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The National — Demons
Album: Trouble Will Find Me
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Released: 2013
Length: 3:26
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When I think of you in the city,
The sight of you among the sites.
I get this sudden sinking feeling,
Of a man about to fly.
Never kept me up before,
Now I've been awake for days.
I can't fight it anymore,
I'm going through an awkward phase.
I am secretly in love with,
Everyone that I grew up with.
Do my crying underwater,
I can't get down any farther.
All my drowning friends can see,
Now there is no running from it.
It's become the crux of me,
I wish that I could rise above it.

But I stay down,
With my demons.
I stay down,
With my demons.

Passing buzzards in the sky,
Alligators in the sewers.
I don't even wonder why,
Hide among the under views.
Huddle with them all night long,
The worried talk to god goes on.
I sincerely tried to love it,
Wish that I could rise above it.

But I stay down,
With my demons.
I stay down,
With my demons.
I stay down,
With my demons.
I stay down,
With my demons.
I stay down,
With my demons.

Can I stay here? I can sleep
On the floor
Paint the blood and hang the palms,
On the door.
Do not think I'm going places anymore,
Wanna see the sun come up above New York.
Oh, everyday I start so great,
Then the sunlight dims.
Less I've learned,
The more I see the pythons and the limbs.
Do not know what's wrong with me,
Sours in the cup.
When I walk into a room,
I do not light it up.
Fuck.

So I stay down,
With my demons.
I stay down,
With my demons.
I stay down,
With my demons.
I stay down,
With my demons.
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Had to downgrade to a 6 so it doesn't come in my favorites. The slideshow was scaring the kids.
Posted 8 months ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
 Clyde_Bedow wrote:
Not that bad, or good. I think a person who digs Leonard Cohen could see the similarities and dig this.
But it is no Leonard Cohen in poem or vocal performance.

Oh, and I think she was beheaded by a mirror, therefore the gloomy mood.{#Cheesygrin}


No, Matt Berninger is no Leonard Cohen. Fortunately.
Posted 1 year ago by longliverp    [ Reply ]
A solid, solid 1 with a bullet!  In my head.
Posted 1 year ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
This band kills me,  can't get to PSD quick enough, that monotonic dreary depressing sound. Not why I listen to music.
Is this what Goths and Emos listen to? 
Posted 1 year ago by Ben_Smedley    [ Reply ]
 sajitjacob wrote:
Maybe I'm going soft in my old age and have experienced some natural (and man made) disasters, but I feel so much more these days, and I don't think I'm alone. People seem to be getting 'nicer'. Perhaps it's all the shit going on, maybe it really does bring out the best in *most* people. It's just a shame the unpleasant minority get all the headlines.

 
 



Me, too, my friend. I feel so much more than I ever had. It's almost overwhelming.
Posted 2 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
 BlackDog1121 wrote:

The National make my heart ache, in a good-ish way



About Today, a particular fav of mine
Posted 2 years ago by BlackDog1121    [ Reply ]
The National make my heart ache, in a good-ish way
Posted 2 years ago by BlackDog1121    [ Reply ]
gawd this band is horrible.
Posted 2 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

the vocal delivery kills any interest




My sentiments exactly ... that and what the other bloke said about using The National play time as good for using the toilet.
Posted 2 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
I'm sure the college kids love these guys and all their soul searching and darkness.  But by the time one has kids actually in college, those attributes don't work as well...not bad, but I'm too grey to get sucked into their vortex of indulgence...

next...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 Mackmoney3000 wrote:
"I can't fight it anymore,
I'm going through an awkward phase.
I am secretly in love with,
Everyone that I grew up with."

I must be a mush. Hits me right in the feels 


Not that anyone asked my opinion :)... but to all the youngsters out there: definitely maintain relationships with the peeps you're growing up with. 
Posted 3 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
 rocklandlove wrote:

7/8, chords, and the truth



Yeah - the 7/8 time is smooth in this tune, not clunky-sounding like it can be sometimes.
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
Saw these boys a couple weeks ago outside at Edgefield in Portland.  The weather sucked with off and on downpours.  But nobody left.  

