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

The National performs "Don't Swallow the Cap" live in the UBS Forum at the studios of 89.3 The Current.

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[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.

[rubenTR]

One of the best songs ever written. So underrated

[MsTappyHappy]

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

[iflystory]

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

[monikazimoch]

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

[mattwildlifeartist]

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

[danielcontreras]

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

[amandagracekeller]

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.

[cool]

the lead singer looks like a college professor

[thomaspower]

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

[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)

[antonketr]

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...

[arathlopez]

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

[mrPauljacob]

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

[KellyOKellyComedy]

This might be my favorite song from them

[huguettechampagne]

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

[yungyazzix]

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

[faiAhmed]

Great performance. My favorite song by them.

[gnrvr]

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

[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! ^-^