Terrible Love
Terrible Love

The National - Terrible Love Lyrics

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May 10, 2010
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Terrible Love Music Video

Terrible Love Lyrics

It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walking in
It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walking in
This quiet company
This quiet company

It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walking in
It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walking in
This quiet company
This quiet company
This quiet company

And I can't fall asleep
Without a little help
It takes a while to settle down
My shivered bones
Until the panic's out

It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break
Company
This quiet company
This 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 walking in
It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders
It's a terrible love and I'm walking in
It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break
It takes an ocean not to break

Writer(s): Matthew Donald Berninger, Aaron Brooking Dessner
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the members of The National?

    The National is an indie rock band from Brooklyn, consisting of lead singer Matt Berninger, and two pairs of brothers: Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and Scott and Bryan Devendorf.

  2. What album is 'Terrible Love' from?

    'Terrible Love' is the opening track of The National's fifth studio album, High Violet, which was released in 2010.

  3. What is unique about the song's instrumentation?

    The song features denser and heavier instrumentation compared to The National's previous works. Aaron Dessner created a unique sound by turning the amp up loud, tuning the guitar down, and using harmonic pedals to create a 'loose wool' effect.

  4. What themes does 'Terrible Love' explore according to Matt Berninger?

    Matt Berninger explained that the song explores themes of being overwhelmed, mental chaos, and the stress and anxiety of love or guilt.

  5. When was 'Terrible Love' performed on television?

    The National performed 'Terrible Love' on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on March 10, 2010, two months before the album High Violet was released.

  6. What are some notable lyrics in 'Terrible Love'?

    Some notable lyrics include 'It's a terrible love and I'm walking with spiders' and 'It takes an ocean not to break,' highlighting the song's themes of emotional turmoil and resilience.

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