The National - 'Walk It Back'

[@onetiredwriter]

this album more than any other is really summing up why "the national" is such a renowned band: you can't always understand what the words mean, but you understand exactly what the feeling means

[@buraktanonerge6851]

Pretty much my experience as well. I had never even heard of the band until one late night when I was shuffling through a random playlist. Listened through a damn list of over fifty mediocre-at-best songs just to learn the name of the song and the band, even though I didn't understand a word at first hearing

[@lisacrummett498]

Walk it back defined: Retract a statement; reverse an action or decision. Example: When a politician such as (Bush, Trump, or Karl Rove) makes an idiotic statement that reflects his real opinion has it pointed out how stupid, racist, homophobic, etc. his comment was, uses a form of time travel to "walk it back" & say something less idiotic to replace his original statement. The Karl Rove quote used in the song basically states that reality based community (aka people who demand fact and truth over religion or opinion) are wasting their time. Rove pointed out that we are an empire now (absolute control over a person or group) This quote was made in the Bush era right before Trump entered with his alternative facts, fake news, and out right lies. it’s an admission of the plan to change the nature of what we understand as truth, and do that through the media, radio, and propaganda. I call it Government Gaslighting. “Once you control the idea, control the people understanding this reality, then you can do whatever you want." That’s what Karl Rove was saying 10 years ago. Trump is the product of a very long game plan for conservatism and religious extremism. Corporate interest. Figuring out a plan to change what we understand as truth, and that’s why we’re in this state where no one knows what to think or feel or believe. Basically "what if we can lie and get away with it, we win" Scary stuff. The entire quote: “People like you are still living in what we call the reality-based community. You believe that solutions emerge from your judicious study of discernible reality. That’s not the way the world really works anymore. We’re an empire now, and when we act, we create our own reality. And while you are studying that reality-judiciously, as you will-we’ll act again, creating other new realities, which you can study too, and that’s how things will sort out. We’re history’s actors, and you, all of you, will be left to just study what we do." Time for society to wake up and pay attention!

[@SensoriaMaRia]

@@lisacrummett498 I just want to extend my gratitude to one who put her mind AND heart into such a complete and compelling comment. I really could not agree with you more! As a radical leftist Socialist (see: Jacobin), seeing no consequence for the people that create a reality that harms nearly all of us, we the people fall further and further under the control of whomever owns the current narrative. Its harrowing. Its horrific. It has serious consequences. I live in NorCal, 40 miles from CAs 2nd Mega Fire of the year. The term Mega Fire did not exist until 2018. And while most Carifornians understand the DIRE effects of our climate devastation; they simply dont know where to go or what do so we get ahead of true Statewide destruction. These same decent people feel there is nothing they can do to compel change. Oh but there is! Beyond casting your vote, WE HAVE to push back actively against the layered systems that would leave us feeling stuck in this reality: one where Democracy has become Corpocracy. One in which terrorists stormed D.C. staged a deadly coup. One where division of all sorts scare we the people from lifting up the "other." ANY other. Time to do the best we can by using our "giftings" to engage in meaningful and sustainable social inequality and injustice solutions. It's our choice. Not theirs. It time... I'm with you, all in! I wish you health and strength. In solidarity, Maria

[@helentom7621]

🤣

[@HunterHunter93]

agreee bro, their lyrics is just AWESOME, i mean, Matt´s intellectual and way of thiking is just above the rest. Lyrics can be real abstract. Cheers

[@rhiannonlp69]

Just had a flashback to when I was little and got close to the old TV screen, and could smell the electricity

[@Chris_Hruska]

you may be the first person to say this outloud!! everyone knows it's TRUE!!! I licked the TV for a lil tingle!!

[@CTimmerman]

That might be ozone created by sparks.

