i'll try anything once
The Strokes Lyrics


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Ten decisions shape your life
You'll be aware of five about
Seven ways to go through school
Either you're noticed or left out
Seven ways to get ahead
Seven reasons to drop out
When I said, "I can see me in your eyes"
You said, "I can see you in my bed"
That's not just friendship, that's romance, too
You like music we can dance to

Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you

There is a time when we all fail
Some people take it pretty well
Some take it all out on themselves
Some, they just take it out on friends
Oh, everybody plays the game
And if you don't, you're called insane

Don't, don't, don't, don't, it's not safe no more
I've got to see you one more time
That's when you were born in 1984

Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you

Everybody was well dressed
And everybody was a mess
Six things without fail you must do
So that your woman loves just you
Oh, all the girls played mental games
And all the guys were dressed the same

Why not try it all
If you only remember it once?
Ooh, ooh

Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you





(Okay, one more time)

Overall Meaning

"I'll Try Anything Once" by The Strokes is a song about the many decisions that we make throughout our lives that determine our path and how others perceive us. The opening lines talk about how we make ten major decisions in our lives, but we are only aware of about half of them. The song goes on to highlight the importance of different choices, such as ways to succeed or fail in school and the varying outcomes of these decisions. The lyrics emphasize that every choice we make has consequences, and they can often affect our relationships and even romantic feelings towards one another.


The chorus contains the repeated phrase "Sit me down, shut me up, I'll calm down and I'll get along with you," which can be interpreted as a plea for connection with others. The song acknowledges that everyone experiences failure in their lives - some handle it well, some internalize it, and others take it out on their friends. The lyrics touch on the societal pressure to conform and participate in games that others play, but also encourage listeners to try new things and live life to the fullest.


The final verse of the song almost seems to reference a specific person born in 1984, which is the same year that The Strokes' lead singer, Julian Casablancas, was born. The significance of this is unclear, but it could be a nod to personal experience or inspiration for the song. Overall, "I'll Try Anything Once" encourages listeners to be more mindful and intentional with their decisions, but also to embrace new experiences and enjoy life as much as possible.


Line by Line Meaning

Ten decisions shape your life
There are countless choices in life, but a few decisions carry a heavier weight and impact one's path significantly.


You'll be aware of five about
People are only consciously aware of a portion of the decisions that shape their life's trajectory.


Seven ways to go through school
There are a few different paths for navigating through the educational system.


Either you're noticed or left out
In school and other social settings, one either garners attention or is disregarded.


Seven ways to get ahead
There are various routes to success in life.


Seven reasons to drop out
There are several factors that could cause someone to give up and abandon a striving towards a goal.


When I said, "I can see me in your eyes"
The singer expressed a deep sense of connection and recognition within the other person.


You said, "I can see you in my bed"
The other person responded with a flirtatious remark, indicating a mutual romantic interest.


That's not just friendship, that's romance, too
The interaction is not purely platonic, but involves a romantic element as well.


You like music we can dance to
Both the artist and other person share a preference for a particular type of music that they enjoy dancing to together.


Sit me down, shut me up
The singer requests to have a conversation and connect with the other person.


I'll calm down and I'll get along with you
The artist expresses a willingness to settle down and establish a peaceful relationship with the other person despite any prior tension or conflict.


There is a time when we all fail
Everyone experiences disappointment and setbacks at some point in their life.


Some people take it pretty well
Not everyone reacts negatively to failure; some people are able to handle it with grace.


Some take it all out on themselves
Others internalize their feelings of failure and blame themselves for the outcome.


Some, they just take it out on friends
For some people, dealing with failure involves taking out their emotions on those close to them.


Oh, everybody plays the game
Life can involve a certain level of competition and strategy in order to succeed.


And if you don't, you're called insane
Those who do not participate in the competition are often viewed as odd or abnormal.


Don't, don't, don't, don't, it's not safe no more
The situation has become uncertain and even dangerous.


I've got to see you one more time
The artist is eager to have another encounter with the other person.


That's when you were born in 1984
A specific memory of the other person, namely their birth year.


Everybody was well dressed
The individuals present were all stylishly attired.


And everybody was a mess
Despite their appearances, each person likely had their own issues and difficulties to deal with.


