Cousins
Vampire Weekend
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You found a sweater on the ocean floor They're gonna find it if you didn't close the door You and the smart ones sit outside of their sight In a house on a street they wouldn't park on at night Dad was a risk-taker, his was a shoe maker You, "Greatest Hits 2006" little list-maker Heard codes in the melodies, you heeded the call Oh, you were born with ten fingers and you're gonna use them all Interesting colors I discovered myself If your art life is gritty, you'll be toasting my health If an interest in culture should be lining the walls When your birthright is interest, you could just accrue it all Me and my cousins and you and your cousins It's a line that's always running Me and my cousins and you and your cousins I can feel it coming You could turn your back on the bitter world You could turn your back on the bitter world You could turn your back on the bitter world You could turn your back on the bitter world Me and my cousins and you and your cousins It's a line that's always running Me and my cousins and you and your cousins I can feel it coming Me and my cousins and you and your cousins It's a line that's always running Me and my cousins and you and your cousins I can feel it coming
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Written by: Christopher Joseph Baio, Christopher William Tomson, Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Cousins" was released as the first single from the band's second album "Contra" in 2009. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics.
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Music CompositionThe song is known for its fast beats and associated with indie rock genre. It has been praised for its distinct rhythm patterns and its intricate guitar work.
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InspirationLead singer Ezra Koenig has stated that, while the lyrics read like a string of consciousness, they were inspired by his relationship with his actual cousin.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cousins" was filmed in the streets of Mexico City. The band can be seen performing on a moving platform while surrounded by colorful and dynamic scenes of the city.
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Popular RecognitionThe song was one of Rolling Stone's top 50 songs of 2009, and it was named the 72nd best song of the decade by NME.
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Chart Performance"Cousins" peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the U.S. In the UK, the single peaked at number 115.
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Live PerformancesVampire Weekend has performed "Cousins" at many festivals and television shows, including the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, Late Show with David Letterman, and Saturday Night Live.
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Other MediaThe song was used in the 2011 comedy film "The Art of Getting By" and has been included in the soundtrack for the video game, “MLB 10: The Show”.
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Notable Covers"Cousins" has been covered by several artists, including The Kooks and Morning Benders. Each cover adds its own unique take on the original.
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Album Impact"Cousins" helped to establish "Contra" as a successful follow-up to the band's debut album. The second album, like the debut, earned a top spot on the Billboard 200.
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