He started working as Dntel, pronounced Din-tell, in 1994. A collection of tracks created between 1995-1997 (Early Works For Me If It Works For You) was released on the Phthalo label in 1999, followed by the release of an EP recorded in 1994 (Something Always Goes Wrong) in 2000. After contributing a song to Plug Research's Voices In My Lunchbox compilation he was invited to do a full length for the label, preceded by a 12" EP (Anywhere Anyone).
Dntel released his full-length album Life Is Full Of Possibilities in 2001. The LP featured vocal contributions by many artists, including Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard on the breakout track (This Is) The Dream of Evan and Chan, which led to a single in 2002 and later, the formation of the band The Postal Service with Gibbard. With vocals buried in static, cut-up acoustic guitars and sampled symphonies struggling to find somewhere to settle, Life Is Full Of Possibilities reserved Dntel's spot as a pioneer of contemporary glitch, electro-pop, and indietronica.
Tamborello is currently working with The Postal Service and continuing his solo work, including remixes for various artists. As Dntel, he is releasing a compilation, Early Works For Me If It Works For You II, which will feature unfinished instrumental tracks from when he was working on Life Is Full Of Possibilities in 1998-2001, to be released on Phthalo. He released his newest full-length LP, titled "Dumb Luck" on April 24, 2007. "Dumb Luck" is his first LP on Sub Pop records.
The Distance
Dntel Lyrics
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Counting up the seconds
Between the thunder and the lightning
Trying to find the distance
The space between what we feel and what we see
Like the distance coming between you and me
Don't be long
All we murder and confetti
Our science in the holy ghost
The space between is spread and getting strong
Distance only grows so don't be long
So don't be long
Don't be long
Line between getting air and getting gone
These lines get distorted so don't be long
And if you're going
Count the seconds up
Count the seconds up for me
Don't be long
The lyrics of Dntel's song The Distance delve into the theme of uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The two people in the relationship are struggling to identify the gap between what they feel and what they actually see. They are searching for an explanation for the distance that is growing between them. When they sit in the evenings counting the seconds between the thunder and lightning, they contemplate finding the distance between them. The lyrics suggest that this distance is not just a physical distance, but also an emotional and psychological one. It has created a space between them that is expanding and intensifying.
The verse "Our science in the holy ghost" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the contradicting nature of science and faith - an intellectual and spiritual distance. The lyrics also highlight the futility of their efforts to bridge the gap between them. They seem to have given up hope of reconciling their differences and emphasise that all their efforts have been in vain. The distance between them is growing and they implore each other to not take long to bridge the gap.
The repetition of the lines "So don't be long" seems to highlight their desperation to not let their relationship disintegrate further. The final lines of the song bring a sense of urgency to the message as they ask each other to count the seconds when one of them is leaving. This is a sign of an impending end to the relationship and despite their efforts to close the distance, they cannot seem to reverse the tide.
Line by Line Meaning
When we sat in evenings
During the evenings, we spent time together.
Counting up the seconds
We were very aware of the passing of time.
Between the thunder and the lightning
We were referring to the metaphorical thunder and lightning, signifying the tension between us.
Trying to find the distance
We were seeking to understand the emotional gap between us.
The space between what we feel and what we see
We were acknowledging the disconnect between our emotions and our perception of reality.
Like the distance coming between you and me
We were recognizing the growing distance between us as a couple.
So don't be long
We were conveying the urgency of the situation.
All we murder and confetti
We were reflecting on the chaotic nature of our relationship.
Our science in the holy ghost
We were discussing the mystical and unpredictable aspects of love.
The space between is spread and getting strong
We were acknowledging that the gap between us was increasing.
Distance only grows so don't be long
We were emphasizing that the situation was getting worse, and time was of the essence.
Line between getting air and getting gone
We were referring to the thin line between staying and leaving.
These lines get distorted so don't be long
We recognized that our perceptions of the situation were not necessarily accurate.
And if you're going
We were acknowledging the possibility of separation.
Count the seconds up
We were emphasizing the importance of time.
Count the seconds up for me
We were pleading with the other person to take the situation seriously and not delay.
Don't be long
We reiterated the importance of taking action quickly.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GRANT OLSEN, JAMES TAMBORELLO
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@yannickjg8228
Ohhh my zune .... i miss those days 😪
@nancyramirez3081
I first watched this on my zune way back in the day when I was like 10 and used to scare the shit out of me, now I have a creepy love for puppets lmaoooo
@nancyramirez3081
Now I realize how good this song actually is.
@nancyramirez3081
I would secretly watch it over and over
@phylecia
this is a vibe
@alyssajean8542
I have never had an original experience
@graphene1487
This was a different time indeed. Need more experimental music. Our hearts need it.
@lubbbduppp
I finally found this song again❤️ one of my fave 2007 memories
@dannyu5879
I was just searching for this one too! It was one of the music videos that came packaged with my Zune that I got in high school in the 2000s😅
@lubbbduppp
@@dannyu5879 did you also get a video of a manga looking comic book about a monkey paw with a talking red little demon and a girl spending time with an old man? With an Avril Lavigne song playing? I can’t remember the name of that one