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'Day I Die'

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The official music video for "'Day I Die'" by The National, taken from the album Sleep Well Beast on 4AD. Uploaded by The National, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered The National 22 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. Tagged on Dork's New York scene. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. If you like The National, scroll for similar artists below.

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Sleep Well Beast

From the album Sleep Well Beast

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Tiny Changes have launched a new appeal with exclusive merch from The National
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10 Oct 2025
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4AD

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8 September 2017

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Lyrics

The National — 'Day I Die'

I don't need you, I don't need you

Besides I barely ever see you anymore

And when I do it feels like you're only halfway there

Young mothers love me even ghosts of

Girlfriends call from Cleveland

They will meet me anytime and anywhere

The day I die, the day I die

Where will we be?

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“'Day I Die'” was last played on 10 October 2024 at Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City.

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The National are set to drop a new track, 'Eucalyptus', this week

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