Is This It
The Strokes & The Strokes Lyrics
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I don't even like it
I just lied to
Get to your apartment
Now I'm staying
There just for a while
I can't think 'cause
I'm just way too tired
Is this it?
Is this it?
Is this it?
Said they'd give you anything you ever wanted
When they lied, I knew it was just stable children
Trying hard not to realize
I was sitting right behind them
Oh dear, can't you see? It's them it's not me
We're not enemies
We just disagree
If I was like him, all pissed in this bar
He changes his mind, says I went too far
We all disagree
I think we should disagree, yeah
Is this it?
Is this it?
Is this it?
Can't you see I'm trying?
I don't even like it
I just lied to
Get to your apartment
Now I'm staying
There just for a while
I can't think 'cause
I'm just way too tired
The song "Is This It" by The Strokes details a night of trying to find connection with someone while feeling disconnected from the world around them. The singer is in a state of exhaustion, both physically and emotionally, and feels lost in the chaos of the moment. The opening lines, "Can't you see I'm trying? / I don't even like it. I just lied to / Get to your apartment, now I'm staying / Here just for a while" convey the sense of desperation and dishonesty that often accompany attempts at forming connections with others. Despite feeling out of place, the singer decides to stay, hoping to find something real and meaningful in the moment.
The chorus, "Is this it? / Is this it? / Is this it?" is a mantra reflecting the overall uncertainty and questioning that the singer is experiencing. They are unsure if the feeling they are seeking is actually attainable, or if it even exists at all. The singer's feelings of disillusionment are further expressed in the second verse, where they reflect on the false promises of the world, "Said they'd give you anything you ever wanted / When they lied, I knew it was just stable children / Trying hard not to realize I was sitting right behind them". The singer is at a point where they can see through the illusions and empty promises of society, but still feeling like there must be more to life.
The song continues with a sense of dissatisfaction, as the singer realizes that they do not agree with the way that their peers choose to live their lives. They state, "Oh dear, can't you see? It's them it's not me / We're not enemies; We just disagree". The singer concludes by saying, "I think we should disagree, yeah", reiterating the idea that it's important to question societal norms and find a path that aligns with one's own values and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see I'm trying?
I'm putting in effort here, can't you tell?
I don't even like it. I just lied to
I'm not even enjoying this, I just fibbed to get here.
Get to your apartment, now I'm staying
I made it to your place, so now I'm hanging out.
Here just for a while
I'm not planning on staying forever, just a short time.
I can't think 'cause I'm just way too tired
I'm too exhausted to even think straight right now.
Is this it?
Is this all there is to life? Is this what I'm supposed to be doing?
Said they'd give you anything you ever wanted
They made a promise to fulfill all your desires.
When they lied, I knew it was just stable children
I knew they were lying when I realized they were immature and unreliable.
Trying hard not to realize I was sitting right behind them
I was trying to pretend that I didn't notice their dishonesty even though I was right there with them.
Oh dear, can't you see? It's them it's not me
It's not my fault, it's their problem.
We're not enemies; We just disagree
We're not at odds with each other, we just have different opinions.
If I was like them all pissed in this bar
If I acted like them, angry and drunk in this bar.
He changes his mind, says I went too far
He flip flops and now thinks I've taken things too far.
We all disagree
We all have our own ideas and don't always see eye to eye.
I think we should disagree, yeah
I believe it's okay to have different viewpoints and opinions.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julian Casablancas
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@Pride317
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Last night, she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down
Oh, it turns me off
When I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, don't care no more
I know this for sure
I'm walking out that door
[Bridge]
Well, I've been in town for just 'bout fifteen, oh, minutes now
And baby, I feel so down
And I don't know why
I keep walking for miles
[Chorus 1]
And say, people, they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they can't understand
Your grandsons, they won't understand
On top of this, I ain't ever gonna understand
[Verse 2]
Last night, she said
"Oh, baby, don't feel so down
Oh, it turns me off
When I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, gonna be alright
It was a great big lie
'Cause I left that night, yeah
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Chorus 2]
Oh, people, they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they don't understand
In spaceships, they won't understand
And me, I ain't ever gonna understand
[Verse 1]
Last night, she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down
See, it turns me off
When I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, little girl, I don't care no more
I know this for sure
I'm walking out that door, yeah
@yowiluxter1485
Lyrics
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down"
"Oh, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, don't care no more
I know this for sure, I'm walking out that door
Well, I've been in town for just about fifteen, oh, minutes now
Oh baby, I feel so down, and I don't know why
I keep walking for miles
And see, people, they don't understand
Your girlfriends, they can't understand
Your grandsons, they won't understand
On top of this, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, don't feel so down"
"Oh, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, gonna be alright
It was a great big lie, 'cause I left that night, yeah
Oh, people, they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they don't understand
In spaceships, they won't understand
And me, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down"
"See, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, little girl, I don't care no more
I know this for sure, I'm walking out that door, yeah
@giovannicichelli2675
Lyrics:
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down"
"Oh, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, don't care no more
I know this for sure, I'm walking out that door
Well, I've been in town for just about fifteen, oh, minutes now
Oh baby, I feel so down, and I don't know why
I keep walking for miles
And see, people, they don't understand
Your girlfriends, they can't understand
Your grandsons, they won't understand
On top of this, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, don't feel so down"
"Oh, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, gonna be alright
It was a great big lie, 'cause I left that night, yeah
Oh, people, they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they don't understand
In spaceships, they won't understand
And me, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down"
"See, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, little girl, I don't care no more
I know this for sure, I'm walking out that door, yeah
@ranggaspidey4538
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down"
"Oh, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, don't care no more
I know this for sure, I'm walking out that door
Well, I've been in town for just about fifteen, oh, minutes now
Oh baby, I feel so down, and I don't know why
I keep walking for miles
And see, people, they don't understand
Your girlfriends, they can't understand
Your grandsons, they won't understand
On top of this, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, don't feel so down"
"Oh, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, gonna be alright
It was a great big lie, 'cause I left that night, yeah
Oh, people, they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they don't understand
In spaceships, they won't understand
And me, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down"
"See, it turn' me off when I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, little girl, I don't care no more
I know this for sure, I'm walking out that door, yeah
@fernandacarmona3461
Last night she said,
"Oh, baby, I feel so down.
