The second single off of Transatlanticism, “The Sound of Settling” deals with the ideas of unrequited love and anxiety in relationships, especially when “tongue tied.” Originally disliked by Ben Gibbard, writer and lead vocalist, for its uptempo style, guitarist Chris Walla insisted that it be included on the album. The song failed to chart internationally, but has still been regarded as one of Death Cab for Cutie’s more popular and successful singles.

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