I Will Possess Your Heart

Death Cab for Cutie

About I Will Possess Your Heart

"I Will Possess Your Heart" is an alternative rock song recorded by the American band Death Cab for Cutie. The song depicts a one-sided obsessive relationship, which led Paste to name it one of the 25 creepiest songs about love. It is notable for its five-minute instrumental introduction as well as its music video which required location shooting across four continents. The song was the lead single from their sixth studio album, Narrow Stairs (2008). The music is dominated by a repetitive bass guitar riff interspersed with piano chords and Ben Gibbard's vocals. It was released on March 18, 2008 in two versions: a full eight-minute album version, and a four-minute radio edit that omitted most of the instrumental introduction. The song was critically acclaimed and nominated for the 2009 Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. The music video, released on April 11, 2008, features scenes of a young woman traveling alone to various places around the world, interspersed with the band performing in an industrial freezer room. The shoot involved the actress, director, and a crew of two traveling 27,977 miles in 13 days, and was shot on consumer-grade camcorders to achieve a sense of total realism and so that the film crew would blend in as tourists. The video won the 2008 MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing and was nominated for the Best Cinematography award. 


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How I wish you could see the potential,
the potential of you and me
It's like a book elegantly bound,
but in a language that you can't read just yet

You gotta spend some time love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you'll find love, I will possess your heart
You gotta spend some time love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you'll find love, I will possess your heart

There are days when outside your window,
I see my reflection as I slowly pass
And I long for this mirrored perspective,
when we'll be lovers, lovers at last

You gotta spend some time love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you'll find love, I will possess your heart
You gotta spend some time love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you'll find love, I will possess your heart

I will possess your heart
I will possess your heart

You reject my advances and desperate pleas
I won't let you, let me down so easily, so easily

You gotta spend some time love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you'll find love, I will possess your heart
You gotta spend some time love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you'll find love, I will possess your heart

You gotta spend some time love, you gotta spend some time with me
And I know that you'll find love, I will possess your heart

I will possess your heart

I will possess your heart

I will possess your heart

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Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Chris Walla (guitar, production, keyboards), Nick Harmer (bass) and Jason McGerr (drums). Death Cab for Cutie's music has been labeled as indie rock, indie pop, emo, and alternative rock, and is noted for its use of unconventional instruments as well as Gibbard's unique lyrical style. The band has released seven studio albums, five EPs, and one demo to date. The group takes its name from a song by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band featured in The Beatles' 1967 film, Magical Mystery Tour. more »

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Written by: BENJAMIN GIBBARD, CHRISTOPHER WALLA, JASON McGERR, NICHOLAS HARMER

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15 facts about this song

Band Origin
"I Will Possess Your Heart" is a track by Death Cab for Cutie, an American alternative rock band that originated from Bellingham, Washington.
Album Information
The song is a part of their sixth studio album titled "Narrow Stairs," which was released in 2008.
Long Track Duration
The duration of the album version of the song is eight minutes and thirty-one seconds, making it one of the band's longest tracks.
Unique Introduction Structure
The song has an unusually long instrumental intro, lasting 4 minutes and 44 seconds before the lyrics start.
Radio Edition
The radio edit of the song is significantly shorter, lasting only around four minutes.
Chart Performance
"I Will Possess Your Heart" took the 70th spot on the 'Billboard Hot 100' chart and climbed to number 6 on the 'Alternative Songs' chart.
Grammy Nomination
In 2009, the song was nominated for the 'Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.'
Video Directing
The official music video for "I Will Possess Your Heart" was directed by Shawn Kim and Aaron Stewart-Ahn.
Video Theme
The music video features a traveling woman, which enhances the sense of longing and pursuit suggested in the song's lyrics.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by all four members of the band - Ben Gibbard, Nick Harmer, Jason McGerr, and Chris Walla.
Bass Line Prominence
The song is well-known for its prominent and repetitive bass line that plays throughout most of the track.
Controversial Lyrics
The song’s lyrics, considered by some as having stalkerish undertones, stirred some controversy among listeners and critics.
Live Performance
"I Will Possess Your Heart" has been a staple in the band's live performances, often used as a set opener due to its lengthy instrumental introduction.
Critical Response
The song generally received positive reviews from critics, praising its bold structure and musicianship despite its controversial lyrics.
Cover Versions
Despite its unique structure, the song has been covered by several artists, including a notable rendition by artist Trespassers William.

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