The National - 'The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness'
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
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Me screaming in the shower:
"ANY OTHER!"
Wife from the other room:
"ANY OTHER WAY!"
this is so cool!🙂
Lonely secrets?
Good thing you married her😂
Goals ⭐
😂😂😂😂😂
This song is dark, gritty, motivating, and beautiful. I can't explain it any other way.
Nailed it.....
Explain old everything! Man the COVID the 🤢🤮NOW 2030
@@danycedillog6514 So true! I was just thinking about how "Man the COVID the *barf emoji* NOW 2030!"
♥️
This is dark and gritty? Dude check out About Today and Rains of Castamere by The National
Congratulations on winning the Grammy for Best Alternative Album. It truly is a phenomenal listen.
The National: the only band who's every song I can enjoy and have feelings evoked.
This still remains my ultimate favourite from THe National.
I could literally listen to this song 24 hrs a day ....my neighbours wouldn't appreciate it though : ) Best band ever and I am really glad they are coming back this year!
Sisi jadore
Plot twist…your neighbors WOULD appreciate it
The five guitar buzz notes throughout gets me SO jazzed. Just woke me up - hearing it for the first time and each time since. THEN the SO tight guitar solo in the middle. Drums, vocals, lyrics, writing, guitars, all the perfect instruments. Gawd - so great!
Was blessed to have witnessed this live at Bonnaroo 2019 under a June full moon and let me tell you...I have never felt something so powerful in my LIFE!!! What a gift to music.
They are so damn incredible live.
Saw the National play live in Manchester (UK) last Sat = August 27 (22)
Awesome live performance. Have been around 1300 gigs in the last 60 years (2000 bands with supports ) . But that one is well into my all time top ten. Matt was on fire. It helped I was only a few feet away from the stage , and no moat.
This track was even better live !
great gig . Great band. You really should have been there !
I remember playing Fifa 18, with this song playing.
My favourite team is Valencia CF I remember this song played just after I got the first Champions league for Valencia in my manager mode.
you tell the people your story life
😅😅
@@4bdodz Don't worry about it.
Memories :')
I remember playing your mommas ass and when I won the title, this song appeared out of nowhere.
yesssss bro
A "The National" song is always the best thing you can get in a day.
I actually discovered this last year working at a festival they were one of the main headline acts after Florence and the machine the lead singer put on a passionate performance to this song and right then I knew I was hooked.
I’m in love with The National. I know I’m super late just discovering them recently, but the more I listen, the more I love 💚
Its never to late when it comes to music.
13 years old in 2017. Song keeps hitting the spot harder and harder you get older.
One of the best FIFA songs ever
100%
YES!
No doubt❤ always happy to hear it in my 2018…coming back in time again and again because of this song
@@radimsenkerik1626 it always brings back memories... Awesome
for sure, its criminally underrated
You guys got me through my 30's and I think I'm going to need extra help in my 40's, so far this is sounding pretty good.
So excited to see that there are actually people out there that love this band as much as my hubby and I !! Can't wait to see them in San Diego !!
I'm so excited. Gearing up to get some tix. Wife and I are planning a trip from Maryland to Chicago in December to see them. Nothing else could get us to Chicago, especially in Winter.
I'M SEEING THEM AT GLASTONBURY THIS YEAR
ZOMGWTFBBQIWANNADIEINHAPPINESSBYE
Paul Wolfe, I swear you are their most avid fan!
I am! I have been a music fan since the 1970s, and used to have wide-ranging taste in music -- pop, rock, alternative, classic rock, metal, country, rap, disco (but not jazz, never jazz). About 10 years ago I started to get heavy into melancholy music -- like Death Cab for Cutie, Damien Rice, Ryan Adams (I had already been a fan of Morrissey and Leonard Cohen). Then in 2010 I heard The National for the first time (on Sirius Coffeehouse). Wow! They've really put it together so perfectly, from the music to the lyrics to the voice.
They are the first band that I can listen to without getting bored and without skipping songs. Instead of getting bored, the songs get better with each listen until the point that each one, when it starts, feels like an old friend coming to visit. In 2013 I stopped listening to other music altogether. They ruined all other music for me, damn them!
