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If I could open my arms
And span the length of the isle of Manhattan,
I'd bring it to where you are
Making a lake of the East River and Hudson.
And if I could open my mouth
Wide enough for a marching band to march out,
They would make your name sing
And bend through alleys and bounce off all the buildings.

I wish we could open our eyes
To see in all directions at the same time.
Oh, what a beautiful view
If you were never aware of what was around you.
And it is true what you say
That I live like a hermit in my own head.
But when the sun shines again
I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in.

Sorrow drips into your heart
Through a pinhole,
Just like a faucet that leaks,
And there is comfort in the sound.
But while you debate
Half-empty or half-full,
It slowly rises-
Your love is gonna drown.
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14 comments on this song.
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corneliousjd
Good rounded song, nothing too spectacular like soul meets body though. but a great song none-the-less.
added: 07/28/2005, 06:21 PM
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Kari Byron's Sex Cyborg
Agreed. Though, I really don't think they're capable of producing anything below a splendid quality.
added: 08/05/2005, 06:20 AM
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el_anarquista
There's something about all Death Cab songs. Ben Gibbard's voice is...soothing.
added: 08/15/2005, 02:05 PM
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Tristan.
This is a good song, but it's nothing really spectacular. Still, I'm sure this will be as good as their earlier albums.
added: 08/18/2005, 05:07 PM
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letsnotshitourselves
I don't know why he has gone back to this habit of raising his voice at the end of every other line... I really like the latter part of the song, but over all it's good.
added: 08/23/2005, 02:30 AM
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Jochem
A mellow and pretty song
added: 09/01/2005, 07:13 AM
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Tristan.
Retracing my previous statement, this is one of the most beautiful songs on the album.
added: 09/01/2005, 11:04 PM
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Big D
Nice opener.
added: 09/14/2005, 06:44 PM
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digitalme
good song, nice lyrics
added: 09/30/2005, 08:23 PM
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cheidiotou
This is a pretty good song, it's on my upper half of favorites to the album. But, like usual, I'm getting tired of it cuz it's the first song on the album and, coincidentally, the one I hear the most. So, my 4/5 rating is probably a little unfair to it. I like the lyrics though; the picture of NY is nice for someone from the plains (kinda like "Coney Island").
added: 10/05/2005, 01:24 PM
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thegame7426
this is my favorite on the album
added: 10/20/2005, 12:48 PM
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Cratic
What a great way to kick things off. It's a very serene song, with a great feeling with it.
added: 11/04/2005, 06:00 PM
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Master_of_Puppets
horrible way to open a cd, but great song indeed
added: 03/16/2006, 07:23 PM
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THE Perfect Name
pretty song, the lyrics are really great.
added: 07/05/2006, 07:57 AM
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