I Will Possess Your Heart (Album Version video)

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I Will Possess Your Heart (Album Version video)
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[@MickeyValenz]

Legend has it he is still playing that bassline to this day

[@billtreusch]

That made me laugh so hard!

[@mickaelsflow6774]

Given it's still playing in my mind for the last 14 years... Yes. Yes, he does.

[@frankrobertson7325]

One of the funniest comments I have ever read on YT. LOL

[@rapturecampsanaisa6273]

bro i laughed so loud irl, thanks

[@duncanralston5112]

Bravo lol

[@tuckersossaman4485]

14 years later this song still kills it

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

Yes, it really does!

[@LastCallSRT]

It’s eternal

[@TheAlj35]

Yes, it does

[@venderpara7895]

@ 5 minus c

[@GDay11170]

Totally!!!

[@lurchbag1671]

"There are days when outside your window, I see my reflection as I slowly pass..." Even Sting might be jealous of that line. haha!

[@harrisonhenze6188]

Like a book elegantly bound but, In a language that you can't read. Beautiful writing

[@antoinettehippe1055]

That you can’t read *just yet*. Always optimistic, hopeful, confident

[@sirricwebb8287]

Good pick up line as well

[@marcussanchez4278]

He’s talking about the Bible , book of Rev. to be specific. Just another mirror image . They are everywhere these days!

[@starkjet2197]

@@marcussanchez4278not everything needs to be from the Bible

[@ArmyRob13]

Never heard this song until yesterday. I was walking around Walmart shopping at like 3am and there was literally nobody there bit this song was playing, it was as surreal as surreal can be at Walmart. I Shazam’d it and now it’s on my playlist.

[@ongoingdrip]

Same thing for me. Wal Mart radio plays some really good music at times.

[@Leandros135]

local radio channel plays alot of mixed rock and thats how i found it. the lyrics say so much and the music itself just hits the right spot in the brain

[@burningdust]

Sounds totally surreal in a really awesome way. I live for those moments.

[@QRSTUVe]

Whaaaat? A Walmart open at 3am?? I have to move ...

[@beezybeez4207]

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘

[@AmericasComic]

This song is clearly about a stalker and his target, but it can also easily be about an owner trying to cuddle with his cat.

[@ge2623]

"And HIS target" Isn't SHE the one travelling the world looking around?

[@ge2623]

And before any idiot says anything: women can be stalkers too.

[@AmericasComic]

@@ge2623 Well, in the story of the song it's a dude's voice singing the song, so I think the directors meant for him to be the stalker.

[@kozmicflush980]

@@AmericasComic WOW. His comment totally went over you huh?

[@emajadodson997]

Lol or he's already with her but they have to go seperate ways and in his style of lyricacy he's saying im.not giving up on you that is the lady. Kinda like -(Hey there Delilah) song.

[@modalmixture]

It’s a song about about obsession. The meditative texture, the long build up, the bassline repeating ominously, over and over and over without relief, is the point.

[@heroesofhogan233]

He Loves her and wants her to know it,...... that's all.......what the frikk?!?

[@Ballabruce1]

@@heroesofhogan233 he is a stalker lol, the song isn't about love. its about obsession

[@Ballabruce1]

@@heroesofhogan233 "The song is basically about a stalker. It’s about this nice guy who wants this girl he can’t have, and he believes they’ll be together once she realizes how great he is-he just has to wait it out. That’s the part that makes the song really creepy, the delusion of thinking that they were meant to be together. It’s a really dark song. A lot of the material is about the inevitable disappointment people feel as they move through life, and things don’t feel the way they expect. No experience will ever match up to the idealized version in your mind." - Ben Gibbard

[@LuquidLumination]

Best synopsis of this song yet. Fucking aye

[@josueh5831]

Backpackingbatman only that last is actually his quote. After the words “A lot”.

[@emily4gov007]

I was never a big fan, but my best friend was. After he passed I started listening. I wish I could tell him “yeah, so I guess they’re ok”. They’re more than ok.

[@andrewwhiley963]

Blah, blah so what now

[@jonathanatwood3386]

@@andrewwhiley963 blah blah blah so be a human being

[@clayton9136]

Damn man. RIP big dogg.

[@clayton9136]

@@andrewwhiley963 You'll learn. Your time will come. It's okay.

[@carolinagoldgirl8706]

😊 I hope you find some comfort at least on listening to this a bit…

[@aseaton0604]

“I will possess your heart.” -Cholesterol

[@tnargus]

Haha this is an underrated comment

[@WhoBeSilly]

Ha ha! You basically won the Internet with that one!

