Ask Me Anything

The Strokes

Right, wrong, what to do
Someday, it will come to you
Hostile Indians
We named a summer camp for you

I've got nothing to say
I've got nothing to say
I've got nothing to say
I've got nothing to say
I got nothing to say
I've got nothing to say
I've got nothing to say
I'm in utter dismay
I've got nothing to say

Harmless children
We named our soldiers after you
Don't be a coconut
God is tryin' to talk to you
We could drag it out
But that's for other bands to do

I've got nothing to say
I got nothing to say
I got nothing to say
I got nothing to say
I got nothing to give
Got no reason to live
But I will fight to survive
I've got nothing to hide
Wish I wasn't so shy

I'd like to watch
I'd like to read
I'd like a part
I'd like the lead

But I've got nothing to say
I've got nothing to say
I've got nothing to say
I've got nothing to say
I've got nothing to give
Got no reason to live
Oh, I'll kill to survive
I've got nothing to hide
Wish I wasn't so shy


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    I think that alot of people are missing the point here. I like this song. It's not epic, or catchy, nor does it have a great tune. It's real. It's not about some abstract but intense emotion, nor is it a love song. It's about life. Mundane, dreary, ironic, everyday society. This song encompasses the feeling I get when I'm driving to work on a Wednesday. It does make sense, because you can relate every one of the lyrics to a day in the life of a dull employee.

    heygirlheyon April 18, 2008   Link

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