Song: “Soul Meets Body” (mp3) by Death Cab for Cutie on the album, Plans (CD).
Length: 3:50
Lyrics: Safe.
Topic: Safe. Abstractly telling of the desire for something better. Includes a metaphor that someone else is a “song” he has a singular connection to in this gritty life. Possible spiritual self-examination.
Theme: Longing and connection.
Recommended Age: Any. Abstractness of the lyrics lends itself to high school and maybe middle school, but the music is beautiful and would appeal to any age.
Genre: Indie Rock. Haunting and beautiful.
Year: 2005.
Video: (AOL Music | YouTube | Directions DVD). The singer walks to a cabin in the woods where he joins the band to play. On the walk we see some sort of plant or fungus grow and float into the air. Mixed with shots of the band, we see the plants turn into musical notes and float across the country to the sea.