[@dustinwright325]

Hahaha

[@vallll6658]

The heart works like a muscle.

[@livengoodcomics5856]

Thank you for that laugh

[@cyclistrobert]

The Stalker's Anthem: Dangerous obsession mirrored by an obsessive baseline that will... not... end. Perfect.

[@guysumpthin2974]

8:31 is still the intro

[@guysumpthin2974]

Stalker band / stalker anthem

[@cyclistrobert]

@@guysumpthin2974 so you've never had feelings so strong that it took an effort of real will to control?

[@terryfuldsgaming7995]

It seems more like a song about an innocent crush from a teen walking past his crushes house on the way home from school. The fact you people think that makes him a stalker says far more about you than anyone else. And yes I know what death cab said, but look at them. I've never seen more obvious white knights in my entire life. It's not equality to give women everything good, while we get judged for being humans. Especially since the biggest wh0res are all women.

[@mxbenard9134]

A stray cat who he wants to befriend. Then the cat accepts.

[@justinlacek1481]

I'll never forget where I first heard this song. My high school art teacher played this in class one day (he used to always play awesome music). Mr Black if you ever read this somehow, you know who you are and you were awesome.

[@mattdavid9357]

Great song 🎵

[@dustyhefner2211]

Had an art teacher like that his name was Mr.Underwood an awesome individual

[@isaveltaverajr.8763]

Ho!

[@BMXIX]

I still don’t understand how this wasn’t used in the second season of Netflix’s series “You”. It fits perfectly

[@Strato_Casterrr9898]

IKR! You had such the O.C. and Gossip Girl vibes, shows which the band had already been featured on.

[@forgottenmma3694]

Because it cost a shit ton of money to use! Duh. These hit songs have crazy royality fees

[@shaynamabee]

I like to think that maybe this song inspired the show You in some way.

[@brandonm4593]

It's too good for that pretentious POS series.

[@beezybeez4207]

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘

[@gillardpetry2068]

The way this song builds, from a simple bass riff. Each level, more climatic than the last......then silently levels off when the lyrics begin. Love it! Love this song!!!

[@edwardeverding1115]

Bass isn’t that great in this song

[@mr.bojangles9589]

@@edwardeverding1115 wow. You missed the point entirely.

[@becerrillo]

@@edwardeverding1115 no body say it

[@earlchannels8347]

check out weezers only in dreams

[@ClebyHerris]

It’s kinda like a tutorial. But music. Here is this part here is the next next next. It’s gold

[@jaddison1112]

I'm 65 years old .... and I think this song and the other Death Cab for Cutie songs are wonderful. They are as good as the groups from the 1960s classic rock era of my teens and twenties ... So refreshing to see true original creativity again.

[@2degucitas]

Hey I'm 56 and got into them back in 2008 when my girls were in high school. Try listening to The Mountain Goats. Very similar.

[@marnizavaleta]

It's like a chilled out modern prog rock vibe.

[@MrStronglime]

Thanks for that suggestion, 2 years down the road.

[@k22984]

My Zippo is lit and held high!

[@GreenMindxD]

oh there is so much fresh and exciting music being made these day, you just have to dig deeper to find it

[@Luka_r.]

I love that the music stops for a moment when the vocals come in. It makes people think 4 minutes of building up the music were for nothing, but then the music comes back in and it feels so good.

[@MrHunsBuns]

death cab for cutie waiting 4 minutes and 41 seconds to let you know they will be emotionally manipulative

[@BreadlySteadly]

@@MrHunsBuns true

[@atuvera9021]

It's like foreplay...

[@roberthart5435]

🎯

[@suvayamahamosquitocontrol]

If ur Into terrorizing a target 🎯 ? Maybe so.

[@camanderson9954]

that intro is one of the best ive ever heard. the way they bring in all the instruments, sounds and patterns is incredible.

[@pieceofemma]

And I really like how the video goes along with that. You get to watch everything play out

[@guysumpthin2974]

8:31 still waiting for the song to start

[@guysumpthin2974]

Fleccas brought me here

[@carlmadison3327]

I like how the keyboard plays one note with 4 descending notes and the guitar responds with the same sequence in ascension.

[@giovidana22]

This long version is the ONLY version. Cutting it down to a typical 4min song does not do this art justice.

[@caindgrantham]

THANK YOU!

