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/
We Belong Together
Vampire Weekend Lyrics
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Black and white, day and night
We go together like left and right
Oh, we go together
We go together like give and take
Pains and aches, real and fake
We go together, don't be opaque
We belong together
We belong together
Baby, there's no use in being clever
Baby, it don't mean we'll stay together
We go together like pots and pans
Surf and sand, bottles and cans
We go together like lions and lambs
Oh, we go together
We go together like Keats and Yeats
Bowls and plates, days and dates
We stay united like these old states
It's how we go together
We belong together
We belong together
Baby, there's no use in being clever
Baby, it don't mean we'll stay together
Hallelujah, you're still mine
All I did was waste your time
If there is not some grand design
How'd this pair of stars align?
In "We Belong Together" by Vampire Weekend, the lyrics describe the unbreakable bond between two people despite their differences. The song starts with the simile "We go together like sound and sight, black and white, day and night," indicating that the two individuals are different but complement each other, just like how sound and sight or black and white are different but complete each other. The song then moves to other comparisons, like left and right, give and take, and pots and pans, to show how two different things combine to make something greater than the sum of its parts.
The song then repeats the chorus, "We belong together," exemplifying that the two individuals are meant to be together, and cleverness isn't necessary to understand their bond—the two are simply fated to be together. It also shows that the partnership isn't guaranteed to last, despite their similarities or love for each other, as stated in the lyrics: "Baby, it don't mean we'll stay together."
The song concludes with "Hallelujah, you're still mine, all I did was waste your time. If there is not some grand design, how'd this pair of stars align?" This stanza suggests that the relationship is still intact despite past mistakes and failures. The last line introduces a spiritual element, questioning if a higher power is responsible for bringing the two together.
Line by Line Meaning
We go together like sound and sight
We are inseparable and perfectly complement each other like the harmony between sound and sight.
Black and white, day and night
We are two opposites that are united, like black and white or day and night.
We go together like left and right
We are meant to be together, like the relationship between left and right.
Oh, we go together
We are a perfect match in every way, and our connection is undeniable.
We go together like give and take
Our relationship requires balance and comprises of a mix of pains and pleasures, lies and truths.
Pains and aches, real and fake
We go through tough and easy times, and have to differentiate reality from fiction, but we stick together.
We go together, don't be opaque
We are transparent and honest with each other, and don't keep secrets.
It's clear we go together
It's evident that our connection is permanent and real.
We belong together
Our bond is unbreakable, and we are meant to be together no matter what.
Baby, there's no use in being clever
Trying to overanalyze our relationship won't help us, and we should instead embrace our connection.
Baby, it don't mean we'll stay together
Even though we have a great relationship, life can be unpredictable and our future is uncertain.
We go together like pots and pans
Our unity is like the necessary partnership between pots and pans in a kitchen.
Surf and sand, bottles and cans
Like the relationship between surf and sand, or bottles and cans, we are meant to coexist in perfect harmony.
We go together like lions and lambs
Our bond is as unique and unlikely as the relationship between lions and lambs mentioned in literature.
We go together like Keats and Yeats
Like the poetic collaboration between Keats and Yeats, we complement each other perfectly.
Bowls and plates, days and dates
Our relationship is the same as the necessary pairing between bowls and plates or days and dates.
We stay united like these old states
Our connection is as strong and long-lasting as the unity between states in a country.
Hallelujah, you're still mine
Despite everything, I am grateful that you are still a part of my life, and I cherish you.
All I did was waste your time
I didn't appreciate you the way I should have, and I regret the time I let waste.
If there is not some grand design
If there isn't some divine plan bringing us together, then it must be fate or destiny.
How'd this pair of stars align?
How could two completely different individuals come together and make such a perfect match?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij
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@isaacdiaz4668
We go together like sound and sight
Black and white, day and night
We go together like left and right
Oh, we go together
We go together like give and take
Pains and aches, real and fake
We go together, don't be opaque
It's clear we go together
We belong together
We belong together
Baby, there's no use in being clever
Baby, it don't mean we'll stay together
We go together like pots and pans
Surf and sand, bottles and cans
We go together like lions and lambs
Oh, we go together
We go together like Keats and Yeats
Bowls and plates, days and dates
We stay united like these old states
It's how we go together
We belong together
We belong together
Baby, there's no use in being clever
Baby, it don't mean we'll stay together
Hallelujah, you're still mine
All I did was waste your time
If there's not some grand design
How'd this pair of stars align?
@jacobkingery6528
We go together like sound and sight
Black and white, day and night
We go together like left and right
Oh, we go together
We go together like give and take
Pains and aches, real and fake
We go together, don't be opaque
It's clear we go together
We belong together
We belong together
Baby, there's no use in being clever
Baby, it don't mean we'll stay together
We go together like pots and pans
Surf and sand, bottles and cans
We go together like lions and lambs
Oh, we go together
We go together like Keats and Yeats
Bowls and plates, days and dates
We stay united like these old states
It's how we go together
We belong together
We belong together
Baby, there's no use in being clever
Baby, it don't mean we'll stay together
Hallelujah, you're still mine
All I did was waste your time
If there is not some grand design
How'd this pair of stars align?
@sleepless_eremite
“We belong together...Baby, it don’t mean we’ll stay together.” <\3
@killerkimm
Danielle and Ezra sound perfect together
@larrynguyen85
"We go together like Keats and Yeats" is such a genius line...also "don't be opaque, it's CLEAR we go together..." so clever!
@breakingglass27
Morrissey would like a word
@BigStupidFingers
Keats & Yeats is my wifey's favorite line.
@aaronrodriguez3251
Morrissey is a total mouth breather
@ecoRfan
I’m probably in the extreme minority but this is one of my favorite songs off the new album. Just has such a joyful sound.
@jonathansimmons7808
Definitely top 5 or even top 3 favorites of mine off this album.
@connoroshea
ecoRfan you’re not alone my friend.
@ecoRfan
@@connoroshea Turns out Rostam co-wrote, mixed/engineered, played on, and produced this track. Might be the answer.