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The Genesis of Four Cypresses
- Chris Taylor and Daniel Rossen discuss the initial creation of "Four Cypresses."
- It began with a disorienting drum groove by Chris Bear, which evolved into a stable keyboard part.
Slow Development
- The song's foundation, including the bassline and keyboard part, was laid down by Chris Bear.
- The song then sat in this form for six or seven months before further development.
Lyrical Inspiration
- Daniel Rossen took the song home and wrote lyrics inspired by a homeless man sleeping in his driveway.
- The lyrics explore themes of displacement, homelessness, and shared human experience.