Oh it turns me off,
When I feel left out."
So I, I turn 'round,
"Oh, baby, don't care no more.
I know this for sure,
I'm walkin' out that door."
Well, I've been in town for just about fifteen minutes now
And baby, I feel so down
And I don't know why
I keep walkin' for miles
See, people they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they can't understand
Your grandsons, they won't understand
On top of this, I ain't ever gonna understand...
Last night she said,
"Oh, baby, don't feel so down.
Oh, it turns me off,
When I feel left out."
So I, I turn 'round:
"Oh, baby, gonna be alright."
It was a great big lie
'Cause I left that night, yeah
Oh, people they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they don't understand
In spaceships, they won't understand
And me, I ain't ever gonna understand...
Last night she said,
"Oh, baby, I feel so down.
See, it turns me off,
When I feel left out."
So I, I turn 'round:
"Oh, little girl, I don't care no more.
I know this for sure,
I'm walking out that door," yeah
@chicken0w044
Last night, she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down
Oh, it turns me off
When I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, baby, don't care no more
I know this for sure
I'm walking out that door
Well, I've been in town for just about fifteen-oh minutes now
And baby, I feel so down
And I don't know why
I keep walking for miles
And say, people, they don't understand
Your girlfriends, they can't understand
Your grandsons, they won't understand
On top of this, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night, she said
"Oh, baby, don't feel so down
Oh, it turns me off
When I feel left out"
So I, I turned round
Oh, baby, gonna be alright
It was a great big lie
'Cause I left that night, yeah
Oh, people, they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they don't understand
In spaceships, they won't understand
And me, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night, she said
"Oh, baby, I feel so down
See, it turns me off
When I feel left out"
So I, I turned 'round
Oh, little girl, I don't care no more
I know this for sure
I'm walking out that door
Yeah
@HawthorneGH
0:11 - cigar in guitar
1:03 - fuck the mic support. brw this referenced at "Under Cover of Darkness"
1:36 - fuck the guitarrist
1:44 - fuck the mic
1:47 - raises the guitar so they dont hit again
2:02 - gimme a kiss
2:14 - sorry for the drum mic (drums get less vivid from now on)
2:20 - ill fix this (one guitar stops for a while)
2:30 - fuck these mics. volume of crash, hi-hat and other plates is significantly down
2:59 - fuck the mic again
3:04 - slow touch on bassist
3:08 - flying pick. motherfucker got some style.
3:10 - drum mics are magically back
There are flashes of random pictures all over the video.
I am the son of Sherlock Holmes. bye
@JeniferLohan
Last nite, she said
Oh, baby, I feel so down
Oh, it turns me off
When I feel left out
So I, I turned around
Oh, baby, I don't care no more
I know this for sure
I'm walking out that door
Well, I've been in town for just now fifteen, oh, minutes now
Oh, baby, I feel so down
And I don't know why
I keep walkin' for miles
The people, they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they can't understand
Your grandsons, they won't understand
On top of this, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last nite, she said
Oh, baby, I don't feel so down
Oh, it turns me off
When I feel left out
So I, I turned around
Oh, baby, I gonna be alright
It was a great big lie
'Cause I left that night, yeah
Oh, people, they don't understand
No, girlfriends, they don't understand
In spaceships, they won't understand
And me, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last nite, she said
Oh, baby, I feel so down
See, it turns me off
When I feel left out
So I, I turned around
Oh, little girl, I don't care no more
I know this for sure
I'm walking out that door, yeah
@annicassi
the most indisputable fact about this video is it’s either the first take or their 1001st take.
@julianahmod1817
they did like 15 takes, getting more and more drunk each time, but this was actually their last which means they were probably wasted
@dzfaz
I'd say it's their 4th take. BTW Name one rock band these days who put out a live performance as their official music video. :D
@antoniojpeg
best comment on youtube
@nexusisohwell8242
@@dzfaz Arctic monkeys and Coldplay
@luzherrera4444
Probably last one
@cobane9794
The Strokes, Interpol, White Stripes, The Hives, The Vines, Jet, Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines... Great era of rock music.
@wachowski9525
And it's all post-2000's too! Indie-rock revival era rules
@LJGreni
You forgot about MCR
@cobane9794
@@LJGreni I only mentioned bands from the garage rock revival. I love mcr but they fall into the category of pop punk/emo.