NYC
Interpol (Turn On the Bright Lights 2002) Lyrics

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I had seven faces thought I knew which one to wear
I'm sick of spending these lonely nights training myself not to care
The subway is a porno pavements they are a mess
I know you've supported me for a long time
Somehow I'm not impressed

New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)
New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)

New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)
New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)

Subway she is a porno and the pavements they are a mess
I know you've supported me for a long time
Somehow I'm not impressed

It's up to me now turn on the bright lights
It's up to me now turn on the bright lights

New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)
New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)
New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)
New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)

It's up to me now turn on the bright lights
(Got to be some more change in my life)

Oh, it's up to me now turn on the bright lights
(Got to be some more change in my life)

Overall Meaning

The song "NYC" by Interpol from their album "Turn on the Bright Lights" is about the singer's disillusionment with New York City. The first verse speaks of the singer's inability to find his true self, as he had "seven faces" but didn't know which one to wear. He also feels lonely and jaded, as he spends nights training himself not to care. The second verse speaks about the city's decay with its "porno" subway and messy pavements. Despite someone supporting him for a long time, he's not impressed with the state of things. The chorus repeats "New York cares" with the hopeful sentiment that there has to be more to life than this, and he needs a change.

The last verse brings a change in tone as the singer realizes he has to take matters into his own hands. He needs to "turn on the bright lights," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for him taking control of his life and finding a way to overcome the disillusionment he feels. The repetition of "New York Cares" in the chorus takes on a new meaning as the singer realizes that it's up to him to make a change in his life, rather than relying on the city or someone else to do it for him.

Overall, the song speaks to the feeling of disillusionment and loneliness that can come with living in a big city, but also holds onto the hope that it's possible to find a way out of it and create a better life for oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

I had seven faces thought I knew which one to wear
I thought I had mastered the art of wearing different faces for different situations, but now I'm not so sure.

I'm sick of spending these lonely nights training myself not to care
I've grown tired of trying to convince myself that I don't care about being alone, but I still feel the loneliness.

The subway is a porno pavements they are a mess
The subway feels sleazy and chaotic, just like the streets of the city.

I know you've supported me for a long time Somehow I'm not impressed
I appreciate your support, but it doesn't seem to be making much of a difference.

New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life) New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life) New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life) New York Cares (got to be some more change in my life)
The city of New York is supposed to be full of opportunities and excitement, but I'm not seeing it. I need something different.

It's up to me now turn on the bright lights
I need to take control of my life and find a way to brighten my outlook.

(Got to be some more change in my life)
I need a big change to shake things up and give my life more meaning.

Oh, it's up to me now turn on the bright lights
I'm emphasizing again that I'm the one who needs to take the initiative and make things happen for myself.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carlos Andres Dengler, Daniel Alexander Kessler, Paul Julian Banks, Samuel J Fogarino

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@beelgik1

6y↑365

I had seven faces
Thought I knew which one to wear
But I'm sick of spending these lonely nights
Training myself not to care
The subway is a porno
The pavements they are a mess
I know you've supported me for a long time
Somehow I'm not impressed
But

[Chorus]

New York cares
(Got to be some more change in my life)

The subway she is a porno
And the pavements they are a mess
I know you've supported me for a long time
Somehow I'm not impressed

It is up to me now, turn on the bright lights

All comments from YouTube:

@tatoo5781

6y↑528

"I'm sick of spending this lonely nights, training myself not to care" love this line

@Safe-and-effective

37w↑1

No.

@billymkj2763

30w↑5

@@Safe-and-effective bro what are you on about ye necro poster

@Safe-and-effective

30w↑1

@@billymkj2763 Why are you calling me a necro? That's hate speech right there.

@DBGjohnny

28w↑2

I guarantee you he’s not talking about what you probably think

@anamorel2634

6y↑805

"It's up to me now, turn on the bright lights"... those words are so important to me.

