Discover the story of the song > Bloodbuzz Ohio – The National

The protagonist is in love with his partner and is willing to do anything for her, even lift his shirt up and lay his head on the hood of her car. He is struggling financially and owes money to many people, and feels like everything around him is falling apart. Despite all this, he feels a rush of energy and excitement, like a blood buzz, that keeps him going. He reminisces about being carried to Ohio by a swarm of bees and feeling like the state doesn't remember him.