The National - Laugh Track (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) (Official Video)

[@user-hv6dv6wh7v]

"All I am is shreds of doubt." I felt that in my core.

[@jeanveyron7985]

It's a good thing 😊

[@nateriley4067]

And that is why The National have such devoted fans. Besides Matt’s beautiful voice and the poignant music are the personal lyrics that you occasionally feel are written just for you. Be well and keep rockin’.

[@melbatoast1985]

Just discovered this band and I'll be a life long fan I think. What an amazing voice.

[@benwillvv]

You’re in for an amazing ride. They’re unrivaled.

[@CultofIndecision8]

Lyrics: Losing my momentum, losing my mind Not enough to mention, not enough time I can't even say what it's about All I am is shreds of doubt And you don't know how to deal with me You don't know how that feels It all comes apart so easily And you're running out of idea Everything melted in less than a week Watching you felt like forever The lights started dimming and then they went out Heaven came down like a blanket I can't even say what it's about All I am is shreds of doubt So turn on the laugh track Everyone knows you're a wreck You're nevеr this quiet, your smile is cracking You just haven't found what you'rе looking for yet Turn on the laugh track We'll see if it changes the scene Maybe this is just the funniest version Of us that we've ever been I think our feet are gonna slip I think our hands are gonna shake I think our eyes are gonna cry I think our hearts are gonna break Maybe we'll never lighten up Maybe this isn't gonna quit I think it's never coming back Maybe we've always been like this [Verse 4: Matt Berninger & Phoebe Bridgers] So turn on the laugh track Everyone knows you're a wreck You're never this quiet, your smile is cracking You just haven't found what you're looking for yet [Verse 5: Matt Berninger & Phoebe Bridgers] Turn on the laugh track We'll see if it changes the scene Maybe this is just the funniest version Of us that we've ever been [Verse 6: Phoebe Bridgers] I think our feet are gonna slip I think our hands are gonna shake I think our eyes are gonna cry I think our hearts are gonna break Maybe we'll never lighten up Maybe this isn't gonna quit I think it's never coming back Maybe we've always been like this

[@GracelessBeast]

For me, this video captures the duality of The National perfectly: deep and profound emotions covered with ridiculousness, awkwardness and self-awareness. I love you guys for your ability to capture this state of mind for everyone who feels the same way. In this case you managed to do it both with the song and with the video!

[@jimwilliams3816]

I have to give props to the artist for the cartoon version of Matt. (Good song too.)

[@monicag3066]

it moves me so much, the way Matt sings us the stories and conversations of just ordinary people , so so moving and beautiful

[@jasonblake3976]

In the most painful way, this song (in my very subjective interpretation) really summarises how my last relationship ended months ago: suffering from depression and insecurity, overthinking ("all I am is shreds of doubt") while my partner realised they couldn't help me or pull from the abyss. When I was in the relationship, I definitely had the catastrophising perspective on it ("I think our feet are gonna slip/I think our hands are gonna shake/I think our eyes are gonna cry/I think our hearts are gonna break") from past hurts and it ultimately reached a point where "everything melted in less than a week." This song is difficult to listen to but as usual The National put so much heart and reality into these heartbreaking situations that it helps you understand and process things a bit easier. Thanks for helping me through a tough time.

[@littlemascara6385]

Same

[@howardroark3670]

STOP thinking about yourself. Write down on a piece of paper one thousand times. "I will stop thinking of ME." "I will stop SELF obsessing."

[@Mmmmjay]

🫶🫂🫶🫂🫶

[@br1ghtl1ght]

god this song tore the words out of me this band is there for me when i feel completely alien and weak and broken

[@maciaslewa]

Derriman’s animation style is so wonderful. What a great artist ❤

[@kennetholeary2101]

In a world gone crazy, I'm so grateful for amazing songs like this to rescue me. Thank you.

[@shirleymoreman6725]

This is so, so beautiful. Matt and Phoebe's voices are perfect together. And the lyrics are so moving. The National have smashed it once again - can't wait to listen to the new album (arriving Monday I hope!) and already got tickets to see them again in London in 2024.

[@Paul-xu7ve]

The National need to go more rocky like Mr November, there are too many songs like this now.

[@jsegura525]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Paul-xu7ve listen to eucalyptus it’s great. Alien 👽 is good and space invader too.

[@robertkeller9828]

TOTALLY agree...A blurred, boring, "mumble-fest" on everytune. PLUS, when Phoebe Bridgers went all fan girl ass-kiss kiss on Taylor Swift at some sorta' awards show, I was DONE with her. The National is BORING...​@@Paul-xu7ve

[@Creativind]

Are You from London?

[@seamusreid4615]

Yes booked for Crystal Palace in July. Cannot wait . Was at Ally Pally last year.

