Don't Swallow the Cap
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| Single by The National | ||||
| from the album Trouble Will Find Me | ||||
| Released | April 22, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–13 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 4:46 | |||
| Label | 4AD | |||
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"Don't Swallow the Cap" is a song by American indie rock band The National. Written by band members Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, and Bryce Dessner, it appears as the third track on the band's sixth studio album Trouble Will Find Me. "Don't Swallow the Cap" was released to United States modern rock radio as the album's second overall single on April 22, 2013.
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[1] | 7 |
| US Rock Digital Songs (Billboard)[2] | 48 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Trouble Will Find Me liner notes.[3]
- Matt Berninger – lead vocals
- Aaron Dessner – guitar, keyboards, vibraphone, harmonica
- Bryce Dessner – guitar, keyboards, e-bow, orchestration
- Bryan Devendorf – drums, percussion
- Scott Devendorf – bass guitar
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States[4][5] | April 22, 2013 | Adult album alternative radio | |
| April 23, 2013 | Modern rock radio | ||
| Europe[1][not in citation given] | May 13, 2013 | Contemporary hit radio |
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In Popular Culture
The song title is likely in reference to Tennessee Williams, who died choking on the cap of a bottle of eyedrops. Williams is frequently referenced in The National's lyrics.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ultratop.be – The National – Don't Swallow the Cap" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
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