He cites this person as his motivation for continuing on in life, a dependency that, once broken, may be the cause of the apparent relationship strife Julian sees later on in the record.
The track features a string-centric instrumentation with heavy guitar and bass, with tinging cymbals filling the background of the instrumental.
Selfless
The Strokes Lyrics
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Lay your hand across my face, yeah
Time we lost, that's all my fault
Please don't be long
'Cause I want you now
I don't have love
Without you 'round
But I will live for you
How did this fit in your story? Yeah
Why'd you let them judge your body? Yeah
I'll be waitin' there outside, yeah
Please don't be long
'Cause I want your all
I don't have fun
Without your love
Life is too short
But I will live for you
You're muckin' off
But I will live for you, my selfless love
Bite my tongue, I wait my turn
I waited for a century
Waste my breath, no lessons learned
I turn and face the enemy
I'm not scared, just don't care
I'm not listenin', you hear?
He's never there, I don't care
I can't tell you what and where
Yeah
Yeah
The Strokes' song "Selfless" from their sixth studio album "The New Abnormal" depicts a person's struggle to find meaning and purpose in life without the love and companionship of someone they care for deeply. The lyrics are a beautiful expression of the singer's love and admiration for the person they are speaking to, and their willingness to do anything to make them happy. The singer seems to be lost without their love, as they state that they don't have love or fun without their partner's presence. They also disclose their vulnerability and dependence on their loved one when they say, "Life is too short, but I will live for you."
The singer further emphasizes their deep love and devotion towards their loved one when they say, "You're backin' off, but I will live for you, my selfless love." By using the words "my selfless love," the singer indicates that they are willing to be completely selfless in their love for their partner. The last verse of the song portrays the singer's determination to face the challenges and adversaries in life, even if they have to do it alone. The lyrics, "Bite my tongue, I wait my turn. I waited for a century. Waste my breath, no lessons learned. I turn and face the enemy," convey a sense of strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Can the dark side light my way out? Yeah
I'm lost and unsure but I'm hoping that something unexpected, like the dark side, can guide me out of my confusion.
Lay your hand across my face, yeah
I need your support and guidance to help me deal with whatever challenges come my way, so please show me the way.
Time we lost, that's all my fault
I'm taking responsibility for the time we've lost and my mistakes, but I'm still hoping we can move forward together.
Please don't be long
'Cause I want your love
I don't have love
Without your arm
Life is too short
But I will live for you
I need your support and affection to feel complete, because without you I feel lost, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to stay together, even when life gets tough.
How did this fit in your story? Yeah
Why'd you let them judge your body? Yeah
I'll be waitin' there outside, yeah
I'm curious how our relationship fits into your larger narrative and why you let others' opinions affect your self-image, but I'll be there for you no matter what.
Please don't be long
'Cause I want your arms
I don't have fun
Without your love
Life is too short
But I will live for you
You're backin' off
But I will live for you, my selfless love
Once again, I need your support and affection, because without you life seems less enjoyable and fulfilling, but I promise to love and commit to you unselfishly, even when you might not reciprocate my feelings.
Bite my tongue, I wait my turn
I waited for a century
Waste my breath, no lessons learned
I turn and face the enemy
I chose to remain quiet and patient, even when it was difficult, but it feels like I've been waiting forever for our relationship to progress. I've made mistakes, but I'm ready to confront any challenges head on.
I'm not scared, just don't care
I'm not listenin', you hear?
He's never there, I don't care
I can't tell you what and where
Yeah
Yeah
I'm not afraid of what's ahead, I'm just indifferent to anything that doesn't involve you. I've stopped paying attention to negative influences, and I can't pinpoint what the future holds, but I'm ready to embrace it with you by my side.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Albert Jr. Hammond, Fabrizio Moretti, Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Can the dark side light my way out? Yeah, yeah
Lay your hand across my face, yeah, yeah
Time we lost, that's all my fault
[Chorus]
Please don’t be long, cause I want you now
I don't have love without you around
Life is too short, but I will live for you
[Verse 2]
How did this fit in your story? Yeah-eah
Why’d you let them judge your body? Yeah-eah
I'll be waiting there outside, yeah
[Chorus]
Please don't be long, cause I want your all
I don't have fun without your love
Life is too short, but I will live for you
You're mucking off, but I will live for you, my selfless love
[Bridge]
Bite my tongue, I wait my turn
I waited for a century
Waste my breath, no lessons learned
I turn and face the enemy
I'm not scared, just don’t care
I’m not listening, you hear?