[@llewynisthecat.290]

This song has been on my mind since the album came out. Repeating again and again.. In the future this will be one of the The National classics! Also Phoebe's voice is so perfect! "So turn on the laugh track Everyone knows you're a wreck"

[@seamusreid4615]

Same here, and Carin at the liqueur store. Saw them recently in London England and was very impressed.

[@jaynederp5236]

Matt and Phoebe are phenomenal together!

[@ModernElectricRecordings-bl6bs]

What a stunningly beautiful video. But I guess that’s what The National have always done. To take deep, painful, complicated emotions and turn them into something of beauty and comfort.

[@geoffteece265]

Absolutely spot on.

[@roland9340]

Their music getting better and better with time.

[@erikalin3782]

I've listened to them for a decade. I grow old with their music

[@nathanialshicks]

Sitting and talking at the end, still pretending nothing is wrong is more terrifying than anything that was shown bubbling underneath.

[@mikedelhoo]

Personally I interpreted it as them sitting and frankly talking things out - a positive step.

[@adagi993]

Amazing video proving simple animated drawings can express so much!

[@42apprentice]

The 2020s ‘Don’t Give Up’ by Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush. Domestic, universal & capturing an era. Well done The National! Great animation too, those smiling fecking emojis…

[@galumpha]

There's a little shade of "Late for the Sky" by Jackson Browne in there too, IMO.

[@seumassargent1789]

Gestalt, constellation of joy, human wreckage, salvation....what a number here. Hats off to Bryan Devendorf for drumming up something wonderful.

[@1955Woodys]

The two voices are so great together

[@ayuino]

When I listen to this song, the mess in my head goes away and I can concentrate on my studies and work.

[@galumpha]

Among those “I think it’s over for us” songs, it’s one of the very best, along with the likes of “Late For The Sky” by Jackson Browne.

[@NicRodeo]

Was reading an article in the Minnesota Star about “Kiss the Tiger “ and it referenced “The National”. I work at a small community radio station in Washington, KPTZ. Always looking for new music…. For me , the vocals a Leonard Cohen / Lou Reed blend

[@agnieszkas7058]

Love it❤I can’t stop playing it …

[@carl_osborne]

It`s become one of my favourite National tracks, simply stunning.

[@catcox4556]

Great song to express current times: keep “turning on laughter” to stay sane--“Laughter Is Best Medicine”(in many ways)!

[@vonnscottbair]

Good Morning: For some reason, The National have always struck me as a *hopeful* band, and this song constitutes another example.

[@nataliapielka1976]

Agreed. This sadness is very hopeful. And helping.

[@grantwallace1882]

Just wonderful - and meaningful.

[@christianwurzer2613]

Wow, I am blown away. I think I played this song five or six times in a row. There are so many songs I love from you guys but this is now one of my favorites. I am very much looking forward to seeing you in concert next year in Vienna!🙂

[@PedroTours]

Unbelievable what a beautiful song, the best band at the moment

[@HomemadeSubmarine]

*”I’m coming over. You better not be liminal space, quirked up, adult animation singing about attempted recontextualization of personal tragedy when I get there”* *My absurdist ass:*

[@AnabelaHLanca]

This song is a masterpiece! Thanks for the music!

[@pauloribeiro3137]

Just Brilliant! ❤NATIONAL

[@chaceface]

Its giving minimalist Bob's Burgers vibes, and i absolutely love it ❤ 🍔

[@ImTopin]

Fitting as the animator is a supervising director and producer of Bob's Burgers and even co-directed the movie

[@ALightInTheAutumnRain]

I thought exactly that. 😁

[@chaceface]

@@ImTopin Nice! I read your comment in Teddy's voice 🧰🔧

[@asssnatcher4759]

burbger

[@hannahott9185]

Literally exactly what I thought

[@homereltontonaso]

Congratulations for the Annie Award nomination, totally deserved

[@patricklee7241]

Someone on the comments said it best, I’m obsessed with this song

[@RedMeansRecording]

Well now im weeping thanks the national!

[@lizduvel]

I cant stop watching this music video. The fidgeting with the cork every little detail is just so perfect in my brain and it means so much to mean. I literally keep forcing my friends to watch this because it just suits this song so beautifully and the art is just perfect.

[@ridgeandvalley1987]

I agree. It's perfect. I cried watching it, lol.

[@OxenUlous]

Who are these amazing people!! 🫂

[@amauryamin3777]

What an amazing song. I can’t stop playing it. I hope to see a live version with phoebe soon!

[@djemano]

Definitely going to play this on my Radio Station

[@agap4238]

Excellent piece of mind... poetry is here...

[@Calumban1]

National is excellent to begin with... plus Phoebe.... it's always gonna be good!