Six things without fail you must do
Certain actions are crucial for maintaining a harmonious relationship with one's significant other.


So that your woman loves just you
These actions are to ensure one's partner remains committed to them and only them.


Oh, all the girls played mental games
Women often engage in subtle psychological tactics to test their partner's feelings and loyalty.


And all the guys were dressed the same
The men all dressed similarly, suggesting social conformity and lack of individuality.


Why not try it all
The artist urges to venture out and experience as much as possible in life.


If you only remember it once?
This is a rhetorical question that emphasizes the importance and potential significance of the experience.


Ooh, ooh
A vocalization expressing excitement and enthusiasm.


Sit me down, shut me up
A repetition of the previous chorus, reiterating the desire for communication and resolution with the other person.


I'll calm down and I'll get along with you
Same as above, expressing a readiness to make amends and connect.




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Written by: Julian Casablancas

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@rodrigoromero5923

Lyrics:
Ten decisions shape your life
You'll be aware of five about
Seven ways to go through school
Either you're noticed or left out
Seven ways to get ahead
Seven reasons to drop out
When I said, "I can see me in your eyes"
You said, "I can see you in my bed"
That's not just friendship, that's romance, too
You like music we can dance to
Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you
There is a time when we all fail
Some people take it pretty well
Some take it all out on themselves
Some, they just take it out on friends
Oh, everybody plays the game
And if you don't, you're called insane
Don't, don't, don't, don't, it's not safe no more
I've got to see you one more time
That's when you were born in 1984
Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you
Everybody was well dressed
And everybody was a mess
Six things without fail you must do
So that your woman loves just you
Oh, all the girls played mental games
And all the guys were dressed the same
Why not try it all
If you only remember it once?
Ooh, ooh
Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you



@parthgoel3101

Ten decisions shape your life
You'll be aware of five about
Seven ways to go through school
Either you're noticed or left out
Seven ways to get ahead
Seven reasons to drop out

When I said, "I can see me in your eyes"
You said, "I can see you in my bed"
That's not just friendship, that's romance, too
You like music we can dance to

Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you

There is a time when we all fail
Some people take it pretty well
Some take it all out on themselves
Some, they just take it out on friends
Oh, everybody plays the game
And if you don't, you're called insane

Don't, don't, don't, don't, it's not safe no more
I've got to see you one more time
That's when you were born in 1984

Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you

Everybody was well dressed
And everybody was a mess
Six things without fail you must do
So that your woman loves just you
Oh, all the girls played mental games
And all the guys were dressed the same

Why not try it all
If you only remember it once?
Ooh, ooh

Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you

(Okay, one more time) :)



All comments from YouTube:

@LitCactus

hits way harder than You Only Live Once. I'm a huge fan of The Strokes, but I think Julian knocked it out of the park with this track. One of my all time favourite songs

@saltyscoundrel4368

Idk I like both, but the faster one will always be my favourite

@titogee36

This one has so much passion tho

@lynseyseay5182

I like all the extra and different lyrics. This is like chillout version. The original video is my absolute favorite strokes vid

@roselynekhali470

Julian et sa voix ❤ juste magnifique ❤❤

@jamisonfaulkner799

Under Control by Jamison Faulkner has a strokesy/voidz vibe, he's super underrated

@rodrigoromero5923

Lyrics:
Ten decisions shape your life
You'll be aware of five about
Seven ways to go through school
Either you're noticed or left out
Seven ways to get ahead
Seven reasons to drop out
When I said, "I can see me in your eyes"
You said, "I can see you in my bed"
That's not just friendship, that's romance, too
You like music we can dance to
Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you
There is a time when we all fail
Some people take it pretty well
Some take it all out on themselves
Some, they just take it out on friends
Oh, everybody plays the game
And if you don't, you're called insane
Don't, don't, don't, don't, it's not safe no more
I've got to see you one more time
That's when you were born in 1984
Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you
Everybody was well dressed
And everybody was a mess
Six things without fail you must do
So that your woman loves just you
Oh, all the girls played mental games
And all the guys were dressed the same
Why not try it all
If you only remember it once?
Ooh, ooh
Sit me down, shut me up
I'll calm down and I'll get along with you

@huhatv1750

Tqvm

@donkeydonk127

i think this version better then the other 1

@Bah-bv1yz

thanks for this
have a good day or night.

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