@Top Comments. I believe it is simple. Yes. But you both are taking it too far, you are both right. Yes. It CAN be as a literal glove compartment. Though it could also mean a metaphor. It could also be a true memory where he was driving and went to grab his stuff, and actually found pictures. Which reminded him of the past. I've done it too with notes from years past. It sucks, yeah and I did too write a song about it, it just gives you an idea. Take the song as you will. Nothing else.
Songs have different meanings for everyone, for you it was blunt and straightforward yet beautiful, but it might mean somthing totally different so somone else. I thinks thats a huge part of what makes music so beautiful. So im not saying your wrong, just saying nobody else is wrong in what they feel it means to them. Being able to personally relate to the music metaphorically or not i think is what is happening here.
Ben Gibbard is the lead singer for both Death Cab and the Postal Service, both are awesome. The Postal Service was created by DCFC fan Jimmy Tamborello with Ben Gibbard. Just saying why they sound similar.
the glove compartment is a metaphor for his heart and what he finds in it when he reminisces of his past love. evidence of something that he hopes was real, and not make-believe
the glove compartment is a metaphor for his heart and what he finds in it when he reminisces of his past love. evidence of something that he hopes was real, and not make-believe
SHUT UP
kingpin9819 4 months ago
@Top Comments. I believe it is simple. Yes. But you both are taking it too far, you are both right. Yes. It CAN be as a literal glove compartment. Though it could also mean a metaphor. It could also be a true memory where he was driving and went to grab his stuff, and actually found pictures. Which reminded him of the past. I've done it too with notes from years past. It sucks, yeah and I did too write a song about it, it just gives you an idea. Take the song as you will. Nothing else.
SpaceCowboii 5 months ago
I like the way the vid was done.(simple answer for a simple yet complex idea)
SoldierOfLight90 6 months ago
Incredible, that's all that needs to be said
072596Michael 6 months ago in playlist 072596Michael's Favorited Videos
this is amazing... i wish i could listen to this over and over...
rplover1997 7 months ago
gah! *thought it was
k386 1 year ago
I always though was "the glove compartment is inaccurately named"
k386 1 year ago
This song is not a metaphor for anything....
He is truly talking about the glovebox in your car...
And how is doesn't really hold gloves at all, but just random things you stuff in there..
Like legal documents, such as the title of the song, Title and Registration...
While he was looking, he found some memories of his former love....
That is all....
Sometimes beautiful songs don't have to overly complicated.....
Especially with Death Cab, their songs are beautifully simple....
jjlieber 1 year ago 19
@jjlieber art is in the eye of he beholder.
WafflesMalone 10 months ago
@WafflesMalone
much more effective way of sayin what i did lol didnt c this comment
Doerkules 6 months ago
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@jjlieber art is in the eye of the beholder.
WafflesMalone 10 months ago
@jjlieber
Songs have different meanings for everyone, for you it was blunt and straightforward yet beautiful, but it might mean somthing totally different so somone else. I thinks thats a huge part of what makes music so beautiful. So im not saying your wrong, just saying nobody else is wrong in what they feel it means to them. Being able to personally relate to the music metaphorically or not i think is what is happening here.
Doerkules 6 months ago
@jjlieber very simply put
HerbalEnjoyment 5 months ago
6 people don't like this song!?!? what the hell, I don't understand???
jkirk161 1 year ago
Taped up ribs. Made me smile :)
ThatGuyMacenzie 1 year ago
What a beautiful song :) good music video too, was surprised.
Macabresque 1 year ago
One of my favourite music videos. its really creative and the i just like how the music flows with the operation.
kingparkerIII 2 years ago
Ben Gibbard is the lead singer for both Death Cab and the Postal Service, both are awesome. The Postal Service was created by DCFC fan Jimmy Tamborello with Ben Gibbard. Just saying why they sound similar.
OnKey13 2 years ago
I love this song.
The video is epic. ;D
12winterlover21 2 years ago
Sick song. Love it to death but I think the music video is creepy.
scenvresh 2 years ago 3
awesome
nicknees93 3 years ago
amazing video :)
JellyBeanQueenX 3 years ago
whoa i was like 100% sure this was the postal service before i saw the video. they sound pretty similar
aaronh20s 3 years ago
well the singer is the same...and the styles are really similar...im pretty sure death cab came before, though
nimi123 3 years ago 3
chris walla is in both as well.
commofdoom 3 years ago
so was i i love them both though
kevsext35 3 years ago
aww what a happy ending.. *wipes tears*
jk ITS not...that..sniff..sad.
boboterrifico 3 years ago
drop acid and listen 2 it.. jk dont do that..hahhh :)
seanmurray90 3 years ago
i have a sneaking suspicion that you did just that :) haha
ssnnooww163 3 years ago
i love the guitar in the beginning.
iloveehawk 3 years ago
it's quite obvious from the comments that you either get this song or don't... i'm glad i'm on the understanding side of things
death cab is amazing
kentpatton87 3 years ago
this video is cool because, to me, it symbolizes your friends being there for you after your heart is broken.
true to life.
jhwhitlock 3 years ago
This song is amazing =]
It makes me think...
I love this song .
mcrfan85 4 years ago 7
i think its funny how hes talking bout a glove compartment.i laugh wen i hear this song lol
adorablemo 4 years ago
the glove compartment is a metaphor for his heart and what he finds in it when he reminisces of his past love. evidence of something that he hopes was real, and not make-believe
zafirah12 4 years ago 10
@zafirah12 yes!thanks you a few yrs ago use to make me so confused until now :)
callyrae93 7 months ago
I'll admit this song's pretty good even though it doesn't make sense.
Pindar1 4 years ago
the glove compartment is a metaphor for his heart and what he finds in it when he reminisces of his past love. evidence of something that he hopes was real, and not make-believe
-zafirah12
thisisjessica 3 years ago
i love how the verses are just one run on thought
closingtime2 4 years ago 2
Gotta love Death Cab.
= ]
xBeadleChickx 4 years ago
amazing song!
thestory8 4 years ago
I LOVE THIS SONG! this is my song that i listen to when i'm sad...! :D love her!
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