The National - Don't Swallow The Cap (Live on 89.3 The Current)

[@moejartin3258]

One of the best live openers ive hesrd a band come out to in a while. Waited over 10 years to see these guys this summer with the War on Drugs and it was one of the happiest experiences I've had in a while. Love Matt, and love the National.

[@rubenTR309]

One of the best songs ever written. So underrated

[@TomPMelanson]

I get the feeling that I should listen to The National when I'm sitting alone in a bar with a whiskey on the rocks that I drink and wince through while my house burns down from a fire I started with pictures of my broken family.

[@anthonywilliamscreates]

Tom Melanson Exactly. Then continue tacking up pictures of your missing dog in your small home town while you smoke a stale cigarette in the rain.

[@dwalkmusick]

+Tom Melanson yeah, something like that. I'm guessing that Matt B. writes a lot of his lyrics in a similar setting.

[@renzozavala5878]

lmao , so sad man .

[@angercaballero]

Watch Manchester by the sea

[@TheDeathstriker123]

Tom Melanson sounds like trouble has found you

[@MsTappyHappy]

Best song ever! To me at least, this rocks my bones and makes me happy and sad at the same time. Love.

[@mathieuvandebeek4255]

I get the same feeling! makes me so sad but in a good way can't explain it

[@mathieuvandebeek4255]

No other band can do that

[@moerockha625]

It makes me nostalgic for a memory I never had.

[@marcoeguia315]

It's called "art"

[@gilbertbaird8052]

Buddy played this song over and over before he passed...

[@monikazimoch9281]

Okay, so this one is my all time favourite song and I'm pretty sure, I'll never tell about it anyone I personally know, because in that case I would show them my whole soul

[@iflystory]

just like Graceless, a song you want to learn all the words to regardless of its emotional tone. Totally addictive

[@ThePigeon5734]

@Kyófú You have no idea :P

[@lexihenshel4391]

So yes- along with Graceless and Pink Rabbits! The sounds of the words in English is very beautiful.

[@danielcontreras3931]

Friend recommended this to me yesterday since I wanted something new to listen to and now in 2020 I’m really digging these guys!!!

[@brookemccallister]

SAME HEREEEEE can’t stop listening

[@mattwildlifeartist]

Aaaaah. That trumpet sounds so beautiful. It's noticeable in the studio version, but this... This is amazing. This is art.

[@choirozzad]

Gold light breaks behind the houses I don't see what's strange about this. Tiny bubbles hang above me. It's a sign that someone loves me. I can hardly stand up right I hit my head upon the light I have faith but don't believe it It's not there enough to leave it. Everything I love is on the table. Everything I love is out to sea. I have only two emotions, Careful fear and dead devotion. I can't get the balance right. With all my marbles in the fight. I see all the ones I went for All the things I had it in for I won't cry until I hear Because I was not supposed to be here. Everything I love is on the table. Everything I love is out to sea. I'm not alone, I'll never be. And to the bone, I'm evergreen. I'm tired, I'm freezing, I'm dumb When it gets so late I forget everyone. I need somewhere to stay. Don't think anybody I know is awake. Calm down, it's all right, Keep my arms the rest of the night. When they ask what do I see, I say a bright white beautiful heaven hangin' over me. I'm not alone, I'll never be. And to the bone I'm evergreen. And if you want (dead seriously) To see me cry (don't swallow the cap) Play "Let It Be" (pat yourself on the back) Or "Nevermind" (dead seriously) Is it time to leave? Is it time to think about What I wanna say to the girls at the door. I need somewhere to be But I can't get around the river in front of me. Calm down, it's all right, Keep my arms the rest of the night. When they ask what do I see, I say a bright white beautiful heaven hangin' over me. I'm not alone, (dead seriously) I'll never be. (don't swallow the cap) And to the bone (Pat yourself on the back) I'm evergreen (Dead seriously) And if you want (dead seriously) To see me cry (don't swallow the cap) Play "Let It Be" (pat yourself on the back) Or "Nevermind" (dead seriously)

[@amandagracekeller9658]

This is a FANTASTIC group of musicians! Wow, wow, wow! Each one of you bring a gift to the table...your own unique voice and contribution. I was privileged enough to see you all live...I burst into tears on the first song...so moving and gorgeous. Thank you, thank you.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend a new indie song and video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@thomaspower1529]

Refreshing to hear something that actually means something, and by f*uck he puts emotion behind his words.

[@mrPauljacob]

Wow what a superb performance... A breath of fresh air

[@arathlopez3114]

Está canción la escuchaba en una etapa muy miserable de mi vida... Wow que melancolía al escucharla de mis favoritas...

[@cool121092]

the lead singer looks like a college professor

[@gautampressman]

Haha my thoughts exactly

[@benjaminloya7339]

clear glasses frames! so fetch

[@DitchyDimana]

+Benjamin Loya Oh my god Benjamin! Stop trying to make 'fetch' happen!

[@dwalkmusick]

+cool121092 he has often described himself in the same way :>0

[@renzozavala5878]

teachers philosofy and psicology haha

[@yungyazzix]

i’m not alone i’ll never be and to the bone i’m evergreen❤️

[@antonketr7259]

i listen to the national on a boombox while riding a harley davidson barechested n thinkn deep thots about my hamster who sadly past away due to bronchitus back in 2002 ....r.i.p mr swiffles ....r.i.p bro...

[@123kingheb]

sorry for your lose..

[@KellyOKellyComedy]

This might be my favorite song from them

[@faiAhmed94]

Great performance. My favorite song by them.

[@RCBikesMalaysia]

Beautiful music..awesome band..!!!

[@Escopetas]

14 people swallowed the cap

[@ПомнишьтогоебаклакаТаквотэтобы]

Joan Wilcox Miley Cyrus is cool.

