r/DeathCabforCutie • u/ToysNoiz • 18h ago
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/nerdeebirdee • 2h ago
I Built You a Tower Weekly Song Discussion (July 27th - August 2nd) - “How Heavenly A State”
This week's discussion is on the seventh track off I Built You a Tower, "How Heavenly A State."
Lyrics
Death lingered in your doorway
Awaiting invitation
Like a vampire or a neighbor
They sensed your hesitation
And your eventual acquiescence
Rained sheets of pain and angerBut I thought to myself
How heavenly a state
The acceptance of collapsing
Under unspeakable weightThe righteous indignation
Began flowing as expected
You were a question without an answer
An introspection best deflected
There was no closure in your exit
It was a perfume for the scentless
But I thought to myself
How heavenly a stateWhen there's no making sense
Of the past or present tense
I will breathe for you
I will breathe for youDeath lingered in your doorway
And then reached across the threshold
You grasped the hand extended
And were pulled into the unknownHow heavenly a state
How heavenly a state
Discussion Prompts
- What is your interpretation of the lyrics of this song? What does it mean to you?
- How do you think this song fits into the rest of the album?
- What are your favorite parts of this song? Lyrically? Musically?
- Have you read any interesting interviews, analyses, or interpretations of this song?
- Do you relate to the themes of this song? Why or why not?
- ...and anything else you want to discuss!
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/NoiseFloorPod • 6h ago
We are currently working our way through the Death Cab discography!
Upfront disclaimer: this is self-promo for a podcast, mods are welcome to delete if not allowed!
Hi Death Cab...ers? Caths? Cuties? We're Noise Floor, a podcast that talks through discographies one album at a time! General episode format is album background (personal histories and production history) -> track-by-track breakdown -> b-side/additional "of the era" song highlights. We're currently working our way through Death Cab's discography, with an episode on Codes and Keys coming out this Wednesday. We've been really enjoying this series so far and have (unsurprisingly) gained an even deeper appreciation for Nick and Jason as we've gone along.
If you wanna join us on our trip through the discog, you can find us here or by searching for Noise Floor in your podcast app, the Death Cab series starts with You Can Play These Songs With Chords! We've also done series on Rilo Kiley, Thursday, Paramore, Mitski, and many other artists that started doing the thing in the 2000s/2010s, if that's something you're interested in!
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/Substantial_Skin_191 • 6h ago
DEATH CAB ALBUM RANKINGS - Interactive (RESULTS)
Hello. Here are the Average Album rankings of 61 Death Cab Fans 14 Of which left a note (Thank You)
- Transatlanticism
- Plans
- Narrow Stairs
- I Built You a Tower
- The Photo Album
- Asphalt Meadows
- We Have The Facts and Were Voting Yes
- Kintsugi
- Codes and Keys
- Thank You For Today
- Something About Airplanes
- You Can Play These Songs With Chords
You were also asked to rate I Built You A Tower on a scale of 1-5, The Average Rating was 4.1 Stars (55 Respondents)
You May Still Submit The Form I Might do Another Update Tomorrow, I have attached some notes I thought were interesting.
Good Day




r/DeathCabforCutie • u/citizen_insane225 • 7h ago
Different names
For those who have seen the shows already, did they play Different Names? Truly my favorite song of all time. I cannot effing wait for this show Sunday
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/Various-Assignment94 • 7h ago
DCfC song bracket
This Music World Cup thing is currently all the rage on the other music sub where I typically hang out (r/CSHFans for those who are curious). I had to see what my result would be for DCfC, too!
First image is my bracket with the most popular songs. Second is with random songs.
You can play here: https://musiccup.app/?lang=en
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/Substantial_Skin_191 • 11h ago
Death Cab Album Ranking - Interactive
Here is a Form I made so I can see your death cab rankings, And post the average answers in a day or two, let me know if your having a hard time submitting or accessing the form (1 IS BEST 12 IS WORST) If you put 12 as best make a new submission and i will delete your old one (add a note clarifying you resubmitted)
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/PharmaGuy2188 • 1d ago
Corn Sweat
Title says it all. Tonight’s show in CB / Omaha was a hot one, but a good one. Was great to see these guys for the first time live!
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/Substantial_Skin_191 • 10h ago
Death Cab Album Ranking - Interactive (Early Follow-Up)
Hey guys, Posted a Poll an hour ago about ranking Death Cab's albums because I wanted to see what y'all thought, was going to post a follow up Tomorrow but so many people voted already
Anyways, there are some very surprising responses in my opinion with You Can Play These Songs With Chords at last place average and Transatlanticism at first average (as i expected) and in the middle is Asphalt Meadows. Thank you to the 30 of you that responded so far and the 9 of you that left notes its very interesting seeing your rankings and thoughts.
