My Dad described them as a 'band full of substitute math teachers'. I laughed my ass off.

I think they are trying to prove to us that they are not depressed.

Lyrically speaking, one of the greatest albums ever written.

Someone once described their music as gentleman rock. I can't remember who said it but that's what I call it now. Fits perfectly I think

I dont know if there is a band more capable of capturing emotion for me than The National. Their music lives and breathes inside of me.

"So we got some money to choreograph a music video." "...Suits and beer?" "Suits and beer."

The most underrated band of the modern age

Seriously, I've heard people say that they don't like the national for the lack of emotion. How can't you hear the emotion in his voice? Every song bleeding with passion, it quiets my life.

This song reminds me a lot of my teens and early 20s, doing a lot of desperate and dire, unnecessary things to "find yourself". After the fact you realize you always knew who you were but were trying so hard, in vain, to express how you felt to others through actions. In the moment you didn't realize those actions not only misrepresented who you were but also alienated you from those whom you cared about, the people you were trying to get to understand you. That doesn't negate the emotions you were feeling, only that you weren't wise enough to know how to explain them; a tragic paradox that comes with maturity. The entire album feels like memories of important, often failed negotiations between self and reality; each track has this nervous energy and yearning to correct a charged, honest misstep. Reminds me of Mirror by Tarkovsky. A very mature album, glad to have found it.

Graceless Is there a powder to erase this? Is it dissolvable and tasteless? You can't imagine how I hate this Graceless I'm trying, but I'm graceless Don't have the sunny side to face this I am invisible and weightless You can't imagine how I hate this Graceless I'm trying, but I've gone Through the glass again Just come and find me God loves everybody, don't remind me I took the medicine when I went missing Just let me hear your voice, just let me listen Graceless I figured out how to be faithless But it will be a sheme to waste this You can't imagine how I hate this Graceless I'm trying, but I've gone Through the glass again Just come and find me God loves everybody, don't remind me I took the medicine and I went missing Just let me hear your voice, just let me listen All of my thoughts of you Bullets through rotten fruit Come apart at the seams Now I know what dying means I am not my rosy self Left my roses on my shelf Take the wild ones, they're my favorites It's the side effects that save us Grace Put the flowers you find in a vase If you're dead in the mind it will brighten the place Don't let them die on the vine, it's a waste Grace There's a science to walking through windows There's a science to walking through windows There's a science to walking through windows There's a science to walking through windows without you All of my thoughts of you Bullets through rotten fruit Come apart at the seams Now I know what dying means I am not my rosy self Left my roses on my shelf Take the wild ones, they're my favorites It's the side effects that save us Grace Put the flowers you find in a vase If you're dead in the mind it will brighten the base Don't let them die on the vine, it's a waste Grace Grace Put the flowers you find in a vase If you're dead in the mind it will brighten the base Don't let them die on the vine, it's a waste Grace

The juxtaposition of this kind of self-deprecating song with this kind of video full of reckless, joyful abandon is just... perfect. Everything The National does is perfect. Even if you don't get it yet, give it time.

The Video director: "Guy's, do whatever the fuck you wanna do.Just go crazy..." The National: "You got it"

put this on repeat for like 6 hours

Makes me think of a bunch of guys coming back to their childhood house after a funeral in their hometown and getting sh*tfaced.

This is one of my favorite songs ever; even in 2019, it stands the test of time.

I listened to the song the morning when I got my graduation. I just stumbled uppon this song that day. The National really finds you at the best times

I cant put into words how much this band and this song mean to me... the band seems to speak directly to me through their lyrics.. this song (line by line) is my every waking moment.. I am trying to better myself right now, and the National's lyrics are medicine for my broken heart and mind. Thank you

The line 'If you're dead in the mind' gets me everytime. This song is deliciously dark

My sister has a daughter named Grace. When she is out and about doing her thing, my sister truly feels Graceless. Good song here.

The National have always been a group who have grown on me more and more throughout the years. This song blew me away big time. It's so hypnotic. This was one of the 10 tracks I voted for in the Triple J Hottest 100 2013. Enjoy your time down under boys.

I lost the love of my life to this song. I've never recovered, but I still love this song, and still remember Michigan nights missing her and smoking endless smokes to this record. I am sure I am not alone.

"God loves everybody yeah dont remind me.." LOVE THIS SHIT

I once had a professor tell me the quote "Grace is more devastating than judgement." Somehow this song embodies that.

Something hits hard when an upbeat song is actually really deeply sad. I love the way that it feels....feels better than before I heard it every time❤

All. The. Songs. Of. This. Album. Are. Absolutely. Amazing. The National is touching me over and over again. It's the only band which gives my goosebumps and makes me cry. The voice. The lyrics. The video's. The band. Simply GREAT

Looking back, this is all I ever needed from the National, their whole discog aside. I've watched this when I'm happy, when I'm sad, melancholy and the spaces in between. It always works. Polite despair has its anthem.

“All of my thoughts of you
Bullets through rotten fruit
Come apart at the seams
Now I know what dying means
I am not my rosy self
Left my roses on my shelf
Take the white ones, they're my favorite
It's the side effects that save us” Absolute poetry.

Few songs adequately sum up what succumbing to depression actually feels like. This one is spot-on. I'm torn about it. I'm glad someone can write it out so artistically and eloquently, but I hate that other people know that feeling.

"There's a science to walking through windows. " Amazing song, i love you guys.

I’ve been lucky to see these guys preform multiple times. It’s definitely a emotional experience to see them up close and personal.

