Abel
Abel

The National - Abel Lyrics

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Mar 14, 2005
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Abel Music Video

Abel Lyrics

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, 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

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

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, 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

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
My mind's gone loose inside the 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

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
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

Writer(s): AARON B. DESSNER, MATTHEW D. BERNINGER
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'Abel' by The National released?

    'Abel' was released on April 12, 2005, as part of The National's third studio album, Alligator.

  2. Who produced the song 'Abel'?

    'Abel' was produced by Peter Katis and Paul Mahajan. They were also responsible for recording and producing the entire Alligator album.

  3. How did the album Alligator perform commercially?

    Alligator sold over 200,000 copies worldwide and received critical acclaim. It appeared on many year-end top 10 lists and was ranked number 40 in Pitchfork's top albums of the 2000s list.

  4. What is unique about the cover of The National's next album Boxer?

    The cover of Boxer features a photo of The National performing at producer Peter Katis's wedding, with couples dancing in the foreground. This event took place during the promotion of their Alligator album.

  5. How did The National show support for Barack Obama's presidential candidacy in 2008?

    In July 2008, The National designed and sold a T-shirt featuring Obama's image above the words 'Mr. November,' referencing both their song from Alligator and the U.S. presidential election month. All proceeds were donated to Obama's campaign.

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