Oh Dearie

Oh dearie Don't get near me Paralysis has me Berninger explained to Uncut magazine he wrote this track about the poor mental health of some dear friends, and to a lesser extent, himself. "That song is about genuine depression," he explained. "And I have some. I'd say I have average Midwestern white man's depression, no more or less. I've never been on antidepressants, but I know a lot of people who are."

Berninger recorded this song for his debut solo album Serpentine Prison. He called in some friends to help him on the record, including on this track: Acoustic guitar: Harrison Whitford and Sean O'Brien, who also co-wrote the song with Berninger. Bass: Harrison Whitford Drums, percussion: Matt Barrick of The Walkmen and Fleet Foxes Hammond B3 and piano: Serpentine Prison producer Booker T. Jones Bass harmonica: Session harmonica player Mickey Raphael, who has also played with Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney and Chris Stapleton. Violin: Folk singer Andrew Bird Backing vocals: Gail Ann Dorsey, who is David Bowie's long-time bassist, and trumpeter Kyle Resnick, who is part of The National's live setup