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Clark Gable
35,907
Electronic
Clark Gable was released on February 18, 2003 by Sub Pop Records as a part of the album Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition)
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Release DateFebruary 18, 2003
LabelSub Pop Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM150

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Benjamin Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard
Vocals
Jimmy Tamborello
Jimmy Tamborello
Programming
Jenny Lewis
Jenny Lewis
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Benjamin Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard
Songwriter
Jimmy Tamborello
Jimmy Tamborello
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Postal Service
The Postal Service
Producer
Emily Lazar
Emily Lazar
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

I was waiting for a cross-town train in the London Underground
When it struck me (When it struck me)
That I've been waiting since birth to find a love
That would look and sound like a movie
So I changed my plans, I rented a camera and a van
And then I called you (And then I called you)
"I need you to pretend that we are in love again"
And you agreed to
I want so badly to believe
That "There is truth, that love is real"
And I want life in every word
To the extent that it's absurd
I greased the lens and framed the shot
Using a friend as my stand-in (As my stand-in)
The script, it called for rain, but it was clear that day
So we faked it
The marker snapped and I yelled, "Quiet on the set!"
And then called, "Action!" (And then called, "Action!")
And I kissed you in a style Clark Gable would have admired
I thought it classic
I want so badly to believe
That "There is truth, that love is real"
And I want life in every word
To the extent that it's absurd
I know you're wise beyond your years
But do you ever get the fear
That your perfect verse is just a lie
You tell yourself to help you get by?
That you tell yourself to help you get by?
That you tell yourself to help you get by?
Written by: Benjamin Gibbard, Jimmy Tamborello
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