I want to cry over the fact that Sharon Van Etten played a show in Toronto Tuesday night, and I wasn’t there despite the fact that I bought tickets the second they came out.

Break my fucking heart, school. It’s not like I care or anything. Nope—not one bit.

The National // “Think You Can Wait” (feat. Sharon Van Etten)

We’ve been running a sleepless run
Been away from the baby way too long
We’ve been holding a good night gone
We’ve been losing our exits one by one

I have this permanent association between the National and summertime. I think it has to do with the palpable sensation of humidity in their songs coupled with Matt Berninger’s calm yet rich and warm baritone. Everything about them is so beautiful.

Plus I’ve been gushing about Sharon Van Etten for the longest time, so it’s wonderful to finally hear their voices come together if only for a while.

Sharon Van Etten’s voice is pure emotion.

If you’re ever in need of a good cry, she’s your go to girl.

How can this song not make you want to cry? (Or at least tug furiously at your heart strings.)

You reached for my hand slowly.
I didn’t pull away.
We did not have to be lips to face.

My toe hit your toe lightly.
You toe met my heel right back
And I don’t think I need much more than that.

It gets me every time.