He's never there, but I don’t care
I can't tell you what and where
[Outro]
Yeah-eah
Yeah-eah
@thegetdown5060
..((Quiet Soul by the Impures}} ----- < i recommend u this song is good.
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@timmytoms__
(Selfless) :
Can the dark side light my way? Oh, yeah, yeah
Lay your hand across my face, yeah, yeah
Time we lost, that's all my fault
Please don’t be long, 'cause I want you now
I don't have love without your arm
Life is too short, but I will live for you
How did this fit in your story? Yeah-eah
Why’d you let them judge your body? Yeah-eah
I've been waitin' there outside, yeah
Please don't be long, 'cause I want your heart
I don't have fun without your love
Life is too short, but I will live for you
You're backing off, but I will live for you, my selfless love
Bite my tongue and wait my turn
I waited for a century
Waste my breath,
no lessons learned
I turn and face the enemy
I'm not scared, just don’t care
I’m not listening, you hear?
He's never there, but I don’t care
I can't tell you what and where
Yeah-eah
Yeah-eah
@brayandavis1078
Can the dark side light my way out? Yeah
Lay your hand across my face, yeah
Time we lost, that's all my fault
Please don't be long
'Cause I want your love
I don't have love
Without your arm
Life is too short
But I will live for you
How did this fit in your story? Yeah
Why'd you let them judge your body? Yeah
I'll be waitin' there outside, yeah
Please don't be long
'Cause I want your arms
I don't have fun
Without your love
Life is too short
But I will live for you
You're backin' off
But I will live for you, my selfless love
Bite my tongue, I wait my turn
I waited for a century
Waste my breath, no lessons learned
I turn and face the enemy
I'm not scared, just don't care
I'm not listenin', you hear?
He's never there, I don't care
I can't tell you what and where
Yeah
Yeah
@Jonathan-SZ
"Bite my tongue, I wait my turn
I waited for a century
Waste my breath, no lessons learned
I turn and face the enemy
I'm not scared, just don't care
I'm not listenin', you hear?
He's never there, I don't care
I can't tell you what and where
Yeah
Yeah"
Love this part just alot of feelings there 🔥😭💞
@power9731
Como estamos en cuarentena y al pepe, paso a traducir la letra:
¿Puede el lado oscuro iluminar mi salida?
Pon tu mano sobre mi rostro
El tiempo que perdimos es todo mi culpa
Por favor no tardes
Porque quiero tu amor
No tengo amor sin tus brazos
La vida es demasiado corta
Pero voy a vivir por ti
¿Cómo encaja esto en tu historia?
¿Por qué dejaste que juzgaran tu cuerpo?
Estaré esperando allí afuera
Por favor no tardes
Porque quiero tus brazos
No tengo diversión sin tu amor
La vida es demasiado corta
Pero voy a vivir por ti
Voy a vivir por ti, mi amor desinteresado
Muerdo mi lengua - espero mi turno
Esperé por un siglo
Desperdicio mi aliento - ninguna lección aprendida
Me doy vuelta y enfrento el enemigo
No estoy asustado, solo no me importa
No estoy escuchando, ¿me escuchas?
Nunca allí - no me importa
No puedo decirte qué ni dónde
@Law-of-EnTropy
[Verse 1]
Can the dark side light my way out? Yeah, yeah
Lay your hand across my face, yeah, yeah
Time we lost, that's all my fault
[Chorus]
Please don’t be long, 'cause I want your love
I don't have love without your arm
Life is too short, but I will live for you
[Verse 2]
How did this fit in your story? Yeah-eah
Why’d you let them judge your body? Yeah-eah
I'll be waiting there outside, yeah
[Chorus]
Please don't be long, cause I want your all
I don't have fun without your love
Life is too short, but I will live for you
You're mucking off, but I will live for you, my selfless love
[Bridge]
Bite my tongue, I wait my turn
I waited for a century
Waste my breath, no lessons learned
I turn and face the enemy
I'm not scared, just don’t care
I’m not listening, you hear?
He's never there, but I don’t care
I can't tell you what and where
[Outro]
Yeah-eah
Yeah-eah
@ODjangoo
"life is too short, but I will live for you"
i'm not crying, ur crying
@takoyakimanda
:(
@averagekrusader7632
:')
@claudiaskydrid5662
:(
@pedrorebelo7414
:)
@krimson6605
:'(
@ludrixte1938
The world goes to shit and The Strokes return with mind blowing music
@goldenagerecords9792
Their source of power is our collective pain.
@bengarcia6379
And the saddest thing of all ? We will probably never be able to see them live in many years.
@lucycortez5816
The strokes are amazing