Every album has been the soundtrack to my life. The death of my brother, grief, travelling, marriage, children, dreams and the future. They are not a band to me. They are much more than music.
I think A Moon Shaped Pool was even more unexpected, came out like a week after Burn the Witch and we didn't even know the album's name until it released.
You had your soul with you I was in no mood Drift away, and I could forget I had only one last feather left I wore it on the island of my head I had only one thing to do And I couldn't do it yet You felt like heaven stood up with you You said love fills you out It moves you from the skeleton and pulls you around I got in worse than anyone else And I just can't find a way to forgive myself I had only one thing left And I couldn't see it yet I have owed it to my heart, every word I've said You have no idea how hard I died when you left If I yield to my trances Will I get up close again? I had only one thing to do And I couldn't do it yet I had only one thing left And I couldn't see it yet You had your soul with you I was in no mood You had your soul with you I was in no mood
I'm 47 and hadn't knowingly listened to a National song before last Autumn. I have listened to about 3 non-National songs since! I'm in for good now... And have tx for Hyde Park, Munich and Stuttgart. 2019 it appears...is sorted
@@AG-mm3xt I'm from Argentina and the only time they came here in Lollapalooza... It was canceled because of the weather and I couldn't see them 😭 Worst day of my life. I hope someday they will come again
God, their album announcement is the best thing that has happened in the last two months. I am so ready to listen to it on repeat and feel my soul mending again
I remember when I bought your first album at a record store. And later, I remember when I took a run and heard "boxer" for the first time when you guys refrained 29 years and I was 29 at the time and I was running down the Hudson river when that song hit me and I started crying.... And now I'm crying again because this song is amazing. The clouds break apart. Thank you.
Just because someone has a velvety voice doesn't mean they can sing anything and have it smoothly digested. Mostly gibberish and you're blowing him over it. Time for them to retire. Everything after trouble will find me is shit. Spare for maybe one song and a half on sleep well beast. Mistaken for strangers is tops. Goodbye Velvy
Sleep Well Beast came out in a really difficult time of my life. Now this new album repeats the same history. This band means too much for me. I'm really stoked for their new album and also for a promotional tour. I'll be crying once again during all the concert in Mexico City.
Me pasó con Demons el primer sencillo de TWF, estaba en una sala de urgencias hecho mierda y escuché la canción que salió ese mismo día, me rompí en mil pedazos. Difícil explicar con palabras, los amo.
'You have no idea how hard I died when you left.' Favorite line of that song, it's like once again Matt formed my feelings into words like I could never even imagine doing! ♥
@@marcodambrosio4711 See, my favorites are Alligator and Trouble Will Find Me (followed by High Violet, then Boxer, then Sleep Well Beast for the more recent ones)
Just discovered The National. Whoever thought up this way to present the trailer - awesome! As soon as I realized that May 17 is just about here, never having experienced the music and videos of this group before tonight, I felt an immediate thrill go through me. Truly beautiful art - music, lyrics and visual. Can't wait to see the film. Thank you so much from my soul.
1:44 Didn’t notice the string section for a bit, when I finally picked it up it easily became my favorite part of the song besides the “You have no idea how hard I died when you left” part.
A great band I hope to see many times this year and in 2020. A great sound and a great sense of real life drama and feelings at all ages. Something that is rare to see with bands in the world of today, Another set of individuals who really push with everything they have and even further.
The National a great band!! I follow you guys since" Mistaken for strangers" and really apreciatte that you become a little bit more happy in your songs, it's always a pleasure hear your music and never me disapointed , i hope see you guys in any place in USA, great inspiration!!!!
When I listened this tune for the first time, I thought my bluetooth connection was failing. I was scared, but Gail Ann Dorsey's voice saved me in a sea of National greatness.
World's #1 National fan here. I love this song. I don't know that High Violent can ever be topped (esp. when you consider the expanded edition). But this is fantastic. I am amazed that as they have moved from Alligator to Boxer to High Violet to TWFM to SWB to this, they have changed their sound and mood with each one, yet end up just as good. You hear an album and think this, right here, exactly like this, is the pinnacle of music. Then you hear ANOTHER variation of the pinnacle of music.
This sounds great! The beginning gave me some Battles vibes, which I certainly wasn't expecting. Not that I was expecting an album announcement, either. This made my day 😃
I cant believe that john wick 3 and my favourite band's new album are coming out on the same day AND on my birthday! Its just too much... Already cant wait!
