The Strokes

80's Comedown Machine

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80's Comedown Machine Lyrics

It's not the first time I'm watching you passing by
I've tried too hard to get back there, but you're not on time, anymore
Tried to get in with you for a second time
You said the world closed down, but you're crawlin' back inside

So please
Run away
So please
Run away

I tried to believe in it for a second try
It's there in the safe,
Why don't you close the blinds for the night?

So please
Run away
So please
Run away

So please
Run away
So please
Run away
So please
Run away
Runaway

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by ParadigmArrest

11y ago

To me it's about trying to get back together with an ex. Recapture what you used to have. When you look back on a relationship long after it's over you generally remember the best times. You come back only find out that ship has sailed and you don't want to face it. It's hard to leave it behind so you'd rather the other person run and eliminate the possibility for you. "Close the blinds" so I can't see you anymore. "Please run away"

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by Lizzythepanda

11y ago

Am I the only person who really really really wants to meet Julian and the rest of The Strokes? I love them soooo much it makes me want to cry

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by Patryk

12y ago

Rad song. Julian's perspective toward Albert Hammond Jr. perhaps? Watched you passing by. Not on time anymore. To be honest I'm unsure what exactly this song is about. But there were no comments on this song and I wanted to be the first. First comment WHAT UP?!?!?!?!

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by Lizzythepanda 11y ago

@Patryk Lol

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