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
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
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 to Department of Eagles' song "No One Does It" paint a scene of someone in the morning, possibly trying to cover up or hide something, as they don't need to ask for an alibi or be too honest. The repetition of this line emphasizes the message and feeling of the song. The line "You don't need to breathe so easy" seems to suggest a feeling of apprehension or tension. Later in the song, the singer laughs so hard they fall down and curse the path they're walking on. This could be representative of frustration and feeling out of control in a situation, possibly related to the morning scene.
The chorus of the song echoes the sentiment that "no one does it like you," suggesting that the actions or behaviors of the person being addressed are unique and unparalleled. The singer admits to trying hard, but ultimately, "no one does it like you." The repetition of this line seems to emphasize a sense of longing, admiration, and possibly even envy.
The overall mood of the song is somewhat melancholic, with a tinge of desperation and frustration. The lyrics pose more questions than answers, leaving the listener to interpret the meaning and significance of the morning scene and the sentiment expressed in the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the morning come
The singer is telling someone to go out early in the morning
You don't need to ask an alibi
The singer is saying that the person won't need to give an excuse for leaving. They have the freedom to come and go as they please
And in the morning comes
The idea of going out in the morning is repeated, possibly to emphasize its importance
You don't need to be so honest
The artist is telling the person not to feel obligated to share their true intentions with anyone. They can keep some things to themselves
And in the morning come
Reiteration of the importance of going out early in the morning
You don't need to ask an alibi
Reiteration of the freedom to come and go without explanation
And in the morning comes
Another repetition of the importance of going out early in the morning
You don't need to breathe so easy
The artist is telling the person not to relax too much. There may be challenges or obstacles they need to face
I laughed so hard I fell down
The artist found something so funny they lost their balance and fell over
I cursed these lanes I walked on
The artist is frustrated with their current situation and may feel trapped or stuck
No one does it like you
The singer is complimenting someone, acknowledging that they are unique and special in some way
No one does it like you
Repetition of the compliment
I tried so hard
The singer attempted to do something difficult
But no one does it like you
The singer acknowledges that even though they tried, someone else is still better at the task
No one does it like you
Repetition of the compliment
But I tried so hard
The artist acknowledges their effort, but still recognizes someone else's superiority
I tried so hard
Repetition of the effort made
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRED NICOLAUS, DANIEL ROSSEN
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@basehead617
i’m a music school graduate, music lover of all genres for 40 years, professional composer, etc and this is what i tell people my favorite song is if they ask.
@getsemandrill
Certanly you know about music
@mikedenby6771
Yes, it's definitely worthy of that praise
@GettyUpGuns
Anything Daniel Rossen touches I can without hesitation say is one of my favorite songs. 🫠
@vidwatchman
Daniel Rossen's voice is so incredibly unique. I could tell it was him from a mile away.
@logan4x6
‘Nother silent hour... ‘Nother golden mile...
@matthewsnyder674
The melody at 2:22 is one of the great wait-for-it moments in music.
@jimin6813
Matthew Snyder That's basically what their music is about. I'm completely and utterly in love with it.
@YiggityYins
@@jimin6813 The best type of music
@MossyMirror
I couldn’t find this song for a couple years after coming across it and I finally found it again. I can’t believe how unpopular it still it, it’s a beautiful creation of what the human mind is capable of. The video and song combine with the theme and everything fits so nicely. I hope this song hits the high someday because it deserves it.