[@caindgrantham]

To be honest it’s like a book elegantly bound but in a language that you can’t read

[@Luthlan]

Agreed

[@GammaRaie]

the eighth minute or the 29 minutes I prefer the 29 minutes

[@genericallyaccepted]

I honestly don't think I've ever heard the short version.

[@jacobspace]

I absolutely love the progression into the song

[@parkertownsend5688]

Jacob LaFreniere doo bu dooooohow I wish you could see the potential.

[@johnmartell807]

Ya think?

[@honeywoodbee5302]

Jacob LaFreniere who is ARK ANGEL ARIEL

[@stephenlochetto2819]

Ohh what a novel observation Jake from State Farm

[@ChristIan-D78]

Hell yeah! 🤘

[@dwakeman1]

Alright, so I admit I'm not so young, cool and as hip as I used to be... first time I heard this song, i fell in love with it; I asked my son to look it up for me, because I had no idea who this group was... this "Dead Cat for Judy"... he laughed so hard i thot he was gonna wet his pants. After some days of discussion with his friends, he came back to tell me that was actually a pretty good name for a tribute band. I've rarely felt so proud, lol

[@dwakeman1]

and I guess I take a different view than most posters I've read... yeah, I can see the creepy stalker thing on the surface, but I also see the dedication it takes to convince someone you're worthwhile, if they'd just give you a fair chance. I've been married over 30 years now, and my wife would be the first to admit that without my perseverance we'd have been divorced early on... "Gotta spend some time, love, gotta spend some time with me!"

[@caseycreenan4220]

dwakeman1 i don't think he's singing to another person.... he is singing to himself.... the song is about loving yourself

[@mapt1230]

😂😁😄Thanks for this commentary.. you brighten up my dark days.. I have to read it over and over ... such a nice family

[@dwakeman1]

could be, i suppose... i just can't help but see it as being not willing to be swept aside without at least trying your best to make your case for love.

[@rondisylvestro7542]

Is there anything more brilliant?

[@tomservo.]

I don't know how this can be 15 years old

[@DefyingMotion21]

Just got back from travelling for close to a year. This was my go to song at airports, bus terminals, and late at night when I needed to be myself. Listening to it again always transports me to a different place. Timeless

[@beezybeez4207]

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘

[@mpcarefactor]

You gotta spend some..... time with me

[@MarxCha0tix]

December 2024 here lol. I revisit it every now and then. Like a vintage wine it ages well

[@spacecadet622]

I love how half the song is intro

[@dentonyoung4314]

Ben Gibbard's pure voice contrasts with the dark lyrics in an amazing way, and that bass line... everything is perfect about this song.

[@jaydead863]

14 years later and that bass line is stronger than ever

[@kaznoff2782]

4th july 2024. still playing this song. happy 4th to anyone that sees this comment today. cheers!

[@ogACESTA]

🇺🇸🇺🇸📍💯🙏🫵🏼

[@keithquimby]

hell yeah

[@mjpicard00]

Cool comment.... regards from Spain, August 8,24

[@sideshw1940]

August 16 2024 🍻

[@Dauscingcing]

Damn i commented 11 years ago..how time flies..n still love this song

[@sorrygtfo]

i love how youtube shows your previous comments at the top. it's like oh, i've been here before a decade ago

[@Dauscingcing]

@@sorrygtfo 🤣🤣🤣

[@mpetuous1]

You know what, that’s just so cool! 10 years, damned... this tune can’t be that old.

[@TdcWillies]

Indeed. The bass line slow-build start, those men in cold storage for the shoot, the images of travel by an explorer. The whole of it. I think this will be around a long time.

[@inkoinfinity2]

@@jessicadrennan7842 uh are you ok

[@rpr8]

True story. Years ago I had smoked a hitter and hopped in my buddies truck (he was 100% sober). I had heard of Death Cab for Cutie but had never listened to them. He had his radio tuned to some station I apparently never listened to. We happened to catch the song at the start and I was instantly captivated. I made him drive around until the song was over. I had to go home and search around for the song. It's the only Death Cab for Cutie song I know! Still awesome too.

[@xltsalad8100]

Definently check out their other music you wont regret it

[@UntwistedPretzel]

Listen to Soul Meets Body.

