Their album Boxer helped me when my mother passed away suddenly 2 yrs ago.Couldn't stop playing the album in my car stereo as I just drove around aimlessly through the streets of Dublin.This band will forever have a place in my heart.
One of the most emotionally devastating compositions i've ever heard. Art in its highest form. A million times thank you to The National for this. I'll be pre-ordering this album.
This is such a great track....really slow burning...This has a feel of Tindersticks to it-which can only be a good thing... The National deserve to be massive.
a few years ago we had the privilege to organized their concert in our club. Live and as a people are so friendly and special: D aaaa I can not wait to hear them again live.
samjhow3 Thanks for the tip man. - that is the only album that I don't have! Will be putting that right ASAP. These guys never let the side down. What an amazing band.
You know what I like about the national. Evyertime I see them they just stand and play. No bullshit. Nothing flashy just good music. If you can get a good song without halfnaked lady's humping your legs you probably have talent.
wow. it amazes me how much i love every single one of their songs. i agree with a previous post about being able to listen to their albums straight through and being blown away by them all. their writing, rhythm;everything is just fantastic. i can see how they may not be for everyone, but if you really appreciate the story of their songs, you can't help but love them. can't wait for the new album. i've seen them live twice. i will see them every time they come to raleigh. fan for life.
The National does some amazing stuff! I haven't heard a song of theirs that isn't super creative and beautiful and like listening to a story. Lovelovelove.
Just listened to this song on the radio, it's a beautiful sound. If they still need a name Runaway is good but I liked the image of being led to the flood, invoked by the lyrics.
The National is just an all around amazing band. Lyrically and instrumentally their songs just seem to take me over. Also, i don't know very many bands, indie or mainstream, that can come out with so many songs, so consistently, that i just love. Name one "bad" National song...Saying that, Alligator and Boxer have many different aspects to them but i love alligator because of the way Matt Berninger gets so passionate. Sorry for being so wordy, what a great band. You forgot All the Wine...unreal.
Una muestra más de lo que este grupo puede hacer... batería, voz, guitarras, bajo, pianos, violines, trompetas... todo ello sonando en plena harmonia. Desde hace tiempo The National es mi formación favorita y espero que no le pase como a otras que se le sube la fama a la cabeza a medida que ganan popularidad. Ojalá vengan vuelvan pronto a Portugal!
@krzhizhanovsky Very nicely put, I'm glad someone else picked up on that. If all of us late 20 somethings are going to have our quarter life crisis, then at least we can have a good soundtrack to it :-)
I'm agree with you, i prefer Alligator, for me it's absolutly incredible, all songs are amazing, I can listen it regularly without problems. I dont find fair words to say what extent ALLIGATOR is splendid... I'm French ;-D
This version is better than the one on High Violet. It's more pure and honest. I also liked it when he changed the lyrics to "go ahead, go ahead, and I'll try not to care tonight".
Their album Boxer helped me when my mother passed away suddenly 2 yrs ago.Couldn't stop playing the album in my car stereo as I just drove around aimlessly through the streets of Dublin.This band will forever have a place in my heart.
One of the most emotionally devastating compositions i've ever heard. Art in its highest form. A million times thank you to The National for this. I'll be pre-ordering this album.
There's something about this that is so incredibly moving. I can feel it deep inside
The national are one of those bands like nick cave or tom waits that once you get into them, they become your favorite band.
oh my god i cry every time i hear this song!!!
i remember seeing them over summer...one of the greatest shows i had ever been too.
Its rare to find a band this consistently good through album after album. If this tracks anything to go by thats not gonna change.
High Violet should be the album of the year...it's that good.
quite a poet really, it's nice to find pop lyrics that make you stop and think, now and then
This is such a great track....really slow burning...This has a feel of Tindersticks to it-which can only be a good thing...
The National deserve to be massive.
a few years ago we had the privilege to organized their concert in our club. Live and as a people are so friendly and special: D aaaa I can not wait to hear them again live.
Love this song. Have never heard of the National 'til now.
everyone needs to see them live. it should be required in high school music classes.
"I'll go braving everything
Through the shine of the sun
But I won't be no runaway
Cause I won't run
...
Go ahead, go ahead" TOP!!!
Beautiful song. One of my favorites by these guys. Keep coming back to it.
samjhow3
Thanks for the tip man. - that is the only album that I don't have! Will be putting that right ASAP. These guys never let the side down. What an amazing band.
Couldntve said it better myself, they are in a league of their own when it comes to music. Its beautiful, unique and just each song is truly special
His voice brings you deep inside your soul....
You know what I like about the national.
Evyertime I see them they just stand and play. No bullshit. Nothing flashy just good music.
If you can get a good song without halfnaked lady's humping your legs you probably have talent.
wow. it amazes me how much i love every single one of their songs. i agree with a previous post about being able to listen to their albums straight through and being blown away by them all. their writing, rhythm;everything is just fantastic. i can see how they may not be for everyone, but if you really appreciate the story of their songs, you can't help but love them. can't wait for the new album. i've seen them live twice. i will see them every time they come to raleigh. fan for life.
I love Geese of Beverley Road.