That's when you know you have loyal fans, when they will stand in the rain for a couple hours to hear you play.
 
It depends what alternative pleasures their lives offer... 
Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Is this like The Crash Test Dummies?
Posted 4 years ago by Tylersmyler    [ Reply ]
Maybe I'm going soft in my old age and have experienced some natural (and man made) disasters, but I feel so much more these days, and I don't think I'm alone. People seem to be getting 'nicer'. Perhaps it's all the shit going on, maybe it really does bring out the best in *most* people. It's just a shame the unpleasant minority get all the headlines.

 Mackmoney3000 wrote:
"I can't fight it anymore,
I'm going through an awkward phase.
I am secretly in love with,
Everyone that I grew up with."

I must be a mush. Hits me right in the feels 
 

Posted 4 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
"I can't fight it anymore,
I'm going through an awkward phase.
I am secretly in love with,
Everyone that I grew up with."

I must be a mush. Hits me right in the feels 
Posted 4 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
the vocal delivery kills any interest



Speaking for yourself, of course. I personally welcome the relief from the tenors and altos who are pervasive in recorded music. I remain interested.


Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
I can relate
Posted 4 years ago by neotrogg    [ Reply ]
so boring, Hey the National, try meth before making music
Posted 4 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
This band is brilliant.  Anybody who has felt deeply about anything can relate to this true testament to pain and haunting.  
Posted 4 years ago by msbostick    [ Reply ]
Bleck.
Posted 5 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
When I walk into a room,
I do not light it up.
Fuck.

I think that's just good song writing
Posted 5 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
 still

blotto wrote:
boring
 

Posted 5 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Sorry for the language but The National is the definition of pretentious shit. I don't get it.
Posted 5 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
The best thing about The National is, it's a great opportunity to get away from the computer and use the restroom or go for a walk.
 

tea time!
Posted 5 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
I think the singer has a bade case of the "mumbles". 
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

Leonard Cohen, when he sings in a much higher register.

 
Forgot to mention, I quite like it.
Bit of a penchant for Baritone voices after a plethora of falsetto,  boy soprano and unmelodic gaspings.
Posted 6 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Somebody has a complete collection of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. . . .
Posted 7 years ago by helloitsme    [ Reply ]
I love this band.
Posted 7 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
 S-curvy wrote:
Jeez, what to do when the boring monotony of The National becomes well-worn on RP?

Answer:  Switch back to something more imaginative on college radio!

 
You've got shares in this radio? Keep it to yourself and let me listen to my daily "National" quietly. Ahhhhh....it's so good
Posted 7 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
Jeez, what to do when the boring monotony of The National becomes well-worn on RP?

Answer:  Switch back to something more imaginative on college radio!
Posted 7 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
Not that bad, or good. I think a person who digs Leonard Cohen could see the similarities and dig this.
But it is no Leonard Cohen in poem or vocal performance.

Oh, and I think she was beheaded by a mirror, therefore the gloomy mood.{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by Clyde_Bedow    [ Reply ]
the vocal delivery kills any interest


Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
This guy is the Eeyore of the music world.

 
Ouch
Posted 8 years ago by Chrisjea    [ Reply ]
 FourFortyEight wrote:
So many sneers at this song.  I live this. 

What a bunch of fucking snobs.  {#Foot-in-mouth}

 
Why be bothered that some people don't like the music you do?   
Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Nice Voice{#Hearteyes}! 
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
So many sneers at this song.  I live this. 

