Phrazes for the Young is the debut solo album by American songwriter Julian Casablancas, released on November 2, 2009 in the UK and November 3 in the US. Casablancas, who is best known for being the front man of New York rock band The Strokes, recorded the eight-song album in 2009 in New York, Los Angeles, and Nebraska. Jason Lader served as producer, and Bright Eyes/Monsters of Folk musician Mike Mogis contributed additional production.[12] The album title is a reference to Oscar Wilde's "Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young". Read Full BioPhrazes for the Young is the debut solo album by American songwriter Julian Casablancas, released on November 2, 2009 in the UK and November 3 in the US. Casablancas, who is best known for being the front man of New York rock band The Strokes, recorded the eight-song album in 2009 in New York, Los Angeles, and Nebraska. Jason Lader served as producer, and Bright Eyes/Monsters of Folk musician Mike Mogis contributed additional production.[12] The album title is a reference to Oscar Wilde's "Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young".[13] Casablancas' dog, Balki, is pictured on the album sleeve.[14]
The album was previewed in its entirety on August 31, 2009 at the Duo Music Exchange in Tokyo, Japan.[15] To celebrate the release, Casablancas played a special series of shows every Friday night in November in Los Angeles.[citation needed] The first track released from the album, "11th Dimension", had its first airing on the Radio 1 Zane Lowe Show on September 17, and was marked as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record. The single was released on October 2, 2009 in the US.[16]
Julian performed "I Wish It Was Christmas Today" (based on a Saturday Night Live skit) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on December 21, 2009. "Left & Right in the Dark", "Out of the Blue", "Ludlow St" and "11th Dimension" are featured on Gossip Girl episode "The Lady Vanished". "Out of the Blue" is featured on the trailer of The Kids Are All Right.
The album was previewed in its entirety on August 31, 2009 at the Duo Music Exchange in Tokyo, Japan.[15] To celebrate the release, Casablancas played a special series of shows every Friday night in November in Los Angeles.[citation needed] The first track released from the album, "11th Dimension", had its first airing on the Radio 1 Zane Lowe Show on September 17, and was marked as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record. The single was released on October 2, 2009 in the US.[16]
Julian performed "I Wish It Was Christmas Today" (based on a Saturday Night Live skit) on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on December 21, 2009. "Left & Right in the Dark", "Out of the Blue", "Ludlow St" and "11th Dimension" are featured on Gossip Girl episode "The Lady Vanished". "Out of the Blue" is featured on the trailer of The Kids Are All Right.
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Out of the Blue
Julian Casablancas Lyrics
Somewhere along the way, my hopefulness turned to sadness
Somewhere along the way, my sadness turned to bitterness
Somewhere along the way, my bitterness turned to anger
Somewhere along the way, my anger turned to vengeance
And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it
And the ones who deserved it, they'll never understand it.
Yes, I know I'm going to Hell in a leather jacket
Least I'll be in another world while you're pissing on my casket
How could you be, oh
So perfect for me?
Why can't you ignore, oh
The things I did before?
Somewhere along the way, exacting vengeance gave excitement
Somewhere along the way, that excitement turned to pleasure
Somewhere along the way, that pleasure turned to madness
But sooner or later that kind of madness turns into pain
And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it
Those who helped me along the way, I smacked 'em as I thanked 'em
Yes, I know I'm going to Hell in a leather jacket
'Least I'll be in another world while you're pissing on my casket
And all that I can do is sing a song of faded glory
And all you got to do is sit there, look great, and make 'em horny
Together we'll sing songs and tell exaggerated stories
About the way we feel today and tonight and in the morning
How could you be, oh
So perfect for me?
Why can't you ignore, oh
The things I did before?
Take all your fears, pretend they're all true
Take all your plans, pretend they fell through
But that's what it's like
That's what it's like for most people in this world
The rich or the poor oh,
Muslims or Jews oh,
When roles are reversed oh,
Opinions are too
No, oh oh
That's all I'm gonna say now
Before they come knocking on my door now
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULIAN CASABLANCAS
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LYRICS:
Somewhere along the way, my hopefulness turned to sadness
Somewhere along the way, my sadness turned to bitterness
Somewhere along the way, my bitterness turned to anger
Somewhere along the way, my anger turned to vengeance
And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it
And the ones who deserved it, they'll never understand it.
Yes, I know I'm going to Hell in a leather jacket
Least I'll be in another world while you're pissing on my casket
How could you be, oh
So perfect for me?
Why can't you ignore, oh
The things I did before?
Somewhere along the way, exacting vengeance gave excitement
Somewhere along the way, that excitement turned to pleasure
Somewhere along the way, that pleasure turned to madness
But sooner or later that kind of madness turns into pain
And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it
Those who helped me along the way, I smacked 'em as I thanked 'em
Yes, I know I'm going to Hell in a leather jacket
'Least I'll be in another world while you're pissing on my casket
And all that I can do is sing a song of faded glory
And all you got to do is sit there, look great, and make 'em horny
Together we'll sing songs and tell exaggerated stories
About the way we feel today and tonight and in the morning
How could you be, oh
So perfect for me?
Why can't you ignore, oh
The things I did before?
Take all your fears, pretend they're all true
Take all your plans, pretend they fell through
But that's what it's like
That's what it's like for most people in this world
The rich or the poor oh,
Muslims or Jews oh,
When roles are reversed oh,
Opinions are too
No, oh oh
That's all I'm gonna say now
Before they come knocking on my door now
Ilyass AB3
Seriously...those last words tho...
rnise1961
I love this song for the pain it exudes
Captain Falcon
lol Julian has been fucking with fans since then hahah
Juan Rodriguez
Ilyass AB3 hey if you don't go through life with a tragic heartbreak like this you haven't truly lived
Captain Caveman
Best song ever... I'm not kidding one fucking bit.
Josh
In my top 10..
datgoatfilms
I still think this is one of the best songs of all time.
MrDblStop
@MrWillyMrBrightside ah, thanks for replying anyway.
MrWillyMrBrightside
@MrDblStop I have no idea, sorry. It could be a cover to encourage you to sign up to an account or an advert, but either way it's a horribly designed website from what I can tell.
MrDblStop
@MrWillyMrBrightside any idea why the link goes to a list of articles with the body of the interview greyed out? I can't see a way to open the article. Thanks in advance.