20 years later, this is on of my fave Strokes songs of all times. I don't know why but the whole theme of it all (lyrics?) really stand out to me, especially as someone who has felt the same way julian has (not necessarily romantically). But just the feeling of "never needing anybody". it's narcissistic, it's an ego-filled thing you say to make yourself feel better when you think you might be in the wrong/questioning yourself after being gaslit (hence the line "Am I wrong?") This is a very me-and-my-problems song, in that julian also half-jokingly sings "Don't sing along with me" right after. I think the song could have whole different meanings and it's interesting to see people's thoughts on them. IMO, I do think this song is a diss track (I'm Australian, I shouldn't say diss) towards Julian's ex, Colleen Barry, who he newly would have separated from at the time. The way Colleen talks about Julian with nostalgia but also sourness reflects on these themes. Also makes sense because they dated in high school.
20 years later, this is on of my fave Strokes songs of all times. I don't know why but the whole theme of it all (lyrics?) really stand out to me, especially as someone who has felt the same way julian has (not necessarily romantically). But just the feeling of "never needing anybody". it's narcissistic, it's an ego-filled thing you say to make yourself feel better when you think you might be in the wrong/questioning yourself after being gaslit (hence the line "Am I wrong?") This is a very me-and-my-problems song, in that julian also half-jokingly sings "Don't sing along with me" right after. I think the song could have whole different meanings and it's interesting to see people's thoughts on them. IMO, I do think this song is a diss track (I'm Australian, I shouldn't say diss) towards Julian's ex, Colleen Barry, who he newly would have separated from at the time. The way Colleen talks about Julian with nostalgia but also sourness reflects on these themes. Also makes sense because they dated in high school.