Cath...
| "Cath..." | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Styrofoam Plates (Daytrotter Sessions)" |
"Cath…" is the second single from Death Cab for Cutie's sixth studio album, Narrow Stairs. It was released on July 21, 2008 in the UK as a 7" single.
Music video
The video of the song, directed by Autumn de Wilde, is a unique turn for the band in the fact that all four members mouth the words of the song, despite only Ben Gibbard actually singing on the song. The story of the song enfolds throughout as a woman ("Cath") is about to be wed (to the "well-intentioned man"), yet does not love him, still infatuated with a former love (portrayed by Lukas Haas) watching the ceremony. It is inspired by Emily Bronte's famous novel Wuthering Heights, reflecting Catherine Earnshaw and her torment over marrying Edgar Linton (the "well-intentioned man") when she loves Heathcliff. The band is seen sitting in what seems to be a dressing room with a grassy floor. For promotion, the video was available for remixing on MTV's online video mixer.
Track listing
UK 7" vinyl
- "Cath…"
- "Styrofoam Plates (Daytrotter Sessions)"
U.S. promo CD single
- "Cath… (Radio Edit)"
- "Cath… (Album Version)"
Chart positions
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks | 10 |
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