[@Hoodinator17]

Didn’t ask @rpr8

[@julestheraccoon]

@@Hoodinator17 Nobody asked you to reply either, nooch. 🙄

[@elijahwilson233]

Breathalyze him or it didn’t happen

[@jachin5177]

I love that build-up before the lyrics. It's so hypnotizing

[@roberthart5435]

one of the best intros in the last 20 yrs🍻

[@starkjet2197]

I agree it’s sooo good 😊

[@KittyTeeco]

this song is oddly hypnotic. do other people feel that or just me?

[@TatyanaM1999]

Yes the build up got me in a daze

[@stug3957]

No, not just you, .. but all of us tooooo !! :0 ;)

[@michaelhughes5595]

Its just you 😆

[@ginny1807]

Weirdly yes

[@michaelschnabel5918]

It certainly is... can't stop listening to it...Has so many layers, it's fascinating !!!!

[@CannibalOX99]

My mom would play this while cleaning, I'd be stoned and always liked it. Glad i found it again

[@starkjet2197]

My mom plays this while cleaning it always gets me in the groove

[@DylanFergusC]

The ideal karaoke song to make everyone in the bar hate you. You know, when full bars are back

[@isaiasabinadisosagarcia936]

🤣 genius!!

[@bevrosity]

i would do it

[@thebleakoverview4227]

Fantastic idea!

[@Jus10_Time]

At 32 minutes long, Cassandra Gemini by The Mars Volta will clear the bar everytime. Perfect for when no pool tables are open.

[@sunnylickastick5522]

PLEASE

[@KJ-je9pm]

12 years later and this is still a banger!

[@davenajar5570]

it's timeless!

[@Reezlereno]

Absolutely!!!

[@cool-tl9rb]

Your mom is a banger

[@beezybeez4207]

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘

[@mpcarefactor]

sometimes a song defies its write time - by being a perfectly crafted piece of gold, that needs to be loved and possesed by people who posess the heart to understand a FKN good song

[@OeiaFae]

here I am 13yrs later, boppn like it just came out 😩🙌🏾💞❤️‍🔥

[@mpcarefactor]

And aint it great you can find a song that remains timeless when there is "99 problems but this aint 1"

[@slayslay2432]

Just heard this song live not even 3 hours ago! Fucking amazing band, love you guys

[@luckycat7180]

Their intro is the length of a normal song... and tbh I ain't complaining

[@friggerx3150]

This intro is fire

[@GTRJohn13]

You cant and shouldn't rush great music and yes im agreeing with you!

[@jeffirish3199]

Yeah, from the 70's!! Best era ever.

[@ladybonezz3851]

It is a great song

[@stevenhedstrom5586]

The intro's the best part

[@willthethrill180]

Spring 2024, I’ll always look back on it fondly. ☺️

[@KikoMatosTV]

still listening to this in the year 2022

[@mikechivy]

Cool story bro

[@astronotashleah]

Same its basically my daily go to song much love from Canada 🇨🇦 💕

[@amandadube156]

that's not weird. This is litterally one of the most popular bands in the country, you liking them is not special. Nobody cares, please stop.

[@tonyg1975]

This album wood b considered heavy man. The vinyl needs to be on the floor. Hehehe It wood crush all beneith c

[@artman2oo3]

Me, too. This video has been in my favorites for over a decade. I still watch it once in a while. The woman in this is so beautiful. Great song. The band scenes make ya feel cold lol.

[@giantrocketz]

Just saw them play this in Minneapolis and they’ve still got it. The chills.

[@fabrizio3793]

It looks like it was filmed in Minneapolis lol 🥶

[@kjenkins6946]

I usually am impatient with long intros, but THIS is just too damn chill

[@maryannetesoro5766]

same!!! they rock

[@spartanweaponundefined1178]

For chill your very excited

[@kjenkins6946]

SpartanWeaponUndefined 117 *you’re. I’m also a spelling nazi. A chill one.

[@zacsparksbmx33]

Favorite song of all time, I’ve listened to this on repeat every night to fall asleep for years

[@allenhecker]

I’m a sucker for songs with no changes that rely on building the groove.

[@mr.bojangles9589]

Great point. What other songs come to mind?

[@allenhecker]

@@mr.bojangles9589 Most of my own songs lol kzbin.info/aero/PL6KLbSbP6VoFJdq0rnG6KPoUAegksLKoc

[@joeladams5200]

Me too

[@allenhecker]

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[@allenhecker]

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[@swampd1966]

This song has been accused of being too long, too repetitive and monotonous. What it really is…is utterly relentless. It perfectly conveys a message of obsession,

[@starkjet2197]

I love the long build up I get chills every time I hear it it’s soooo catchy 😊

[@chadyoung6884]

Determination works too

[@anthonylbrown-vm2pq]

I'M HERE IN 2024 AND IT'S STILL SOUNDS SO GOOD ✌🏾🎶🎵

[@stevestanko3868]

Me too.

