The Sound of Settling

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I've got a hunger, twisting my stomach into knots

The second single off of Transatlanticism, “The Sound of Settling” deals with the ideas of unrequited love and anxiety in relationships, especially when “tongue tied.” Originally disliked by Ben Gibbard, writer and lead vocalist, for its uptempo style, guitarist Chris Walla insisted that it be included on the album. The song failed to chart internationally, but has still been regarded as one of Death Cab for Cutie’s more popular and successful singles. The song starts with Gibbard strumming the guitar and singing the first line before introducing the drumline, and gradually becoming… read more
The second single off of Transatlanticism, “The Sound of Settling” deals with the ideas of unrequited love and anxiety in relationships, especially w… read more
The second single off of Transatlanticism, “The Sound of Settling” deals with the ideas of unrequited love and anxiety in relationships, especially when “tongue tied.” Originally dislike… read more

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Death Cab for Cutie is an American band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nicholas Harmer (bass), Jason McGerr (drums), Dave Depper (guitar) and Zac Rae (keyboards). Death Cab began as a solo project of Ben Gibbard, now the band's vocalist and guitarist. Gibbard took the band name from the satirical song Death Cab for Cutie, performed by The Bonzo Dog Band in The Beatles' 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour. As Death Cab for Cutie, Gibbard released a cassette titled You Can Play These Song… read more
Death Cab for Cutie is an American band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nicholas Harmer (bass), Jason McGerr (… read more
Death Cab for Cutie is an American band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nicholas Harmer (bass), Jason McGerr (drums), Dave Depper (guitar) and Zac Rae (keyb… read more

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