Mistaken for Strangers
The National
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You have to do it running But you do everything that they ask you to 'Cause you don't mind seeing yourself in a picture As long as you look faraway, as long as you look removed Showered and blue-blazered, fill yourself with quarters Showered and blue-blazered, fill yourself with quarters You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends When you pass them at night Under the silvery, silvery Citibank lights Arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes, glazing under Oh, you wouldn't want an angel watching over you Surprise, surprise, they wouldn't wanna watch Another un-innocent, elegant fall Into the un-magnificent lives of adults Make up something to believe in your heart of hearts So you have something to wear on your sleeve of sleeves So you swear, you just saw a feathery woman Carry a blindfolded man through the trees Showered and blue-blazered, fill yourself with quarters Showered and blue-blazered, fill yourself with quarters You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends When you pass them at night Under the silvery, silvery Citibank lights Arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes, glazing under Oh, you wouldn't want an angel watching over you Surprise, surprise, they wouldn't wanna watch Another un-innocent, elegant fall Into the un-magnificent lives of adults You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends When you pass them at night Under the silvery, silvery Citibank lights Arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes, glazing under Oh, you wouldn't want an angel watching over you Surprise, surprise, they wouldn't wanna watch Another un-innocent, elegant fall Into the un-magnificent lives of adults
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Written by: AARON BROOKING DESSNER, BRYCE DAVID DESSNER, MATTHEW DONALD BERNINGER
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12 facts about this song
Release"Mistaken for Strangers" was released in April 2008 as the first single from The National's album “Boxer”.
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ProductionThe song, like the rest of the album, was produced by both The National and Peter Katis.
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GenreIt's a song rooted in the indie rock genre with some elements of post-punk.
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InspirationLead vocalist Matt Berninger has mentioned that the lyrics of this song represent his feelings of feeling out of place and alien in Los Angeles when the band first started gaining popularity.
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CreditsBerninger was responsible for writing the lyrics of the song, while the music was composed by the rest of the band members.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mistaken for Strangers" was directed by Thread-Count, a collaboration of the artist siblings Michael and Brian Reisberg.
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Film ConnectionA documentary film named after the song and featuring the band, was made by Tom Berninger, the frontman's younger brother. It documents Tom's time spent as a roadie for the band.
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Live Performances"Mistaken For Strangers" is one of the band's most played live songs appearing in nearly every concert since its release.
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ReceptionThe song, successful in its own right, was described by Pitchfork as a "perfectly sequenced mind-bomb" in their review of Boxer.
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LyricsThe lyrics touch upon themes like self-doubt, intimidation and disconnection, making it relatable for many listeners.
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Unique SoundThe National are known for their distinctive sound, with "Mistaken for Strangers" marked by their characteristic brooding rhythm section, the layers of guitar, and Berninger's unmistakable baritone vocal.
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InfluenceThe song's success and its influence have been acknowledged by a number of indie rock artists, adding to The National's ability to subtly but strongly shape the genre.
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