Games Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ryanalbertjohnomar 

Cover art for Games lyrics by Strokes, The

No clue what the song is about, maybe about celebrity treatment in the courts/jail stints/rehab. "With all the noise above, we tried to call his name" (helicopters & news reporters), "The diamond cuts arrive, the crowd behind went wild"(fans & supporters). Could possibly be about them being treated as a higher class of citizen. "Empty world, empty life" (material things don't bring lasting happiness). "I will wait one more night" (the large number of "accidental" ODs) Who knows? I'm probably far off. Either way, love the song. Love the album.

The end, "I'm ok, I'm alright" to the end, reminds me of the ( second?) verse of "How Soon Is Now?" by The Smiths. "There's a Club would you like to go?" verse. Just sad and resigned from life, depressing. Strange how it reminds me of The Smiths with no guitars in the song at all.