You Are a Tourist
Death Cab for Cutie
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(This... Fire... Grows... High...) (This... Fire... Grows... High...) (This... Fire... Grows... High...) (This... Fire... Grows... High...) When there's a burning in your heart An endless fury in your heart Build it bigger than the sun Let it grow Let it grow And there's a burning in your heart Don't be alarmed (This... Fire... Grows... High...) When there's a doubt in your mind 'Cause you think it all the time Framin' rights into wrongs Move along Move along When there's a doubt within your mind When there's a burning in your heart And you think it'll burst apart Oh, there's nothing to fear Save the tears Save the tears When there's a burning in your heart And if you feel just like a tourist in the city you were born Then, it's time to go And you find your destination with so many different places to call home 'Cause when you find yourself a villain, In the story you have written It's plain to see That sometimes the best intentions Are in need of redemption Would you agree If so, please show me (This... Fire... Grows... High...) (This... Fire... Grows... High...) When there's a burning in your heart, When there's a burning in your heart, (This... Fire... Grows... High...) When there's a burning in your heart, (This... Fire... Grows... High...) (This... Fire... Grows... High...) When there's a burning in your heart, (This... Fire... Grows... High...) (This... Fire... Grows... High...) When there's a burning in your heart.
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9 facts about this song
Release Information"You Are a Tourist" is the lead single from Death Cab for Cutie’s seventh studio album, "Codes and Keys," which was released in 2011.
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Song's SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the US. This achievement marked the first time the band ever had a number one single on the chart.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video for "You Are a Tourist" was broadcasted live on the internet, making it the first-ever live, scripted, one-take music video to be aired as such. The video was directed by Tim Nackashi and was broadcast on April 5, 2011.
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Song's GenreThe song infuses elements of indie rock, alternative rock, and pop, showcasing Death Cab's distinctive musical style and evolution.
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Lyrical SignificanceLyrics penned by the band's lead singer, Ben Gibbard, presents an explorative theme. This song is about finding oneself and looking for something meaningful in life, a thematic departure from their earlier works which tended to focus more on lost love and heartbreak.
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Band Members' RoleIn the making of "You Are a Tourist," Ben Gibbard not only contributed vocals, but also played the guitar. The bass guitar was entrusted to Nick Harmer, the drums to Jason McGerr, while the keyboards and guitar were handled by Chris Walla.
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Public ReceptionThe single received widespread acclaim both from fans and critics. They praised the song’s lyrical depth and distinct sound, citing it as proof of the band’s continuous growth and development in their music career.
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Live Performances"You Are a Tourist" is regularly performed at the band's live shows and has become one of the fan-favorites due to its engaging and anthemic nature.
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Awards and RecognitionDespite its commercial success, "You Are a Tourist" didn't receive any notable awards; however, it contributed significantly to the overall success of the "Codes and Keys" album which bagged the band a Grammy nomination in the Best Alternative Music category in 2012.
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