What a bunch of fucking snobs.  {#Foot-in-mouth}
Posted 8 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
Image result for hillbilly bear
Posted 8 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
                                        Fungramm

   Stayed all night on 42339th floor talking with my partner in crime
                  She said our problem is long standing men
                        why don't we try to nail billion purple
                      Thequickbrownfoxjumpsoverthelazydog.
                         it started there, if body experience
                              was lie what would remain.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
I'm in love with everyone I grew up with.  
Posted 8 years ago by agd3    [ Reply ]
I guess you stay down with your demons?
Posted 8 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I can't remember the melody: there's too much notes in it... {#Ask}
Posted 8 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Excellent album full of thoughtful insight concerning relationships.
Posted 8 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
Hmm, first time...is there more?
Posted 8 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]
I feel sad now.
Posted 8 years ago by DavidFromHouston    [ Reply ]
Forgettable.
Posted 8 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Like the band & the song.
Posted 9 years ago by LindyLuv    [ Reply ]
 wgsu_1978 wrote:

Greg Brown, when he sings in a higher register.
 
Leonard Cohen, when he sings in a much higher register.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 subgyro wrote:
Second time I've heard this, rating is moving up!

6 -> 7

That voice really smacks me of Echo and the Bunnymen.... In a very good way!

 
Greg Brown, when he sings in a higher register.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Second time I've heard this, rating is moving up!

6 -> 7

That voice really smacks me of Echo and the Bunnymen.... In a very good way!
Posted 9 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
boring

 
So much so that you're up to four posts about it.
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
I can relate—I live in my Basement.
Posted 9 years ago by sweet_annie    [ Reply ]
7/8, chords, and the truth
Posted 9 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
boring
Posted 9 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 trissi wrote:
this band has only one song, they keep renaming it and putting it on different albums. it's a terrible song to boot.

 
That's what I say about AC/DC.
Posted 9 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
Always partial to a pop song in an odd time signature... especially 7. (From All You Need Is Love to Solsbury Hill and far, far beyond.)
Posted 10 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
Scary good writing.
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
I really like this band, but the ode to self-deprecation in the lyrics gets a little tired. 
Posted 10 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Love The National!!!
Posted 10 years ago by Michelle_O    [ Reply ]
The best thing about The National is, it's a great opportunity to get away from the computer and use the restroom or go for a walk.
Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
Saw these boys in Bend a couple weeks ago, just before Sasquatch.  They were great!  Of course, they always are.
Posted 10 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Fire And Rain ---> Demons

I get it, Bill. Nicely done.
Posted 10 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
is she looking at me through the reflection in that mirror?  freaky
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
this band has only one song, they keep renaming it and putting it on different albums. it's a terrible song to boot.
Posted 10 years ago by trissi    [ Reply ]
This reminds me, I need to buy tickets today for their Bend concert in a couple months.
Posted 10 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
are we sure this is not just a demo of THE LAST TIME? one or the other, but not the same song twice on the same album, please...
Posted 10 years ago by adpucci    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
Holds the record for staying on the same pitch for the longest time and longest number of words. Boring.

 
Boring is the insistence by some that every artist enunciate perfectly.


Posted 10 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
Saw these boys a couple weeks ago outside at Edgefield in Portland.  The weather sucked with off and on downpours.  But nobody left.  

That's when you know you have loyal fans, when they will stand in the rain for a couple hours to hear you play.

BTW, it was a great concert.

 

 
I was there too and it was an amazing show. Fortunately, it was mostly dry while they were playing, but I thought the gentle rain at the end only added to the magic, when everyone was singing along to Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks with the rain shimmering in the stage lights. One of the best shows I've been to.

These boys put on an amazing show and I just can't get enough of The National. Thanks Bill for playing them as much as you do. It's because of RP that I've grown to appreciate this great band.
Posted 10 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
This guy is the Eeyore of the music world.
Posted 11 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...wait:  full moon rising, mary, demons - is the halloween set starting?..

 
In which case shall we hoist a few to the evening ahead?


Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 11 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
...wait:  full moon rising, mary, demons - is the halloween set starting?..
Posted 11 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Saw these boys a couple weeks ago outside at Edgefield in Portland.  The weather sucked with off and on downpours.  But nobody left.  

