Afraid of Everyone

Who it's for

The National's Matt Berninger channels a parent's anxiety about raising a child amid a frightening world.

Feelings it meets

• Anxiety
• Parenting Under Stress
• Existential Anxiety

What it is

"Afraid of Everyone" is a song by The National from their 2010 album High Violet, written by Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner, with backing vocals arranged by Sufjan Stevens. It deals with the fears of a new father who must now put his wife and young child ahead of himself, set against apocalyptic imagery.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

And what is fear of need but need itself?Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Giving”