Post Modern Girls
The Strokes Lyrics

You were
Addressing a specific person or group of people who held a certain status in the past

Modern girls always have to go (Right on time)
Acknowledging the habit of modern girls to live a fast-paced life and follow schedules strictly

Old-fashioned men always want a mistress (You were right)
Admitting the accuracy of a previous statement made by someone, indicating that the concept of mistresses wasn't uncommon in the past.

Modern girls always get their way (I was wrong)
Conceding that the idea of modern girls getting everything they want is valid, and acknowledging a previous belief where they were not given as much freedom and control.

Modern men dream of what they can't say (That's alright)
Asserting that there are things that modern men hope for, but can't voice out, and that is acceptable.

Right? Right? Right? Right? Right?
Repeating the word 'right?' multiple times to emphasize and reinforce the ideas presented in the previous lines.

I don't belong (I don't belong)
Expressing a sense of not fitting in or having a place where one can truly belong.

Why you gotta say it if you know it's something wrong? (Why're you sitting over there?)
Questioning the need for someone to verbalize a statement that they know to be incorrect or false, compared to someone being excluded or ostracized.

Says that he'll apologize and it won't take too long
Revealing that someone else has offered to make amends and correct something wrong that was previously stated or done.

Well, you don't wanna trust nobody else (Always thinking 'bout yourself)
Making an observation about someone's personality, where they are not willing to rely on or place trust in others, and therefore, only thinking about themselves.

(Time)
The repetition of the word 'time' is used as a transition to a new series of statements alluding to the passage of time.

There's a few things that are gonna have to change (I'm your son)
Implying the existence of a significant relationship, where a certain level of authority is required to enforce changes, represented by the title of 'son'.

Everyone has the same opinion (Won't you please?)
Stating that everyone has a common view or belief, and requesting for further agreement or validation from the listener.

Your time is almost over (Don't be mean)
Warning someone that their time or chance is limited, while also discouraging cruelty or unkindness.

We won't get the chance to do this over (That's alright)
Acknowledging that certain things cannot be undone or repeated and being okay with it.

Right? Right? Right? Right? Right?
Repeating the word 'right?' multiple times to emphasize and reinforce the ideas presented in the previous lines.

I don't belong (I don't belong)
Making a final statement to express a sense of isolation or not belonging.

I don't want the imprint of your key upon my nose (Why're you sitting over there?)
Using an analogy to express reluctance to be influenced or pressured by someone else, while also hinting at the physical presence of another individual.

You don't have to tell no one 'cause no one wants to know
Arguing that what is being said is trivial or unimportant, and therefore not worth sharing or discussing with others.

That you don't have no happiness at all (Always thinking 'bout yourself)
Asserting that someone is not content or satisfied with their life and is always thinking about themselves.

Oh yes, we're falling down
Repeating a phrase multiple times to convey a sense of inevitability or acceptance of a situation where everything is falling apart or failing.

So fucking help me up
An expression of frustration or desperation, urging someone to help them out of a difficult situation.

Always thinking 'bout yourself (You don't love me)
Repeating a previous statement to emphasize that someone is only thinking about themselves, followed by an accusation of lack of love or care.

Always thinking 'bout yourself (I am an animal)
Repeating a previous statement to emphasize that someone is only thinking about themselves, followed by the assertion of being an animal, or naturally selfish.

Always thinking 'bout yourself (I am not practical)
Repeating a previous statement to emphasize that someone is only thinking about themselves, followed by the disapproval of impractical behavior or thinking.

Was I?
Asking a rhetorical question to confirm something previously hinted or implied.