@summerofgeorge1327

5y↑15

same :)

@tao5143

5y↑31

same, but i still can not do it :(

@Beaner..

4y↑9

Maestro Tao pai pai- yes u can

@JayInDecent

4y↑3

What meaning?

@Red-sm5so

4y↑74

@@JayInDecent In a way. It means "It's my turn to be happy" which some people have a hard time doing because of many reasons. Some may think that they're not worthy of such joy or perhaps they just don't know where to start. I myself admit that.. I also have a hard time "turning on the bright lights"...

Hopefully now you understand, and I hope that the day you're capable of turning on YOUR bright lights that they shine bright as the sun.

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@rippedupmagazine

3y↑532

crying to this at 4am hits different

@friendlyworm420

3y↑13

I’m here 4 u

@niketasdelgato4027

2y↑3

Look who it is

@BanditBronze

2y↑9

I never cried to this one, rather felt like it matched my inner melancholy.

@BanditBronze

2y↑1

I never cried to this one, rather felt like it matched my inner melancholy.

@themultiplechristopher8066

2y↑4

Here’s a digital hug. 😢

21 More Replies...

@goosmane

4y↑324

holy fuck this album's been out for almost 20 years

@andymartin8162

3y↑4

I know-~~weird feeling--kind of sinking feeling-~~

@stalkingafemcreep5114

3y↑11

ITS SCARY IN A COOL WAY

@JesusFlores-rw8ry

2y↑3

I born the same day that this album came out which is scary

@hebertomedinasousa4724

2y↑3

Now it's 20 years (Well yesterday)

@marutn8913

2y↑1

:) exactly 20 years as of 3 days ago. love Interpol's music

@makerstudios5456

3y↑283

I lived in NYC for three years going to grad school. Interpol is the only thing that kept me sane. Somehow their music makes the City make sense,

@auveache5204

2y↑9

Interpol remember me of high school, I was living in queens.

@MarcoBoswerth

2y↑8

The strokes too

@Koolaidistheshit

1y↑2

You lived out their beginnings as a band lol.

@makerstudios5456

1y↑5

When it’s pouring snow, you’re walking home through SOHO at midnight and listening to “Stella was a Diver”.

@officeaddict33

5y↑169

"It is up to me now, turn on the bright lights." So hauntingly beautiful. So Interpol.

@marthahh999

6y↑837

I'm sick of spending these lonely nights training myself not to care...

@SteffRobin

6y↑2

Teja Vikram Kaur 😭

@nataliavargas9299

6y↑13

a lyric i live by

@scottallison2296

6y↑3

Beautiful sentiment

@pfchudson8008

5y↑2

Best grp and best Song ever! End of Story! 🙂 ❤

@Requiredfields2

5y↑4

You just have to not care. No training involved.

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@13points

6y↑120

One of the best songs of the 2000s.

@MarkTomeh

2y↑9

One of the best songs of all time

@c-cellblock8055

5y↑90

This is one of the best drum beats in any song ever......

@JayInDecent

4y↑5

Its good but....the scale and pace is the trick is better imo.

@thesixfootsixexperience8781

36w

Seriously, though. Super intricate and unique

@akf2000

28w

Wow, yes I thought it was just me but this drum pattern is so addictive

@aeram87

1y↑17

"It's up to me now, turn on the bright lights..." Such a beautiful bittersweet melody. I have followed Interpol from the very beginning when I was just a teenager.

@sliverflow232

6y↑290

this, leif erikson, and The new always get to me. Just the feeling of those songs will forever be my favorite by them

@leslieschmidt4744

6y↑1

i totally agree

@bengalitucktuck

5y↑6

What happened why cant they write anything as good since?

@RB-.-

5y↑4

bengalitucktuck although songs of this caliber are far and few between, paul has still proven he can write solid tracks. el pintor had great lyrics in my opinion but marauder did leave a lot to be desired

@asleepinavalon

5y↑5

@@bengalitucktuck Carlos left!

