Unbearably White
Unbearably White

Vampire Weekend - Unbearably White Lyrics

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Unbearably White Lyrics

Baby, I love you
But that's not enough
And pulling away has been unbearably buff
I ran up the mountain
Out of your sight
The snow on the peak was just unbearably white

The city was freezing
An elegant flow
The wind at the doorway was unbearably cold
You walked to the bedroom
And sat down to write
The page in your notebook was unbearably white

There's an avalanche coming
Don't cover your eyes
It's what you thought that you wanted
It's still a surprise
It's hard on the body
It's hard on the mind
To learn what kept us together, darling
Is what kept us alive

Sooner or later
The story gets told
To tell it myself would be unbearably bold
Presented with darkness
We turn to the light
Could've been smart, we're just unbearably bright

There's an avalanche coming
Don't cover your eyes
It's what you thought that you wanted
It's still a surprise
It's hard on the body
It's hard on the mind
To learn what kept us together, darling
Is what kept us alive

Call it a day
Call it a night
Careless and cold
And just unbearably white

Call it a day
Call it a night
Careless and cold
And just unbearably white

Call it a day
Call it a night
Careless and cold
And just unbearably white

Baby, I love you
But that's not enough
And pulling all the weight has been unbearably rough
I ran up the mountain
Out of your sight
The snow on the peak was just unbearably white

Call it a day
Call it a night
Careless and cold
And just unbearably white

Writer(s): Ariel Zvi Rechtshaid, Ezra Koenig, Michael Tucker
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired the title 'Unbearably White' for the song by Vampire Weekend?

    The phrase 'unbearably white' was initially used as a criticism of Vampire Weekend, referring to their racial composition. The band, led by Ezra Koenig, turned this criticism into a self-reflective title for the song, which humorously and ironically comments on internal disputes among white people about degrees of whiteness.

  2. Who are the writers credited for 'Unbearably White'?

    'Unbearably White' credits Ariel Zvi Rechtshaid, Ezra Koenig, and Michael Tucker as its writers. These individuals have collaboratively contributed to crafting the lyrical and musical elements of the song.

  3. What musical styles are incorporated in 'Unbearably White'?

    'Unbearably White' is characterized by its art pop style but also integrates elements from other genres. The track features isolated vocals, handbells reminiscent of classical music, jazz fusion-inspired bass guitar, and orchestral swells that enrich its sonic landscape.

  4. How was 'Unbearably White' received by music critics?

    'Unbearably White' received positive reviews from music critics upon its release. For instance, Sheldon Pearce from Pitchfork praised the song for its beauty and depth. He highlighted how Vampire Weekend managed to find a spark in exploring themes of separation and reflection within the lyrics.

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