Obstacle 1

Interpol

About Obstacle 1

"Obstacle 1" is a song by American rock band Interpol. It was released as the second single from their debut studio album, Turn on the Bright Lights, on November 11, 2002. It was eventually remixed by producer Arthur Baker and reissued as a single on September 15, 2003. The music video for "Obstacle 1" was directed by Floria Sigismondi. The song peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart and was also ranked at number 64 on Pitchfork's 'Top 500 Tracks of the Decade' list."Obstacle 1" is featured as a playable track on Guitar Hero World Tour. Singer Charlotte Martin has a rendition of "Obstacle 1" on her album, Reproductions. 


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2003
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I wish I could eat the salt off of your lost faded lips
We can cap the old times make playing only logical harm
We can cap the old lines clay-making that nothing else will change
But she can read, she can read, she can read, she can read, she's bad
Oh, she's bad

It's different now that I'm poor and aging, I'll never see this face again
You go stabbing yourself in the neck

We can find new ways of living make playing only logical harm
And we can top the old times, clay-making that nothing else will change
But she can read, she can read, she can read, she can read, she's bad
Oh, she's bad

It's different now that I'm poor and aging, I'll never see this face again
You go stabbing yourself in the neck It's in the way that she posed

But it's different now that I'm poor and aging, I'll never see this place again
And you go stabbing yourself in the neck It's in the way that she posed

It's in the way that she pulls air
It's in the things that she puts in my head
Her stories are boring and stuff
She's always calling my bluff
She puts the, she puts the weights into my little heart
And she gets in my room and she takes it apart
She puts the weights into my little heart
I said she puts the weights into my little heart

She packs it away

It's in the way that she walks
Her heaven is never enough
She puts the weights in my heart
She puts, oh she puts the weights into my little heart

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Interpol

Interpol is a British-American indie rock and post-punk revival band from New York City. Formed in 1997, the band's original line-up consisted of Paul Banks (vocals, guitar), Daniel Kessler (guitar, vocals), Carlos Dengler (bass guitar, keyboards) and Greg Drudy (drums, percussion). Drudy left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Sam Fogarino. In 2010, shortly after recording finished for the band's fourth album, Dengler left to pursue personal projects. According to drummer Sam Fogarino, the band is going on a hiatus and pursuing separate projects. more »

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Written by: Carlos Andres Dengler, Daniel Alexander Kessler, Paul Julian Banks, Samuel J Fogarino

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11 facts about this song

Album Context
"Obstacle 1" is a song by American rock band Interpol. It's a track off their debut studio album "Turn on the Bright Lights" which was released in 2002.
Releasing History
The song was released as the second single from the album in November 2002.
Genre Classification
"Obstacle 1" is often described as an indie rock and post-punk revival tune that encompasses sonic elements of new wave and shoegaze.
Chart Success
Despite not charting in the U.S., the song achieved moderate success in the UK, peaking at #27 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Interpol's first significant chart appearance.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Obstacle 1" are somewhat abstract, leaving a lot open to interpretation by listeners. It's widely believed that the song is about a relationship and battling personal demons.
Hailed by Critics
The song has been hailed by critics as a principal example of Interpol's unique sound and style, with praise for its intricate guitar riffs and dramatic, emotive vocals.
Prominent Presence in Media
"Obstacle 1" has been featured in various media outlets, including television shows like "The OC" and video games such as "Guitar Hero World Tour".
Re-issue
A re-issue of "Obstacle 1" was put out in 2003 due to its initial success.
Live Performances
The band often concludes live shows with "Obstacle 1", signaling its popularity and status as a fan favorite.
Distinctive Music Video
The music video for "Obstacle 1" features the band members performing with various everyday objects falling in slow motion alongside them. This stark and highly stylized video became a signature aesthetic for the band.
Rolling Stone Feature
Rolling Stone magazine included "Obstacle 1" in its list of the "100 Best Songs of the 2000s."

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