Conversation 16
The National * Track #9 On High Violet
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Album High Violet
Conversation 16 by The National
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Aaron Dessner & Carin Besser & Matt BerningerAbout
In this song, a married couple with kids seems to be breaking apart at the seams. The narrator is speaking about how they try to put up an act for all of their friends, and how he’s evil. The title of the song might reflect that this is the 16th conversation they had on the matter already, so they k...
Conversation 16 Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I think the kids are in trouble
Do not know what all the troubles are for
Give 'em ice for their fevers
You're the only thing I ever want anymore
Live on coffee and flowers
Try not to wonder what the weather will be
I figured out what we're missing
I tell you miserable things after you are asleep
[Pre-Chorus]
Now we'll leave the Silver City 'cause all the silver girls
Gave us black dreams
Leave the Silver City 'cause all the silver girls
Everything means everything
[Verse 2]
It's a Hollywood summer
You'd never believe the shitty thoughts I think
Meet our friends out for dinner
When I said what I said, I didn't mean anything
We belong in a movie
Try to hold it together 'til our friends are gone
We should swim in a fountain
Do not want to disappoint anyone
[Pre-Chorus]
Now we'll leave the Silver City 'cause all the silver girls
Gave us black dreams
Leave the Silver City to all the silver girls
Everything means everything
[Chorus]
I was afraid I'd eat your brains
I was afraid I'd eat your brains
'Cause I'm evil
'Cause I'm evil
[Bridge]
I'm a confident liar
Have my head in the oven so you'll know where I'll be
I'll try to be more romantic
I want to believe in everything you believe
I was less than amazing
I do not know what all the troubles are for
Fall asleep in your branches
You're the only thing I ever want anymore
[Pre-Chorus]
Now we'll leave the Silver City 'cause all the silver girls
Gave us black dreams
Leave the Silver City to all the silver girls
Everything means everything
[Chorus]
I was afraid I'd eat your brains
I was afraid I'd eat your brains
'Cause I'm evil
'Cause I'm evil
'Cause I'm evil
Conversation 16 Q&A
Who wrote Conversation 16's ?
Conversation 16 was written by Aaron Dessner & Carin Besser & Matt Berninger.
Who produced Conversation 16's ?
Conversation 16 was produced by The National.
When did The National release Conversation 16?
The National released Conversation 16 on Mon Oct 25 2010.