Gail Ann Dorsey is the other voice with Matt on this song. Gail is 56. She spent 20 years with David Bowie's band before he died. She also toured with Tears For Fears and collaborated with people like Bryan Ferry, Lenny Kravitz and Boy George. Great voice.
I'm flying across the winter night --canyons of Arizona below--my arms outstretched--I barrel towards the moon. I think of your funny/sad words--things only lonely kids know
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Every album has been the soundtrack to my life. The death of my brother, grief, travelling, marriage, children, dreams and the future. They are not a band to me. They are much more than music.
I'm right there with you .... Completely
They've really helped with my depression and other things in my life. I have the same feeling.
There are dozens of us! Dozens!
This comment right here, folks! They are making the soundtrack to our lives!!!
Same.
Most unexpected album announcement ever. I love you, The National 🔥
Ya know. Quite literally out of the blue.
Not really unexpected if you followed them closely :)
Yes! The best
I think A Moon Shaped Pool was even more unexpected, came out like a week after Burn the Witch and we didn't even know the album's name until it released.
actually it have been anounced since last year that the new album would not belong
You had your soul with you
I was in no mood
Drift away, and I could forget
I had only one last feather left
I wore it on the island of my head
I had only one thing to do
And I couldn't do it yet
You felt like heaven stood up with you
You said love fills you out
It moves you from the skeleton and pulls you around
I got in worse than anyone else
And I just can't find a way to forgive myself
I had only one thing left
And I couldn't see it yet
I have owed it to my heart, every word I've said
You have no idea how hard I died when you left
If I yield to my trances
Will I get up close again?
I had only one thing to do
And I couldn't do it yet
I had only one thing left
And I couldn't see it yet
You had your soul with you
I was in no mood
You had your soul with you
I was in no mood
Federico Saa ♥️
Thank you for these, as ever, transportive lyrics
*I have owed it to my heart, every word I've said
Mmm
@@paulwhl ups...
"You have no idea how hard I died when you left." God I fucking love this band. Saved my life so many times
Matt Berninger never disappoints me. One of the few that does not. Great job!
he and Eddie Vedder
He does not never disappoint 😃
Last I checked, this ain't a capella
I'm 47 and hadn't knowingly listened to a National song before last Autumn. I have listened to about 3 non-National songs since! I'm in for good now... And have tx for Hyde Park, Munich and Stuttgart. 2019 it appears...is sorted
Man... I can't believe Sleep Well Beast was released almost two years ago... ♥ I didn't expect this ♥
me neither what a surprise :) so glad i got tickets for the london show in april
@@AG-mm3xt I'm from Argentina and the only time they came here in Lollapalooza... It was canceled because of the weather and I couldn't see them 😭 Worst day of my life. I hope someday they will come again
2 years man... kkk
Me too :) The biggest surprise today!
yes.. too soon, I am still savoring it.
This sounds like the baby of sleep well beast and either high violet or trouble will find me and I'm all for it!
And a bit of El Vy on the vocals
Major Bloodbuzz drum patterns going on.
so true
God, their album announcement is the best thing that has happened in the last two months. I am so ready to listen to it on repeat and feel my soul mending again
The National outlasted almost all of their generational peers and continue to make such vital music. One of the great American bands of our era 💯
I remember when I bought your first album at a record store. And later, I remember when I took a run and heard "boxer" for the first time when you guys refrained 29 years and I was 29 at the time and I was running down the Hudson river when that song hit me and I started crying....
And now I'm crying again because this song is amazing. The clouds break apart. Thank you.
💥🌠👍
These guys can only really be compared to themselves at this point.
thewrongstuff1 Couldn’t have said this any better 😭
Just because someone has a velvety voice doesn't mean they can sing anything and have it smoothly digested. Mostly gibberish and you're blowing him over it. Time for them to retire. Everything after trouble will find me is shit. Spare for maybe one song and a half on sleep well beast. Mistaken for strangers is tops. Goodbye Velvy
@@danthompson5264 I really hope you're joking
@@danthompson5264 I bet you could show your doctor that comment for a quick Zoloft prescription.
@@billie_vanilli , you must be a patient.
What a surprise to wake up to! What a sound. The National is without a doubt one of the greats
The best part: the first song released on every album so far has never been my favourite, yet it's this good. And there's so much more to come!
surprise, surprise!! Best Band in the World giving us a big present!
Sleep Well Beast came out in a really difficult time of my life. Now this new album repeats the same history. This band means too much for me. I'm really stoked for their new album and also for a promotional tour.
