I decided a handful of years ago that I just want to write … - Ben Gibbard

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I decided a handful of years ago that I just want to write songs that you can understand as soon as you put the record on. There’s no need to veil what’s happening in the song the way I used to. My goal as a songwriter now is to simply write some memorable turns of phrase.

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Benjamin Gibbard (born 11 August 1976) an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, although also known for his project ¡All-Time Quarterback!.

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As the flashbulbs burst she holds a smile Like someone would hold a crying child <P> Soon everybody will ask what became of you Your heart was dying fast and you didn't know what to do.

Some fans get genuinely upset if I admit that a song that they held close to their heart was not based on actual events in my life. Like “What Sarah Said”: I was never in a waiting room in a hospital waiting for news that somebody was going to die.

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I decided a handful of years ago that I just want to write songs that you can understand as soon as you put the record on. There’s no need to veil wh… - Ben Gibbard

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