.
The band's seventh album, Codes and Keys, was released on May 31, 2011. The album's first single was "You Are A Tourist".
On October 11, 2013, the band reportedly began working on their eighth studio album. This was then confirmed by the group's official Instagram profile in which an image was uploaded with the caption "DCFC LP8 begins". The new album will be produced by Rich Costey and is expected to be released in early 2015. In an interview with Stereogum, Gibbard said of the new album, "I do think from start to finish it's a much better record than Codes And Keys. If that record turned anybody off, I feel pretty strongly that this one could win them back. There are threads in this one that connect back to our earliest stuff that people love." On October 29, 2013, the band released a remastered tenth-anniversary version of their 2003 album Transatlanticism. The new album included a vinyl LP and MP3 download, with demos for all the songs from the album.
As part of the 2014 Record Store Day, the band released its first live album, a vinyl-only double LP recorded during various 2012 tour dates with Magik*Magik Orchestra. Included within the packaging was a code for a digital download of the recording.
On August 13, 2014, after 17 years as a member of Death Cab for Cutie, guitarist and songwriter Chris Walla decided to part ways with the band, with his last performance occurring on September 13, 2014 at the Rifflandia Music Festival in Victoria, British Columbia. Walla states that he plans to "...continue making music, producing records, and erring on the side of benevolence and beauty whenever possible." When asked in an interview about Walla's involvement in the eighth album, McGerr confirmed that Walla "played on everything and has been involved all the way through, even in the mixing. Even though he's played his last show with us, he's still been involved in everything involving this record."
Soul Meets Body
Death Cab for Cutie Lyrics
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And let the sun wrap its arms around me and
Bathe my skin in water cool and cleansing
And feel
Feel what it's like to be new
'Cause in my head there is a Greyhound station
Where I send my thoughts to far off destinations
Far more suited than here
Ba-da-ba-da-ba-ba, ba-da-ba-ba, ba-da-ba-ba
Ba-da-ba-ba, ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-da-ba
I cannot guess what we'll discover
When we turn the dirt with our palms cupped like shovels
But I know our filthy hands can wash one another's
And not one speck will remain
I do believe it's true
That there are roads left in both of our shoes
But if the silence takes you
Then I hope it takes me too
So brown eyes I'll hold you near
'Cause you're the only song I want to hear
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
Where soul meets body
Where soul meets body
Where soul meets body
And I do believe it's true
That there are roads left in both of our shoes
But if the silence takes you
Then I hope it takes me too
So brown eyes I'll hold you near
'Cause you're the only song I want to hear
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
The song "Soul Meets Body" by Death Cab for Cutie is a nostalgic and contemplative piece that touches on themes of longing, escapism, and the power of human connection. The opening lines express a desire to connect with something greater than oneself, to experience the world in a new and cleansing way. The singer imagines a place where "soul meets body," where the sun can wrap them in its warmth and provide a sense of comfort and security. This desire for connection and renewal is juxtaposed with a sense of restlessness and unease, as the singer imagines their thoughts traveling to "far off destinations" in a Greyhound station, searching for a place where they belong.
The second verse of the song explores the idea of finding common ground with others, despite the limitations and imperfections of human nature. The singer imagines themselves and another person digging in the dirt with their bare hands, a gesture that suggests a shared desire to create something meaningful and lasting. The image of "filthy hands" washing one another is a powerful metaphor for the way that human connection can redeem us and make us whole, even in the face of our own shortcomings.
Ultimately, the song is a meditation on the power of love and music to transport us beyond ourselves and into a shared experience of beauty and transcendence. Brown eyes (presumably the singer's romantic partner) are described as the "only song I want to hear," a melody that soars softly through the atmosphere and brings a sense of peace and joy. The repetition of the phrase "where soul meets body" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the physical and spiritual realms are intimately connected, and that we can only experience true fulfillment by embracing both aspects of ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to live where soul meets body
I want to live in a place where the physical and emotional aspects of life intersect, where I can be in touch with my true self.
And let the sun wrap its arms around me and
I want to bask in the warmth and comfort of the sun, which represents positivity and happiness.
Bathe my skin in water cool and cleansing
I want to cleanse myself physically and emotionally, to be pure and free of impurities in every sense.
And feel
I want to experience all the joys and emotions that come with living and existing in the world.