Even their B-Sides are amazing (eg, Tall Saint, Love is a Blindness, Santa Clara, Walk Off, Rylan).
The only band I think is as good as The National is Blur. Their songs are so diverse.
This guitar solo just instantly made this one of my favorite songs by these guys. I am seriously jamming with my fake guitar right now. Incredible song!
This is the perfect mix of reflective and moody, and upbeat and motivating. Freaking beautiful
You can use a ( , ) ampersand that will suffice for an and or a and if that's suppler.
,dan'
@@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-. no ❤
This solo is everything 2:09
Verdade, esse solo é de arrepiar, um dia vou mandar um solo desse.
This solo still gives me goosebumps
Recalling the time I saw the National live at the PNE in Vancouver, outside in the pouring rain - this song will be tremendous as a live version with a large audience. So much energy in that guitar riff.
A new The National song - like nearly all of their output, after a few listens it's growing and massaging emotional and pleasure centres of my mind I wasn't necessarily aware of... what an amazing band. Cannot wait for the tour.
Worked at a bar in the summer of 2017. Had a nice summer job. Indie and alternative songs just like this one were played the whole time. Next year the bar closed. It was a great place, introduced me to some amazing music. The National, The War On Drugs, The Horrors, etc.
I remember during this soundtrack on the menu I received my first Icon in FIFA ever, I was so excited, when I listen to this I enjoy the beauty of this song, but as well as the great moment I received an Icon from a pack and screamed at 03:00 AM. good moments :)
Matt: "I’m going very dark with the new National record, which is a place I love to go,” he said. “People have always described our music as dark and say it goes very melancholy, somber places. They haven’t heard anything yet! This next thing is crazy.”
Can`t fucking wait for september!
Petra Čeč Is this an interview? Can you give me the link for it?
Hi :) yes, it`s an interview.
www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-nationals-matt-berninger-on-hillary-clinton-crush-w447009
Petra Čeč thanks :)
thanks for the quote : ) it's also interesting that I don't really find their music dark- instead, I always feel like it's comforting or it tries to offer some sort of salvation(not sure if I'm making much sense
+radioheadonafriday I getchu
Killer song. The first two times I heard it, I wasn't sure... but after only hearing it twice I found myself humming and singing it throughout the day. Now I can't stop listening! So excited for the album!
One of the best songs performed live in concert.
I listen to this song when I get depressed, because it's sad enough to appreciate while also open ended enough to not encourage it further.
Well stated.
It's peppy and upbeat, yet also very calming and lowkey. Hope you're doing alright, remember you're valid and can always talk to a family member or loved one
Describes The National in general
Definitely "it is what it is" vibes, but with that implication that we can do something about it
Stay strong brother.
[Verse 1]
Maybe I listen more than you think
I can tell that somebody sold you
We said we’ve never let anyone in
We said we’d only die of lonely secrets
[Pre-Chorus]
The system only dreams in total darkness
Why are you hiding from me?
We’re in a different kind of thing now
All night you’re talking to God
[Verse 2]
I thought that this would all work out after a while
Now you’re saying that I’m asking for too much attention
Also no other faith is light enough for this place
We said we’d only die of lonely secrets
[Pre-Chorus]
The system only dreams in total darkness
Why are you hiding from me?
We’re in a different kind of thing now
All night you’re talking to God
[Chorus]
I cannot explain it
Any other, any other way
I cannot explain it
Any other, any other way
Jesus christ is the best ✌🏻
These lyrics are perfect!
It is official, this is my favorite band of all time.
Ok
Ok
They are wonderful , but not as wonderful as The Beatles, and the Velvet Underground . In the modern era LP is my current fav.
Ok
Man, I thought Trouble Will Find Me was unbeatable, but this is really good in unexpected ways.. Bravo, can't wait
The National puts out album 2013 when I graduate high school. The National puts out album 2017 when I graduate college. Don't worry guys I'll get working on grad school.