But there aren't many youtube videos of it. Its a shame.
Matts voice in this performance is incredible
Well, more than usual
I'm someone lucky enough to have 'stumbled upon' this amazing band. His voice is incredible, so cool and strong, yet relaxed.
This song is absolutely amazing.
I Loved loved loved this!!! This band has a depth a lot of other new bands can't compete with.
A fantastic rendition to a great song. It is a pleasure.
This is absolutely mindblowing
This version is even nicer than the rendition on the album. A truly beautiful piece by a very original group.
everytime i here this one i just get chills, in a good way,
Unbelievable, absolutely brilliant. Well done.
library flood. library=arcade
flood=fire. the friendly canadian band matt refers to in the intro cryptically
is arcade fire
I love them too and there is something about this song, I can't explain it
This song is awesome! Really looking forward towards their new album!
But I won't be no runaway
'Cause I won't run
No, I won't be no runaway
'Cause I won't run
No, I won't be no runaway
They are awesome!! I'm looking forward for their new piece of art...
Beautiful, haunting. And so nice to see that they're excellent live performers as well.
Quite a poet, really. It's nice to find pop lyrics that stop you now and then.
Just gets better and better.
Listen guys...this IS a BAND!
These guys put on the best live show I have ever seen
Legendary, classic bands still exist today and here they are: U2, Wilco, Arcade Fire, The National.
One of the best best there is right now imo, i love their music so SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a smooth song in this mad world!
Free and amazing!
The National does some amazing stuff! I haven't heard a song of theirs that isn't super creative and beautiful and like listening to a story. Lovelovelove.
the live video just gave me goosebumps ..
what a fantastic band. just heard them for the first time awesome!!!
Its a song you wish would never end!
Fantastic song once again ! Can't wait to see them in France.
Just listened to this song on the radio, it's a beautiful sound. If they still need a name Runaway is good but I liked the image of being led to the flood, invoked by the lyrics.
Eyes Closed the whole time baby!
what a great music!!! and matt's vocals are always superb.
His voice is unbelievable, best band on the scene
Right on! Looking forward to listening to the new album...
Seeing these guys at Glasto ... soooo excited!
There are 16 estranged people here. This music is fuckin amazing!!! So great...soooo cooolllll !!! LOVE YOU!!!
can't wait to see them tonight at royal festival hall
his voice is really amazing...
probably the best song on the album
yeah me too! psyched!
I can honestly say I love this band, they do it all for the love of the music and are from Ohio!!! Awesomeeeeeeee
So beautiful
All the Wine is one of my favorite songs. This is great, and they're an all around great band.
Something beyond music !
i love this band very very much
can't. wait. til. the. new. album. comes. out.
They are amazing
Stunning.
song is spectacular
The National is just an all around amazing band. Lyrically and instrumentally their songs just seem to take me over. Also, i don't know very many bands, indie or mainstream, that can come out with so many songs, so consistently, that i just love. Name one "bad" National song...Saying that, Alligator and Boxer have many different aspects to them but i love alligator because of the way Matt Berninger gets so passionate. Sorry for being so wordy, what a great band. You forgot All the Wine...unreal.
That voice ... mmmm. :) . I just melt!
Can't wait for The Greek in LA!!!!!
i need this album to come out already!
They make my blood buzzzzzzzzz
: D
His god damn voice! Silky smooth, powerful and so... perfect.
Una muestra más de lo que este grupo puede hacer... batería, voz, guitarras, bajo, pianos, violines, trompetas... todo ello sonando en plena harmonia. Desde hace tiempo The National es mi formación favorita y espero que no le pase como a otras que se le sube la fama a la cabeza a medida que ganan popularidad. Ojalá vengan vuelvan pronto a Portugal!
this was the first song i listened to in 2010
wow, the fixed the audio. awesome :) love this song.
Wo0oW such a niCe Voice he have..
Beautiful captivating deep voice 2 ;)
@krzhizhanovsky
Very nicely put, I'm glad someone else picked up on that. If all of us late 20 somethings are going to have our quarter life crisis, then at least we can have a good soundtrack to it :-)
Really excited about the new album and seeing them in May at the RAH.....
Beautiful
this is pure healing
One of the most beautiful things in this ugly world.
love the national. i frankly don't care if he mumbles or sings. they're brilliant.
Wow, fantastic
beautiful
excellent perform from u gyus!
I'm agree with you, i prefer Alligator, for me it's absolutly incredible, all songs are amazing, I can listen it regularly without problems.
I dont find fair words to say what extent ALLIGATOR is splendid... I'm French ;-D
Well there you have it, folks. All art.
fantastic.
You made it into my facebook quotations section with this youtube comment, stranger.
from Warm Bodies, love that Movie.
amazing
RUNAWAY... Great!
amazing!
This version is better than the one on High Violet. It's more pure and honest.
I also liked it when he changed the lyrics to "go ahead, go ahead, and I'll try not to care tonight".
sweet sound..
The National and Talisker whisky : a marriage made in heaven.
@yriccoh
eh, he does not say library flood.
'what makes you think i enjoy being led to the flood'.
not 'library flood'. but you get an A for effort.
such an important band