a handkerchief sandwich

Well, tell me what am I supposed to do with that?

—The National, “Abel” 

The National, “Abel”

Abel, come on, give me a reason
I am not as bright as I could be
Abel, come on, take me with you
Everything has all gone down wrong
 

indierawk:The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio.

Matt Berninger is perfection. The National is perfection.

The National, “Conversation 16” 

It’s a Hollywood summer
You never believe the shitty thoughts I think
Meet our friends out for dinner
When I said what I said I didn’t mean anything
—-
I’m a confident liar
Had my head in the oven so you’d know where I’ll be
I’ll try to be more romantic
I want to believe in everything you believe
I was less than amazing
Do not know what all the troubles are for
Fall asleep in your branches
You’re the only thing I ever want anymore

Easily my favorite song off High Violet, probably because it fits me best.

Well, you better hold my hand through this.

—The National, “Abel”

The National performing “Abel” at Street Scene ‘08.

I was in this crowd, and let me tell you, their entire set was incredible. They are playing at the Wiltern on May 22, and I cannot wait.

The National, “Baby, We’ll Be Fine” (via ohnotagain)

I pull off your jeans and you spill Jack and coke on my collar
I melt like a witch and scream, I’m so sorry for everything