It's about an awkward brief relationship Matt had early in life, probably one of his first attempts at a relationship or connection, and reflecting on it makes him feel embarrassed about it.
"The car was warm and we had wine, but I couldn't find the perfect song"
This line shows how he was nervous about trying to set the mood to please her, but wasn't able to
"I hope you don't remember me, and I hope you're not alone."
He has no ill-intentions for this woman, yet he's so embarrassed about what they did have together "seven times I was under you" and hopes that she's forgotten about it, even though he's sometimes reminded of it "sometimes I still feel your weight when I close my eyes."
It's the most apathetic non-love song. I love how the National addresses such uncomfortable feelings in their music that we've all felt at one point or another. It wasn't a one night stand, but rather an awkward, unsuccessful attempt to woo someone that didn't work out. And he's ashamed of his failure. But he remembers it every now and then, and just hopes that she doesn't remember it too. But he wishes well, for her, hopes she's not alone.
It's about an awkward brief relationship Matt had early in life, probably one of his first attempts at a relationship or connection, and reflecting on it makes him feel embarrassed about it.
"The car was warm and we had wine, but I couldn't find the perfect song"
This line shows how he was nervous about trying to set the mood to please her, but wasn't able to
"I hope you don't remember me, and I hope you're not alone."
He has no ill-intentions for this woman, yet he's so embarrassed about what they did have together "seven times I was under you" and hopes that she's forgotten about it, even though he's sometimes reminded of it "sometimes I still feel your weight when I close my eyes."
It's the most apathetic non-love song. I love how the National addresses such uncomfortable feelings in their music that we've all felt at one point or another. It wasn't a one night stand, but rather an awkward, unsuccessful attempt to woo someone that didn't work out. And he's ashamed of his failure. But he remembers it every now and then, and just hopes that she doesn't remember it too. But he wishes well, for her, hopes she's not alone.