[@jetkingknight]

using social media to deal with our insecurities, longing for a deeper connection. loved the song

[@claudiaspataru4777]

Gorgeous, as always. Suave, deep, yet somehow detached from itself. Launched into the Universe, set free.

[@mikalindqvist5984]

What a lovely song. Hope to see You and the band soon in Europe, maybe Finland?

[@artshimoff]

Прекрасно. Спасибо

[@MendryMusic]

Hugs from Poland, I hope to see you live!!!

[@kaalasota]

The National, you never disappoint! ❤

[@nikachurgulashvili1059]

i loved the old national, more energy was in there but man.. this song hits so hard. love your work and thank you ❤ cool video

[@davidbrandao8531]

Rien que ça Quand the National fini par les trompettes 🎺!!! Ca nous fait vibrer et nous renvoi directement en 2007 avec Fake Empire! Merci les gars 👍 bravo

[@rmatson]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Great work here. Thanks for putting this together.

[@patricerieublanc4700]

J'avais oublié le groupe et je suis heureux de le retrouver. Toujours aussi minimaliste, un son inimitable que j'adore. J'ai un peu de retard sur 5 ans avec eux et je vais en profiter. Longue vie les mecs...

[@MM-nv6yd]

The best!!!

[@davidbenfield9877]

Well this is something special , I'm in bits, truly beautiful

[@matthewgarnier7701]

Losing my momentum, losing my mind Not enough to mention, not enough time I can't even say what it's about All I am is shreds of doubt And you don't know how to deal with me You don't know how that feels It all comes apart so easily And you're running out of ideas Everything melted in less than a week Watching it felt like forever The lights started dimming And then they went out Heaven came down like a blanket I can't even say what it's about All I am is shreds of doubt So turn on the laugh track Everyone knows you're a wreck You're never this quiet, your smile is cracking You just haven't found what you're looking for yet Turn on the laugh track We'll see if it changes the scene Maybe this is just the funniest version Of us that we've ever been I think our feet are gonna slip I think our hands are gonna shake I think our eyes are gonna cry I think our hearts are gonna break Maybe we'll never lighten up Maybe this isn't gonna quit I think it's never coming back Maybe we've always been like this So turn on the laugh track Everyone knows you're a wreck You're never this quiet, your smile is cracking You just haven't found what you're looking for yet Turn on the laugh track We'll see if it changes the scene Maybe this is just the funniest version Of us that we've ever been I think our feet are gonna slip I think our hands are gonna shake I think our eyes are gonna cry I think our hearts are gonna break Maybe we'll never lighten up Maybe this isn't gonna quit I think it's never coming back Maybe we've always been like this I think our feet are gonna slip I think our hands are gonna shake I think our eyes are gonna cry I think our hearts are gonna break So turn on the laugh track Everyone knows you're a wreck You're never this quiet, your smile is cracking You just haven't found what you're looking for yet Turn on the laugh track We'll see if it changes the scene

[@MariaMazzola273]

Bellissima questa canzone 😢❤

[@CathieMaillot]

Magnifique ! Wonderful and magic ! ❣

[@Fatally]

I want to express my deepest sentiments for this creation. I lost my father two weeks ago and I feel like I'm losing touch with who I am. Everything is crumbling but the smile must go on. Sometimes I lose myself in the absurdity. If anything I am grateful for the opportunities to escape and make others happy for a bit. This song (the whole album, really) breathes life into my spirit - acceptance and yearning that some will understand where I'm coming from my intentions, and give me the opportunity to find what I'm looking for.

[@FFXI_Addict]

Lost my dad a few years ago. I relied on him a lot and him not being there felt like I no longer had a mirror to see myself with. Don't try to be something or someone. Be happy to be the person your dad loved. Whomever or whatever that is, it's unique to you because of who raised you. Things may not "get better," sorry to say so bluntly, but you'll be okay. It's OK to be broken until you're ready to piece yourself back together.

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

My favourite track from their briliant new album,"all I am is shreds of doubt" has to be one of the best lyric lines ever,I love the simple pared down human look of the video,quietly stunning track(Matt)

[@risingsunpsychothera]

I thought it was All I am is IN shreds of doubt. It's perfect both ways, oddly.

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

@@risingsunpsychothera you know strangely I hear both words each time I listen to it,but both seem to fit oddly as you say (Matt) P.s I wonder if our state of mind as we listen to a track/song affects what words we actually hear. I did look up the lyrics online and it is the word 'is',but I do hear it as both words

[@ridgeandvalley1987]

I love this video so much. Perfect for this song. Hits me in the feels.

[@ChariseSowells]

love the song and the video 😍 their voices blend so nicely on this ❤ heading to check out the new album now!

