I Was a Kaleidoscope
Death Cab for Cutie
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I put on my overcoat and walked into winter, my teeth chattered rhythms And they were grouped in twos or threes, Like a Morse code message was sent from me to me. Cars on slippery slopes, they're stuck: people pushing through Their mittens as I was beginning to feel it soaking through my shoes, Getting colder with every step I took to your apartment, dear. And I was a kaleidoscope, the snow on my lenses distorting the image of what Was only one of you and I didn't know which one to address as all your lips Moved. This is when I forget breathe all the things I scripted, they sound unfounded. And the look that you're giving me, it tells me exactly what you are thinking, "this ain't working anymore." They got their mothers worked into a panic Sledding down hills into oncoming traffic The parents layered clothes until the children couldn't move then kept them Outside til their noises were blue and I got left there, too. I put on my overcoat and walked into winter, my teeth chattered rhythms. And they were grouped in twos or threes like a Morse code message was sent from me To me.
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Written by: BENJAMIN GIBBARD, CHRISTOPHER WALLA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"I Was a Kaleidoscope" by Death Cab for Cutie was released as the second single from the band's third studio album, "The Photo Album".
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Recording LabelThe song was released under "Barsuk Records," a Seattle-based independent record label.
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Chart PositionThe song didn't chart in any of the Billboard charts in the U.S, but it brought the band considerable recognition among the indie rock community.
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Release Format"I Was a Kaleidoscope" was released as a CD single with two additional non-album tracks, "Coney Island" and "We Laugh Indoors".
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SongwritersThe song was written by band members Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla.
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Producing Team"I Was a Kaleidoscope" was produced by Chris Walla, who is also the band's guitarist and a well-known producer for other indie rock bands.
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Personal InspirationThe song's lyrics were inspired by Ben Gibbard’s breakup with his long-term girlfriend, a common theme in "The Photo Album".
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Music Style"I Was a Kaleidoscope" is noted for its indie rock vibe, combined with elements of pop music, characterized by its catchy melody and emotive lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its melody and lyrical depth.
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Band's StatusThe release of "I Was a Kaleidoscope" helped to solidify Death Cab for Cutie's status as key players in the indie rock music scene during the early 2000s.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song lyrics are interpreted as representation of past relationships viewed through a kaleidoscope, ever-changing and different every time you look.
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Notable Live PerformanceThe live version of "I Was a Kaleidoscope" on the band's tour after the song's release was widely appreciated and helped increase their fanbase.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single shows a black and white photograph of a fairground, tapping into themes of nostalgia and reflection prevalent in the album.
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