[@amon8400]

“Ben we’ve been playing for 3 hours now in the fridge just start singing”

[@sammysabo]

lmaoooooo

[@j_stach]

"My drums are getting wet"

[@quantumastrologer5599]

No.

[@GammaRaie]

Ffuuunnnnyyyyyy

[@Stolensoul420]

EL!!!!! OH!!!! EL!!!!! 🤣

[@jabugin]

This song has been one of my daugther's favorite song for more than half her life. She is 14 months.

[@parisbeech2180]

Awesome 👍

[@edmondgreen7970]

Nice

[@ge2623]

Play her some Beatles.

[@beezybeez4207]

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘

[@liamnicol9390]

You could say this is the greatest song ever and I wouldn’t be mad at you

[@caitcaitlinlin]

Why is the song being interrupted by ads? I understand ads at the beginning or end, but to interrupt the song two minutes in with an ad sort of ruins it.

[@TheRRHDesigns]

that just happened to me and it was the weirdest shit

[@hamadalyami6503]

Vanced.app and sail away....love

[@TraviMxTV]

They have no shame

[@lyndamayes5484]

@@hamadalyami6503 what is vanced.app?

[@hamadalyami6503]

@@lyndamayes5484 It just utube without the ads plus u can keep it playing it in the background..

[@allpropartybro]

Whatever it was they were going for on this one they absolutely nailed it. Can’t believe I forgot this song existed. Hadn’t heard it since my Portland, Oregon days.

[@michaellorenzen8200]

Portland has become a sh!T whole

[@gemangel73]

I found this song many years ago in Salt Lake City...it traveled with me to Denver...and now I'm in Portland, OR listening to it again....❤ Like talking to an old friend....

[@RokDocJekyl]

This song is such a great earworm. When its in your head, no mater what you're doing, you can become the star of a dramatic music video.

[@KegrahTDK]

My favorite part is the commercial youtube put in right as the song starts taking off. Great work boys.

[@spacecadet622]

pshaw (Brave)

[@beezybeez4207]

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘🎹

[@sirfranziabacon7307]

I just love how the music builds and builds into this chaotic crescendo and once he starts singing it so calmly trails off

[@Darthhoosier]

Pretty amazing how the band can just jam the same thing over and over for so long. Not often you see that kind of outstanding talent manifest so well.

[@jamesbrent3291]

It's just nailing a grove and riding that wave, I often find myself doing this while practicing guitar.

[@BradAhrens]

What a fucking firestorm of a jam. Ages like whiskey.

[@santannabrantley4957]

It's always "wyd" but never "I will possess your heart" 😢😍

[@samaripercival]

I saw Death Cab in concert 2 weeks ago and i gotta say, if you like this song and haven’t gone to see them live, you’re really missing out

[@luked.4131]

Thanks for this. They're now added to my bicketlist

[@jhyz84]

I've loved them for the past 14 years and tbh when I saw them live it was so disappointing...didn't lose any love for them but I'll stick to listening at home and setting up my vibe with them in the background..maybe I need to give their live show another try one day

[@BMXIX]

I seen them last night and this song is sooo much better live.

[@AnaBanana007]

Is the live intro as long as this video?

[@BernOffThatPancresta]

the intro is about as long as i have been quarantined

[@deleteduser6074]

You ready should have been quarantining for more than the last 5 minutes

[@shakeyjake3125]

Must be from the south

[@AngInAK]

I love this intro I’m going to loop it thru my quarantine

[@lunabunnyfifi]

Philocyphur lol, and I really like this band but I was thinking that too. Made me see how many train stations the chick was at.

[@guylort-phillips1203]

That’s the point

[@adhirajsingh12]

The way he paves way for the bassline in the beginning is amazing....introduces and leaves the piano right away ..amazing ....thank you for this creation..

[@_clorp]

I didn't think death cab would age so well. I remember thinking the "angstiness" would be laughed at the future but now I'm just even more angsti wondering where the fucking time went lol

[@justinjames7848]

its amazing how much certain songs can take you back to that time period in your Life, when things were much more simple....

[@feouellette]

The first time I heard this song was last week..... And things were definitely more simple back then

[@wolflair3329]

I wonder why, if these times are simple for this generation, why are they so difficult for previous generations. Is that a paradox?

