You Were a Kindness Lyrics

Lyric discussion by sparrows 

Cover art for You Were a Kindness lyrics by National, The

This song just came up on shuffle and I couldn't believe how fitting the lyrics are with what I'm going through right now. I agree with birdonawire that their songs can be interpreted in so many ways.

My interpretation is basically what is happening to me - At a time in your life where you're so completely unavailable and coming apart at the seams when someone steps in even though you have no capacity to handle them. In the end they find a way into your life and wind up adding to the mess, leaving you more broken.

"why would you shatter somebody like me" and "It doesn't work that way / wanting not to want you doesn't make it so" just get me everytime I hear this song.

They're such a talented band.

My Interpretation