The National - 'About Today'

"About Today" from The National's EP "Cherry Tree," released on Brassland in July 2004. Produced by Peter Katis.

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[blake]

Lost my bruv back in 2016 to bi polar, played this at the funeral as we were both massive fans of the film and cry everytime I've watched it since. Took on a whole new meaning

[jamesallen]

Who ever comes here to listen this song repetitively... I feel you. Keep on feeling..

[BLKKING_SOB]

IF YOUR READING THIS CONTINUE TO HAVE HEART ♥ 🙌🏽💯🎯✨️

[giorgimekvabishvili.]

I have always dedicated this song in my mind to my younger brother who died of cancer. Sleep in peace brother. And I will live a little for the sake of my children, I so want to see them grow up, get married and give my wife and me grandchildren. then I will definitely come to you. And we will play as in childhood. And our parents will hug us. I will come.

[melmarin]

Was at the show yesterday, enjoying every minute. Matt ended the set with this one, one of my faves. Dying love, etc. Then I burst out in tears, realizing how it's spot on for my situation, taking care of my loving but selfish mom, as an only child. She was always irresponsible -- strained but fusional relationship -- I left at 15. She now has precocious dementia and is leaving so friggin' slowly. I do have my kids to care for but I sacrifice my every day for her, sometimes with frustration and anger, despite the love. There are days where I argue with her to get closure, even if it doesn't make any sense at all. Then I go and cut myself away from all unresolved feelings, because it's too late, pointless. Now emptying her house on my own. I ought to put her in a home next week. Brings up mixed feelings and I remain cold-headed to make it through. Unexpectedly, The National played the song yesterday and I just surrendered. All we ever had was each other.

[a.p.]

The older I get, the more I relate to The National. There is a lot of music out there about experiencing heartbreak for the first or most intense time, but The National really captures the "ah fuck, here we go again" feeling you get when this isn't your first rodeo. They convey better than anyone the overwhelming feeling of resignation that comes with feeling like absolute dogshit as an adult. They don't write about intense new emotions; they write about intense, *familiar* emotions. They don't hurt any less, but they do hurt differently.

It's music for sad dads, not angsty teens.

[Gbt]

Warrior was a very emotional movie...but when this song plays during the last fight....and it DAMN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE to not start crying.

[loganbarber]

Almost 5 months since my father passed.. this song brings me back to that 2 month time of him getting severely ill and a cancer diagnosis and passing within a week after they estimated 4 to 6 months.. this song is beautiful and makes me ball instantly. It describes the situation perfectly.. I miss you dad.❤

[bigtechno]

I’m not losing anyone
I just like sad songs

[crystalwaterlamay]

After 13 years together we separated for 10 months. He committed suicide. It's been 3 years, and I listen to this weekly. Reminds me of my love. I miss you, and forever will love you my Noely.

[bradbeam]

Played this today for my mom, miss and love you mother..

[gavinpatterson]

This song makes me think to myself about how far I have lost myself. Not anyone. Just me as a person

[Raven]

played this song for my dad, my hero, i'm proud of you and always love you, miss you dad

[LYDIACORNELLCOMEDYTHERAPY]

Played this today for my mom, who passed away one year ago. Miss and love you.

[jayherm]

Met a girl who was absolutely amazing. We found each other on a work trip. We were from different states and different backgrounds. I ended up spending two nights with her in November.... We were completely on the same page with everything, we had a blast in so many ways. Crazy how fast things progressed. We hung out the third night we were together, but it seemed as if things had changed, she didn't seem as close. I did not spend the night with her and we went our separate ways without an explanation... I put a note under her hotel door that night... thinking that would be the last time I spoke to her or saw her.... My mind raced that next day.... I thought of her slipping away as I took a plane back home, wondering what the heck happened.

Two days later I got a sweet message from her and she is now driving to meet I don't want to lose her....

[currinurtavtroy]

To everyone that also suffers with the pain of losing their Mom or Dad, I love you. Wouldn't wish this pain on anyone, it'll be 4 years already come January. Feels like just yesterday. Rest in Paradise to all our Mom & Dad's or any loved one's for that matter.

[RosaFelix]

Today the love of my life broke up with me and the pain I feel is unbearable. I'm listening to this song on repeat and I never cried with so much sadness and hopelessness.
It was the greatest love, deepest, full of tenderness, beautiful and I ruined it.

[CirilloRuca]

Warrior and Grey's Anatomy, this song was perfect for those two pieces of art.

[nomorebundle]

many years have passed I never get tired of listening to this song. "About today", contained in the "Cherry Three" EP, is the Trojan horse to immerse yourself in listening to The National. "About Today" already contains all of The Alligator, the musical touch of the band, the spiritual one, the restlessness, the heart.

[Apesuvl]

the movie warrior was so amazing. this song contrasted the scene so well. it was really brilliantly executed.