I'll Try Anything Once
The Strokes featuring Eddie Vedder & Josh Homme Lyrics
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you'll be aware of 5 about,
7 ways to go through school,
either you're noticed or left out,
7 ways to get ahead,
7 reasons to drop round,
when i said ' I can see me in your eyes',
you said 'I can see you in my bed',
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,
soon 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,
6 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,
oooh ooooooh,
Sit me down,
shut me up,
i'll calm down,
and i'll get along with you,
(okay one more time)
The opening verse of "I'll Try Anything Once" by The Strokes contemplates the many decisions one must make in life, and the various paths that can lead a person down. The singer notes that some people are able to navigate these decisions easily, while others struggle and are left behind. The chorus suggests that the singer is willing to cooperate and compromise in order to get along with someone, indicated by the repeated plea to "sit me down, shut me up," implying that they are willing to work on their communication and relationship.
The second verse deals with the concept of failure and how people react to it. Some are able to accept it and move on, while others take it out on themselves or their friends. The bridge of the song expresses a desire to see the person again before asserting that nothing is safe anymore. The final verse speaks of a party or gathering where everyone is dressed up but also "a mess." The singer offers advice on how to maintain a healthy and loving relationship, and encourages the listener to try everything at least once.
One interpretation of the song is that it reflects the thoughts of a person who is trying to figure out their place in the world, and navigate the complexities of relationships and decisions. The repeated plea to "sit me down" suggests a willingness to listen and work on communication, while the refrain of "I'll try anything once" indicates an openness to experimentation and a desire to experience as much as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten decisions shape your life,
There are many important decisions in life that shape who you are.
you'll be aware of 5 about,
You will only be conscious of about half of those decisions.
7 ways to go through school,
There are different approaches one can take when attending school.
either you're noticed or left out,
Either you will be popular or ostracized in school.
7 ways to get ahead,
There are different strategies to achieve success in life.
7 reasons to drop round,
There are various reasons to visit friends or acquaintances.
when i said ' I can see me in your eyes',
When I told you that I see myself in your eyes,
you said 'I can see you in my bed',
You responded by saying that you can see me in your bed, implying a romantic interest.
that's not just friendship that's romance too,
This is not just a friendship, but also involves romantic feelings.
you like music we can dance to,
We share a common interest in music that we can dance to.
Sit me down,
Please take the time to listen to me.
Shut me up,
Silence me and don't interrupt so I can express myself.
i'll calm down,
I will relax and become more rational.
and i'll get along with you,
We can have a better relationship by listening and communicating with each other.
There is a time when we all fail,
Everyone experiences failure at some point in their life.
some people take it pretty well,
Some individuals handle failure better than others.
some take it all out on themselves,
Some people blame themselves for their failures.
some they just take it out on friends,
Others take their frustration out on their friends.
oh everybody plays the game,
Everyone participates in the competition for success.
and if you don't you're called insane,
If you choose not to participate in the game of life, some may consider you crazy or weird.
Don't don't don't don't it's not safe no more,
Be careful, the situation is no longer secure or predictable.
i've got to see you one more time,
I need to see you once again.
soon you were born, in 1984,
You were born in the year 1984.
Everybody was well dressed,
Everyone looked nice.
and everybody was a mess,
Despite their good appearance, everyone had their own issues and problems.
6 things without fail you must do,
There are six essential things you must do to maintain a healthy relationship with your partner.
so that your woman loves just you,
To ensure that your partner only loves you.
oh all the girls played mental games,
Girls often play psychological games in relationships.
and all the guys were dressed the same,
All the guys dressed similarly and followed the same trends.
Why not try it all,
Why not experiment with different things in life?
if you only remember it once,
Even if you only remember it one time, it's still worth trying.
oooh ooooooh,
Musical interlude.
okay one more time
Musical outro.
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gabamalenka
Vedder y jules mis voces favoritas juntas😍😍😍
Lucero Villegas B.
Ahhhh me encanta esta canción ❤️
Zoraida Delgado
Qué es ésta maravillaaaaaa???? 😍😍😍😍😍
Joaq01N
Que letra!
ian horses
Esta chida ❤️
Some1
Sendo temon.
Fabián Rioja
Hasta que veo un canal que no sea poser con su Reptilia y You Only Live Once ♡
Fabián Rioja
@Miranda Espinosa Leonardo si jajaja ya después te das cuenta que te puede gustar de todo aunque sea solo una canción
Miranda Espinosa Leonardo
@Fabián Rioja ajajakaks, todos pasamos por esta etapa de decir posser, no?
Fabián Rioja
@Miranda Espinosa Leonardo comentario de niño pequeño xd (el mio)