A music video for "All the Time" was released on 15, March 2013. It is a compilation of footage of the band playing live, taping music videos, and in transit on tour.
All The Time
The Strokes Lyrics
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Should we care about the only ones?
All the time that I need is never quite enough
All the time that I have is all that's necessary
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' too fast
You've got to cope with the past
You never ask why
You never ask why
You're livin' a lie
Baby, you're flying too high
No one talks
About the war
On my block
Or by the shore
All alone in a room
Do you want what I want, too?
All the time in the world
Is all that's necessary
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' too fast
You've got to cope with the past
You never ask why
You never ask why
You're livin' a lie
Baby, you're flying too high
You never ask why
You never ask why
You're livin' a lie
Baby, you're flying too high
Don't get on your phone
Don't reach for the door
You know the answer that you're looking for
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' too fast
You've got to cope with the past
You never ask why
You never ask why
You're livin' a lie
Baby, you're flying too high
In "All the Time," The Strokes touch on themes of freedom, satisfaction, and fulfilment. The opening lines "Those that try anything once / Should we care about the only ones?" suggest that the band is questioning what it means to live life to the fullest. They seem to be suggesting that perhaps one should try anything once, but are asking if it's necessary to care about those who haven't. The chorus suggests that there is never enough time to do what one wants, but that the time one has is still enough.
The second verse continues with this theme of living a lie and delving into one's past. The line "You're living too fast / You've got to cope with the past" suggests that perhaps the person is running away from something, and it's important to confront it. The chorus emphasizes the lie the person is living and how they're flying too high without asking why.
Line by Line Meaning
Those that try anything once
People who experience something new
Should we care about the only ones?
Should we worry about individuals?
All the time that I need is never quite enough
I never have enough time to complete everything I need to do
All the time that I have is all that's necessary
I have just the right amount of time to finish what I need to do
You're livin' a lie
You're not living truthfully
You're livin' too fast
You're living recklessly
You've got to cope with the past
You must deal with your past mistakes or regrets
You never ask why
You don't question things
Baby, you're flying too high
You're taking unnecessary risks
No one talks
People don't discuss
About the war
About ongoing conflicts
On my block
In my neighborhood
Or by the shore
Or near the water
All alone in a room
Being solitary in a space
Do you want what I want, too?
Do you share my desires?
All the time in the world
Having a lot of time
Is all that's necessary
Not needing more time than what is available
Don't get on your phone
Don't use your phone
Don't reach for the door
Don't leave
You know the answer that you're looking for
You already know what you want to hear or do
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabrizio Moretti, Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture, Albert Jr. Hammond
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Lyrics:
Those that try anything once
Should we care about the only ones?
All the time that I need is never quite enough
All the time that I have is all that’s necessary
You’re livin’ a lie
You’re livin’ a lie
You’re living too fast
You've got to cope with the past
You never ask why
You never ask why
You’re livin' a lie
Baby, you’re flying too high
No one talks, about the war
On my block, or by the shore
All alone in a room
Do you want what I want, too?
All the time in the world
Is all that’s necessary
You’re livin’ a lie
You’re livin’ a lie
You’re living too fast
You gotta pray for the best
You never ask why
You never ask why
You’re livin' a lie
Baby, you’re flying too high
You never ask why
You never ask why
You’re livin’ a lie
Baby you’re flying too high
Don’t get on your phone
Don’t reach for the door
You know the answer that you’re looking for
You’re livin’ a lie
You’re livin’ a lie
You’re living too fast
You've got to cope with the past
You never ask why
You never ask why
You’re livin’ a lie
Baby, you’re flying too high.
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