Portable Television
Portable Television

Death Cab for Cutie - Portable Television Lyrics

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May 30, 2011
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Portable Television Music Video

Portable Television Lyrics

Portable television shrouded in snow
In a raggedy van on the side of the road
The night, it had frozen through my little bones
So you took me in your arms
You squeezed out the cold

Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, ohh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Upstate New York
Autumn brightly colored leaves
Oh, the hills were on fire
They burned for you and me
And while we were going it was built like a lie
But it's sacred as the Bible
So we didn't question why

Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, ohh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

They sodded the soil just recently
Where the rows of teeth
They grow in fields of infinite green
And here laid the father
And here stood the son
Where the road meets the horizon for everyone
For everyone

Portable television take us away
From this burden of reflection we've carried today
Oh, the generator's running but there's nothing on the air
And the static is a comfort
So we huddled round and stared

Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, ohh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ohh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Writer(s): Benjamin Gibbard
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Portable Television' by Death Cab for Cutie?

    The lyrics for 'Portable Television' were written by Benjamin Gibbard, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Death Cab for Cutie.

  2. On which album is 'Portable Television' featured?

    'Portable Television' is a track from Death Cab for Cutie's seventh studio album, 'Codes and Keys,' released in 2011.

  3. What is unique about the recording process of the album 'Codes and Keys'?

    'Codes and Keys' was recorded in eight different studios using Logic Pro software. The band spent no longer than two weeks at each studio, allowing them to incorporate new songs written between sessions directly into the recording process.

  4. How did Chris Walla contribute to the production of 'Codes and Keys'?

    Chris Walla, guitarist and producer for Death Cab for Cutie, played a significant role in shaping the sound of 'Codes and Keys.' He focused on vintage keyboards rather than guitars, aiming for a more impressionistic production influenced by artists like LCD Soundsystem and David Bowie.

  5. How was 'Portable Television' received by critics?

    'Portable Television,' as part of the 'Codes and Keys' album, contributed to generally favorable reviews. Critics appreciated the band's experimental approach with less emphasis on guitars. The album holds a score of 71 out of 100 on Metacritic.

  6. Did Ben Gibbard's personal life influence the lyrics on 'Codes and Keys', including 'Portable Television'?

    'Yes, Ben Gibbard's personal experiences influenced his songwriting on Codes and Keys. He mentioned that his marriage to Zooey Deschanel had an impact on his lyrical themes, reflecting his life changes during that period.

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