#6

"Hard To Explain"
The Strokes
Is This It?

Number of times I listened before I knew what to write: |
Stars (out of 5): 3

This song has a "constant" feeling created by the beat which starts immediately and only is lifted about a minute into the song which also happens to be my favorite part. I really like The Strokes and I love Julian Casablancas' voice. I've seen them live and he sounds exactly the same as on the albums which is good. It's not just "produced." This song makes me want to move, to dance. Two minutes in gives the fake out...Is it over? IS THIS IT? Oh no..there is more rocking to be had!

I do love how this song ends when it fades out but that last line gets in: "Hard To Explain"

Was an honest man
Asked me for the phone
Tried to take control
Oh I don't see it that way
I don't see it that way

We shared some ideas
All obsessed with fame
Says we're all the same
I don't see it that way
I don't see it that way

Raised in Carolina
I'm not like that
Tryin' to remind her
When we go back

I missed the last bus
I'll take the next train
I try, but you see
It's hard to explain
I said the right things
But act the wrong way
I like it right here
But I cannot stay
I watched the TV
Forget what I'm told
Well I am too young
And they are too old
The joke is on you
This place is a zoo
You're right, it's true

He said he can't decide
I shake my head to say
Everythings just great
Oh I just can't remember
I just can't remember

Raised in Carolina (she says)
I'm not like that
Trying to remind her
When we go back

I say the right things
But act the wrong way
I like it right here
But I cannot stay
I watched the TV
Forget what I'm told
I am too young
And they are too old
I'll make it you see
I'm ever so pleased
Pretend to be nice
So I can be mean
I missed the last bus
I'll take the next train
I try, but you see
It's hard to explain