@spoof2418

5y↑5

In my opinion PDA is one of the greatest songs written

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@SPY1987

1y↑138

One of my favourite songs of all time. Used to listen to this all the time when I was about 17-18, that amazing cathedral of sound and the absolutely superb lyrics seemed to perfectly capture the absolute devastating loneliness and melancholy I felt at the time, and would still experience for many years after. It brings back memories of an absolutely awful time, but the song itself is utterly perfect, exquisite.

@indigo5577

1y↑4

This one brings me back to when I was 17-18 and depressed during the horrible snowstorms of winter 2015, shoveling snow everyday and listening to this album. This one invokes a certain kind of emptiness that I'm proud to have outlasted.

@SPY1987

1y↑2

@@indigo5577 I can relate to that. All the best to you, my friend.

@captainmoondog1947

1y↑1

same, I remember when I felt so bad in 2017-2018 and what I used to do is just to lay in to my bed and listen to this album, when I used to sleep I had in my head these bittersweet melodies, I'm kinda feeling good now and this album was one of the few that joined into my life

@SPY1987

28w

@@captainmoondog1947 I sincerely hope things are better now, all the best.

@user-vc8ty3xq4r

4y↑88

I'm always crying to this song, literally every fucking time

@cristianramos5947

4y↑1

Gay

@miguelinkm

3y↑6

my soul too, in some way... (Y)

@musicharrygiles

4y↑81

Who else has this album on repeat during lockdown

@folkchild7595

me still

@matthewchambers-sinclair8772

4y↑45

My most sincere wishes for this storm to subside soon. Take care of each other, but always yourself first. Strong communities are made from strong individuals.

@michaelab.5819

3y↑1

Beautiful comment

@aperfectworld15

5y↑128

"spending these lonely nights training myself not to care" this line came back to memory today, and it fits so well because it's exactly what I'm doing right now, "training myself not to care [about others]" and being my own light. I never felt this way so strongly in my life. I tried to keep someone in my life because I thought maybe for once I deserve it and now I see it only brings pain. I tried being open, honest and vulnerable, but I'm a mess. I rather not care anymore and just move on in life on my own. It was wrong to think someone would come out of the blue and change a life-long pattern.

@Meyzen76

2y↑5

I totally understand the power of that line. It hits me the same way. Remember, someone always cares!!!!

@connorklingman3711

2y↑1

I know that feeling all too well myself.

@tlamn1905

2y↑4

The Good Part? You realise this. Now, you are Free. you write the next Chapters, but no matter what, it’s YOUR Narration, your words, your illustrations, and you are immune from the influences and bothers presented by others. Not many people attain, less recognise, this Gift and it is a Gift. Don’t waste it, learn to Focus it, how to hone and refine it, apply it in real-time/Life. You’ll be Okay. I promise.

@connorklingman3711

2y↑36

Having spent most of my life nearly anti-social, this song hits me hard realizing how good friends I have had since childhood. More importantly, it made me realize how dreadful it is to experience everything else by myself without the comfort of others. Since the pandemic, I have become more fearful of spending the rest of my days not having done enough and being alone.

EDIT: The music video does a great job in portraying these feelings in which I have been having for some time. The lighting and editing blend seamless well that it does a fantastic job of conveying a dark and gray mood. The song itself is well composed in helping to reflect this. I look forward to better days.

@MrKirklandLaing

2y↑3

feel ya man. i'm the same.

@mariodevargas4106

1y↑2

I catch you pal, every expression you show, i get in. Good bless in yours life

@globington69

2y↑76

I remember this one time my best friend and my half-brother were in nyc and on the drive around the city we hit our peak on acid to this song and I have to say It was absolutely gorgeous.