[@dc1939]

@@wolflair3329 no, hes referencing the time period in your life when things are simple, not a simple time period

[@Annieloool]

When you were a stalker 😛 just kidding 😁

[@caleb5721]

Key eitheruuuuw

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Just had a crazy flashback. I was 15 when this came out in 2008. Those were good years.

[@whoaitsbenn]

polifatts same

[@ryankenyon5010]

Not really. You were fifteen. It could have been the Middle Ages.😉

[@michellevandewalle1338]

Yeah, thought life was horrible. Simpler for sure.

[@Jus10_Time]

Imagine the ad for the girl's role in this video: "Wanted: Female to travel the world for music video, looking dissatisfied with everything."

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Seriously, what's the point of traveling the world if you're gonna look so unhappy while doing it? lol

[@mageshgovindh5911]

@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath That's one way of doing it..

[@jomr4249]

Lol! She’s probably a fellow flight attendant

[@Thefubeca12]

Symbolically the band is playing in a cold place and she keeps moving to warmer and warmer locations and her world and outlook brighten as she gets farther away from that coldness.

[@thatellipsisguy8984]

You would look dissatisfied too if you were only traveling to escape your asshat stalker...

[@kevscaballero4457]

Never heard any other of their songs, but this one pops up in my mind from time to time. Theres something mythical about it, takes me to strange places, memories from the past. Not necessarily good places, but somehow hopeful idk haha. Cool piece

[@adrianbloor2757]

this Intro is longer than most generic pop songs,and there's two good reasons for that in my eyes.1) it's insanely catchy and hypnotic, 2) people actually want to hear it

The intro is the song.

[@richardwingrove953]

if I could give a comment two thumbs up, I would have@

[@peachyyycake]

It was confirmed that the excessively long bass intro is supposed to emulate the obsession/ stalker vibe, which is what this song is about after all. Lol

[@guysumpthin2974]

8:31 intro

[@guysumpthin2974]

Toxoplasmosis (depression) is getting more popular

[@another_irate_user]

It's 2024.. this song came out 16yrs ago.. but people are still finding this song for the first time. Idk why.. but that makes my kinda happy as I get older.. well I'm 26 now.. but time doesn't Wait for anyone or anything.. Hope the world heals from its own self inflictions.❤

[@mpcarefactor]

SWEET LORD... Your A baby BUT AT LEAST YOUR EARS ARE THOSE OF OLS SOULS guiding you to things of - beauty, magic, and music that must be HEARD

[@seanmackenzie8726]

Oh Boy are you ever young in a great way I was 50 yrs young when this song came about just saying you have Great Taste in Music.!!!

[@azlaroc12]

❤👍😎

[@jenniferharrison8540]

I'm a real gen x hippie. I'm sooo down

[@WendyHarrelson-m2t]

70 still good

[@shutupack5389]

even after all these years it just hits a certain note that nothing else can

[@Krati.sharma]

This song to me is about Travel and finding oneself. It's almost her inner voice singing to her. How in the beginning she is travelling so reluctantly, she looks as though she has just gotten out of a heartbreak and is trying to get away from it all. She almost looks lost and sad. As the song progresses, she seems to start getting enchanted and possessed by the beauty of the places she is travelling to, and spending time by herself. She slowly starts to find peace, and even a little bit of the spark of joy. Its almost like if you give yourself a chance to be alone, get to know yourself you would start to fall in love with yourself and life all over again. You just have to give it a chance.

[@Diamondgirl90]

This is so true girl. Nicely said.

[@stuff1691]

Almost like the movie "Eat, pray, love".!

[@livphx]

I love this take! Well done.

[@Krati.sharma]

@@livphx Thank you

[@SrSilly]

He actually stated it’s about a stalker

[@Immunity_ow]

How did this not become the theme song of “YOU” on Netflix

[@ismailademi4271]

Ikr

[@sorrybabyx]

Bad music taste, possibly.

[@dinosaurpotatoes]

Timoffey....you just had a genius idea

[@willwoodbery4100]

Yes!I went to comment this exact thing!

[@GingerTaylorMusic]

THAT'S WHAT I WAS GONNA SAY

[@MrTroutbum05]

The first 4-1/2 minutes....just musical genius... holy shit. Or, “hey, I have this epic Bass line, let’s just jamb and see what kind of awesomeness we can make with it....ready? Go!”

[@tricky92x]

The drummer is low key fantastic too.

