Sorrow
The National · High Violet [2010]
Sorrow waited, sorrow won
Sorrow they put me on the pill
It's in my honey, it's in my milk
Don't leave my haggard heart alone on the water
Cover me in rag and bone sympathy
'Cos I don't wanna get over you
I don't wanna get over you
Sorrow's my body on the waves
Sorrow's a girl inside my cake
I live in a city sorrow built
It's in my honey, it's in my milk
Don't leave my haggard heart alone on the water
Cover me in rag and bone sympathy
'Cos I don't wanna get over you
I don't wanna get over you
Sorrow - The National
From the indie-rock landscape of the early 2010s, The National's "Sorrow" stands as a defining track from their album High Violet. Released in 2010, the song exemplifies the band's signature sound, blending atmospheric guitar textures with Matt Berninger's distinctive, often weary vocal delivery. The track captures a specific emotional resonance characteristic of the group's work during this era, focusing on themes of melancholy and introspection without relying on explicit lyrical exposition. As part of their discography, "Sorrow" reflects the band's evolution from their earlier, more jangly indie-pop roots to a darker, more textured style that influenced a generation of modern alternative rock. Its enduring presence in their catalogue highlights its status as a key recording in their body of work, resonating with listeners who appreciate the nuanced emotional depth found in their music.