[@darcyeajohnson]

the second half of this song has made me cry so many times

[@ayuodagiri1577]

Okay this song has overtaken Day I die, guilty party， i’ll destroy you, etc like this song is talking about climbing out of depression, redirecting focus on yourself if you spent too much time on people who are not treating you right, the speech part seems to talk about creating your own reality through law of attraction affirmation manifestation because when we focus on ourselves energy is directed back at ourselves and thats when the universe will work to give you what you deserve, this song has so many layers and honestly not trying to sound like im above others but only people who have been through lifes ups and down would understand the National and songs like these, thank you ❤

[@gogolplex74]

My favorite song from the album

[@callum7081]

gogolplex74 same

[@kyrill19]

As a The National for over an decade, all there songs are so special. You can have so many interpretation about their songs and their lyrics. Some people say all their songs are like the same, but I strongly disagree with that. Yes there are common and reoccuring theme's like love, mental health, leaving your parent's house, politics and much more. But they all are for me at least very emotional, touching and moving. And the lyrics resonate with me personally like a lot

[@estheraruka6374]

Discovered this song only yesterday and now it's the only thing I want to listen to. This band is phenomenal.

[@TheForlornEidolon777]

Another fantastic song. National never fail. Ever.

[@moosesnWoop]

I close my eyes everytime that guitar riff comes in

[@highflowerfairy2554]

I love this song with my eyes closed.

[@fabiolamar]

This is such a good song. My favorite one followed by Turtleneck... this album just grows and grows over time.

[@estheraruka6374]

I swear

[@christinalives]

My favorite song so far

[@callum7081]

Saw them live it was amazing one of the best nights of my whole life

[@wreckyourlife]

This is a literally a work of art by Casey Reas. Song is good too!

[@domjacknick]

my fave song off the album

[@TalesfromtheCradle]

I'm sitting in a terminal bound to Vegas to see them and am fighting back tears this video really brought this track to life for me.

[@andresdelgado3083]

SWB was their second masterpiece after High Violet. Couldn't have asked for a better album.

[@AriWilde]

I'm always thinking about useless things I'm always checking out I'm always mothering myself to bits I'm always checking out Forget it, nothing I change changes anything I won't let it, I won't let it ruin my hair I only take up a little of the collapsing space I better cut this off Don't wanna fuck it up I only take up a little of the collapsing space I better cut this off Don't wanna fuck up the place I better walk it back, walk it back Oh, I better walk it back, walk it back Walk it back, walk it back I try to save it for a rainy day It's raining all the time Until everything is less insane I'm mixing weed with wine Forget it, nothing I change changes anything I won't let it, I won't let it ruin my hair I only take up a little of the collapsing space I better cut this off Don't wanna fuck it up I only take up a little of the collapsing space I better cut this off Don't wanna fuck it up I only take up a little of the collapsing space I better cut this off Don't wanna fuck up the place I better walk it back, walk it back Oh, I better walk it back, walk it back Walk it back, walk it back Oh, I better walk it back, walk it back Walk it back, walk it back "People like you are still living in what we call the reality-based community. You believe that solutions emerge from your judicious study of discernible reality. That's not the way the world really works anymore. We're an empire now, and when we act, we create our own reality. And while you are studying that reality - judiciously, as you will - we'll act again, creating other new realities, which you can study too, and that's how things will sort out. We're history's actors, and you, all of you, will be left to just study what we do. Apparently that was written on a whiteboard with a red sharpie in the Roosevelt bedroom, sometime around Christmas 2007. Yeah, so I can't stay..." I can't stay and I can't come back I'll just keep awake And I won't react I'll walk through Lawrencetown Along the tracks My own body in my arms But I won't collapse So don't go dark on me It's all alright If I'm gonna get back to you, someday I'll need you light

[@stefanc.4124]

My new favorite band! God damn it's so good.

[@adamu6941]

fabulous track, i love a lot the live version too !

[@Koshirozation]

Forget it, nothing I change changes anything I won't let it, I won't let it ruin my hair [Chorus] I only take up a little of the collapsing space I better cut this off Don’t wanna fuck it up I only take up a little of the collapsing space I better cut this off Don’t wanna fuck up the place

[@isitgettinheavy]

This is their genious. When I first heard this i thought it was the worst on SWB. After a few (dozen...or so) listens, it's my favorite.

