Los Angeles, I’m Yours

There’s something about the Decemberists’ “I’m Yours” that just makes you want to sing along and dance. This song is purely a love song about Los Angeles. Colin is singing about the beautiful disaster the city is, how he sees the most amazing and awe-inspiring decay of the norms of society, yet the root of the society(human interaction) is stronger than any other city in the world. He's saying that Los Angeles doesn't have any of the superficial norms society thinks it has, and instead, has things that mainstream society sees as repulsive, like pollution, a huge class divide, etc. Yet, the people are happy to live in their filth, and appreciate all the real things the society has to offer, that other cities, which maybe look for beautiful, and do not have these "social no-nos" ever will. Colin wrote this song, and if he did, he is talking about how much he loves Los Angeles.

The song perfectly captures the energy and excitement of Los Angeles, making it one of the best songs about the city. With its jangly guitars and upbeat tempo, it’s the perfect song to listen to while cruising down the freeway with the windows down. So put on your sunglasses and turn up the volume, because this song is sure to get you in a Los Angeles mood!

• Released: 2003
• Songwriter: Colin Meloy