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) .
Tidal Wave
Interpol Lyrics
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Save my feeling, see you when you going for
You are truly at the door
Of some way, admiration
Oh, what a sweet serenade
And the world is still yours
Oh, there's a flow coming soon
Last Friday I see you in the photo booth
We exchange your name
The screen really takes to you
Will you really make it through
On some great accolades?
Oh, what a sweet serenade
And the night is still young for a
There's a flood coming soon
And it rushes me just like a tidal wave
A tidal wave, a tidal wave, a tidal wave
Oh, there's a flood coming soon
And the night is still young for a
Feel the tug of the moon
Completely gone on a tidal wave
A tidal wave, a tidal wave, a tidal wave
A tidal wave (completely gone on a) tidal wave
A tidal wave, (completely gone on a) tidal wave
A tidal wave (completely gone on a) tidal wave
A tidal wave (completely gone on a) tidal wave
A tidal wave (completely gone on a)
The lyrics of Interpol's song Tidal Wave introduce an interesting interplay between emotions of admiration, anticipation, and fear of being swept away by the roaring waves of life. The opening lines encompass the singer's effort to hold onto their feelings while confronting the unknown future. They are waiting by the door, saving their emotions for when they are needed, perhaps for when the person they admire is leaving. Meanwhile, there's a sense of admiration that prevails, and the singer is hopeful of something fantastic coming their way.
The chorus opens with a sweet serenade and the world still welcoming them, but soon the lyrics change their tone to the anticipation of something great coming their way, coming towards them like a tidal wave. The second verse changes its images to a photo booth and exchanging names. The screen takes to one person and leaves a question of whether they will make it through, on some great accolades. The song's lyrics, indulging in anticipation, turn towards a hopeful life full of challenges and opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day, whats to go for
As each day passes, what is there to strive towards?
Save my feeling, see you when you going for
I'm holding back my emotions, I'll see you when you are pursuing your goals
You are truly at the door
You are very close to success
Of some way, admiration
Through some means, admiration will be achieved
Oh, what a sweet serenade
This is a lovely melody
And the world is still yours
You still have control over your life
Oh, there's a flow coming soon
There's a powerful force about to come
And it rushes me just like a
And it's overwhelming me like a
Last Friday I see you in the photo booth
Last Friday, I saw you in the photo booth
We exchange your name
We introduced ourselves to each other
The screen really takes to you
The camera loves you
Will you really make it through
Will you really succeed?
On some great accolades?
With some impressive accomplishments?
Oh, what a sweet serenade
This is a lovely melody
And the night is still young for a
It's still early in the night for a
There's a flood coming soon
There's a powerful force about to come
And it rushes me just like a tidal wave
And it's overwhelming me like a tidal wave
A tidal wave, a tidal wave, a tidal wave
A powerful force, a powerful force, a powerful force
Oh, there's a flood coming soon
There's a powerful force about to come
And the night is still young for a
It's still early in the night for a
Feel the tug of the moon
Feeling the pull of the moon's influence
Completely gone on a tidal wave
Fully consumed by a powerful force
A tidal wave, a tidal wave, a tidal wave
A powerful force, a powerful force, a powerful force
A tidal wave (completely gone on a) tidal wave
A powerful force (fully consumed by a) powerful force
A tidal wave,(completely gone on a) tidal wave
A powerful force (fully consumed by a) powerful force
A tidal wave(completely gone on a) tidal wave
A powerful force (fully consumed by a) powerful force
A tidal wave(completely gone on a) tidal wave
A powerful force (fully consumed by a) powerful force
A tidal wave(completely gone on a)
A powerful force (fully consumed by a)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Alexander Kessler, Paul Julian Banks, Samuel J Fogarino
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