I Love You Too, Death
I Love You Too, Death

MGMT - I Love You Too, Death Lyrics

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Sep 17, 2013
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I Love You Too, Death Lyrics

Who is much more than a friend,
But never by my side?
All beginnings are an end,
In the blackness there's a light
Maybe you will only read
One or two letters at the most
Shipping crates might line the streets,
Every stranger is a ghost
Cashiers won't deduct the pain,
Loneliness sleeps on the couch
Only noticing the stain
Once the color's faded out
Let's go camping in the cold,
Make a fire, buy a tent
Envision leather getting old,
Re-send pigeons that were sent
Try to memorize your smell,
It reminds me of a field
Crickets clearer than a bell
Have all their guts recast in steel
Birds don't cry when echoes quit,
They trail off into the fog
Autumn hurts far less than sticks,
Knowing winter's five feet tall
Generations of defeat
All assuming your the worst
They never tied the cans
To the back end of a hearse
Take your hand against my own,
If there's a finger I can grip
Reassure me at the ace
Mine's a black heart you could flip
I've come to terms with what I have,
What's been given, what's been asked
Turn my back against the sea,
And beg the serpent for a dance
But in the red dirt muddy towns,
Celebration of the dark
Children walking hand in hand
With the pygmies in the park
I can't touch you only once,
You always leave me wanting more
So keep my feet within the house,
And stick my toes just past the door
Let me know when I'm in love,
Let me die when I'm in love

Who is much more than a friend,
But never by my side?
All beginnings are an end,
In the blackness there's a light
Maybe you will only read
One or two letters at the most
Shipping crates might line the streets,
Every stranger is a ghost
Cashiers won't deduct the pain,
Loneliness sleeps on the couch
Only noticing the stain
Once the color's faded out
Let's go camping in the cold,
Make a fire, buy a tent
Envision leather getting old,
Re-send pigeons that were sent
Try to memorize your smell,
It reminds me of a field
Crickets clearer than a bell
Have all their guts recast in steel
Birds don't cry when echoes quit,
They trail off into the fog
Autumn hurts far less than sticks,
Knowing winter's five feet tall
Generations of defeat
All assuming your the worst
They never tied the cans
To the back end of a hearse
Take your hand against my own,
If there's a finger I can grip
Reassure me at the ace
Mine's a black heart you could flip
I've come to terms with what I have,
What's been given, what's been asked
Turn my back against the sea,
And beg the serpent for a dance
But in the red dirt muddy towns,
Celebration of the dark
Children walking hand in hand
With the pygmies in the park
I can't touch you only once,
You always leave me wanting more
So keep my feet within the house,
And stick my toes just past the door
Let me know when I'm in love,
Let me die when I'm in love

Writer(s): ANDREW WELLS VANWYNGARDEN, BENJAMIN NICHOLAS HUNER GOLDWASSER
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the main members of the band MGMT?

    MGMT was founded by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser. They both serve as singers and multi-instrumentalists for the band, which was formed in 2002 while they were attending Wesleyan University.

  2. What are some notable musical influences of MGMT?

    Andrew VanWyngarden has cited Talking Heads and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) as significant influences on MGMT's music. The band's style has evolved over time to include elements of psychedelic pop and electronic rock.

  3. When was 'I Love You Too, Death' released?

    'I Love You Too, Death' is a track from MGMT's self-titled third album, which was released on September 17, 2013.

  4. How did Andrew VanWyngarden describe the creation process of 'I Love You Too, Death'?

    Andrew VanWyngarden described the creation of the song as tenuous. He mentioned that they added various elements to achieve a specific feel, aiming for the track to sound like a train that starts slowly and gradually gathers pace.

  5. What unique approach did MGMT take during their 'Little Dark Age' album production?

    For the 'Little Dark Age' album, MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser worked long distance via email, shaping the album in part by this unique, distanced relationship. They later decided to meet and work together in person to finalize the album.

  6. What themes are prevalent in the lyrics of 'I Love You Too, Death'?

    The lyrics of 'I Love You Too, Death' delve into themes of endings and new beginnings, loneliness, and nostalgia. They use vivid imagery to convey a sense of longing and reflection on various aspects of life and relationships.

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