“80’s Comedown Machine” is the fifth track and semi-title track of The Strokes' 2013 album, Comedown Machine. It was written solely by Julian Casablancas, and produced by Gus Oberg. The song is slow and moody, and the lyrics seem to be a call to a former lover. As of May 21, 2023, “80’s Comedown Mac...
[Verse 1]
It's not the first time
That I've watched 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's closed in
But you crawled in
Back inside
[Chorus]
So please
Run away
So please
Run away
[Verse 2]
I tried to believe in fate
For a second try
It's there in the safe
Why don't you
Close the blinds
For the night
[Chorus]
So please
Run away
So please
Run away
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
So please
Run away
So please
Run away
So please
Run away
Run away
80's Comedown Machine was written by Fabrizio Moretti & Nikolai Fraiture & Nick Valensi & Albert Hammond Jr. & Julian Casablancas.
80's Comedown Machine was produced by Gus Oberg.
The Strokes released 80's Comedown Machine on Tue Mar 26 2013.