When I Argue I See Shapes

"When I Argue I See Shapes" is a song by Scottish rock band Idlewild, from their 1998 album Hope Is Important. It was the fourth and final single to be released from the album and charted at #19 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1999 (see 1999 in British music). This was the band's highest chart position until "You Held the World in Your Arms" reached #9 in 2002.

"When I Argue I See Shapes"
Single by Idlewild
from the album Hope Is Important
Released	1 February 1999
Genre	Alternative rock
Length	4:24
Label	Food
Songwriter(s)	Bob Fairfoull, Colin Newton, Rod Jones, Roddy Woomble
Producer(s)	Paul Tipler
Idlewild singles chronology
"I'm a Message" (1998) "When I Argue I See Shapes" (1999) "Little Discourage" (1999)
Alternative cover
CD2

The B-side "(1903-70)" is a tribute to artist Mark Rothko.

Track listings

All songs written by Idlewild unless otherwise stated.

In the UK

• CD 1 CDFOOD116

1. "When I Argue I See Shapes" – 3:46 (Remixed by Chris Sheldon)
2. "Palace Flophouse" (Michael Angus/Peeps Into Fairyland) – 3:57
3. "Chandelier (10.15 Version)" – 1:50

• CD 2 CDFOODS116

1. "When I Argue I See Shapes (Album Version)" – 4:27
2. "(1903-70)" – 1:55
3. "Last Night I Missed All the Fireworks (Live)" – 1:27

• 7"

1. "When I Argue I See Shapes" – 3:46 (Remixed by Chris Sheldon)
2. "(1903-70)" – 1:55
3. "Chandelier (10.15 Version)" – 1:50