Abel
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Abel by The National
Release Date
Performed by
The NationalProduced by
Peter KatisWrited by
Matt Berninger & Aaron DessnerAbout
At SongMeanings.com a user named _yoda writes:
When I saw The National live at the City Recital Hall in Sydney (first show), Matt remarked wryly just before the song began: “This is a song about love… between two brothers”.
The title is a reference to the story in Genesis. Cain is Abel’s older br...
Abel Lyrics
[Chorus]
Well, my mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
[Verse 1]
Abel, come on, give me the keys, man
Everything has all gone down wrong
Abel, come on, give me the keys, man
Everything has all gone down wrong
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I see water on the bridge
Well, you better hold my hand through this
Turn around, turn around, take me back, I can't calm down
Turn around, turn around, take me back, I can't calm down
[Chorus]
Well, my mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
[Verse 2]
Abel, come on, give me a reason
I am not as bright as I could be
Abel, come on, take me with you
Everything has all gone down wrong
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You turn me good and God-fearing
Well, tell me what am I supposed to do with that?
I'm missing something
Yeah, I'm missing something
[Bridge]
My mind's gone loose inside its shell
My mind's gone loose inside the shell
Well, I'm missing something, yeah I'm missing something
Abel, my mind's gone loose inside the shell
[Chorus]
Well, my mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
My mind's not right, my mind's not right
Abel Q&A
Who wrote Abel's ?
Abel was written by Matt Berninger & Aaron Dessner.
Who produced Abel's ?
Abel was produced by Peter Katis.
When did The National release Abel?
The National released Abel on Mon Mar 14 2005.
What did The National say about "Abel"?
Matt Berninger: “Abel” used to be a ballad, not a very good one, until Bryan switched to a pounding drumbeat and I started screaming. (http://betterpropaganda.com/content.aspx?id=359)