Son
The National
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And if you follow me son The window wrap around you Carry from the ground You will never be alone You wait one turn to sunlight That's falling on a girl You're still outside the world She's reading books from empty women They're givin' beauty tips from empty hips And how is the water of the rain And how is the air of the wind And how are the arms of your mother She's holding you in Watch them as they try to fly their kites inside their bedrooms That were only built for drinking Your thoughts they never lasted long when you were under the sky Above it you can hold a thought forever And how is the water of the rain And how is the air of the wind And how are the arms of your mother She's holding you in And how is the water of the rain And how is the air of the wind And how are the arms of your mother She's holding you in
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Written by: Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, Jeff Salem, Matt Berninger
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10 facts about this song
AlbumThe song "Son" is part of the album "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" which was the second studio album from the American indie rock band "The National".
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Song Duration"Son" has a duration of 3:28 minutes, making it a relatively short track of the album.
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GenreThe song and band overall fall into the genre of indie rock, with elements of post-punk and alternative rock as the undertones.
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Band FormationThe National, the band that performs "Son," was formed in 1999 in Ohio. It consists of Matt Berninger along with two sets of brothers – Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and Scott and Bryan Devendorf.
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Production"Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers", the album that contains the song "Son", was produced by both the band itself and Peter Katis. He has worked with the band on subsequent albums as well.
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Critical AcclaimWhile the album wasn't a commercial success at the time of its release, it received positive reviews from critics for its distinctive sound and Matt Berninger's baritone vocals.
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SongwritingThe National is known for its introspective and reflective lyrics, often centered around themes of anxiety, self-doubt, relationships, and masculinity. While "Son" doesn't have an official explanation of its lyrics, it fits within these themes.
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Release"Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" was released on September 2, 2003, with "Son" being one of the tracks on this album.
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Record LabelThe album "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" was released under the independent record label Brassland Records, which was co-founded by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of the band.
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Subsequent SuccessWhile "Son" and the rest of the songs from "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" didn't achieve commercial success immediately, The National went on to achieve significant acclaim and success with their later albums, particularly "Boxer" and "High Violet".
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