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The National – Start a War Lyrics 17 years ago
This is sort of minor, but I think it's "you were always weird...", not "we ..."

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Gillian Welch – Everything Is Free Lyrics 17 years ago
I think it's:

"Someone hit the big score, the figured it out
That we're gonna do it anyway, even if it doesn't pay"

And I think mickzzzzzz's interpretation is spot on...

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The National – City Middle Lyrics 18 years ago
I am beginning to think that the "Karen" referenced several times in the album is a euphemism for a drug. He seems to be describing in several songs the abstractionism of being high...

It's beautiful, whatever it is.

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The National – The Geese of Beverly Road Lyrics 18 years ago
Does anyone else think the hook sounds a lot like The Cure's "Lovesong"? Coincidence? And fuzzyweapon's interpretation is perfect, IMHO....

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