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) .
Song Seven
Interpol Lyrics
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You fell too fast
You come at the right time
You come too fast
You bloom in spring
You move the sky
You've come in singing
You call me a liar
You were like a cloud
Yes you are a flower
Then you were a lime
Now our love is sour
You were like a flower
You were just like a flower
Then you were a lime
Now our love is sour
Don't give up (I owe you?)
No don't give up
Oh don't give up
Don't give up (I owe you?)
You were like a cloud
Yes you were a flower
Then you were a lime
Now our love is sour
You were like a cloud
You were just like a flower
Then you were a lime
Now our love is sour
Here I feel I wish I could just see it
The love the hate the things that separate
Forcing conscious to conscious every small attack
It takes a small man to notice but not to act up
Confrontation complication needs a foundation
I'm calm baby, I'm calm
You were like a cloud
Yes you are a flower you move I love life is all we need
Then you were a lime
Now our love is so sour you move I love life is all we need
So sour?
So sour?
Don't give up
No don't give up
Oh don't give up
No don't give up
Start again butterfly
Start again butterfly
Start again butterfly
Start again, start again dear
The lyrics of "Song Seven" by Interpol present a confusing mixture of metaphors and emotions. The song speaks about a love that has turned sour, but it's not clear whether it's a romantic relationship or a friendship. The first verse describes someone who fell too fast and came too fast, which could mean they were impulsive or didn't take their time. They are compared to a blooming flower that moves the sky (perhaps suggesting they had a big impact on the singer), but they also call the singer a liar. The second verse compares this person to a cloud, a flower, and then a lime - which is sour, like the singer's love for them. The chorus repeats the "don't give up" plea, and the bridge talks about a desire to understand what's causing the conflict but also the need to remain calm.
Overall, the lyrics of "Song Seven" are open to interpretation and leave plenty of room for speculation. They could be about a person who was once loved but turned out to be deceitful or unreliable, or they could represent a more abstract concept like hope or creativity that has lost its luster. The repetition of the chorus and the refrain to "start again" suggest that the singer is not ready to give up on this person or idea just yet, but there's a sense of resignation that things won't be as easy or pleasant as they once were.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't sit up
You are unable to stand up
You fell too fast
You moved too quickly and fell down
You come at the right time
You arrived at the perfect moment
You come too fast
You moved too quickly
You bloom in spring
You blossom during the spring season
You move the sky
You have a strong effect on everything around you
You've come in singing
You arrived while singing
You call me a liar
You accuse me of lying
You were like a cloud
You were floaty and transient
Yes you are a flower
You are beautiful and delicate
Then you were a lime
Your sweetness turned sour
Now our love is sour
Our love has become bitter and unpleasant
Don't give up (I owe you?)
Don't lose hope (do I owe you something?)
No don't give up
Please don't lose hope
Oh don't give up
Please don't lose hope
You were just like a flower
You were once beautiful and delicate like a flower
Here I feel I wish I could just see it
In this moment I wish I could observe and understand
The love the hate the things that separate
The emotions of love and hate, and the things that cause them to separate
Forcing conscious to conscious every small attack
Encouraging awareness between individuals during all conflicts, no matter how small
It takes a small man to notice but not to act up
A small person may recognize something wrong, but not have the courage or ability to address it
Confrontation complication needs a foundation
Resolving conflicts requires a solid base to build on
I'm calm baby, I'm calm
I am composed, my dear
So sour?
Is it truly that bitter?
Start again butterfly
Begin anew, dear butterfly
Start again dear
Commence once more, my dear
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN STEVEN LEACH, PAUL ADRIAN BANKS, RICHARD JAMES WITTER, THOMAS PETER GLADWIN
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