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."
You Will Be Loved
Death Cab for Cutie Lyrics
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In the years of my youth
With eyes like the summer
All beauty and truth
In the mourning I fled
Left a note and it read
Someday you will be loved
I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
Cause each broken heart will eventually mend
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You may feel alone
When you're falling asleep
Every time tears roll down your cheek
But I know your heart belongs
To someone you've yet to meet
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
Someday you will be loved
The song captures the bittersweet experience of a man reflecting on the end of a relationship with a girl he knew in his youth. The lyrics are introspective, melancholic, and at times hopeful. The man acknowledges that he left the girl behind, but he is also aware that time has a way of healing all wounds. He believes that the girl he once loved will eventually find someone who will love her more than he did. The song implies that the end of their relationship was amicable since she won't remember him as anything more than a memory.
As the song goes on, it becomes clear that the man still cares for his former lover, and he genuinely wants her to be happy. He acknowledges that she will have bad moments throughout her life, but he places his trust in the fact that someday she will be loved by someone who will cherish her.
Overall, the lyrics are both reflective and hopeful, capturing the essence of a breakup while also acknowledging that time can heal our wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
I once knew a girl
In my younger years, I had a relationship with a girl.
In the years of my youth
This happened during a time in my life when I was young and inexperienced.
With eyes like the summer
She had bright and beautiful eyes that reminded me of the warmth and vividness of the summer season.
All beauty and truth
She was not only physically attractive, but also honest and sincere in her words and actions.
In the mourning I fled
After our relationship ended, I left without saying goodbye, likely due to my own emotional pain and difficulty coping with the situation.
Left a note and it read
Before leaving, I wrote a message that conveyed my hope that she would eventually find love.
Someday you will be loved
I wanted to let her know that although I couldn't give her the love she deserved, I believed she would find happiness in the future.
I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
While I may have had some sadness about ending the relationship, I couldn't deny the fact that it was necessary and ultimately for the best.
Cause each broken heart will eventually mend
Over time, healing occurs and pain lessens, allowing people to move forward and give love another chance.
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
This metaphor represents the pain of heartbreak and the process of stitching oneself back together after falling apart emotionally.
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Repeatedly affirming that she will find love again in the future.
Like you never have known
Assuring her that the love she will experience in the future will be even greater than what she has already known.
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
My presence in her life will someday feel like a distant and unpleasant dream, fading over time as she moves on to happier relationships.
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
My memory will eventually blur and fade away, feeling like I was never even a part of her life.
You may feel alone
Acknowledging that the process of healing and finding new love can bring feelings of loneliness.
When you're falling asleep
Especially when alone at night, thoughts and feelings of loneliness may be most intense.
Every time tears roll down your cheek
Strong emotions such as sadness and grief may still arise, even as time passes and healing occurs.
But I know your heart belongs
Despite these difficult emotions, I believe that she will find the right person to give her the love she deserves.
To someone you've yet to meet
Reassuring her that even if she hasn't found love yet, the person she is meant to be with is out there.
Someday you will be loved
Once again affirming that she will find love again in the future.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin D. Gibbard, Christopher Ryan Walla, Jason Patrick Mcgerr, Nicholas Scott Harmer
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@theunholycow2178
Lyrics:
I once knew a girl
In the years of my youth
With eyes like the summer
All beauty and truth
In the mourning I fled
Left a note and it read
Someday you will be loved
I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
Cause each broken heart will eventually mend
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You may feel alone
When you're falling asleep
Every time tears roll down your cheek
But I know your heart belongs
To someone you've yet to meet
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
Someday you will be loved
@GirlWithThePlumbobTattoo
I listened to this after getting my heart broken. Had to come back and let you know you're right! Married for 5 years now 🥰🥰
@theunholycow2178
Lyrics:
I once knew a girl
In the years of my youth
With eyes like the summer
All beauty and truth
In the mourning I fled
Left a note and it read
Someday you will be loved
I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
Cause each broken heart will eventually mend
As the blood runs red down the needle and thread
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You may feel alone
When you're falling asleep
Every time tears roll down your cheek
But I know your heart belongs
To someone you've yet to meet
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
Someday you will be loved
@my_name_is_betty283
Siq
@melaniecampbell7055
Selfish & cold.
@stefaniehunt5199
Just read an article that listed 100 songs to give a person goosebumps. This made the list.
@celesteleanna
I’ve had these lyrics memorized since I was 13, that was 10 years ago
@SirCamsmorethanalot
Such creative drumming in an exquisitely crafted song!
@MartyxWL
A girl broke up with me one time and quoted the lyrics of the chorus. Ten years later and I still think of her when I hear this song and I'm still not loved.
@user-dw5xz8er4u
I love you
@lauratude5132
There are many kinds of love