Hard To Explain
The Strokes攀 Lyrics

Was an honest man
The singer encountered someone who appeared to be sincere.

Asked me for the phone
The person asked to use the singer's phone.

Try to take control
The person attempted to exert authority or influence over the situation.

Oh I don't see it that way
The artist disagrees with the other person's perspective or intentions.

We shared some ideas
The artist discussed various concepts or notions with the other person.

All obsessed with fame
The topics of discussion revolved around fame or notoriety.

Says we're all the same
The other person claimed that everyone was alike in some manner.

Oh I don't see it that way
The artist disagrees with the other person's perspective or conclusions.

Raised in Carolina
The artist was brought up in the state of Carolina.

I'm not like that
The artist does not identify with certain actions or attitudes.

Tryin' to remind her
The singer is attempting to jog someone's memory or clarify a point.

When we go back
The artist is referring to a past or future event of returning somewhere.

I missed the last bus
The singer failed to catch a transportation service.

I'll take the next train
The singer has a plan to catch the next available train as an alternate mode of transportation.

I try, but you see
The singer made an effort to accomplish a task, but it was unsuccessful.

It's hard to explain
The situation is difficult to clarify or articulate.

I said the right things
The artist used appropriate language or remarks.

But act the wrong way
The singer's actions contradict their intended message or behavior.

I like it right here
The singer enjoys their current location or situation.

But I cannot stay
The artist has a reason or obligation to leave their preferred environment.

I watched the TV
The artist viewed a television program or channel.

Forget what I'm told
The artist has difficulty or intentionally disregards following instructions or advice.

Well I am too young
The singer's age prevents them from participating in certain activities or having specific experiences.

And they are too old
The artist perceives others as too advanced in age to understand their perspectives or desires.

The joke is on you
The other person is the subject of ridicule or amusement.

This place is a zoo
The location is chaotic, disorganized, or inhabited by unpleasant characters.

You're right, it's true
The singer concedes that the other person is correct on a particular point.

He said he can't decide
The other person is unsure or indecisive about something.

I shake my head to say
The artist physically signals disagreement or disappointment.

Everything's just great
The other person expresses satisfaction or contentment.

Oh I just can't remember
The singer has difficulty recalling a piece of information or memory.

I'll make it you see
The artist is determined to succeed or achieve a goal.

I'm ever so pleased
The artist is incredibly gratified or content.

Pretend to be nice
The artist feigns kindness or friendliness.

So I can be mean
The singer conceals their true intentions or attitudes and plans to act negatively or harshly.