I'll be crying once again during all the concert in Mexico City.
Me pasó con Demons el primer sencillo de TWF, estaba en una sala de urgencias hecho mierda y escuché la canción que salió ese mismo día, me rompí en mil pedazos. Difícil explicar con palabras, los amo.
Ya seremos 2
Take care, Jose! Music binds us together.
Boxer did that for me, been growing with them ever since
never thought I would get to read something like this here. Same.
'You have no idea how hard I died when you left.'
Favorite line of that song, it's like once again Matt formed my
feelings into words like I could never even imagine doing! ♥
This song is a total grower like most TN songs..first listen, meh, 2nd, okay i can dig it,3rd, damn catchy, 4th, 5th, 6th, on repeat
Spot on
That's The National for me
This is unfortunately too true for me too! 1st listen is meh, by the 6th I'm repeating all day!
My son introduced me to the band and I really love all their songs
Thanks for giving us one more reason to live!
Thanks The National!
I’m excited to listen more new songs
I was about to leave the room when the 2:12 part came up and it made me stop short. Beautiful, it takes the song to a whole new level.
Agreed. Fabulous.
Excellent. Yes, the first listen to this album that moment gave me complete goosebumps. A showstopper on the first track.
The female voice on the song is Gail Ann Dorsey.
Bowie's long time bassist!
Sounds like Robbie Williams! :-D
Paul Harman is she on "Rylan's "s new studio version too?
At first, I thought it was a man
Thank you! I was looking for this.
completely. floored. by. this. album. thank you
Sleep Well Beast and High Violet’s love child, which are my two favourite albums by the best band on this football that’s called planet earth.
of course music is entirely subjective, but it baffles me how anyone could prefer sleep well beast to alligator and boxer.
Funny. Those are exactly the two The National albums that I like the least.
@@Cjur really funny to me as well 😂 u prefer even the first two to boxer?
@@Cjur
We wouldn't agree on National albums, but judging from your current avatar we would likely agree on SMAC. 👍😉
@@marcodambrosio4711 See, my favorites are Alligator and Trouble Will Find Me (followed by High Violet, then Boxer, then Sleep Well Beast for the more recent ones)
Just discovered The National. Whoever thought up this way to present the trailer - awesome! As soon as I realized that May 17 is just about here, never having experienced the music and videos of this group before tonight, I felt an immediate thrill go through me. Truly beautiful art - music, lyrics and visual. Can't wait to see the film. Thank you so much from my soul.
What a beautiful surprise! I'm so happy right now!
I'm so happy for you and myself 😂😂😘
They are my favourite band by miles these days. Got me frew alot of stuff since 11
1:44 Didn’t notice the string section for a bit, when I finally picked it up it easily became my favorite part of the song besides the “You have no idea how hard I died when you left” part.
That line destroys me everytime... Like she's calling back to Bowie everytime, and Matt afterwards puts the vocal hand on her shoulder in affirmation
wow only 2 years and now another record...congrats guys. and thanks for the music.
I am over the moon to hear this and a whole new album out in just a few months...... Thank you xx
A great band I hope to see many times this year and in 2020. A great sound and a great sense of real life drama and feelings at all ages. Something that is rare to see with bands in the world of today, Another set of individuals who really push with everything they have and even further.
THANK YOU...! This is an unexpected, yet MUCH welcome surprise. Hell yes!!
The only band which absolutely enchants me time after time. Thank you for making music.
"You Had Your Soul with You" is #2 in its second week on the New Alternative 40 Chart.
The National a great band!! I follow you guys since" Mistaken for strangers" and really apreciatte that you become a little bit more happy in your songs, it's always a pleasure hear your music and never me disapointed , i hope see you guys in any place in USA, great inspiration!!!!
OMG... I love you SO MUCH, The National!
There is nothing else out there that compares to The National.
When I hear her voice for some reason I feel like everything will be ok again
My fav band of all times. 2014 warsaw seems like it was yesterday. What a memories
When I listened this tune for the first time, I thought my bluetooth connection was failing. I was scared, but Gail Ann Dorsey's voice saved me in a sea of National greatness.
I just love this band so much
holy shit why is nobody talking about those drums, can you feel how regret feels? this shit is gonna be fire live
The National have the best drummer ever!!!
¡GRACIAS!
Ustedes son lo mejor del mundo.
The depth of novels in these songs. I don't know any other band doing this stuff. Endlessly rewarding and cool to be a part of.
