"I Will Follow You into the Dark"

"I Will Follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie is a song that explores themes of love, commitment, and mortality. It expresses a willingness to stay united with a loved one even beyond death, emphasizing emotional connection over fear of dying. The lyrics reflect a desire to face the unknown together, finding comfort in companionship regardless of life's inevitable end. Essentially, it’s a poetic affirmation of standing by someone through life's joys and its ultimate closure—the end of life.