The band's sound is generally a mix of staccato bass and rhythmic, harmonized guitar, with a snare heavy mix, drawing comparisons to post-punk bands such as Joy Division and The Chameleons.
The band formed in 1997 when Daniel Kessler met drummer Greg Drudy, previously a member of post-hardcore/screamo band Joshua Fit For Battle and Hot Cross, on the New York University campus. Kessler later added Carlos D. on the bass after meeting him in a history class. The line-up was complete after Kessler ran into Paul Banks, a friend whom he had met in Paris. In 2000, Sam Fogarino, whom the band knew through his job at a local record store, replaced Drudy. Carlos Dengler, who was responsible for bass and keyboards, left the band in 2010, and hasn't been replaced, but announced various names to help them perform live.
The band released Direction on the soundtrack of the television program 'Six Feet Under' on June 28, 2005. Shortly thereafter they left Matador for a major label.
Our Love to Admire was released on July 10, 2007 in the USA (July 9 in the UK) to generally favorable reviews. The Heinrich Maneuver was its first single.
Their self-titled LP was released on September 7th 2010 and the tracks Barricade , Summer Well , Lights , and Try It On have been issued as singles. After this album, the bassist Carlos Dengler has lefted the band.
El Pintor is the fifth Interpol's album and was released in September 8th 2014 with 5 singles, All the Rage Back Home, Ancient Ways. My Desire, Anywhere and Everything is Wrong. The album's name is an anagram for Interpol.
The last 2 Interpol's albums are Marauder (2018) and The Other Side of Make-Believe (2022) .
Anywhere
Interpol Lyrics
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But some of us in each
At least try hold the other
In the right light
Uh, this sky is gonna break
Some of us dies heroes
At least they'll never suffer
The ocean, I could go anywhere
I could go anywhere
So free, my place in the sun
I could go anywhere
You know all about me
That's what's so frightening
You know all about me
It seems like you're always traveling
We tried to engage
Softened up by piece
At least I have my taste
Of the nightlife
Be kind to the base
Some day you might need them
At least they'll never suffer
At least they're always free
The ocean, I could go anywhere
I could go anywhere
So free, it's my nature to want
I could go anywhere
You know all about me
That's what's so frightening
You know all about me
It seems like you're always traveling
You know all about me
I won't be tying hard to leave
I should tie you up
It seems like you're always traveling
Always
The ocean, I could go anywhere
At least that's my only cure
So free, my face in the sun
I could go anywhere
The lyrics of Interpol's song "Anywhere" are open to interpretation but some lines seem to hint at themes such as invasion, alienation, and longing for freedom. The opening lines "We tried to invade, but some of us in each" may refer to an unsuccessful attempt to conquer something or someone. However, the following lines "At least try to hold the other in the right light" suggest that some individuals still find empathy and connection with their adversaries or those they cannot fully conquer.
The second verse contains a reference to heroes and how dying as one exempts them from suffering. This might reflect a sentiment of resignation or fatalism towards the inevitability of death. The chorus, "The ocean, I could go anywhere, I could go anywhere, So free, my place in the sun, I could go anywhere" implies a desire for freedom and escape from confinement. The following repetition of "You know all about me, It seems like you're always travelling" seems to convey a sense of loneliness and isolation. The final line, "I should tie you up, It seems like you're always travelling" hints at the idea of jealousy towards someone who is always on the move, always seeking new experiences while the singer is stuck or confined.
Line by Line Meaning
We tried to invade
We attempted to take over or conquer something
But some of us in each
However, not everyone succeeded in the invasion
At least try hold the other
Nevertheless, we strive to support and hold each other up
In the right light
Under the appropriate perspective or circumstances
Uh, this sky is gonna break
Something is going to happen and things will drastically change
Some of us dies heroes
Some people die as heroes, who are widely respected and admired
At least they'll never suffer
Their personal struggles are over and they no longer have to endure pain or hardship
At least they're always free
They are free from the burdens and limitations of life, and no longer bound by earthly concerns
The ocean, I could go anywhere
The vast ocean offers limitless possibilities and opportunities
You know all about me
You are familiar with my personality, background, and experiences
That's what's so frightening
However, this knowledge can also be scary and intimidating
It seems like you're always traveling
It appears that you are constantly on the move or exploring new things
We tried to engage
We attempted to connect or interact with others
Softened up by peace
Our differences and tensions were reduced or resolved through peaceful means
At least I have my taste
At least I had the opportunity to experience something or try something new
Of the nightlife
Specifically, the experiences and activities during the evening or nighttime
Be kind to the base
We should show kindness and respect to those in lower or foundational positions
Some day you might need them
Because we may find ourselves in a similar position someday
You know all about me
Once again, you possess knowledge of who I am and what I've done
I won't be tying hard to leave
I won't struggle much to leave a place or situation behind
I should tie you up
Perhaps I should restrain or control you in some way
Always
Continuously or without end
At least that's my only cure
The ocean is my escape or remedy for whatever troubles me
So free, my face in the sun
I feel liberated and unrestrained, basking in the warmth of the sun
I could go anywhere
I have the freedom and possibility to go anywhere I want
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Alexander Kessler, Paul Julian Banks, Samuel J Fogarino
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