Someday
The Strokes Lyrics
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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 want to 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 wasting no more time
(Trying, trying)
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 want to 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
I ain't wasting no more time
The Strokes' song "Someday" is an anthem for youthful memories and growing up. The song is about putting aside the past and growing up over time. The first four lines of the song, "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," mirror these thoughts of growing up and realizing that life will never be the same, but still wanting to cling to the past.
The vocalist then talks about the fun that he had when he was young in the next two lines. "When we were young, oh man, did we have fun, always, always." He then talks about the promises that people make and break in life, reflecting how some things change as people grow up. "Promises, they break before they're made, sometimes, sometimes."
The last verse of the song is a realization and a declaration of independence. The vocalist acknowledges that he may lack depth, but he will try his best, and that his companion's head isn't quite right to be supporting him. "Oh, Maya says I'm lacking in depth. Sh*t, I will try my best. You say you want to stand by my side, darling, your head's not right." They then affirm their independence and ability to stand alone, though they may be alone, they are not afraid of the future. "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 wasting no more time."
Line by Line Meaning
In many ways, they'll miss the good old days
The present is not as good as the past and people long for those good old days.
Someday
One day this situation will change.
Yeah, it hurts to say, but I want you to stay
I don't want you to leave even though it hurts to say it.
Sometimes
Occasionally or from time to time.
When we was young, oh man, did we have fun
We had a lot of fun when we were younger.
Always
Every time or without exception.
Promises, they break before they're made
Promises are often broken even before they are made.
Oh, Maya says I'm lacking in depth
Someone thinks I'm superficial or not deep enough.
I will do my best
I will try my hardest to be better than what others perceive me as.
You say you want to stand by my side
You want to be with me and support me.
Darling, your head's not right
Babe, you're not thinking clearly or logically.
Ah, see, alone we stand, together we fall apart
We are better off alone than together because we are causing each other to fall apart.
Yeah, I think I'll be alright
Despite everything, I believe I will be okay.
I'm working so I won't have to try so hard
I'm putting effort now so that things become easier for me later.
Tables, they turn sometimes
Things can change quickly and unexpectedly.
No, I ain't wasting no more time
I won't waste any more time on things that are not worthwhile.
And now my fears they come to me in threes
My fears come in groups of three now.
Say, fate, my friend, you say the strangest things
Fate can be unpredictable and say strange things to us.
Shit, I will try my best
I'll try my hardest even if it's not easy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julian Casablancas
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"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..." Read Full BioDespite having a classic nostalgic theme in the lyrics about "the good old days" this is one of The Strokes most upbeat and positive songs. The music video for the song features The Strokes at a bar having fun, as well as a game of the American game show "Family Feud" played between the Strokes and the legendary indie rock act Guided by Voices.
"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
Ellie Andrews
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 want to 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 wasting 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 want to 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
I ain't wasting no more time
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Lyric
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 want to 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 wasting 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 want to 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
I ain't wasting no more time
Nick Milligan
They finally WON THE GRAMMY.
Well deserved and better late than never.
Dzera Magkeeva
Julian be like i wanna say thanks to my mom...
And Fab: WE WON GRAMMY!!!!
Cg O51
I still don’t know how they didn’t win one for ‘is this it’
bitchin butter
@Cg O51 ikr
Samuel Woods
@Cg O51 maybe because it was released in 2001 and had a track named "New York City Cops" with a chorus "They ain't so/or too smart" maybe worried about any kind of backlash post 9/11, I agree though, the album was fantastic.
Matthew Redding
Hells yes!!!!!
Liam Nicol
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.
Rogue Wolf
You got it…having a hard time with that right now for some reason. Miss my pups. Moments passed…yearning I guess. Cheers mate 🤙
Liam Nicol
@Rogue Wolf I’m late man… but cheers. Hope you’ve been well 🥂🥂
Ipswich Robert
Well said