Racing like a pro
The National · Boxer [2007]
they say it doesn't matter
fifteen blue shirts and womanly hands
you're shooting up the ladder
Your mind is racing like a pro, now
oh my god it doesn't mean a lot to you
one time you were a glowing young ruffian
oh my god it was a million years ago
Sometimes you get up and bake a cake or something
sometimes you stay in bed
sometimes you go la di da di da di da da
til your eyes roll back into your head
Your mind is racing like a pro, now
oh my god it doesn't mean a lot to you
one time you were a glowing young ruffian
oh my god it was a million years ago
you're dumbstruck baby
you're dumbstruck baby now you know
you're dumbstruck baby
you're dumbstruck baby now you know
Your mind is racing like a pro, now
oh my god it doesn't mean a lot to you
one time you were a glowing young ruffian
oh my god it was a million years ago
you're dumbstruck baby
you're dumbstruck baby now you know
you're dumbstruck baby
you're dumbstruck baby now you know
you're dumbstruck baby
Racing like a pro
Racing like a pro stands as a standout track from The National's acclaimed 2007 album, Boxer. Recorded during a pivotal era for the band, the song showcases their signature blend of melancholic indie rock and intricate instrumentation. The National, known for their introspective lyrics and baritone vocals, crafted a sound on Boxer that defined their transition into mainstream critical success. This recording features the tight, rhythmic precision characteristic of the album, balancing emotional weight with a driving musical momentum. As part of a celebrated discography that includes later works like High Violet and Trouble Will Find Me, the track exemplifies the group's ability to explore complex themes within a structured, polished framework. It remains a key piece of their early catalog, reflecting the band's evolution and enduring influence on the indie rock genre.