"God loves everybody; don't remind me" that's some pretty deep shit right there

God I am so glad I found this band. My life would be incomplete without it ...

I can listen to this again and again ... and I am. :D

I never heard of this band until I seen them on SNL. I guess Saturday Night Live still serves some purpose

This is how Reservoir Dogs should have ended.

I've just realized Scott smiles a lot...he never looks unhappy

I'm glad John Lennon decided to play the drums. Really really glad.

Someone else thinks that this is all about being dead?... Think, they are all dressed in black, the old man seems not to notice all the reckless things they are doing, and the lyrics... talking about dying, bringing roses(to the graveyard?), walking through windows , I am invisible and weightless,.... all the lyrics seems to revolt around it, i dont know, am I just crazy? Someone who thinks the same?

The greatest "mainstream/known" band of today. And lyrically, one of the greatest of all time.

Such a great band reminds me of being a confused 12-year-old listening to them with my older brother Louis, it made me feel so cool and close to him

They're just- I can't even- OH THEY'RE EVERYTHING AND MORE.

Gosh, I'm 19 and heard this for the first time when my father was playing it then fell in love

I like how it's a sad song set to them chilling out.

I had a friend who had cancer, and I asked him how he was feeling, instead of telling he how he felt - he sent me this song, he has now passed and at the time leaving 2 little boys under 10 behind, he was 31 at the time - and I found the song expressed his feelings of what he was going through

thank u The National, u make me dance and spin around with so much sentiment.

Just saw their show last night and Calgary at the Jubilee and they rocked the house when they played this one! Amazing

One day I will be in a bouncy castle with Matt Berninger.

I imagine "Mistaken for Strangers" the movie to look exactly like this.

I had a big smile on my face watching this :D LOVE the National

theres a science to walking through windows theres a science to walking through windows theres a science to walking through windows theres a science to walking though window without you

This is one of favorites. i love The National. Their music consistently impresses me. Beautiful.....

If you’re dead in the mind it will brighten the place ♥️

OH I love this so much! Mum goals.

never, I'm never going to get tired of listening to this song ... the first time I heard it was because my crush told me to listen to other genres of music and chose this song and automatically loved it ...

So this is what rich and talented musicians do on their days off.

hands down one of the best drum beats ever, great drummer, great singer, awesome ,

EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS I FALL IN LOVE HARDER

As the saying goes: You can dress them up, but you can't take them anywhere. Another great song with an off-the-wall video that fits it perfectly somehow.

I've seen The National live twice now, and I can say very comfortably that their songs sounded even better!

I live right by there. Looks like an awesome bachelor party idea to me

I love this band and his voice. I owe money gets me every time. I know it's not this song! Thanks

there is something about a drinking adventure with friends where you are still drunk when the sun comes up and the fresh grass is being cut by a lawnmower at the local school or suburban households. They nailed it

I love the old school vibe, thank you very much for all the music. I love it all

You cant imagine how i raise this . . . faithless

I need a beer after this.

Great video! Incredible talent weilding music in need for so many. Really enjoy what all these people are putting forth. Bring us more!

This song will always hold a special place in my mind. It’s music like this that keeps us alive and kickin’

I love this song so much. The music video is even better- I love your band and NEVER stop. If everyone leaves, you'll still have one. Thank you!

i'm really hearing some joy division influence here. thumping bass, ambient melodies... this is good shit.

Great Band and great video! Wonderful concert in Milan last July! I love their music...

I love the subtle scream vocal layer and how it's brought up more towards the end.

the soundtrack of my existence, thank you Matt B.

THIS IS THE GREATEST NATIONAL SONG OF ALL TIME

Great song guys !! Can't stop singing it. Much appreciated

trop belle cette voix, trop bien les musicos, merci pour ces moments de musique

This song has helped me with my bipolar disorder... so powerful

One of the best videos of the World.

There's nothing I love more then watching full grown men act like kids while drinking beer.

Your words, your music, so energetic and profound 💜💜💜💜

i didn't have a word for how i felt at times. graceless . tnx. - god loves everybody don't remind me - well said (when you can package your sadness, it helps you to walk away)

so, so, so, sooo good!!

*My wife showed me this song and it hits so hard i miss her so much she go back with his family in another country*

10 years perfect song ❤❤❤

I truly love these words I love the whole song everything about it's but those words they speak to me man

Just spare a thought for Matt's parents, watching them do this and thinking "my forty year old son called and asked if he and his serious intellectual band could make a video at our house, this being his job and all, he's an artist, and now there's beer and drowning hippies in my pool."

I love this band so much

what I feel when I hear the national is completely indescribable. thanks for this song, so much love.

after watching this video i suddenly got the urge to jump into a pool fully clothed, anyone?

Her: I bet he's out cheatin' Matt: Graceless guys night out Let's Goooo!

Since finding this brilliant group, my faith in american music hath been restored. And in my opinion one of the greatest bands of my lifetime.

There are very few bands I can listen to on repeat as much as these guys. They just get better and better.

Director: "Hey...just go nuts..." The National : " You won't regret it!"

Feel so bad for anyone who hasn’t discovered The National yet

Love their Album Well Written & Produced

the whole album is extraordinary!!!!

El mejor grupo del mundo

Fuck this album was so good.

Seeing them this happy makes me feel so good

The perfect blend of the energy of Apartment Story and the sadness of Sorrow and the awesomeness of Conversation 16! Easily my favourite National song!

Love this music video. Grown men being kids again for a day.