@xaza8uhitra4

2y↑4

hell ya

@80122

1y↑1

Sounds awesome

@guntoaknifefight

1y↑1

I sure hope the person driving was not under the influence 💀

@Luxcalibur

1y↑6

Most attentive NYC driver

@the_element_of_surprise_

2y↑20

Happy to say I used to cry when listening to this but now I just sit back and enjoy it in pure harmony

@crystinamarie1

13w

This whole album resonated with my depression in my youth and now I feel the same as you. I can really appreciate it more and the lyrics are just so special.

@user-kx5jj2do6b

5y↑34

I don't know why but when I even a little bit drunk I feel the urge to listen to some Interpol songs and to sing along.

@benjaminstearns7104

2y↑25

I think it was in 2011, I had never heard of interpol (idk how I’d never heard them until then) and I was living in Portland Maine. My dad and sister were in Boston for the weekend so I was going to spend some time with them. My dad asked me if I’d ever listened to interpol and I said no. He asked if I’d be down to see them at the House of Blues and I figured why not. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. They sound so good live I’ve loved all their music ever since and it always brings me back to that time of my life

@deirdrekiely6187

2y↑2

I was at House of Blues for that show. They were amazing.

@drylaundry

2y↑2

Your dad knows the cool sheit 😂👍👍

@benjaminstearns7104

2y↑1

@@deirdrekiely6187 that was such an unbelievable show. One of the only shows I’ve been to stone cold sober too. I haven’t been to any concert in years unfortunately

@jamesdeansghost5531

5y↑41

Can Daniel's guitar sound be any more magnificently splendid...

@markhammond2532

1y↑3

"It's up to me now/ turn on the bright lights"

I'm 39 now. That lyric after 20 years of bipolar disorder keeps me going some nights

@splitsseconds9965

1y↑1

Me too 😐😐

@whateverforever5910

2y↑16

Interpol is the best band in the universe and always will be. No one can change my mind.

@jesuselinutil8546

6y↑130

It's up to me now, turn on the bright lights

@iraigomezsuarez7187

5y↑2

Jajajaja es gracioso como tu nombre de YouTube y el mío se parecen xd

@rinconhistoria4925

5y↑60

Tenía 14 años en el 2002 cuando los escuché por primera vez y hasta la fecha, INTERPOL ha sido y será una de mis bandas favoritas... <3

@luisaguacate5118

42w↑2

A la verga... 30 años y usando el "<3"

@friendlyworm420

3y↑8

I am 22 and about to move to the West after growing up just outside of and hanging out in the city for a large part of my adolescence. Time flies … it’s like sand through your fingers. You have to do everything in your power to catch it

@lanenelson8040

4y↑96

To me, this song represents multiple things. First, being a track off of their first album, which is titled “Turn on the bright lights” this song symbolizes the bands break into mainstream music. They have a voice, and so far their hometown (New York) has given them recognition and attention and it’s the decision of, do they settle as a small time NY band? Or do they break out into the world of music and leave their hometown behind? (New York Cares) (got to be some more change in my life) etc.
another explanation of what this song means is much more deeper and personal. It’s about stardom. It’s about chasing after a dream, and believing in yourself. It’s about realizing that where you are in your journey of life might not be perfect, but it’s up to you to change things around for the better. “It’s up to me now, Turn on the bright lights” is a metaphor for waking up your inner potential, giving it your all, and proving to not only yourself, but the world, what you’re capable of. This always will, to me, be one of the most beautiful songs of all time. On of the greatest albums of all time. Period.

@ludrixte1938

2y↑7

Two great interpretations! I’ve also heard that this song is about NYC trying to to recover itself after 9/11 (2001-2002 era)

@wiktorsterner6295

2y↑3

i agree with the second interpretation. this song really feels to me like banks has a struggle to fit in to the world and that something in his life needs to change. The fact he says there has “got to be some more change” suggests that he has grown sick of the routine he finds himself in.

@tonyluengas8160

1y↑2

I like both interpretations because I’d like to think that the album is about NYC in a dreadful state so either A it is a song about Banks and the band thinking about changing and moving on and improving however it could also be a song in the perspective of or about the everyday life of a normal NYC citizen. Both make sense and it could be a little bit of both and it is just an amazing song.

