The National - About today (audio only)

This song is one of the best from The National, especially what I believe is a cello in the background. I absolutely fell in love w/ this song. Only The National could evoke this feeling from me. Great song c:

I <3 this song. its beautifully amazingly wonderful.

brilliant!
makes me cry

The National have epic songs like Fake Empire or Geese of Beverly Road, but I think this is my favourite one. It is so touching and can be related to so many different moments in someone's life.
When I saw them playing this one live from the very first time I cried like I have never cried in a gig before. It is deep and sad, so definite...

when I say that this is the national's best song by far, it says a lot because every song by them has the quality of "great"

today you were far away and i didnt ask you why. What could i say? I was far away. You just walked away and i just watched you. What could i say? How close am i to losing you? Tonight you just close your eyes and i just watch you slip away How close am i to losing you? Hey are you awake? Yeah im right here. Can i ask you about today? How close am i to losing you? How close am i to losing?

such good lyrics..so sad...simple musical awesomeness

This song makes me want to cry. It's amazing.

This song makes quiet desperation so beautiful, It is perfection.

I agree the live version is killer.