Bloodbuzz Ohio
The National
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Stand up straight at the foot of your love I lift my shirt up Stand up straight at the foot of your love I lift my shirt up I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees I'll never marry but Ohio don't remember me Lay my head on the hood of your car I'll take it too far Lay my head on the hood of your car I'll take it too far I still owe money to the money to the money I owe I never thought about love when I thought about home I still owe money to the money to the money I owe The floors are falling out from everybody I know I'm on a bloodbuzz Yes I am I'm on a blood, buzz I'm on a bloodbuzz God I am I'm on a blood, buzz I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees I never married but Ohio don't remember me I still owe money to the money to the money I owe I never thought about love when I thought about home I still owe money to the money to the money I owe The floors are falling out from everybody I know I'm on a bloodbuzz Yes I am I'm on a blood, buzz I'm on a bloodbuzz God I am I'm on a blood, buzz
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Written by: Matthew Donald Berninger, Aaron Brooking Dessner, Padma Newsome
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6 facts about this song
Artist Background"Bloodbuzz Ohio" is a song originally performed by the American indie rock band "The National". The band comprises of Matt Berninger (vocals), Aaron Dessner (guitar, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar), Scott Devendorf (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).
- The song was later covered by Julia Stone, an Australian singer-songwriter who is known for performing both as a solo artist and as part of the folk-pop duo Angus and Julia Stone.
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Track Information"Bloodbuzz Ohio" was first released by The National as the lead single from their fifth studio album, "High Violet" in 2010. The track was later covered by Julia Stone for her 2012 album, "By the Horns".
- In the original version by The National, the song has a length of 4:36 minutes, while the covered version by Julia Stone is slightly shorter, clocking in at 3:44 minutes.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Bloodbuzz Ohio" lyrically explore themes of regret, nostalgia and homesickness.
- In the song, 'Ohio' refers to the home state of lead vocalist Matt Berninger. 'Bloodbuzz', although metaphorical, could be a reference to the buzzing feeling of alcohol or drugs, suggesting a relationship between addiction and homesickness.
- Julia Stone's version retains the original lyrics but delivers them with a softly haunting rendition that gives the song a distinctly different ambiance.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, The National's version of "Bloodbuzz Ohio" reached number 16 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs chart and stayed for 10 weeks.
- Julia Stone's version, while much loved critically, did not chart as she is more of an independent artist.
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Music VideoThe music video for The National's "Bloodbuzz Ohio" was directed by Hope Hall, Andreas Burgess, and Carin Besser. The video features lead vocalist Matt Berninger alone in New York City, with interspersed images of bees, evoking the 'buzz' referenced in the song's title.
- In contrast, Julia Stone's music video, directed by Jessie Hill, presents Stone singing in austere, desaturated surroundings, providing a strong visual companion to her soulful cover of the track.
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Critical ReceptionThe National's original version of "Bloodbuzz Ohio" was well received by music critics and fans alike. It was considered one of the highlights from the High Violet album, a standout song for its intense lyrics and grandiose instrumentation.
- Julia Stone's cover was likewise praised for its evocative interpretation of an already powerful track, showcasing Stone's unique vocal range and the versatility of the song itself.
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