@vilkhunter853

more likely just about nyc and living in nyc

@nataliavargas9299

6y↑40

This song is too special.....even for this life

@amaya1536

5y↑8

I came here from my mother's womb. She was bumpin to this song so I had to crawl out and give it a thumbs up

@cristianramos5947

Fucjed up

@Daniel_Delayne

Made me lol amidst the cryin', cheers

@javi5072

5y↑32

i feel like this has been playing in my dreams before i actually listened to this

@lettersoawesome12

5y↑1

kurta shut up poser

@sarirkamalabadi3447

4y↑2

tony mazziotti man get a life

@tomassantos4381

I had a dream recently where this song appeared

@lalakuma9

4y↑26

"I had seven faces , thought I knew which one to wear. I'm sick of spending these lonely nights training myself not to care."
Yeah this actually sums up what it's like to live in New York.

@ewian

6y↑182

How I loved this song and still love. I changed myself...the song not.

@andymartin8162

3y↑55

1:44--best guitar solo in the last 20 years--and it is 4 notes.

@jamesdeansghost5531

3y↑5

A thousand likes you should have for that comment

@sealife12

2y↑4

That’s not a guitar solo mate

@mar15115

2y↑1

@@sealife12 in a way it is.

@MarkTomeh

2y↑13

One of the greatest songs of all time

@nikkawej2.028

4y↑12

This album was everything to me in the early 2000s

@xaza8uhitra4

2y↑1

agreed. and it still is.

@runamasishunku3467

2y↑6

I was in high school in nyc when the attack happened. This song always reminds me of all those people I saw coming from the dust walking through the bridge. But it also brings the thought of how we as New Yorkers became closer for a small fraction of time.

@agusr3419

6y↑94

Esta canción me hace sentir un mar de emociones, me trae recuerdos y no sé pero siempre que la escucho tengo ganas de abrazar a alguien y que esa persona me haga sentir segura y reconfortada

@miguelinkm

3y↑9

Entonces abràzate a tì mismo, nadie te amarà ni te querrà cuanto tù debes y qerràs amartehasta el ultimo de tus dìas, si no te amas al infinito nadie lo harà por tì.... chaù

@super8soldado139

3y↑3

@@miguelinkm sabias palabras bro

@elviejodelpesero9110

6y↑13

the most beautiful song from this album! 🖤❤️

@user-jp5iv1cl7r

10w↑1

Every Line is a masterpiece

@MedivhMagus55551

6y↑43

I actually really like this video, it feels so haphazard, uncertain and ever-changing, dark yet strangely calming. It gives me the impression of being young, in a world where hope has been significantly shaken, where you feel lost in the fast-paced, dynamic world, having no idea where you'll end up but simply stumbling across life because that's your best shot; also 1:10 Carlos with his perfect eyelashes and hair waving in the wind, becoming one with the music and atmosphere, just, wonderful

@1181darkfire

4y↑5

I haven’t felt anything but loneliness for the past two years, but somehow when I lost a friend it felt bitter sweet. It felt good to finally feel something

@MatthiasProspero

6y↑129

This song helped get me through 9/11. Thanks guys. ❤

@leslieschmidt4744

6y↑1

every 9/11, i have ny songs i play.

@esiotrot17

5y↑19

this album came out in 2002

@julesgleeson1237

Esiotrot17 - This song is just that powerful.

@cristianramos5947

5y↑14

@@esiotrot17 assume he wasn't over it yet

@esiotrot17

5y↑2

Cristian Ramos that’s actually a good point. It sometimes takes me years to realize how things affect me, let alone get over them.

@Throwyourstones

2y↑6

Love Interpol the music is haunting and beautiful. It touches me. This one makes me mourn the NYC I idealized since being a kid even the gritty one of the 70’s that in life I knew nothing of. I hope the legend will continue great cities and bands.

