Black Bouquet Lyrics
Joseph Feinstein
Lyrics
(All I ever got is a black bouquet)
(All I ever got is a black bouquet)
Wish I could tell you
What's going on in my head
How can I let go
Something that I never had
It just don't make any sense
Game lost, I run
You 1, me none
Eulogy done, I sing along
Someone just ruined my life
In the middle of the pouring rain
Turns out I was good for the night
Not enough to waste another day
They won't hear, me laughing
Inside a marble coffin
Someone just ruined my life
And all I ever got is a black bouquet
You been getting round
While I was trying to carve our names on a rolling stone
I hope you're happy, that I gave you all my time like a Rolex store
Watch me go unknown and unremembered
On my own, pretend I never met ya
Back to all the habits I befriended
Until I crash and burn me into ashes
Game lost, I run
You 1, me none
Eulogy done, I sing along
Someone just ruined my life
In the middle of the pouring rain
Turns out I was good for the night
Not enough to waste another day
They won't hear, me laughing
Inside a marble coffin
Someone just ruined my life
And all I ever got is a black bouquet
(All I ever got is a black bouquet)
(All I ever got is a black bouquet)
Song & Lyrics Facts
Joseph Feinstein's "Black Bouquet" is a song from the album, "The Great Divide", by American alternative rock band The National. It was released in 2010 and features lead vocalist Matt Berninger, guitarists Aaron and Bryce Dessner, bassist Scott Devendorf, and drummer Bryan Devendorf.
Written by Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner, this melancholic track blends elements of indie rock with slow-burning folk to create an atmosphere of lush beauty. Lyrically, the song explores themes of love, loss, and longing, as Berninger croons lines like “We were born for one another/ But I don’t know what you want anymore.” Despite its somber tone, the song manages to capture a sense of hope and resilience that resonates with listeners long after it has ended.