[@javierrodriguez4707]

My eyes hurt after this video, my ears feel good though.

[@harrymurakami]

I remember when this song was just called "Checking Out of a Collapsing Space/Roman Candle or Collapsing Space ((Checking Out))"

[@petermoennig4093]

They are beautifully down to earth

[@micahsnow346]

Good God National please keep making music and soon because I have an addiction and it's a problem sorry

[@jjhofstra5956]

i feel the same way and keep thinking, "dont you dare ever stop making albums!!'

[@6lepes]

After the latest slow mo guys video, this clip make much more sense.

[@chromakeydreamcoat9590]

Haha yep, if it wasn't for Gavin Free, I wouldn't have a clue what this was!

[@mers3331]

Subtle collaboration

[@crisscross333]

Love this song!!!! ❤️💚🧡💙

[@CHARINA1403]

Los descubrí hace poco y son lo mejor q he oído. Gracias

[@ke1ta2gi3ku4do5]

I love this slow burn on SWB. Definitely the best song on the album.

[@SensoriaMaRia]

Thank you gents. A good day for this one. See you in Berkeley in Sept.!

[@collapsingspace]

So don't go dark on me It's all alright If I'm gonna get back to you some day I'll need your light

[@aarontiegsjiujitsu]

Hey look another perfect The National song.

[@Martymac1973]

... Back again.. I fkn love this song.. ❤️🙏

[@jamesahearne208]

My favourite on this album,our own Lisa Hannigan can be heard in the background

[@conceicaomartins588]

James Ahearne Really??

[@KirstenReed]

Thanks for the tip! I had no idea this connection existed.

[@sirmasonfighter5757]

can relate so much to this song

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Literally, all the music videos from SWB has been fucking awesome!

[@LucasBrodKarini]

Que som! Que clipe! ❤️

[@LilikakiTsikris]

If I'm gonna get back to you, someday I'll need you light

[@mariandowalker3488]

This is my friend's uncles band.

[@malaychoudhary6811]

weird flex but ok

[@chrisdawson1589]

Only if Matt is your friends uncle

[@xXxVivianaxXx3]

Maybe the best song of the album

[@R9Greaves]

REALITY-BASED.

[@KarenGarcia-pm2ck]

Good job, The National!

[@lirikk6452]

Genius Band...

[@violetale82]

"I only take up a little of the collapsing space."

[@keeks3527]

it's 3D!!! For Karl!!! i love u guys, The National. So, so good!!! :)

[@ShiruSama1]

i love this band

[@MarcelleLeiturasPreguicosas]

how to survive in a pandemic world: I try to save it for a rainy day It’s raining all the time Until everything is less insane I’m mixing weed with wine

[@alexanderemmanuel57]

the video is the best part.

[@julianascimento8950]

VEM MARÇO, VEM THE NATIONAL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leonardoveiga814]

Julia Nascimento qual cidade???

[@julianascimento8950]

Leonardo Veiga rio!

[@leonardoveiga814]

Julia Nascimento eita pohaaa não sabia disso e olha que sou carioca.

[@julianascimento8950]

Leonardo Veiga 22/03 no circo voador kkkkkk

[@leonardoveiga814]

Julia Nascimento obrigado, querida.

[@gbluecheez]

Nothing I change changes anything

[@TomEvery]

Incredible voice.

[@willzer808]

Whomever mixed this did a stellar job

[@bc1713]

Until things are less insane I'm mixing weed with wine

[@12markieman]

Until everything is°

[@kinderbueno223]

B L Rodcen i gonna call police

[@isitgettinheavy]

Matt was ahead of his time. Perfect line for 2020.

[@KirstenReed]

Still relevant in 2020. ;D

[@estheraruka6374]

Has got to be the most profound line ever.

[@lifeofnanaa]

Love it!

