Julian Casablancas is half American and half Danish and the son of John Casablancas and Jeanette Christiansen. His parents divorced when he was young. He attended kindergarten with future bandmate Nikolai Fraiture.
Early in his teens, Julian's father sent him to the Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland. This was where Julian first met Albert Hammond Jr. , one of few other American students on campus.
When Casablancas returned to New York, he continued his education at the Dwight School, where he met Fabrizio Moretti and Nick Valensi. Julian later dropped out because he felt like he "just wasn't learning anything" there.
During his hiatus from The Strokes, he released a solo album called "Phrazes for the Young" on the 9th of November in 2009.
To date, the Strokes have released Is This It, Room on Fire, First Impressions of Earth, Angles, Comedown Machine and The New Abnormal.
30 Minute Boyfriend
Julian Casablancas Lyrics
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I think you know that
You got a boyfriend
You just forgot that's all
For five minutes that's all
He's my best friend that's all
Divide and conquer
Why would the person, with the advantage fight fair?
Will you become what other people think of you?
I hope you don't feel lonely when you're spending time with me, your friend
Wish you were here with me
Wish I was there with you
I'm reaching feeling for you
I wanna feel and love with you again and again
We wait for each other
But we are not lovers
I picked a good time to leave
I think it made you mad
You're talking about
You're talking about what I'm saying
Now
Wish you were here with me
Wish I was there with you
If you wanna talk, I think we should
But me and words don't work so good
Will you become what other people think of you?
I hope you're not too lonely when I'm spending time with my old friend
Oh, oh, yeah, okay
Subtle indications dribble away which you don't care about
Yeah, okay, go
The lyrics of "30 Minute Boyfriend" by Julian Casablancas are filled with intricate details and thought-provoking themes. The song starts with Julian acknowledging that the girl he's talking to has a boyfriend, but he believes he's still pretty. He then proceeds to say that the boyfriend is his best friend, but he still wants to be with her for just five minutes. Julian then talks about manipulation when he says, "Train him to be greedy, Why would the person, with the advantage, fight fair?" These words suggest that he wants the attention of the girl even though she's in a relationship with his friend.
The chorus "Wish you were here with me, Wish I was there with you, I'm reaching feeling for you, I wanna feel and love with you again and again" reveals the heart of the matter. Julian wants to be with the girl, but he's not sure if that's what she wants. Their relationship is strictly platonic, and they're waiting for each other, but they're not lovers, and he thinks leaving at the right time might have made her angry. He then asks if she still thinks about him and hopes she's not lonely when they're spending time together as friends.
The phrase "Will you become what other people think of you?" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that Julian is concerned about the girl's thoughts and desires. The song finally ends with Julian saying, "I think we should talk, but me and words don't work so good," indicating that he's hesitant to have a conversation with her.
Line by Line Meaning
I think you're pretty
I find you physically attractive
I think you know that
I believe you are aware of your physical qualities
You got a boyfriend
You are currently in a romantic relationship with someone else
You just forgot that's all
You momentarily forgot about your relationship status
For five minutes that's all
You were only absent-minded about your relationship for a short amount of time
He's my best friend that's all
I am just friends with your boyfriend
Divide and conquer
Separate and control
Train him to be greedy
Teach him to prioritize his desires over others
Why would the person, with the advantage fight fair?
A person who has the upper hand won't engage in fair play
Will you become what other people think of you?
Will you allow outside opinions define who you are?
I hope you don't feel lonely when you're spending time with me, your friend
I hope you don't feel uncomfortable around me, as we are just friends
Wish you were here with me
I desire your company
Wish I was there with you
I wish to be beside you
I'm reaching feeling for you
I have an emotional urge to be close to you
I wanna feel and love with you again and again
I desire to have a continuous romantic relationship with you
We wait for each other
We anticipate each other's presence
But we are not lovers
We do not have a romantic relationship
I picked a good time to leave
I chose the right moment to say goodbye
I think it made you mad
I assume you were upset by my departure
You're talking about
You are referring to
You're talking about what I'm saying
You are responding to my words
If you wanna talk, I think we should
If you desire to communicate, I am open to it
But me and words don't work so good
I am not very skilled in expressing myself verbally
Oh, oh, yeah, okay
An expression of agreement or understanding
Subtle indications dribble away which you don't care about
Subtle hints disappear that you are indifferent to
Yeah, okay, go
A dismissive remark indicating a lack of concern
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Written by: Julian Casablancas
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