Paul Ji same!
Paul, try graduating more often, pls :)
Paul Ji Maybe next year again?
Congrats on graduation!
Please do! We'll be grateful. How about a quick certificate program?!
i really love this song so much. makes me just wanna go on a road trip and have this on repeat
I have been away from this song & video 5 full days while i missed it like an old friend, now i am overjoyed we r reunited!!! :)
This is just soo great and so National-esque. I missed them a lot. Can't wait for the rest!
Fantastic cut! Very catchy. Love the subtle piano line. Didn't catch that until after a few listens. Really looking forward to this album!
never thought I'd be wishing summer was over before it began
Perfect!
David Dean Burkhart I'M SUCH A BIG FAN OF YOURS
Keen to see what you come up with for this LP.
David Dean Burkhart big fan here too
we like all the same music! can we be friends?!
Beautiful song. The National never fails for dreamy soul filling music.
the amount of good memories that i had with this game just suddenly popped in my head after listening to this song
Me too dude... I was playing sometime just to listen to the soundtrack lol
Which game?
I love this band so much.
Lucas Smulders so much it is kind of a part of us all here
its good. I want the record....
Yes. I love everything about them.
Lucas Smulders what a great song
My melancholic heart is so happy! 🖤
My favorite band ever!!! Can't wait to the new album!!! I'm soooo excited!!! Love this song!
The 1st band that set my hairs on end since Joy Division(I'm 56 years old).Just an amazing band.Im sure Ian would approve
same
I just discovered this band because of this song and now realize what my life has been missing.
I feel like I've come home after a long time. Their music describes the universe I'm living in
so blessed. so moved. so grateful. cant believe this is my life.
Thais Brunoro 8 months later your comment resonates so much with a total stranger. I️ felt this so much.
Thais Brunoro is your life that sad?
Genius song. The guitar is utter genius coupled with the singer. WOW.
One of the most epic songs of all time... 2O21, and we still here...
My least favorite thing about listening to really good music is that it keeps me up all night listening to it.
I have midterms tomorrow,and here I am at 1:25 AM on a Sunday when I should be asleep,or at least studying.
I am at 3:45
This system only dreams in total darkness...what an amazing title
That guitar kills Me!
Ugh. I always listen to this band when I'm sad and missing someone. They're God's with sadness deep in their bones
2:30 is so addicting to listen to, one of the greatest pieces in a guitar solo I've ever heard
I'm here because of "This is us"..... I hope the sound track gets an award for season 2 cause it's sooo good !!!!
Can confirm this album is going to be incredible. Album release party was incredible at Basilica Hudson. Played the entire new album and more.
god, love that part beginning at 1:07, wish they would've repeated it once more. complaining on a very high level here - fantastic song!
A great excuse to keep me awake for four more minutes! Fantastic!
I love this! It's so surreal! I can't wait for the rest of the album!
That guitar solo @2:10 is everything. Matt and co. have made an all-out pure rock album. I dig it. Can't wait til the album releases.
Just saw them live this weekend in Bogotá without knowing anything about them previously. Had to come here for more. Such a good band.
Can't wait for their new album! 😃
First heard this song at work back in 2017 on XM radio top 20 for alt rock. Still gives me chills! 🔥 this song helped me to get through my divorce.
This sounds like something that would be on High Violet, which makes me happy since it's my favorite The National album!
I’m not kidding when i say this is one of the best songs of the 2010s. Outright.
Fantastic stuff. Great thing about The National you can keep listening every song and eventually you loved them all. I used to hate Mistaken for Strangers and Bloodbuzz Ohio but after listening to each of them 100-150 times I love them. September 8th is finally getting real close.
This is awesome. Welcome back, The National!
2021 and i still have special vibes of this music ☺️
This song just gets me. Grabs hold of me and tightens it's grip.... almost real
I just discovered it two week ago! And was driving when it play about hour ago! Now i am in front of an computer to see the video! I do like the song very much!
I gaze into a mirror and an ever wrinkling, graying, tired face stares back at me; eyes fixed upon the past and casting a fearful glance at the future. Funny how music can keep us going.
