“'Untitled” was a piece of music that was cultivated to open shows, well before we had any designs to make a record. It was a way to introduce the band live. And then by virtue of having performed it so many times, it became clear that this was our theme music to announce the band, and it felt appropriate to include it as such on our first album.'"
"'Daniel would come in with these very specifically executed guitar melodies, pretty much always in the baritone range, that already had a world within them. And to be able to convey a whole spiritual world of a song in just a melody – which you can imagine drums and bass and keyboards and vocals wafting around in – is a type of genius. “Untitled” is a great example of that.'"
- Daniel Kessler and Carlos Dengler in an interview with Pitchfork.
Untitled
Interpol Lyrics
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Will come around
Surprise sometime
Will come around
I will surprise you sometime
I'll come around
Oh, I will surprise you sometime
When you're down
The lyrics of Interpol's "Untitled" express the idea that even though life can be full of difficult and unexpected moments, there will always be surprises to look forward to. The repetition of the phrase "Surprise sometime, will come around" suggests that these surprises may not always be predictable, but they will happen nonetheless. The singer then promises to be one of these surprises, saying "I will surprise you sometime, I'll come around" - this may be interpreted either romantically or as a message of support to a friend. The repetition of this promise in the chorus, coupled with the confidence of the singer's tone, adds a sense of optimism and anticipation to the song.
The second verse of the song provides somewhat of a contrast to the first by suggesting that even though the singer might not always be around, there will always be others who care deeply: "And others may come and others may go / But I'll stay". This speaks to the idea that friendships and relationships may be temporary, but that some people will always remain loyal and supportive. The final line, "When you're down", may be seen as a reminder that true friends and loved ones will be there to lift you up when life brings you low.
Overall, the lyrics of "Untitled" convey a sense of hope that even though life can be unpredictable and difficult, there will always be surprises and sources of comfort to look forward to.
Line by Line Meaning
Surprise sometime
An unexpected event may occur
Will come around
It will happen eventually
Surprise sometime
An unexpected event may occur
Will come around
It will happen eventually
I will surprise you sometime
I will do something unexpected for you
I'll come around
I will visit or be there for you
Oh, I will surprise you sometime
Oh, I will do something unexpected for you
I'll come around
I will visit or be there for you
When you're down
During a time of sadness or difficulty
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul Banks, Daniel Kessler, Carlos Dengler, Sam Fogarino
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