[@davidbaas9351]

Joan Wilcox what's wrong with Kanye? He and the national are some of my all time favorites. He has done so much for the industry and just makes some brilliant music

[@MATTA74]

A trombone should be in every song!

[@rossheathorn121]

I fcuking love the national x

[@MoiraRussell]

Just beautiful.

[@huguettechampagne6385]

This happened to me (litterallly) I swallowed the cap on a beer can and I almost chocked to death. Funny to tell at a party though......

[@mawsonfamily3633]

Just love the national

[@lilwitch186]

God bless this band!

[@Moza-ue8st]

I love this song

[@martywhitevan]

this is the kind of music i would have on during a road trip...nice.

[@SwapneelGhosh95]

Great song !

[@84gnrvr]

Their last 2 albums both debuted at #3, they're pretty popular.

[@markmartinez6847]

These guys are great!

[@CalamityM]

Might also be because this was recorded on camera and not on a studio recording soundboard that factors in the layers of the music with the various volumes of the instruments and vocals. Still sounds pretty damn good considering! ^-^

[@ericksanabria3731]

TODO LO QUE NECESITO ESTÁ EN LA MESA.. TODO LO QUE NECESITO ESTÁ EN ESTA CANCIÓN

[@leahcox6055]

Sticks in the head. Is good live ❤

[@thechop]

Up there with their best!

[@jbreedlove42]

hopefully creative writing like this will resurge and the record companies who once destroyed it will return to sanity.

[@callahan9119]

Great band, it's sad they never got big. I'm a punk rock etc type dude, but these guys make magic.

[@rikyto6153108]

I HOPE SEE YOU IN VENEZUELA VERY SOON... MAGNIFICENT BAND I LIKE THE BRASS SOUND

[@blaykeclarke5010]

Love this band! Love The Current :D

[@thecreaturewalks]

I'm guessing the 4 people who gave this video a thumbs down, did it on accident, and I'm only assuming this because I want to have a little faith left in humans.

[@TheAZnThEoCraT]

sweet energy live... I love the recording though... such BOOMY production :D

[@nickwebster9361]

Irvin Pham 😎😎😎

[@marshallbrooksmusic]

I don't listen to these guys, but they seem to work real well together.

[@endiyanuardi7520]

just found out that jurgen klopp can sing

[@keithmainjr9736]

Art

[@MrChielo]

Can somebody help me out ! I'm searching for the guitar sound off the intro what Bryce Dessner plays. Or maybe is there somybody who can find a foto off his pedalboard he used for the last album Thanks

[@chase.wilson]

He's playing w/ a slide.

[@moneyohyeah8706]

Anyone still listening to this ? I am at Nov, 21, 2018

[@ИльяКарачев-с2к]

Jan, 18, 2019

[@grazynahasse2160]

Great...

[@marcbird3784]

Cool

[@juanfranciscosantanaarmas6684]

"Let it be" from The Beatles and "Nevermind"?

[@ArinaCretu]

Nirvana

[@roccorodolfi3726]

or Leonard Cohen..@@ArinaCretu

[@Scottwax]

Better live than in the studio.

[@shurtugal81]

if you don't like it don't listen to it simple as that :)

[@ZeroForgotten]

Yeah, I think it's just the drums sound too quiet for me. Still a great performance.

[@marcellalbrecht5923]

Thanks for this Lyrics! 🖤 I don't will find the Balance, this is not me 🙄

[@ScareCrow4018]

Walter White from Breaking Bad is singing :D

[@ianyan1005]

couldnt recall that，which episode？

[@jon3esden]

the drummer at 0:28 looks like Steve Jobs with long hair

[@CyberCriminal777]

Brake the cycle tred lightly.

[@christyl5481]

I didn’t know Keanu Reeves played drums for them 😮

[@yasminbernardes502]

joy division feelings

[@OmeHi5]

the lead singer looks like the lost love child of Bryan Cranston and Jeff Daniels lol

[@xobelladonna2443]

LMAO

[@Johnston857]

The national seems like a bunch of middle aged men who don't have kids just got together and started making music

[@saradawn9385]

+Scott James Except they've been together awhile and you just noticed.

[@GruzzyFunt]

When they played at the Roy later after this was shot they sounded much better than this and the album. Even with the Roy's kinda muddles/splashy acoustics

[@PaulWolfe1]

Perfect except for Kyle's background vocals.

[@mintyhalo]

the lead looks like an american Jurgen Klopp

[@Pref4n]

Rad-tastic

[@geraldleonhard4028]

they got that joy division sound atleast on vocals

[@Anastaciable]

no

[@keegscee]

I agree with Noah. The music also depresses me just as much as Joy Division does as well.

[@bruceaisher]

It sounds nothing like Joy Division. The fuck are you on about, Leonhard?

[@ivomazz]

the fuck are you saying

[@RadioHPedroS]

Holy shit, I thought the backing vocals was a woman all this time, that made the song more impressive but significantly less sexy at the same time.

[@pronounceenglisheasily2638]

sound mix a bit 'bassy'..preferred Jools HOlland version

[@brentrodgers1389]

I thought they'd be all depeche mode lookin for some reason.

[@ZeroForgotten]

The album version sounds better, must be the production.

[@shurtugal81]

silly troll :)

[@michaelnogas3536]

Not a huge fan of the falsetto

[@flounder43]

There is no falsetto.

[@saintjames9]

Eric Nelson yes there is.

[@flounder43]

Do you mean the backup from the trumpet player?

[@saintjames9]

Indeed :)

[@saintjames9]

and the guitarist

[@joylewer486]

Too sleepy. They should've given it a kick.

[@stuff2keep]

THe musical range is waaaaaay to broad. I like more monotonous works.