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I Will Follow You into the Dark

Death Cab for Cutie · 2006

7 min · 2 tracks · indie rock · emo

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and delicate melodies that evoke a sense of longing and melancholy.

I Will Follow You into the Dark is a single by Death Cab for Cutie, released in 2006. A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and delicate melodies that evoke a sense of longing and melancholy. The title track gained widespread acclaim, reaching No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of Death Cab's most recognizable songs. Its emotional resonance led to its inclusion in various media, enhancing the band's profile and influencing subsequent indie and emo artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does I Will Follow You into the Dark sound like?

A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and delicate melodies that evoke a sense of longing and melancholy. Rooted in indie rock and emo.

What makes I Will Follow You into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie notable?

The title track gained widespread acclaim, reaching No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of Death Cab's most recognizable songs. Its emotional resonance led to its inclusion in various media, enhancing the band's profile and influencing subsequent indie and emo artists. Released in 2006, 'I Will Follow You into the Dark' marked a pivotal moment for Death Cab for Cutie, as it was part of their fifth studio album, 'Plans', which catapulted them into mainstream success. By this time, they had already established themselves as key figures in the indie rock scene, but this album solidified their commercial appeal.

How many songs are on I Will Follow You into the Dark?

I Will Follow You into the Dark has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·7:16

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Will Follow You Into the Dark Standout 3:11
  • 2 Brothers on a Hotel Bed (Rolling Stone original session) Standout 4:05

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Genre

emo, indie rock

More albums in emo

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

7 min 16 sec