@vudukrii5883

26w↑1

Im 54, born & raised New Yorker, u can visit here but to truly feel the NYC experience u have to live here & walk the concrete of all the boro's, not just Manhattan like a tourist

@puritylight5333

4y↑3

You must notice that this video accomplish the song as whole artwork. Love you, Interpol

@cobblers123

1y↑1

entire concept of alienation conveyed in less than 4 minutes, and so prettily

@shenomiya6194

3y↑3

I come every time to hear this song

@StellaWasADiver_33

44w↑20

I fucking love this band so fucking much!! I dont know how else to explain it. I'm 14 and I am holding back tears while listening to this song, some would think that is a bad thing, for me right now it's not. It is summer break and I feel I am going insane and slowly losing touch of reality day by bay. I have been emotionless for a while, so me crying right now is a good thing. I don't know how I am going to survive this entire summer, but at least I have Interpol. I love this band and I will keep saying it until I can't anymore

@brentlewis4134

40w

Look after yourself my young brother
And if any one trys to put u down tell them to go stand in the corner and fuck themselves with their own fist
Be cool

@Killer-Qu33n

31w↑3

Aw bless you ❤ love that you love Interpol. Don’t change 😢

@bigeverlongnow

27w↑2

hope you're okay..

@StellaWasADiver_33

27w↑2

@@bigeverlongnow I am :)

@bigeverlongnow

27w↑1

@@StellaWasADiver_33 ❤

@Ozzymandias493

6y↑7

Glad we're finally seeing these in HD

@ian_5184

Ozzymandias Not really. Just 480p upscaled. I think they're taken from the Turn on the Bright Lights Tenth Anniversary DVD.

@Mystic727

5y↑6

I can't believe this doesn't have like 100m views, one of the best bands ever.

@lenieainttrippin

25w

they fell off tho, sadly

@stu-ui3rf

6y↑27

First heard this album after the 911 atrocities, such a beautiful song, such a beautiful video

@pfchudson8008

11w

Best Song ever! Nuff said! Interpol ❤

@MickeyThomas408

5y↑6

Is, and always will be my favorite Interpol song

@TheLiquidCat

47w↑2

I've always felt that if I had a theme song, this would be it.

@blackdirtlover

12w

Man this album was everything to me in my early 20s😢

@Jachiduin

4y↑3

I had seven faces , thought I knew which one to wear... what a song, what an album.

@javierbautista1951

4y↑21

He escuchado esta canción varias veces en este día y me hace sentir melancólico. También me gustaría abrazar a alguien y sentirme protegido mientras la lluvia, la carretera nos contagia su infinidad de sensaciones

@llkiii3139

4y↑3

Turn on the Bright Lights is one of my favorite albums of all time. There were even a few fantastic b-sides and demos such as "The Specialist" that didn't even make it onto the album.

@beelgik1

6y↑365

@Rainmanthereal

3y↑12

This short song will keep playing in loop in my head for the rest of my life !!!!

@thebigjimmyd

3y↑3

Are these the official lyrics? I always thought he was singing "New York Kiss" not "cares."

@bueryaquett7519

2y↑5

@@thebigjimmyd pretty sure it's a play on the "NYC" acronym changing "C"ity for "C"ares..

@thebigjimmyd

2y↑1

@@bueryaquett7519 That certainly makes a lot of sense! You're probably right. For me personally, I like Kiss better. But either way, f*cking amazing song!

@crystinamarie1

13w

This album was my whole 20's.

@eduardogomez6394

6y↑44

Una de mis favoritas, gracias Interpol por tan maravillosa rola 💕💕

@francisdacey2768

42w↑2

The absolute best band to come out of the u.s. in centuries. And they're playing my hometown tonight. Be prepared to be amazed Liverpool.

@LeahJ-ks5fx

41w

How was it?!