[@dans8094]

Right on!! Drummer and bass player just lose themselves. It’s incredible

[@j0hnbr0ck]

I like playing along on bass and seeing what I can add to it. As simple as the rhythm is it's surprisingly easy to get off track if you're not paying attention

[@thewatchmen8654]

Sign of a real musicians

[@MrTroutbum05]

@@thewatchmen8654 Exact truth

[@genericallyaccepted]

One of those "love at first listen" tracks

[@LauraOlds-y8e]

Miss you guys so much… can’t wait to stare out window looking at whole new world… cause this is meaningless… my life is meaningless… I want to start a whole new life… and remember you in the back of my head

[@Nihilist_Adventure]

I didn't see any comments about the awesome metaphor of the video. Did anyone else notice that while she's off traveling and living her life, the band is stuck or have secluded themselves in the freezing storage room? The camera goes back and forth between the 2. The girls keeps traveling, independently having experiences. Then it switches back to our stalkerish friends in the basement. Notice when they're playing, their body language has this sort of bitter, mildly aggressive, frustrated vibe. And as they go over the lyrics, it seems like it's something they've done so many times. As a stalker goes over in his head so many times how he just needs the girl to see him the way he sees himself. I think they perfectly made a video reflecting how a rejected, borderline stalker guy would feel, while the girl is off leading her life. Awesome, artists involved in the making both this song and video.

[@MrBoro]

Dustin Stewart the cold room represents her cold heart. She's searching for self love. He's her heart pleading with her to love herself.

[@lopezthinktank]

Mr. Boro, I 1000% agree with your statement. It's about self-love and not neglecting it. Love is the stalker!

[@arnab6408]

U guys surely smoke good pot....

[@isaacmarwell5435]

Give Poindexter an 'A' over here for crying out loud.

[@messMiss21]

No, I was too busy reading the comments

[@gengar618]

I love this song, that intro is just musical edging and it took me forever to know when the vocals were going to come in. I’d take in a breath and come in anywhere between a full minute and a few seconds too early

[@christinefreitas4208]

🎉 who’s still air playing the drums and bassline in 2024

[@semiramisbonaparte1627]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@JacobaremnantofYisrael]

😂😂😂😂😂 me

[@oliverroseler6845]

that song made me pick up my bass and play along

[@charlenemack7040]

I heard this on the radio today September 24, 2024. It was the short version. Man oh man they need to play the Long version.

[@edwardodejesus967]

This takes me back to highschool such a damn good song, repeat value is on God teir level.

[@SpacedDuck11]

I feel Death Cab and the Postal Service are both extremely underrated bands. Ben's voice is incredible both live and on his albums and his style has changed so many times it's really impressive. Saw them live for the first time a few years ago and I was truly impressed.

[@katherinejohnson-aplin4084]

They’re playing a show together this year to celebrate their 20th anniversary of albums. Coming near to me - I REALLY WANT TO GO!!!!!

[@daviddunn4061]

Great job. Nobody follows and films a person, in specific locations. I appreciate it

[@evanjensen2673]

I remember being about 12 years old when this came out. I thought "this isnt anywhere close to as good as their old stuff.". It was my first pretentious thought. I was so proud.

[@jlzimmerman3]

It's a fucking masterpiece

[@evanjensen2673]

@jlzimmerman3 it really is. Grew into so much more to me with time.

[@thienpool]

I can just listen to that bassline forever. the bassline truly possessed my heart !

[@rogerw2101]

I love this song so much , the intro is so awesome . I've watched this a pile of times trying to figure out all the country's and city's that she is in , I love it. I'm not worldly by no means , I'm just a dirt farmer with head phones in the tractor listening to Great Tunes !!!

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

All I know is I've been to the place at 3:30. Cambodia!! Spent 2 months there over the summer.

[@author9870]

New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, then where? Marakesh?? where in Cambodia?? Help!!

[@DanRSN]

Wanted: Model to go around the world but look totally unimpressed

[@TheJetsetMike]

I feel like you can seamlessly make a 10 hour loop of this song if you really felt like it

[@mjhenkel1984]

honestly if you listen to any Ben Gibbard song it sort of has that feel. i get the impression that he doesn't really know how to END a song, and they usually just trail off on the refrain.

[@DAman69ize1]

23

[@cryptgod4543]

The Jetset Mike probably

[@theobjectivist1771]

Michael H lol

[@ruthoneil2224]

I found a 30 minute version.

