You've been running off all night
I'm not sure I want to fight
You know what's going on
You've been here all along
Freaky happening in line
I can't you where's the time
You know what's going on
And I think it's kind of dumb... dumb

We're not just ordinary
We're extra-ordinary yeah

Too much claiming it's alright
Leave those circles in your mind
The favor's been returned
Let's show them what you've learned
Little sympathetic mind
Hi-ho silver let it ride
I know what your about
And I think it's kind of dumb... dumb

We're not just ordinary
We're extra-ordinary yeah

We're not just ordinary
We're extra-ordinary ahhh

You've been keeping it down
It's just another day
Green thoughts kept in a jar
There's nothing you can say
You've got somebody calling you
And she won't hang it up

We're not just ordinary
We're extra ordinary ahhh


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    there is nothing better than a love song with catchy riffs and hooks.

    dresspatternon April 28, 2003   Link
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    i first heard 'dressy bessy' on late night with conan o brein,& now i like that 1 song.'electrified'. THE STROKES ROCK!!!


    DON'T BE SO ANAL!

    ThestrokesLuVeRon September 10, 2005   Link
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    Even though I hate their new album, it was nice to see them on Conan.

    blackled222on December 04, 2005   Link

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