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"I will follow you into the dark" (Death Cab For Cutie) - cover by Zahara y Pablo Garrido

Name: "I will follow you into the dark" (Death Cab For Cutie) - cover by Zahara y Pablo Garrido
Uploaded: 2012-07-12T12:41:12+00:00
Duration: 2 min 52 s
Channel: Zahara Verla
Description: The provided text is a lyrical reinterpretation of Death Cab for Cutie's song "I Will Follow You Into the Dark," performed as a cover by Zahara and Pablo…

12 Jul 2012 · 3 min

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The provided text is a lyrical reinterpretation of Death Cab for Cutie's song "I Will Follow You Into the Dark," performed as a cover by Zahara and Pablo Garrido. While retaining the core refrain—"then I follow you into the dark"—the verses are rewritten with new imagery and narrative elements. The lyrics weave together religious motifs (heaven, hell, Catholic school), historical references (Roman rule), personal injury (knuckles bruised by a lady in black), and geographic wanderings (Bangkok, Calgary). Themes of companionship, sacrifice, and confronting darkness are explored through a poetic, somewhat cryptic voice. The overall tone is reflective and melancholic, with a blend of spiritual and worldly symbols that reframe the original song’s intimate promise of following a loved one into oblivion.

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For the hint of a spark. Heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied. Illuminating those only they can see signs. If there's no one beside you when your show embarks, then I follow you into the dark. In Catholic school, as vicious as Roman rule, I got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black. I held my tongue as he told me, son, fear is the heart of love. So I never would bark. Heaven and hell That they both are satisfied. Illuminator knows only they can see signs. If there's no one beside you, when you show them the barracks, then I follow you into the dark. You and me have seen everything you see. From Bangkok to Calgary, And the soles of your shoes are all worn down. The time for sleep is now. It's nothing to cry about. Going home, it's all so soon. The black is a bruise. Heaven and hell decide that we both are satisfied. And you've been made a note only they can see signs. If there's no one beside you where your shoulder embarks, then I follow you into the dark. Then I follow you into the dark.