[@frauleinstilwechsel3676]

Ich habe dieses Jahr meinen Papa verloren ,ganz plötzlich 😢 …er hatte noch zwei Karten gekauft für das Konzert in Berlin ❤️ wir hatten bisher keins verpasst ,dieses Jahr stand ich das erste mal ohne ihn da 😢✊🏼diese Alben sind pure Heilung 👌🏽⭐️🪽🥰 …durch ein tiefes Tal in eine neue Ära ,ohne euch durch diese harte Zeit ,unvorstellbar ! …ich liebe euch 🫠 .

[@seumassargent1789]

Beautiful, that you put this out there. Beileidsbekundungen und Liebe über den Äther. Sending immense love to you and your Papa, singing to you from the big concert in the sky.

[@frauleinstilwechsel3676]

Thank you sooo much 🥲❤️

[@seumassargent1789]

@@frauleinstilwechsel3676 Of course. Humans need to look out for one another. Hugs.

[@KmiiVC]

The National and Phoebe omggg

[@Brian28021]

Stunning... this had me inserting all of my failed relationships into the lyrics and underscored the beauty of my current love. Thank you for this.

[@ferrazp4538]

Just magical !

[@RaulPlo]

Simplemente preciosa y con Phoebe Bridgers…sin palabras…❤️❤️❤️

[@lucianobianchini9320]

Great!

[@tedsowko5084]

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!

[@ThatRedGuy23]

Within a few seconds of the clip starting, I recognised the animation style as identical to 'Arj & Poopy'. Looked up Bernard Derriman and confirmed it. I had no idea he also worked on Bob's Burgers, nor that he's Australian. The things you learn!

[@paulhewett6876]

The more I listen this the more I love it😀

[@KarlieStarrSings]

I thought the animation looked familiar. It reminded me of the characters from Bob's Burgers and it turns out it's animated by the same guy, Bernard Derriman ✨

[@AliceVilela-j7f]

Magnífico ❤👏👏🇵🇹

[@wakeup8787]

I love this

[@timberframingbear]

Thank you for this

[@steviehinton9403]

Love, love, love this

[@Lama-fg2tt]

Vi prego venite presto a Roma che vi voglio ascoltare dal vivo

[@justinjones9028]

From that 3 minute mark or so when it’s Phoebe on Phoebe . So killer.

[@rypaczyo]

sooo beautiful Thank you guys

[@xaos791]

the wonderful thing while listening to Nationals songs is that even if you are not already in love, you feel like you are in love anyway.

[@troutie2008]

Yeah ...and it's ending badly

[@carolinemurray7648]

I never feel that I’m in love listening to these - - it’s more that I used to be and now it’s broken! 💔💔 booking for edinburgh 2024!

[@loucat2779]

What a great description. All the feels are real. Best feeling we can have as mere humans. Love from here.

[@xaos791]

@@loucat2779 thank you dear :)

[@bijuvarughese6380]

Very Bobs burger vibes! So good! Perfect for this beautiful song.

[@bbvox5839]

This is beautiful. ❤

[@gusmatos3149]

Good tune

[@ddsportshow]

Шикарная песня!

[@gitara_privet]

👍

[@sodiumlights]

Wonderful.

[@marcia_elena]

Beautiful.

[@PtownBronco7]

amazing work Mr. Derriman!

[@RalphJ2024]

I wonder what people who think this song is bad listen to. It's fucking amazing and invokes feelings unlike any other.

[@pantalaemon]

i listen to a lot of The National's earlier music, but their last two albums sound incredibly stale and unsurprising to me. It's like they're writing the same two or three songs over and over and over. Mood-, tone-, and even sound-wise they're stunningly homogenous. I don't say that to be a dick, I'm just taking the liberty of assuming your question wasn't rhetorical and giving you an honest answer.

[@RalphJ2024]

@@pantalaemon appreciate the honesty. I think this, weird goodbyes and space invader are the best songs in the album. Wouldn't bother to listen to the other songs. I wasn't talking about their album though but this song specifically. Anyone who says this sounds bad probably has the worst taste in music.

[@pantalaemon]

@@RalphJ2024 They'll always be a competent band, for sure. their sound is always tight.

[@TheSome01]

Love sad songs, love animation :)

[@sergioivan]

This is so good.

[@duanethebathtub951]

She has such a cool voice.

[@SK-zh7gt]

So, so beautiful ❤

[@patristriciarosed.5630]

SO GOOOOD

[@hankburgers]

Love that it finishes with the “everything’s gonna be alright” horns

[@Yogisusi]

some "invisible string" (TS) vibes here ✨ especially at the beginning

[@LukeVanGeest]

Awesome video!

[@deadsherry]

so moving

[@laurynk4209]

I love phoebe bridgers so much ;-;

[@shyamravindran6793]

song of the year

[@Fakempire]

so effortlessly beautiful!! i’m touched