So Far So Fast
The National
These Lisa Hannigan vocals feel so important — they have gravitas and are performed so well over this exquisite music from the Dessner brothers.
The fact the National uses so many incredible female vocalists on this record is such an important creative decision. I can’t remember exactly what Matt Berninger said, but it was something along the lines of, “I’ve heard my voice enough.” Having a female presence throughout this record was brave. Is it still a National record? A resounding yes — because Berninger’s voice haunts the entire record and carries with it a kind of humility. And any good relationship has a second voice and point of view helping steer it.
Hearing your voice always saves me
Can you get away and talk to me?
I love the questions this record asks and the answers it offers. Beautiful poetry and music and one of the best records of the decade for me, helping closing out the 2010’s.
Lay down in the doorway in front of me
And make yourself impossible for me to leave
I remember a kid in the water, I remember a world on fire
I was just coming out of it, it was so hot all summer
I get so far, so fast
I get so far, so fast
The storm, the blackout, the quiet sea
You went running right into it, away from me
We have friends in good houses, we have kids in the trees
Now I have nothing but sleepless nights, about everything
I get so far, so fast
I get so far, so fast
Don't you know someday somebody will come and find you?
If you don't know who you are anymore, they will remind you
We don't see you around here anymore, it's okay
I will say your name out loud and you will be home
There are so many things that drive me crazy
What you think I am, it's never been me
Hearing your voice always saves me
Can you get away and talk to me?
I get so far, so fast
I get so far, so fast
I get so far, so fast