Death Cab For Cutie - Cath...

Lyrics:

Cath, she stands
With a well intentioned man
But she can't relax
With his hand on the small of her back
And as the flash bulbs burst
She holds a smile
Like someone would hold
A crying child

And soon everybody will ask
What became of you
'Cause your heart was dying fast
And you didn't know what to do

Cath, it seems
That you live in someone else's dream
In a hand-me-down wedding dress
With the things that could've been
All repressed

But you said your vows
And you closed the door
On so many men
Who would have loved you more

And soon everybody will ask
What became of you
'Cause your heart was dying fast
And you didn't know what to do

The whispers that it won't last
Run up and down the pews
But if their hearts were dying that fast
They'd have done the same as you

And I'd have done the same as you

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[INF3darkgreen]

its amazing how you could pass death cab off as "just another one of those rockish boy bands" but if you really listen to it, their music is amazing, artistic, and extremely deep in an overwelminly emotional emotionless way, know what i mean? I know it sounds crazy, but once you think about it death cab has created their very own, original, unique feeling and sound...

but maybe I'm just a dreamy fan haha

[PhoneHomeProduction]

That opening riff can cure cancer.

[alecazam3567]

dat bass.

[IisCrazyFool]

Is this about Wuthering Heights...?

[koogoro]

@robhartjr1993 I love Transatlanticism as well. However, I like this album as well. For example, "No Sunlight" and "I Will Possess Your Heart" are also great.

[jamesman74]

I actually believe this song is about the struggle of accepting Catholicism, or any faith for that matter. Having the main character being named "Cath" is just a fitting play on words i feel. The well intentioned man is the faith but Cath can't accept it and doesn't fit in with the faith. This is why she is sad and doesn't want to be married, but she can't leave him because she is in a "hand-me-down weddding dress". The dress is the influence of her parents, and her vows are sealed by baptism.

[shellbyllynne]

The more I listen to Death Cab the more I am reminded of American Football.

Only, with less horns, and more words.

Still, it keeps them alive and I enjoy that.

[e11i0tt5m1thfan]

What a well instrumented track...

[andysforfunaccount]

This song is so bittersweet

[robhartjr1993]

I know many will disagree, but this album was the least interesting of Death Cabs for me. I mean I love it and this song is great, but this wouldn't be where I recommend anyone to start with Death Cab. Transatlanticism is pure magic and their best so far to me.