Trying Your Luck
The Strokes & The Strokes Lyrics

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You said you couldn't stay
You've seen it all before
I know

They sold you on their way
Oh, honey, that's ok

No harm, he's armed

Setting off all your alarms
When I find out
I hope it's you who set this trap

And storefronts rarely changed
At least I'm on my own again
Instead of anywhere with you

But, to me, it's all the same

And I lost my page, again
I know this is so rare
But, I'll try my luck with you
This life is on my side
Well, I am your one?
"Believe me, this is a chance," oh oh

Let's see what's for sale
He's trying hard to give his job a chance
Oh, it's never gonna be
It's sad, but I agree
The signals don't seem right
They last for just one night, and then
I'm sorry that I said:
"That we were just good friends"

No harm, he's armed
Setting off all your alarms
They're trapped
I can't be there in time
I'll think about that

And I lost my page again
I know this is so rare
But, I'll try my luck with you
This life is on my side

Well, I am your one?
"Believe me, this is a chance," oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Strokes' song Trying Your Luck are about a man who is trying to patch up a relationship with a woman who has been hurt before. He knows that she has been let down by men in the past, but he is willing to take a chance on her. The lyrics are filled with references to danger and risk-taking, as well as to the changing nature of life and relationships.

The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song. The singer is trying to persuade the woman to give him a chance, despite the fact that she has seen it all before. He acknowledges that she has been hurt by men in the past, but he wants to be different. The second verse is more reflective, with the singer talking about his own experiences of being let down by people in the past. He talks about the changing nature of life and relationships, and how things are never quite what they seem.

The third verse is more optimistic, with the singer saying that he is willing to take a chance on the relationship. He acknowledges that life is unpredictable, but he is willing to try his luck with the woman. The chorus is simple but poignant, with the singer saying that he is willing to take a chance on love, even though it may be risky.

Overall, the song is about the unpredictable, often dangerous nature of life and relationships, and the need to take a chance on love in spite of the risks involved.

Line by Line Meaning

You said you couldn't stay
You expressed a desire to leave

You've seen it all before
Similar scenarios have occurred in the past

I know
I understand your views

They sold you on their way
Others have convinced you to follow their path

Oh, honey, that's ok
That decision is acceptable

No harm, he's armed
He poses no danger, he has weapons for protection

Setting off all your alarms
Causing you to worry

When I find out
Once I am aware

I hope it's you who set this trap
I wish that you are responsible for this situation

And storefronts rarely changed
Buildings often look the same

At least I'm on my own again
I am independent once more