I Was Once A Loyal Lover
Death Cab For Cutie · The Open Door [EP] [2009]
When these bones are old and brittle?
I wait to talk when I should listen
And cloud mistakes with false revisions
All my friends are forward-thinking
Getting hitched and quitting drinking
And I can feel them pulling away
As I'm resigned to stay the same
And you can't even begin to know
How many times I've told myself "I told you so"
I was once a loyal lover
Whose lips did never seek anothers
But now each love's more like a match
A blinding spark that burns out fast
And they all conclude with the same sentence:
"I've never met someone more self-centered
Who thinks that life with a nice girl's like
Waiting for a bus to work"
And you can't even begin to know
How many times I've told myself "I told you so"
And you can't even begin to believe
There's so many bridges engulfed in flames behind me
If you deem it so
Just cut the cord and go
You'll be fine
There's plenty of hills to climb
You can't even begin to know
How many times I've told myself "I told you so"
And you can't even begin to believe
There's so many bridges engulfed in flames behind me
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About I Was Once A Loyal Lover
"I Was Once A Loyal Lover" is a hauntingly beautiful track by Death Cab For Cutie, released on their 2009 EP *The Open Door*. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of indie rock and melancholic pop, characterized by layered harmonies and introspective lyrics that explore themes of lost relationships and emotional vulnerability. Recorded during a period where the group was refining their sound for a broader audience, the track features a driving rhythm section that contrasts with the song's tender, almost fragile vocal delivery. It stands as a testament to the band's ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that resonate deeply with listeners seeking emotional connection through music. The recording captures the raw sincerity typical of their discography, making it a standout piece in their catalog of late-2000s indie hits.