"See, alone we stand, together we fall apart. Yeah, I think I'll be alright. I'm working so I won't have to try so hard. Tables, they turn sometimes. Oh, someday..."
Written by Julian Casablancas
Performed by The Strokes
Someday
Strokes Lyrics
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Someday
Someday
It hurts to say but I want you to stay
Sometimes
Sometimes
When we was young, oh man did we have fun
Always
Always
Promises they break before they're made
Sometimes
Sometimes
My ex says I'm lacking in depth
I will do my best
You say you want to stand by my side
Darling your heads not right
I say alone we stand, together we fall apart
Yeah I think ill be alright
I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
Tables they turn sometimes
Someday
Now I ain't wasting no more time
Trying, trying
And now my fears they come to me in threes
So I
Sometimes
I find
Sometimes
Oh my ex says I'm lacking in depth
Still I will try my best
You say you want to stand by my side
Darling your heads not right
I say alone we stand together we fall apart
Yeah I think ill be alright
I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
Tables they turn sometimes
Oh someday
I ain't wasting no more time
The Strokes’ song "Someday" speaks of growth, change, and how things never stay the same. In the first verse, lead singer Julian Casablancas reminisces about the good old days, acknowledging that they will be missed. However, in the second and third verses, he realizes that, despite wanting everything to stay the same, things will inevitably change. He talks about how promises are often broken, fearing the unknown and change, but also acknowledging that one can't stay stagnant forever. The lyrics signify the difficulty of transitioning from youth to adult, and how it can be challenging to accept that things won't remain as they used to be.
In the chorus, Casablancas confesses that he has tried his best but still feels like he's missing "depth" and that he's not good enough. However, he doesn't want the person he's talking to leave. Although they are not perfect and have their own issues, as he says: "Darling your head's not right," he believes that they can stand together through anything. He reassures himself that even if they fall into difficult times, he'll be okay.
This song carries a lot of emotion in it, and its lyrics and tone convey a sense of melancholy that fans of The Strokes have come to love. It tells a story of growing up, losing innocence, and eventually learning to accept the world for what it is. It's a song that many people can relate to, whether it be for its nostalgic touch or its honest portrayal of personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
In many ways I'll miss the good old days
The nostalgia for the past and the longing to relive those fond memories
Someday
A hope for the future, however distant or uncertain it may be
It hurts to say but I want you to stay
The conflicted feelings of wanting someone to be with you even if it causes pain in the end
Sometimes
Acknowledgment of the unpredictable nature of life and emotions, and the impermanent nature of relationships
When we was young, oh man did we have fun
The carefree nature of youth and the fond memories of a simpler time
Always
The overwhelming joy and happiness felt on a consistent basis
Promises they break before they're made
The realization that promises are often empty and meaningless, serving as a prelude to disappointment
My ex says I'm lacking in depth
The nagging doubts and criticisms that often arise in the aftermath of a breakup
I will do my best
A commitment to self-improvement and overcoming negative self-talk
You say you want to stand by my side
The hope that someone will be there to offer support and companionship through life's ups and downs
Darling your heads not right
The recognition that the person may not be emotionally stable enough to provide that support
I say alone we stand, together we fall apart
The idea that relying too heavily on others can lead to disappointment and heartbreak, and that self-sufficiency is important
Yeah I think ill be alright
The confidence in one's ability to overcome adversity and persevere
I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
The belief that through hard work and dedication, one can avoid having to struggle needlessly
Tables they turn sometimes
The understanding that fortunes can change quickly and unexpectedly, and that nothing is guaranteed in life
Now I ain't wasting no more time
The realization that time is precious and finite, and that it's important not to squander it
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Written by: JULIAN CASABLANCAS
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Lyrics:
In many ways, they'll miss the good old days
Someday, someday
Yeah, it hurts to say, but I want you to stay
Sometimes, sometimes
When we was young, oh, man, did we have fun
Always, always
Promises, they break before they're made
Sometimes, sometimes
Oh, Maya says I'm lacking in depth
I will do my best
You say you wanna stand by my side
Darling, your head's not right
Ah, see, alone we stand, together we fall apart
Yeah, I think I'll be alright
I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
Tables, they turn sometimes
Oh, someday
No, I ain't wastin' no more time
And now my fears, they come to me in threes
So, I, sometimes
Say: Fate, my friend, you say the strangest things
I find, sometimes
Oh, Maya says I'm lacking in depth
Shit, I will try my best
You say you wanna stand by my side
Darling, your head's not right
See, alone we stand, together we fall apart
Yeah, I think I'll be alright
I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
Tables, they turn sometimes
Oh, someday
I ain't wasting no more time.
@sierra4766
"When we was young, man did we have fun," hits a little closer to home these days.
@christopheryoung2874
yup, what a great song
@mooncat.787
Brilliantly put.... Brilliantly put.
@liamnicol9390
This video absolutely epitomizes the sentiment of the song. Just going out, and spending time with the people you love, while being ignorant to the fact that it’s a moment that cannot be recreated. It’s when you’re in the moment and you know a fond memory is being had. Timeless.
@roguewolf6152
You got it…having a hard time with that right now for some reason. Miss my pups. Moments passed…yearning I guess. Cheers mate 🤙
@liamnicol9390
@@roguewolf6152 I’m late man… but cheers. Hope you’ve been well 🥂🥂
@barneyboyle6933
Yah this is the kind of fun white people used to be able to have before diversity ruined literally everything
@IpswichRobert
Well said
@Mumz11
Well said ❤
@Severin69
Just heard this blasting from my teenage daughters bedroom.
My work here is done.