2003Released
2:12

Did You Know?

Interesting facts and trivia about The Sound of Settling. By Songfacts®.

This song is about someone who is very timid in telling their significant other how they really feel. Instead of expressing their discourse for the relationship, they "settle" for what they have and wonder about what might have been.

In an interview with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ben Gibbard explained that when he wrote this song, he did not like it. He brought it to the band expecting it to get discarded, but guitarist Chris Walla demanded it go on the album. A good decision, as it has since become one of their more popular singles.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of The Sound of Settling.
F♯Key
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
175BPM

Album

The album The Sound of Settling is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released The Sound of Settling.
Barsuk Records
2003 Barsuk Records
2003 Barsuk Records

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