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) .
Breaker 1
Interpol Lyrics
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Come back, come back, breaker one
(Come back, come back, breaker one)
Come back, come back, I'm the warning
Come back, come back, breaker one (I'm the warning)
Come back, come back, breaker one
You've seen the way when I hold you tight,
There is a slope like an appetite,
It descends slowly
And I fear my deep maker,
The ache inside, go away
The vacant mind just awaits
An explosion from the bright side.
Come back, come back, I'm the warning
(Come back, come back, breaker one)
Come back, come back, I'm the warning
Come back, come back, breaker one
You've seen the way how it happens, right?
This beast inside me
It leads the way then is at my side,
The feast turns to starving
And I feel my deep maker
The ache inside, go away
My achenes all of days, surrenders of a wild side
I'm inclined cause I've seen my dreams deep fried
And I take my turns in stride to speed my feet, away
Come back, come back, I'm the warning
Come back, come back, breaker one
Come back, come back, breaker one
Days begun, grace become
Makes weak I just went through so much hell
Went through so much, darling
See my deep maker, the ache inside, go away
The patience to climb all day
The remnants of a mountain
I'm inclined 'cause I need my needs to get by
And I've paid my turns in kind to speed my feet, away
Come back, come back, final warning
Come back, come back, breaker one
In Interpol's song "Breaker 1," the singer is expressing his longing for someone to come back to him. He uses the metaphors of being a warning and a breaker one in order to communicate his message. The warning suggests that he wants the other person to be cautious and realize that he is a serious person who needs them. The idea of being "breaker one" is also significant, as this phrase was originally used by truckers on CB radios to signal the start of a message. By using this phrase, the singer is signaling his desire to communicate with the other person and make a connection.
The lyrics go on to describe how the singer holds the other person close and feels a deep connection with them. He is afraid of losing this connection and fears that his inner turmoil will drive the other person away. The lines "My achenes all of days, surrenders of a wild side / I'm inclined cause I've seen my dreams deep fried" suggest that he has been through a lot of pain and struggle, and he is worried that the other person may not be able to handle it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Breaker 1" are a plea for someone to come back to the singer and help him through his pain and turmoil. The metaphors of being a warning and a breaker one are used to emphasize the importance of this connection and to signal the desire to communicate.
Line by Line Meaning
Come back, come back, I'm the warning
I'm trying to warn you about something, please come back and listen to me
Come back, come back, breaker one
Please respond and acknowledge the warning I am giving you
(Come back, come back, breaker one)
I'm repeatedly trying to get your attention and make sure you're hearing me
You've seen the way when I hold you tight, You sleep beside me
You know what's it like when we're close and intimate, and you feel safe with me
There is a slope like an appetite, It descends slowly
There are emotions brewing below the surface, building up and growing slowly over time
And I fear my deep maker, The ache inside, go away
I'm afraid of something inside me that causes me pain, and I want it to disappear
The vacant mind just awaits An explosion from the bright side.
I'm empty and waiting for something big to happen, something that will make me feel alive
You've seen the way how it happens, right? This beast inside me
You know how easy it is for my darker side to take over, and it feels like an uncontrollable beast
It leads the way then is at my side, The feast turns to starving
The feeling of satisfaction and security I get from this darker side is fleeting and quickly turns into hunger and desperation
My achenes all of days, surrenders of a wild side I'm inclined cause I've seen my dreams deep fried
I'm left with nothing but pain and surrender to this wild side, which has destroyed my hopes and ambitions
And I take my turns in stride to speed my feet, away
I try to keep moving forward and away from this darkness, one step at a time
Days begun, grace become Makes weak I just went through so much hell
The start of each new day is a chance to start over, but the pain and trauma I've been through weaken me
Went through so much, darling See my deep maker, the ache inside, go away
I've been through a lot and I need this pain to disappear
The patience to climb all day, The remnants of a mountain
It takes a lot of effort and perseverance to keep going, but I'm left with the hard-won results of my struggle
I'm inclined 'cause I need my needs to get by, And I've paid my turns in kind to speed my feet, away
I have to do what it takes to survive and take care of myself, even if it means leaving things behind
Come back, come back, final warning
This is my last chance to reach you and warn you before it's too late
Come back, come back, breaker one
Please respond and let me know you heard my warning before it's too late
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Alexander Kessler, Paul Julian Banks, Samuel J Fogarino
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