Lyric discussion by dscrunchy 

Cover art for Despair lyrics by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

This is one of the greatest songs by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Have you seen the video? If not, you must!

Quick take: You can always count on despair and sadness. When everything else around you leaves you, sadness and despair actually becoming a comforting friend. I have always found a friend in music during trying times. I think Karen O nails it with her direct connection to the acceptance and relation to these feelings. The feelings of despair become a comforting feeling... who knew?!

Great song!!

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