@francisdacey2768

41w

@@LeahJ-ks5fx the absolute best of what they do

@diazdaisy

4y↑1

Your music is so special to me. I have listened to it since i was a teenager. Thank you!! ❤ Much love from NYC 🗽

@brentlewis4134

28w↑2

Stokes
Yeah yeah yeahs
Interpol
Pure genius

@Beetlebum55

40w↑2

Why this song feels like the best song of all time?

@serenarena1981

6y↑3

I first heard this on a Jane magazine compilation CD, I fell in love immediately

@iiGODLYWARRIOR

3y↑4

20 years ago today. May the dead rest in piece.

@marlonchavez8383

3y↑1

We love you guys, Greetings from Cancún Mx. 🇲🇽

@gianmadison3775

4y↑5

to anyone who is reading this, you are beautiful, you are important, you are loved and you do matter. whatever your background is , i love u ❤️

@Veruzzlovelove

6y↑55

Que hermosa canción 💕💕

@axt-thieving383

Joss Vázquez Hola. ♡♡

@albertortega7160

💚💚

@user-iu7xl1mi2r

18w↑1

This is one of the greatest songs of all time - and in my top 10 favourites - and I have the best taste - so it's Official - it's Official Ear Tonic.

@ikenna59

17w

I agree !!!

@fijixxx

3y↑2

Turn on the bright lights ❤️

@zachmusicmx

6y↑8

It's a beautiful song 😭😭😩💕

@rod856466

4y↑3

This song along with others during this time remind me of that fresh feeling when indie rock was doing something great. It also reminds me of 9/11, seeing as they're from NY and recorded this album after the events. Not to mention how important it stands among music critics and fans. So so much with this song.

@ismailozay2173

4y↑3

Absoulatellty one of the best rock ballads ever...

@karinayaes

6y↑2

Love this song! I am going to NYC this week for the first time ever. This song will be in my mind <3

@Filipomnomnom

5y↑6

It's up to me now to turn on the bright lights <3

@kid-ava

"I'm sick of spending these lonely nights training myself not to care" so real 💔

@carlosa.hernandez7603

6y↑10

Esta canción me recuerda la presentación en el pepsi center a la que fui el año pasado. Fue un éxtasis escuchar esta increíble canción en vivo 🎵😍

@user-ec4fm6uq8d

3y↑6

God that intro is just perfect, too bad its shortened here though

@scottallison2296

6y↑5

A heartfelt sombre brilliant piece of music

@vikgonzalez6174

3y↑6

Ya tanto tiempo de esta canción...BELLOS RECUERDOS ❤️‼️‼️ 😎👍 INTERPOL MY FAVORITE BAND🇲🇽‼️

@yourlastfoe

4y↑1

This was one of the two Indie themes of NYC during the fall/winter in 02" along with "We've Been Had" by "The Walkmen". I remember listening to these on a huge "portable" cd player while riding the Fulton>Lexington Ave sub as a teen. Great times.

@holaperez575

6y↑18

I miss u Dengler :(❤

@jared2776

1y↑1

Wow these guys are so very talented

@naobymarile.4590

6y↑26

Rolitas que rifan.💜💜💜

@dannyvioleta1

6y↑8

LOS AMO TANTO😍❤️
Recuerdo haber escuchado esta canción en el concierto en el Pepsi Center 😍❤️

@pauly676767

4y↑3

I play this masterpiece, every 09/11.... So Right!!!

@Ginlah

35w

I always thought the line as 'New York kids' but knew it wouldn't be that. The guy has such a great voice

@joepollock8455

2y↑1

LIT. LEGIT. LIVING FOR IT. 🖤

@yoxall27

I've listened to this song maybe a thousand times but I just heard it for the first time today.

@davidellis5141

3y↑3

I'm impressed !

@leehuff271

The first time I heard this song I was hooked. Still love it very much. The feeling it gives. Could never explain. Thank you for this amazing art and 🎶 🎵 music.