Trouble Will Find Me was my favorite album of 2013. I hope this album will be even better.
whatcha think
Mike J heard sleep well beast 3 times through, can't say it's better than trouble will find me as a whole but sleep has some bigger high points.
Trouble will find me was my favourite album of all time
And then it came true.
2013 had such great records
Makes me feel a mix of feelings that I can't define. My kind of music.
You cant explain it any other, any other way?
@@ripelivejam Nope. I can't explain. But i love that pun you use.
Well -- they certainly have jumped up another level. Certainly *the* record to look forward to this summer.
I lost my chihuahua of 13 years this summer, and this song reminds me of the pain of losing her whenever I hear it.
I'm so glad I didn't skip this song on Pandora,or else I would have never have heard something so beautiful as this .
This band is carrying me through this Covid depression here in Texas
Same, i'm from Holland
@@MrEnderson is it as bad over there as in US?
@@fpicc8807 no, but sometimes people aren't always taking it really serious, Corona party, government lying to us, screaming fuck corona. I think it is the same in some other countries if you get what i mean.
@@MrEnderson Exactly the same, I'm fed up with this situation.
@Elijah eyy Elijah, Sshhhh
Can't stop listening this music. I'm addicted!
so excited for this album, love the National
I love this song and I can't wait to hear the new album.
Love this song! Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱✌️
Listening to this is the best 4 minutes I experience and will experience
2:09 This solo is life!
On my dear granny that’s an awesome solo
Word
2:52
Fantastic song! The lead guitar reminds me of Afraid of Everyone.
Thanks for the tip, I just met this band. Really impressed. Definitely glad this one was my first National song, though. It's mind bendy.
Heard this in one episode of This Is Us. Had to Google it. Now I'm obsessed.
I put my hands up and admit I never heard of these until I got fifa 18, ever since listening to this over and over I did my research on them... WOW! What an amazing group, great songs with very emotional but inspiring lyrics. Definitely a fan now!
Total musical masterpiece, the voice is unique, as well as the instruments
The guitar players are twins. The bass and drums are another set of brothers. Tightest band ever. Go see them live
Like nearly every National song I love it more and more each time I listen to it.
Fifa 18 had so many bangers but this is 1 of the best
I literally left the control to take the cellphone right away and find this song. And got it, love it. FIFA 18
The vocals are awesome. I love when he switches to the higher register. Absolutely brilliant at 3:10
Listen 1.. hmm.
Listen 2.. oooh
Listen 3... more please !!!
Listen 4 onwards: I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT... AHHHHHH ANY OTHER ANY OTHER WAY
The National definitely has to be listened to multiple times to really love
This song always gave the fifa 18 menus a really eerie feeling
I love this song. The new album is going to be amazing.
That has so many feelings it makes me happy sad and thoughtful
Oh thank you for the live video of this❤
Reminds me of 'sympathy for the devil'. The groove and guitar solo.
Great song
When Boxer came out I thought there was no way they could put out anything as great again, then High Violet comes out and I say no way is their next album as good. No way they can put out 3 amazing albums. Then Trouble will Find Me is released proving me wrong again. If this song is any indication, they have done it again. They continue to prove themselves to be one of the best bands of the last 15 years.
And yes I really liked Alligator too. Abel is an all time favorite song from them.
I love being bilingual lets you appreciate masterpieces in English and Spanish
I'm jealous. I understand a bit of German so I kinda get what you mean. German has some great songs, too.
@@LordFlexton you should learn spanish. Its easier through music. So you can one day appreciate other language masterpieces
@@juankroosfrausto7411 I gotta finish German before I hop. Believe me if it was easy I would, but it requires motivation which I currently lack.
@@LordFlexton if you ever do . I reccomend " Nunca es Suficiente " by Natalia Lafourcade & Ángeles Azules.
Easy yo undertand neutral Spanish
Knew this song but didn't know the name. Found it thanks to This is Us. Thanks Lucia for recommending this gem.
I saw them this year, what a band!! Amazing show.