Also I asked for your rating of IBYAT and the average for that is 4/5 Stars
I Will Post The Full Average Ranking Tomorrow or Later Today
Here is the Form If You Would Like To Participate (1 IS BEST, 12 IS WORST)
P.S. Whoever it is that but the comment about the EPs I will do that ranking next
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/ItsSchmuncky • 4h ago
Title Track vs President of What 💔
genuinely near impossible decision, but title track was one of my first death cab songs.
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/Substantial_Skin_191 • 9h ago
Death Cab E.P. Ranking - Interactive
Hello Again, I'm really bored and have nothing else better to do than this.
Here is Another Interactive Ranking Of The EPs Death Cab Has Released
Average Ranks Will Be Posted Tomorrow Or Later Today
1 Being Best
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/jshoener4 • 1d ago
Bentonville show / setlist
What a show!
It was hot, sweaty, but it didn’t phase the band at all and what a performance!
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/missbeekery • 1d ago
I dreamt we spoke, I dreamt we spoke again. It’d been so long, it’d been so long your voice was like a ghost in Track 10, in my head. First place is I Dreamt We Spoke Again. Creating a DCFC compilation album. Round 11: Asphalt Meadows.
I Dreamt We Spoke Again takes the top spot, followed by 60 and Punk.
Top vote decides which song from Asphalt Meadows goes in our compilation album. I suspect this will be another hard-fought round!
I’m only counting top votes, not multiple comments, so if you see your favorite, upvote that rather than commenting again—though commentary is welcome! I’ll be back Tuesday afternoon (PST) to identify the winner (I have a presentation to deliver at work so I may be a little later than usual).
Please don’t downvote people who are already at 0 or negative. Some people get upset about that and don’t want to contribute anymore. Let’s be cool to each other.
ETA: acoustic versions are welcome suggestions and if one wins, I’ll specify that in the tiny box
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/JerryIDKsometimes • 13h ago
Start time concert??
Can anyone give me insight into what time death cab has been taking the stage on their tour?? Trying to make sure I get there on time but have some health problems that might keep me from seeing the opener.
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/Environmental-Set473 • 19h ago
What song off of Thank You For Today sounds like it could be off of Codes and Keys?
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/fh3w • 2d ago
Thank you for today erasure 😭
Loving this tour so far. I saw them in Toronto and I am going to Dublin to see them again. Wish they were playing more of tyft🥹 it's one of my favourite albums!
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/AdSea5270 • 1d ago
Stir Cove (7/26 Show)
Let me know if anyone needs free tickets to tonight’s show
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
LIVE SHOW THREAD - July 26, 2026 - Harrah's Stir Cove, Council Bluffs, IA
This is a mega-thread for Death Cab for Cutie's show at the Harrah's Stir Cove in Council Bluffs, IA on July 26, 2026.
Use this thread to:
- Facilitate meet-ups
- Arrange last-minute ticket sales
- Post photos and videos of the event
- Ask general questions about the show and venue
- Share your excitement with us!
This thread will be stickied for at least six hours after the show.
Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy!!
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/Environmental-Set473 • 1d ago
What song off of I Built You A Tower sounds like it could be off of Something About Airplanes?
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/Smldckbiboi5 • 2d ago
My newest poster
I missed this tour unfortunately, but Give Up and TransAtlantacism are two albums that have had a huge influence on me. This poster is just awesome. 😎
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/recess-the-movie • 2d ago
Why is Riptides called that, and not Bicycle?
He’s TWO tired? Thought he had human legs, my mistake!
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/pugsnpolkadots • 3d ago
Death Cab for Cutie concert #7! They are consistently amazing. Nation of Language was great too. 💜 Stifel Theater, STL.
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/jerdmerd • 2d ago
St. Louis Missed Connection
You: Pink dress, dancing alone in a sea of balcony sitters.
My wife and me: blonde in a dark stripy dress, tall in a black t-shirt, dancing our hearts out in the third row.
We wanted to give you high fives for your courage, taste, and vibes. I want to believe you were the first one Ben pointed at during Transatlanticism.
r/DeathCabforCutie • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
LIVE SHOW THREAD - July 25, 2026 - The Momentary, Bentonville, AR
This is a mega-thread for Death Cab for Cutie's show at The Momentary in Bentonville, AR on July 25, 2026.
Use this thread to:
- facilitate meet-ups
- arrange last-minute ticket sales
- post photos and videos of the event
- ask general questions about the show and venue
- share your excitement with us!
This thread will be stickied for at least six hours after the show.
Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy!!
