Vampire Weekend received much buzz from local blogs throughout 2007 during their rise to a record deal with indie label XL Recordings. Rolling Stone placed Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa at number 57 for the top 100 songs of 2007.
The band's debut album, "Vampire Weekend" was released on January 28. 2008. It was a surprise success, peaking at #17 on the Billboard 200.
Their second album "Contra" was released on January 12, 2010. It contains the single "Cousins". The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, only the 12th independently released and distributed album to achieve such a feat.
They are self-proclaimed "specialists in the following styles: 'Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa', 'Upper West Side Soweto', 'Campus', and 'Oxford Comma Riddim.'"
The name "Vampire Weekend" comes from a movie that Ezra Koenig made in the summer of his freshman year at college. You can watch the trailer on Youtube, here.
Their official site is http://www.vampireweekend.com/
Have I The Right
Vampire Weekend Lyrics
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You know I've always told you
That we must never ever part
Oh ooh ooh oh
Have I the right to kiss you?
You know I'll always miss you
I've loved you from the very start
Come right back I just can't bear it
I've got this love and I long to share it
Come right back I'll show my love is strong
Have I the right to touch you?
If I could you'd see how much you
Send those shivers running down my spine
Ooh ooh
Have I the right to thrill you?
You know I'll wait until you
Give me the right to make you mine
Well, Come right back I just can't bear it
I've got this love and I long to share it
Come right back I'll show my love is strong
Oh yeah
All right!
Have I the right to hold you?
You know I've always told you
That we must never ever part
No no no no no no
Have I the right to kiss you?
You know I'll always miss you
I've loved you from the very start
Come right back I just can't bear it
I've got this love and I long to share it
Come right back I'll show my love is strong
Oh yeah yeah
Come right back I just can't bear it
I've got this love and I long to share it
Come right back right back where you belong
Oh yeah
You belong
Oh yeah
You belong
The lyrics to Vampire Weekend's song "Have I The Right" speak to a deep yearning for love and connection. The singer expresses their desire to have the right to hold, kiss, touch, thrill, and ultimately make the person they love theirs. There is a sense of desperation and longing in their words, as they plead for the other person to come back and not part from them. They emphasize their love and the intensity of their feelings, claiming that they have loved the other person from the very start.
Throughout the song, there is an overwhelming sense of urgency. The repetition of the phrase "Come right back" underscores the singer's desperation to have their love returned. They believe that their love is strong and powerful, promising to show the other person just how much they mean to them.
The lyrics also touch upon physical and emotional sensations. The mention of shivers running down the singer's spine signifies the intensity of their desire, highlighting the thrill and pleasure they feel in the other person's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I the right to hold you?
Do I have the permission or authority to embrace you?
You know I've always told you
You are aware that I have consistently expressed this to you
That we must never ever part
It is imperative that we never separate or go our separate ways
Oh ooh ooh oh
Expressing emotion or excitement through vocalization
Have I the right to kiss you?
Am I entitled to place my lips upon yours?
You know I'll always miss you
You are aware that I will consistently long for your presence
I've loved you from the very start
I have adored you since the initial moments of our encounter
Come right back I just can't bear it
Return immediately, as the thought of being without you is intolerable
I've got this love and I long to share it
I possess a deep affection and have a strong desire to express it to you
Come right back I'll show my love is strong
Return promptly, and I will demonstrate the intensity of my affection
Have I the right to touch you?
Do I possess the privilege or authorization to make physical contact with you?
If I could you'd see how much you
If given the opportunity, you would witness the magnitude of your impact on me
Send those shivers running down my spine
Evoke sensations of excitement or nervousness that travel along my back
Ooh ooh
Expressing emotion or excitement through vocalization
Have I the right to thrill you?
Do I possess the authority to excite and exhilarate you?
You know I'll wait until you
You are aware that I will patiently delay until you grant the permission
Give me the right to make you mine
Grant me the authorization to claim you as my own
Come right back I just can't bear it
Return immediately, as the thought of being without you is intolerable
I've got this love and I long to share it
I possess a deep affection and have a strong desire to express it to you
Come right back I'll show my love is strong
Return promptly, and I will demonstrate the intensity of my affection
Oh yeah
Used to express enthusiasm or agreement
All right!
Used to indicate satisfaction or approval
Have I the right to hold you?
Do I have the permission or authority to embrace you?
You know I've always told you
You are aware that I have consistently expressed this to you
That we must never ever part
It is imperative that we never separate or go our separate ways
No no no no no no
Expressing disagreement or denial multiple times
Have I the right to kiss you?
Am I entitled to place my lips upon yours?
You know I'll always miss you
You are aware that I will consistently long for your presence
I've loved you from the very start
I have adored you since the initial moments of our encounter
Come right back I just can't bear it
Return immediately, as the thought of being without you is intolerable
I've got this love and I long to share it
I possess a deep affection and have a strong desire to express it to you
Come right back I'll show my love is strong
Return promptly, and I will demonstrate the intensity of my affection
Oh yeah yeah
Used to express enthusiasm or agreement
Come right back I just can't bear it
Return immediately, as the thought of being without you is intolerable
I've got this love and I long to share it
I possess a deep affection and have a strong desire to express it to you
Come right back right back where you belong
Return promptly to the place where you naturally fit or are meant to be
Oh yeah
Used to express enthusiasm or agreement
You belong
You have a rightful place or a sense of belonging
Oh yeah
Used to express enthusiasm or agreement
You belong
You have a rightful place or a sense of belonging
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Written by: Alan Blaikley, Kenneth Howard
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Kevin
I will never get tired of this band
Adam Handley
Great cover of the Honeycombs !
AngieEnz84
So do I :). This cover is excellent.
ryan mcardle
awesome!!!!! I love the trumpet in this
Abdullah Drury
Excellent.
TheRabidglow
Makes me want to ride a bike around Central Park. ^_^
Evander Flowers
I dug it.....
rrCHRISxx
Never heard it til now! Can we get a rarities album?
Davy Roger
@Froggobaggins That whole performance from them is perfect
Froggobaggins
you should look at the live version from " Soirée de poche" . It sounds even better!