'Cause in my head there is a Greyhound station
The mind is a hub that sends my thoughts to different places, much like a transit station for Greyhound buses.
Where I send my thoughts to far off destinations
My mind is always wandering and exploring new ideas and possibilities, potentially finding something greater that's out there.
So they may have a chance of finding a place where they're
By sending thoughts to different places, they may find a place where they belong, where they fit in and are more at ease.
Far more suited than here
A place where they're accepted and relevant, as opposed to here where they may not be understood or appreciated.
I cannot guess what we'll discover
I am unsure of what the future holds in store for us, what we'll find and what we won't.
When we turn the dirt with our palms cupped like shovels
We are digging, searching, and trying to find meaning in the world around us, using our hands as the tools.
But I know our filthy hands can wash one another's
Despite being dirty from digging and exploring, we can help each other, cleansing each other from the mental or physical dirt we may accumulate.
And not one speck will remain
If we help each other, we can make sure the dirt and impurities are fully washed away.
I do believe it's true
I have faith that something exists and that what I believe in is accurate and true.
That there are roads left in both of our shoes
Even though we have walked different paths, there are still many paths left to explore, many which we can walk together.
But if the silence takes you
If you become silent or quiet, consumed by something beyond either of us, I will be there to support and hold you, to alleviate your burden.
Then I hope it takes me too
If something happens to you, I want to share the same fate so that you don't have to go through it alone.
So brown eyes I'll hold you near
I will hold you close and dear, offering you comfort, reassurance, and warmth.
'Cause you're the only song I want to hear
I want to listen to and be around you because you are the most appealing and enjoyable part of my life.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
You are a beautiful melody that enhances my life, making it more peaceful, comfortable and joyful.
Where soul meets body
Life is lived to its fullest where the physical and emotional components come into equilibrium, where soul meets body.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
You are a beautiful melody that enhances my life, making it more peaceful, comfortable and joyful.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
You are a beautiful melody that enhances my life, making it more peaceful, comfortable and joyful.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere
You are a beautiful melody that enhances my life, making it more peaceful, comfortable and joyful.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Gibbard
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@bt2155
"And I do believe it's true,
That there are roads left in both of our shoes,
But if the silence takes you,
Then I hope it takes me too.
So brown eyes, I hold you near,
Cause you're the only song I want to hear,
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere..."
Perfection ❤️
@sety4252
Lyrics:
I want to live where soul meets body
And let the sun wrap its arms around me,
And bathe my skin in water cool and cleansing
And feel... feel what it's like to be new.
'Cause in my head
There's a Greyhound station
Where I send my thoughts
To far-off destinations
So they may have a chance
Of finding a place where they're
Far more suited than here.
I cannot guess what we'll discover
When we turn the dirt with our palms cupped like shovels,
But I know our filthy hands can wash one another's
And not one speck will remain.
I do believe it's true
That there are roads left in both of our shoes,
But if the silence takes you
Then I hope it takes me too.
So brown eyes, I'll hold you near,
'Cause you're the only song I want to hear.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere.
Where soul meets body.
Where soul meets body.
Where soul meets body.
And I do believe it's true
That there are roads left in both of our shoes,
But if the silence takes you
Then I hope it takes me too.
So brown eyes, I'll hold you near,
'Cause you're the only song I want to hear.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere.
A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere.
@steadyphil4367
It's rare to find a song that seems to take you completely into another world. This is one of those songs.
@UnlimitedFandom
What about this https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
@uyiowobee7196
So soothing and soul calming
@dimman77
@@UnlimitedFandom Goddamn. Got me. LoL
@d112cons
A place named.... The Pacific Northwest. It's a lot like this song - cold, gray, lovely.
@nadiaahmar7988
You should check out Sufjan Stevens :) My favorite album of his is Carrie and Lowell
@cristallopez3133
I love this song so much. Makes me feel whole. Makes me cry and feel a lot. I love living. I love being alive and present. The instrumental, lyrics, and music video are everything. Such a perfect wholesome song.
@user-hx9th3gu1h
I cry too and I'm not a sissy la la.
@jonathancook6557
Indeed! It brought tears to my eyes just the other day
@pablorocky6064
This song is a part of my childhood and I cry hard when I watch the video