[@brifer95]

Almost 2025 and it hurts that I still can’t find music that makes me fell like this song did

[@MordantHippo]

back then, when I was 8 years old, I would listen to this song, on loop, for hours... it gave me major feels

[@beem2528]

I feel a need to comment on the music video itself. I remember when I first watched it when it just came out, being hypnotized watching the woman traveling all over the world, but in such an understated manner. That image of her has always stuck with me, especially since I've always wanted to travel on my own. Now, over a decade later this video has even more of an impact on me, I was able to accomplish my goal of traveling on my own and this video encapsulates the feeling of doing that better than any other type of media I've seen. It's a feeling of peacefulness, joy, wonder, melancholy and loneliness all combined into something beautiful. Which is exactly what the video shows, so thank you.

[@alyciahall7453]

Betsy McCabe I agree with this on so many levels I also remember watching the video when it came out and I was still in high school dreaming of seeing the world and yeah I love how understated this video and the woman are it’s something that brings me back to this song over and over throughout the years

[@pcisbs2491]

but Betsy, i must ask you...did you play this song while actually traveling? like on a walkman... while on a boat..or a bus or something, im jealous..i think i could do that forever

[@annebruecks7381]

I feel like she’s running from him but never gets far enough away

[@Oakheart]

yeah it's pretty sad.

[@ge2623]

Looks to me like she's stalking/looking for him.

[@zacsparksbmx33]

For years I’d play this song on repeat every night to fall asleep. Long live death cab

[@diggy3746]

I never really considered myself a huge Death Cab fan but after hearing this song on the radio I am in love.

[@BoomRoasted3]

Yea…. This one and soul meets body are my favorite death cab songs

[@Zombiekiller2271]

“And I long for this mirrored perspective, when we’ll be lovers, lovers at last”...pure beauty

[@ChronicBrat]

But he's talking about seeing himself in her window as he stalks her, driving past her house, telling her they Will be lovers one day

[@whome6168]

One of the coldest intros I've have ever heard. Makes you want to drive.... fast

[@Wolverines77]

You obviosly have never listened to anything rock pre 1990... I live for extended intro's and this is possibly the best extended intro of the young 21st century...

[@koala_8027]

@@Wolverines77 this extended intro and the drop is the fucking best, do you have any other recommendations?

[@savannahfenwick8391]

Sooooooo true!!!!

[@pennyp7382]

Funny you say that. I've driven 1000's of miles over the speed limit to Death cab. Some of it driving a cab.

[@pennyp7382]

@@koala_8027 placebo

[@Æqualium7]

This is an example of how to use the music video budget to travel the world. Take that record label!

[@Kieran_JSL]

Here is where every instrument starts in the intro: buzzing: 0:10 Piano: 0:16 Bass: 0:21 Rhythm Guitar: 0:36 Drums: 1:05 Lead Guitar: 3:18 Marimba: 3:27 Backing vocals: 3:46 Lead vocals: 4:41

[@auberjean6873]

Bingo__Mingo23 It's so nice to meet someone who *really* listens. Ah, 🎧.

[@Diamondgirl90]

This song used to come on when I worked at Subway. Everybody would be like, "YES, my JAM" 🙌💕💕 I miss that

[@beezybeez4207]

this is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🤘🎹

[@fiatman71]

Probably the mellowest song that sounds awesome at insane high volume.

[@4ever_reckless]

The intro sound like joy division ngl, Peter Hook would be proud

[@KJT3000]

This will legit be one of my favorite songs of all time for life.

[@jlzimmerman3]

Forever

[@youarelife3437]

Now that's a real band and that is real music.

[@blugreen17]

Greatest intro in existence.

[@maryannetesoro5766]

hell yea...usually I don't have the patience to listen to long intros...yet as always they nailed it

[@LMac31104]

agreeed 100t

[@KATARSIZL1]

It has always blown me away.....It's like they build a perfect vessel to deliver a message......and the message is Fantastic...the build up is INTENSE!

[@Carter_H]

Ohhhh, you should hear it live. It'll knock your socks off!

[@LaSarenea]

^^^^^This guy knows what he's talking about!

[@rickfrench8506]

I would always start my road trips as a truck driver with this song. I'd do my pre-trip inspection, then half an hour later, climb into my Freightliner and plug this song in. Usually by the time I was about 4 minutes into the song, I was shifting gears - heading north on I-65. Hitting 13th gear was smooth, and time to restart this song. Music to drive by. Love it.