@PaulDavidScott dude thats the great thing about berninger because of his muffled baritone and turn of phrase the listener is up to interpretation- makes you wonder because the lyric isnt completely clear i just always thought of it as quotas because hes ripping on the white collared work force
@savedbythebell42 i think it refers to the alienation inherent to modern life. the ever pervasive 'organization men,' if you will, and the unconscious emptiness of said lifestyle. i think the theme of selling out is obvious, but the melancholy and resignedness that comes with it makes it poignant. ideologically it's very 'lost generation' american at it's core, i think. thoughts?
@coffeeshoppemusic Ah wonderful thoughts. Personally, rather coming from your perspective in a more metaphorical way, I think it's to do with; for example. Attending a modern, higher-class social event. Eventually these become very arduous and tedious due to the same anxious, sickening and dull atmosphere where everyone is pitted against one another, brandishing their wealth. Still, you go every time, shower, put on a swanky suit and the 'relationships' you make are fake
@PaulDavidScott Completely agree. It refers to the initial excitement at being rich and important yet the inevitable emptiness that will accompany your level of fame. 'Fill yourself with quarters', everyone eventually cares only about their own wealth and 'filling themselves' with as many as they can despite having no real need for any more money. As you said it becomes tiresome, almost an anti-climax, considering the way nearly everyone these days aspires to be rich and afluent.
@jackheaney Hit the nail on the head mate! I don't know if Matt, solely, or the band write the lyrics; but they actually portray a message and can be interpreted in many useful ways. Unlike many other spotlighted artists today
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cenetor69 1 month ago
C этой песни началась моя любов к the national
TheStarklin 2 months ago
Yeah sounds a lot like Joy Division.
MillieTheMontrealer 2 months ago
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One time I heard this band and died from an over dose of awesome. But then I realized I couldn't listen to them if I were dead... so I'm back now.
keaneviking 3 months ago
Fucking love this song!
dragonflyBMX 3 months ago
morrissey + depeche mode = the national
keaneviking 4 months ago 2
@keaneviking I see where your coming from dude. I'd defiantly say Joy Division were a large influence
PaulDavidScott 4 months ago 3
@keaneviking The National = The National
spateeight 4 months ago
its "fill yourself with quotas"
TheReinwald 5 months ago
@TheReinwald Afraid not dude. Just looked to check and its "quarters"
PaulDavidScott 5 months ago
@PaulDavidScott dude thats the great thing about berninger because of his muffled baritone and turn of phrase the listener is up to interpretation- makes you wonder because the lyric isnt completely clear i just always thought of it as quotas because hes ripping on the white collared work force
TheReinwald 4 months ago
@TheReinwald Exactly, an accidental triumph! Adds a whole new dimension to song interpretation. Haha kool interpretation also
PaulDavidScott 4 months ago
@PaulDavidScott I agree with you on that one. quarters makes more sense for implying that she is being used, and letting herself be used.
argoskyros 1 month ago
<33
drewfinaticgirl 7 months ago
"showered and blue blazered, fill yourself with quarters.."
excellent statement on modern life.
coffeeshoppemusic 1 year ago 2
@coffeeshoppemusic
what's your interpretation of that line?
savedbythebell42 8 months ago
@savedbythebell42 i think it refers to the alienation inherent to modern life. the ever pervasive 'organization men,' if you will, and the unconscious emptiness of said lifestyle. i think the theme of selling out is obvious, but the melancholy and resignedness that comes with it makes it poignant. ideologically it's very 'lost generation' american at it's core, i think. thoughts?
coffeeshoppemusic 8 months ago
@coffeeshoppemusic Ah wonderful thoughts. Personally, rather coming from your perspective in a more metaphorical way, I think it's to do with; for example. Attending a modern, higher-class social event. Eventually these become very arduous and tedious due to the same anxious, sickening and dull atmosphere where everyone is pitted against one another, brandishing their wealth. Still, you go every time, shower, put on a swanky suit and the 'relationships' you make are fake
PaulDavidScott 8 months ago
@PaulDavidScott i agree. it's very gatsby-esque.
coffeeshoppemusic 8 months ago
@PaulDavidScott Completely agree. It refers to the initial excitement at being rich and important yet the inevitable emptiness that will accompany your level of fame. 'Fill yourself with quarters', everyone eventually cares only about their own wealth and 'filling themselves' with as many as they can despite having no real need for any more money. As you said it becomes tiresome, almost an anti-climax, considering the way nearly everyone these days aspires to be rich and afluent.
jackheaney 6 months ago
@jackheaney Hit the nail on the head mate! I don't know if Matt, solely, or the band write the lyrics; but they actually portray a message and can be interpreted in many useful ways. Unlike many other spotlighted artists today
PaulDavidScott 6 months ago
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jackheaney 6 months ago