I Will Follow You Into the Dark

Death Cab for Cutie

About I Will Follow You Into the Dark

"I Will Follow You into the Dark" is a song by indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie, the third single from their fifth album Plans, released on August 30, 2005. Written and performed by Ben Gibbard, it is an acoustic solo ballad, and was recorded in monaural with a single microphone and little editing. The single was released on Atlantic Records, becoming one of Death Cab for Cutie's lowest-charting singles, peaking number 28 on the Modern Rock Tracks, number 66 on the UK Singles Chart and failing to chart on the Billboard Hot 100; however, "I Will Follow You into the Dark" was certified as gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, and is the band's best-selling single to-date. Despite charting lower than other singles, the single is still one of the band's most played songs on commercial radio stations. The song's popularity has led it to be featured in a various television shows and movies, and has been covered by numerous artists. 


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Love of mine, someday you will die
But I'll be close behind and I'll follow you into the dark
No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight, waiting for the hint of a spark

If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied
And illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark

In Catholic school as vicious as Roman rule
I got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black
And I held my tongue as she told me,
Son, fear is the heart of love,so I never went back

You and me we've seen everything to see
From Bangkok to Calgary and the soles of your shoes
Are all worn down
The time for sleep is now
But it's nothing to cry about
'Cause we'll hold each other soon in the blackest of rooms

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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

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13 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Will Follow You into the Dark" is a single from Death Cab for Cutie's fifth studio album, "Plans."
Release Date
The song was first released on August 30, 2005.
Songwriter
The song was written by Ben Gibbard, the band's lead vocalist.
Awards
Though the song did not claim any awards, it was nominated for a Grammy in 2007 as "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or a Group with Vocal."
Chart Performance
The song performed impressively on the Billboard charts, reaching number 66 on the "Billboard Hot 100" charts.
Music Video Scenario
The music video depicts Ben Gibbard as a troubadour in a world created with shadow puppetry.
Genre
The song is best classified as an indie rock and indie pop song, with elements of folk as well.
Song Theme
The song deliberates on themes of love, mortality, and the belief or skepticism in life after death.
Song Recognition
The song is recognized as being among the band's most popular songs.
TV Show References
"I Will Follow You into the Dark" was used in numerous television shows, including the 2011 episode of "Scrubs" titled "My Finale."
Acoustic Style
Unlike many of Death Cab for Cutie's songs, "I Will Follow You into the Dark" is a purely acoustic song.
Concert Performance
During live concerts, it is usually performed by Ben Gibbard as a solo act.
Soundtrack Inclusion
The song was also included in the soundtracks of several films, such as "Blind Dating" and "Easy A."

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