Terrible Love
The National · High Violet [2010]
It's a terrible love and I'm walkin' in
It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walkin' in
its quiet company, its quiet company
It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walkin' in
It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walkin' in
its quiet company, its quiet company
And I
can't fall asleep
Without a little help
It takes a while to settle down
My shivered bones
Until the past
Makes sense
It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break
Company
Its quiet company
Its quiet company
But I
Won't follow you
Into the rabbit hole
I said I would but then I saw
Your shivered bones
They didn't want
Me to
It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walkin' in
It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walkin' in
It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break
Terrible Love
Released on the 2010 album High Violet, "Terrible Love" stands as a defining track for The National, blending their signature indie rock sound with introspective lyricism. The song features the band's characteristic layered vocals and reverb-drenched guitars, capturing the emotional turbulence of a failing relationship. It exemplifies the band's ability to weave personal narrative into a broader musical landscape, contributing significantly to their discography during a pivotal era in their career. The recording reflects the band's evolution from their earlier post-punk roots into a more polished, atmospheric style that would influence a generation of indie artists. As a centerpiece of High Violet, the track remains a staple of their catalog, resonating with listeners who appreciate its raw depiction of heartbreak and the complexities of modern love.