That's when you know you have loyal fans, when they will stand in the rain for a couple hours to hear you play.

BTW, it was a great concert.

 
Posted 11 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Right on time!
Posted 11 years ago by Bacadiar    [ Reply ]
Bitchen photographs on the slide show for this song!{#Twisted}
Posted 11 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
love that relentless drumming
 
Posted 11 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Holds the record for staying on the same pitch for the longest time and longest number of words. Boring.
Posted 11 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
The female backup singer is a pretty good mumbler also.

They should change the name of the band from the National to the Mumblers.
Posted 11 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
mumble. mumble mumble

 
rhubarb rhubarb peasandcarrots rhubarb
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Hahaha....your comments about starting a band cracked me up.

I think the time they played with Bob Weir, was some of their finest stuff.
Posted 11 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
mumble. mumble mumble

 

thump thump --- thump thump

Hey, with your singing and my drumming, we should make a band.
Posted 11 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
He just went overboard with his confessional poetry. Previous songs were appealing, alright, but now I just feel sorry for the guy.

Can't wait till he starts singing about his incontinence or how he doesn't like the color of his pills...
Posted 11 years ago by testpilot    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:
I always love that his growl can start to soar...very interesting vocals.

 

That is exactly what drew me to this band. Vocals and lyrics are the last thing I listen to when I hear music.
Posted 11 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
This album is in rotation now on my favorite college radio station.  Fortunately albums usually only stay in rotation for about a month so I just gotta wait it out and hope that I am lucky enough to miss most of the plays.{#Lol} Their days are numbered for sheer blandness once they lose the hipster coolness tag the music is not interesting enough to sustain them for the long haul.  But then again, the masses usually have pretty poor taste in music so who knows maybe they will break the mainstream and can tour with Taylor Swift or something.
Posted 11 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
mumble. mumble mumble
Posted 11 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
I'm liking this upon first listen. Like many tunes that seem to take time to warm to...this has longevity.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Love the way this builds.  Getting very fond of this band.
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
Well I'll be damn, new National and a new album.

Like all National music, except Bloodbuzz Ohio, I think this song will take a few listens to start growing on me. 

 
I did my share of listens. Nothing is growing. Never thought I would be tempted to hit the PSD-button during a National-song, but I am.
Posted 11 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
Like all National music, except Bloodbuzz Ohio, I think this song will take a few listens to start growing on me.  

Exactly.
Posted 11 years ago by 1guysomewhere    [ Reply ]
sad but true... except for the "bit"

justin4kick wrote:
Sounds a bit boring. Every single track of High Violet is better than this one.

 


Posted 11 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
I always love that his growl can start to soar...very interesting vocals.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 maxmox wrote:
Hmmm. Almost David Bowie being channeled by Leornard Cohen{#Nyah}

Well put. 


Posted 11 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Well I'll be damn, new National and a new album.

Like all National music, except Bloodbuzz Ohio, I think this song will take a few listens to start growing on me. 
Posted 11 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Hmmm. Almost David Bowie being channeled by Leornard Cohen{#Nyah}
Posted 11 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:
Sounds a bit boring. Every single track of High Violet is better than this one.

 
Now that is a freaky cover!
Posted 11 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
Yay, new National

The same old thump thump mumble mumble formula, but now with the added attraction of a background female mumbler.



 
{#Lol}
Posted 11 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
Thanks for this!
Posted 11 years ago by Bacadiar    [ Reply ]
Sounds a bit boring. Every single track of High Violet is better than this one.
Posted 11 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Yay, new National

The same old thump thump mumble mumble formula, but now with the added attraction of a background female mumbler.


Posted 11 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 jim1964 wrote:
no mistaking who this is, not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing in this case.

 

That's true-know immediately that it is The National and very happy to hear it first!
Posted 11 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
no mistaking who this is, not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing in this case.
Posted 11 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]