Obstacle 1
Interpol
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I wish I could eat the salt off of your lost faded lips We can cap the old times make playing only logical harm We can cap the old lines clay-making that nothing else will change But she can read, she can read, she can read, she can read, she's bad Oh, she's bad It's different now that I'm poor and aging, I'll never see this face again You go stabbing yourself in the neck We can find new ways of living make playing only logical harm And we can top the old times, clay-making that nothing else will change But she can read, she can read, she can read, she can read, she's bad Oh, she's bad It's different now that I'm poor and aging, I'll never see this face again You go stabbing yourself in the neck It's in the way that she posed But it's different now that I'm poor and aging, I'll never see this place again And you go stabbing yourself in the neck It's in the way that she posed It's in the way that she pulls air It's in the things that she puts in my head Her stories are boring and stuff She's always calling my bluff She puts the, she puts the weights into my little heart And she gets in my room and she takes it apart She puts the weights into my little heart I said she puts the weights into my little heart She packs it away It's in the way that she walks Her heaven is never enough She puts the weights in my heart She puts, oh she puts the weights into my little heart
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Written by: Carlos Andres Dengler, Daniel Alexander Kessler, Paul Julian Banks, Samuel J Fogarino
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Album Context"Obstacle 1" is a song by American rock band Interpol. It's a track off their debut studio album "Turn on the Bright Lights" which was released in 2002.
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Releasing HistoryThe song was released as the second single from the album in November 2002.
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Genre Classification"Obstacle 1" is often described as an indie rock and post-punk revival tune that encompasses sonic elements of new wave and shoegaze.
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Chart SuccessDespite not charting in the U.S., the song achieved moderate success in the UK, peaking at #27 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Interpol's first significant chart appearance.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Obstacle 1" are somewhat abstract, leaving a lot open to interpretation by listeners. It's widely believed that the song is about a relationship and battling personal demons.
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Hailed by CriticsThe song has been hailed by critics as a principal example of Interpol's unique sound and style, with praise for its intricate guitar riffs and dramatic, emotive vocals.
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Prominent Presence in Media"Obstacle 1" has been featured in various media outlets, including television shows like "The OC" and video games such as "Guitar Hero World Tour".
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Re-issueA re-issue of "Obstacle 1" was put out in 2003 due to its initial success.
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Live PerformancesThe band often concludes live shows with "Obstacle 1", signaling its popularity and status as a fan favorite.
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Distinctive Music VideoThe music video for "Obstacle 1" features the band members performing with various everyday objects falling in slow motion alongside them. This stark and highly stylized video became a signature aesthetic for the band.
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Rolling Stone FeatureRolling Stone magazine included "Obstacle 1" in its list of the "100 Best Songs of the 2000s."
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