March 24, 2010

New National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio"

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"We wanted to make a meaner record," National singer Matt Berninger recently told Pitchfork about the band's forthcoming LP High Violet. After listening to "Bloodbuzz Ohio"—released today for free download via 4AD—it seems Berninger and company have come through on that promise. There many not be any "Abel"-like crazed shouting, but this certainly ain't a happy song. Here are the lyrics (whose meaning I'm still trying to decipher):
Stand up straight at the foot of your love, I'll lift my shirt up.
Stand up straight at the foot of your love, I'll lift my shirt up.

I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees.
I never married, but Ohio don't remember me.
Lay my head on the hood of your car, I take it too far.
Lay my head on the hood of your car, I take it too far.

I still owe money to the money to the money I owe.
I never thought about love, when I thought about home.
I still owe money to the money to the money I owe.
The floors are falling out from everybody I know.

I'm on a blood buzz. Yes I am.
I'm on a blood buzz.
I'm on a blood buzz. God I am.
I'm on a blood buzz
High Violet is due out May 11th.

The National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio" (from High Violet)

The National

2 comments:

  1. It may not make alot of sense, but it's great nonetheless! Thanks for the link!

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  2. I love the national. Recently took a crack at "Bloodbuzz Ohio."
    Enjoy

    J

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sudkVgLnKE

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