Demons

The National · Trouble Will Find Me [2013]

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.

But 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 til god goes on.

I sincerely tried to love her,

Wish that I could rise above her.



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



Cannot stay here I can't sleep,

on the floor.

Drink the blood and hang the palms,

On the door.

Do not think I'm going places anymore,

Wanna see the sun come above New York.

Oh, everyday I start so great,

Then the sunlight dips.

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

Demons

Demons stands as a defining track from The National's 2013 album, Trouble Will Find Me. The song captures the band's signature blend of melancholic indie rock and introspective lyricism, showcasing their ability to explore complex emotional landscapes with understated grace. Built upon a foundation of intricate instrumentation and Matt Berninger's distinctive baritone vocals, the recording reflects the group's mature songwriting during this period. It serves as a poignant example of their discography, balancing personal vulnerability with a broader sense of existential weight. As part of a critically acclaimed body of work, the track highlights the band's enduring influence on modern alternative music, offering listeners a deeply resonant experience that remains central to their artistic identity.