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'
Dinner For Two
Department of Eagles Lyrics
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Will there be candlelight,
And wine,
And soft music?
Ahahaha Ahahaha
When we have dinner tonight
And wine,
And soft music?
(what a beautiful weekend?)
The lyrics of "Dinner For Two" by Department of Eagles portray the anticipation and nervousness of a person as they prepare for a dinner date. The singer seems to be questioning whether this dinner will be one of those romantic dates with candlelight, wine and soft music or not. The repetition of the opening lines suggests that these thoughts are persistent, and the 'aha' sounds emphasize the feeling of amusement that comes with the thought of a beautiful evening.
The lyrics also indicate that this is not just any dinner, but a significant one that plays a part in forming a relationship. The questions that the singer asks reflect their desire to know whether everything will be perfect or not. This could hint at the importance of the night in determining the fate of the relationship. The use of the question marks could also suggest the possibility of doubt or uncertainty creeping in, indicating that this is not entirely a sure thing.
In conclusion, "Dinner For Two" highlights the nervousness and anticipation that come with a significant dinner date, and the uncertainty that accompanies wanting everything to be perfect. It is a song about the anticipation and the apprehension of potentially being in love, and the hopes that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
When we have dinner tonight
As we sit down to dine this evening
Will there be candlelight,
Will there be flickering flames to illuminate our meal,
And wine,
And will we be indulging in the sweet nectar of fermented grapes,
And soft music?
And will the melodies accompanying our evening be gentle to our ears?
Ahahaha Ahahaha
A repetition that hints at both enjoyment and anxiety over the event
(what a beautiful weekend?)
A passing thought that has come to mind in the midst of planning for the dinner
Contributed by Aiden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.