World's #1 National fan here. I love this song.
I don't know that High Violent can ever be topped (esp. when you consider the expanded edition).
But this is fantastic. I am amazed that as they have moved from Alligator to Boxer to High Violet to TWFM to SWB to this, they have changed their sound and mood with each one, yet end up just as good.
You hear an album and think this, right here, exactly like this, is the pinnacle of music. Then you hear ANOTHER variation of the pinnacle of music.
Paul Wolfe yes! The bonus tracks on HV are like a 2nd perfect album that no one knows about!!
This sounds great! The beginning gave me some Battles vibes, which I certainly wasn't expecting. Not that I was expecting an album announcement, either. This made my day 😃
Agreed. And anything that gives me Battles vibes is welcome (also new Battles when). Pretty hyped.
Now what a surprise on a wet Wednesday morning can't wait to hear this album
GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow... Made me day? Week? Month? Year?
Does anybody else think that his voice is also a lot higher than usual?
It's always good news when new music is announced from these guys. Happy 2019 to everyone.
The National is definitely one of the most purely talented bands out there
This band helps me with my depression and my life as a human being
What a massive song. Thanks guys! It's a pleasure to be your fan.
Man, this is crazy. Was not expecting a new album at all. Love the new song!
I've been waiting for this for so long I'm crying happy tears
I was not ready
Seeing them in Paris in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.
I cant believe that john wick 3 and my favourite band's new album are coming out on the same day AND on my birthday!
Its just too much...
Already cant wait!
I love this band 😍😍😍
i love you guys so much, thanks for making me wake up with a reason every day,
First 10 sec of this track is the best sound on this planet.
I love Matt’s voice & lyrics and how they make me crave something deep
Here the lyrics were written by Carin Besser.
they're always getting better
even when one thinks it cannot get better
I was thinking the same thing.
Damn! What a track !
That art is precious.
Gail Ann Dorsey is the other voice with Matt on this song. Gail is 56. She spent 20 years with David Bowie's band before he died. She also toured with Tears For Fears and collaborated with people like Bryan Ferry, Lenny Kravitz and Boy George. Great voice.
Thank you ❤ I was looking for that information .
I'm so glad The National keep rockin'
Boys, you have my soul with you!!! Love you endlessly 💕💕💕 once again loved your song ❤️✨
Another The National album? EXCELLENT - I couldn't be more excited! Interesting track here, but I think it'll have to grow on me.
Los quiero mucho. No sabía cuánto necesitaba una nueva canción suya hasta que la escuché. 💜
This is my favorite song off the album so far, and I haven't listened yet
A masterpiece!
What an awesome surprise! Didn't see this coming.
Between this and the Foals albums, 2019 is saved.
right???? and Vampire Weekend and Hozier... now I just need Daughter to rise from the grave.
And The Twilight Sad's It Won/t Be Like This All The Time
And there's an Ex Hex album on the way...
plus Local Natives
Balthazar, Beirut, White Lies, Solange, so much quality this early 2019
I am psyched! sooo excited for their new album!
Beautiful new single! It's a REPLAY!🎵🎶
My favorites band! I love this music!
THANK YOU THE NATIONAL
Absolutely magnificent
Seeing them in Manchester in July...cant wait already then they drop a new album!
You have my soul with you, Matt
Hands down the best American band going. Maybe best in the world when Radiohead isn’t working.
100000% worth the wait. See you in DC 💪🏼
I watch this band's live concerts posted in UA-cam everyday
Such a good song, incredible!
this is so beautiful.
Broken National Social Scene
I see what you did there Emily...
It’s a good combo tho
JAJAJAJJA
Getting more of a Stars vibe, but yeah.
Genius.
Love you guys! 🤟😎🙏
If this song were a painting, it must belong to Louvre, National Gallery... Hats off hands down...
'If I yield to my trances, will I get up close again'...
We are the first 5000 to listen National’s new song!
Thank you, I really needed this! Love from bolivia
This is a gift! Thank you ❤
Who else wants to see if they can pull this off Live?
They did at the short film screening/full album + concert. Fortunate to see that in Toronto a few wks back. Completely stunning.
They did on Colbert
So cool !! Sounds very high violet-esq!
Brilliant surprise!
💕 This is beautiful 💕
I'm flying across the winter night --canyons of Arizona below--my arms outstretched--I barrel towards the moon. I think of your funny/sad words--things only lonely kids know
Magic, didn’t expect anything less