[@THHATKD]

best songgggggggggggggg

[@Vlad169mir]

Tight, tight!!!

[@anastasiapestroiu7528]

SO GOOD SO SHADY

[@drugstoredilemmas7962]

GREAT Video

[@Martymac1973]

❤️🙏.. The best...

[@HunterHunter93]

Just another level of Lyrica

[@HunterHunter93]

I love the talking part yey

[@litalsumu188]

....this is nice....🌋

[@MrRhurbarb]

The National surely did not 'fuck it up' when they recorded this great pop tune!

[@aurimea]

Great!

[@therebellion96]

My eyes hurt

[@aaronluis11]

nothing i change, changes anything...

[@lakerskakeru4247]

Fan of Pink Floyd will love this song...

[@frompina]

This is so good!

[@LeonardoDambrowski]

FAV SONG.

[@jasonthefates7311]

Always Raliegh. Eh. Ride that wave as long as you can. Much Love. -LilXniablood never hurt anyone nor catz lol

[@camilaebb]

GRANDE THE NATIONAL LPM

[@cosdrag8807]

Reminds me of my Irish ex who used to always tell me that i was still living in what they call a reality based community

[@oaoj835]

how was turtleneck not a single??

[@therebellion96]

Tobias Carvalho No Idea, bro.

[@Paylala]

Nothing about that track was single-worthy lmao. A throw-in. Totes didn't even vibe with the rest of the album, IMO.

[@TonkyTube]

worst track of the album, so not a single.

[@Martymac1973]

Makes Sunday morning... 😘

[@vickh3505]

See you in August

[@jodiebarko9227]

favorite

[@nedplimptonzissou98]

I only take up a little of the collapsing space I better cut this off, don't want to fuck it up.....

[@rrrrrrr-0000]

My fvcking track.

[@duanelachney9200]

clean version: "don't want to MUCK it up!" lol

[@eliasrahmani5224]

Forget it, just go with the flow

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

"Where is it almost midnight somewhere being 40 past it here?" ,dan'

[@noramc1912]

Leonard Cohen-esque.

[@lisacrummett498]

My thoughts as well. ❤️

[@renzo590]

Great.

[@tiberioblomeke2069]

Overwhelming

[@moosesnWoop]

1:12 That's it.

[@eripalda]

2/06/2018 victoria park 🤟🏾

[@belindalueur7409]

❤️

[@sercanakgul486]

forget it, nothing I change changes anything

[@mysticpotatoza9328]

I feel like this is about ADHD, I'm relating alot with this song's lyrics

[@marafichios5471]

Their songs are better better

[@rdorgan75]

Mara Fichios One of my favorite bands

[@marafichios5471]

Yeah same

[@the-bottom-of-a-black-hole-.]

"She was a swan and before I knew her she was black. Upon meeting her she turned brown to tan and then to sand. Last I heard she wasn't plucked of her feathers or melted into glass but grey or English gray and when I or if I see her again she will be white and I will no longer be green or blue." ,dan'

[@olivertwist448]

For real

[@abdallahfitiki6474]

[@jlc2415]

This music video is just...what?

[@victoriagranat917]

I better walk it back..

[@luna997]

deuses

[@herlockkk]

!!!

[@father042]

What's with the unusual high amount of dislikes?

[@slicktrickyes]

People like you are still living in what we call the reality-based community. You believe that solutions emerge from your judicious study of discernible reality..That's not the way the world really works anymore. We're an empire now, and when we act, we create our own reality. And while you are studying that reality - judiciously, as you will - we'll act again, creating other new realities, which you can study too, and that's how things will sort out. We're history's actors, and you, all of you, will be left to just study what we do.

[@amarc4697]

Bet David Foster Wallace penned the lyrics for this one.

[@skyfox490]

Actually it was Karl Rove who said it apparenty

[@amarc4697]

Thanks! Was aware of that- was just being sarcastic.

[@skyfox490]

Oh sorry lol, sarcasm's harder to hear over the internet