I Will Possess Your Heart
Death Cab for Cutie
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How I wish you could see the potential The potential of you and me It's like a book elegantly bound But in a language that you can't read just yet You gotta spend some time, love You gotta spend some time with me And I know that you'll find love I will possess your heart You gotta spend some time, love You gotta spend some time with me And I know that you'll find love I will possess your heart There are days when outside your window I see my reflection as I slowly pass And I long for this mirrored perspective When we'll be lovers, lovers at last You gotta spend some time, love You gotta spend some time with me And I know that you'll find love I will possess your heart You gotta spend some time, love You gotta spend some time with me And I know that you'll find love I will possess your heart I will possess your heart I will possess your heart You reject my advances and desperate pleas I won't let you let me down so easily So easily You gotta spend some time, love You gotta spend some time with me And I know that you'll find love I will possess your heart You gotta spend some time, love You gotta spend some time with me And I know that you'll find love I will possess your heart You gotta spend some time, love You gotta spend some time with me And I know that you'll find love I will possess your heart I will possess your heart I will possess your heart
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Written by: BENJAMIN GIBBARD, CHRISTOPHER WALLA, JASON McGERR, NICHOLAS HARMER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Band Origin"I Will Possess Your Heart" is a track by Death Cab for Cutie, an American alternative rock band that originated from Bellingham, Washington.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of their sixth studio album titled "Narrow Stairs," which was released in 2008.
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Long Track DurationThe duration of the album version of the song is eight minutes and thirty-one seconds, making it one of the band's longest tracks.
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Unique Introduction StructureThe song has an unusually long instrumental intro, lasting 4 minutes and 44 seconds before the lyrics start.
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Radio EditionThe radio edit of the song is significantly shorter, lasting only around four minutes.
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Chart Performance"I Will Possess Your Heart" took the 70th spot on the 'Billboard Hot 100' chart and climbed to number 6 on the 'Alternative Songs' chart.
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Grammy NominationIn 2009, the song was nominated for the 'Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.'
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Video DirectingThe official music video for "I Will Possess Your Heart" was directed by Shawn Kim and Aaron Stewart-Ahn.
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Video ThemeThe music video features a traveling woman, which enhances the sense of longing and pursuit suggested in the song's lyrics.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by all four members of the band - Ben Gibbard, Nick Harmer, Jason McGerr, and Chris Walla.
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Bass Line ProminenceThe song is well-known for its prominent and repetitive bass line that plays throughout most of the track.
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Controversial LyricsThe song’s lyrics, considered by some as having stalkerish undertones, stirred some controversy among listeners and critics.
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Live Performance"I Will Possess Your Heart" has been a staple in the band's live performances, often used as a set opener due to its lengthy instrumental introduction.
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Critical ResponseThe song generally received positive reviews from critics, praising its bold structure and musicianship despite its controversial lyrics.
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Cover VersionsDespite its unique structure, the song has been covered by several artists, including a notable rendition by artist Trespassers William.
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