| Death Cab for Cutie – Crooked Teeth Lyrics | 10 years ago |
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Although it seems that the general consensus regarding the meaning of this song is that it’s about a relationship bound to fail from the beginning, I think it’s more. This common interpretation is most likely stemmed from an automatic response to the chorus: “No, you can’t find nothing at all, if there was nothing there all along” Looking at this line alone, I too would think it was only about a relationship; however, looking at the rest of the song, there is an overarching theme of disdain for a certain city. Ultimately, I think Crooked Teeth is Ben Gibbard’s lament for a city he has ended up in (most likely to follow a girl). His hate for the city, as a result, makes loving his girl much harder and eventually tears them apart. The specifics of the city, I can’t draw a definitive conclusion about. Gibbard says he knew he “made a horrible call” by leaving his previous residence. He notes that the “state line” that he has passed makes him feel like he’s stuck on the other side of the Berlin wall, as if he cannot leave but it also unwelcome as it is clear he belongs on the other side. Most relevant however, is the amazing imagery in the following verse that truly showcases how much discomfort Gibbard feels in the city: “’Cause at night the sun in retreat made the skyline look like crooked teeth in the mouth of a man who was devouring us both.” ---- See more on www.little-wanderer.com |
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| Hozier – Take Me to Church Lyrics | 10 years ago |
| The song creates a dissonance through its raunchy and anti-religious lyrics set within a classic gospel hymn structure anchored by typical gospel hymn lyrics like “Lord let me give you my life” and a repetition of “amen”, making it for someone who wasn’t listening carefully, a song of praise. | |
| Death Cab for Cutie – No Room In Frame Lyrics | 10 years ago |
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This is an big Death Cab for Cutie Song Analysis project and the interpretations of songs here are pretty on point. If you're a fan, you'll definitely appreciate it. http://www.little-wanderer.com/?p=167 It's part 1 of 3 It would be great to see some support! |
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| Death Cab for Cutie – Crooked Teeth Lyrics | 10 years ago |
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This is an big Death Cab for Cutie Song Analysis project and the interpretations of songs here are pretty on point. If you're a fan, you'll definitely appreciate it. http://www.little-wanderer.com/?p=167 It's part 1 of 3 |
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