Undercover of darkness
The Strokes Lyrics

Slip back out of whack at your best
Even when you're doing your best, things can still go wrong and throw you off balance

It's a nightmare
The situation is causing fear or distress

So I'm joining the army
I'm ready to face this challenge and fight for what I believe in

Know how folks back out, I still call
I understand that some people might give up, but I won't abandon you

Will you wait for me now?
Can I count on you to be there for me when I need you?

We got the right 'cause they'll fight to use it
We have the freedom to make our own choices, but we need to defend that right

Got everything but you can just choose it
We have access to many things, but we must still make wise choices

I want to be a puppet on a string
I want to be controlled and guided by something or someone else

Don't go that way
Don't make a mistake or take a wrong turn

I'll wait for you
I'll be patient and stick around for you

And I'm tired of all your friends
I'm frustrated with the people who are constantly around you

They're still at your door
They won't leave you alone

And I won't, I better call you
I won't just disappear, I'll keep in touch

So long my friend and adversary
I'm saying goodbye to someone who has been both a friend and an opponent

But I will call you
I'll still keep in touch, even though we're parting ways

Get dressed jump out of bed and do it best
Get motivated and give it your all

Are you ok?
Is everything all right? Do you need help?

I've been out around this town
I've been exploring and experiencing this place

Everybody's been singing the same song for ten years
Things have been stagnant and unchanging for a long time

I'll wait for you
I'll be here, waiting for you

Will you wait for me too?
Will you also be patient and wait for me?

And they sacrifice their lives
Some people give up everything for a cause or country

In their land of all closed eyes
In a place where people are indifferent or ignorant

I've been saying we're beaten down, I won't say it again
I've acknowledged our struggles before, but I won't dwell on them any longer

So long, my end
Goodbye, end of an era or relationship

The sorry embrace
The sad or regretful hug

Knocking down your door
Being persistent and insistent, even when not wanted

Get up in the morning, give it your all
Start each day with energy and enthusiasm, and work hard

So long my friend and adversary
Once again saying goodbye to someone who has been both a friend and an opponent

I'll wait for you
I'll remain loyal and patient