The song recalls the feeling of a couple who were together for a while and then drifted apart. Despite trying to make it work, the girl breaks up with the boy. The boy brushes it off and acts like it does not affect him, however deep down it really bothers him.
When she tearfully breaks up with him,...
[Verse 1]
Watched her as she wiped her eyes
You don't make me sorry
Now I know that you never listened – listen
Thinking about that high school dance
Worrying about the finals
Yes I know, you're feeling lonely
Oh lonely, so lonely
[Pre-Chorus]
Never needed anybody, I never needed anybody
I never needed anybody, I never needed nobody
Don't worry about it, honey
I never needed anybody
I never needed anybody, it won't change now
[Chorus]
Am I wrong?
Don't sing along with me
I said I was fine
It's just the second time we lost the war
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Verse 2]
She'd be in the kitchen, I would start the fire
Oh, those days are gone
But you know I can't give up – give up
P.S. If I may ask why, when will they get tired?
We've stayed up all night trying – trying
[Pre-Chorus]
Never needed anybody, I never needed nobody
I never needed anybody, I never needed anybody
Don't worry about it, honey
I never needed anybody
I never needed anybody, it won't change now
[Chorus]
Am I wrong?
Don't sing along with me
I said I was fine
The second time we lost the war
I guess it's the end
Between Love & Hate was written by Julian Casablancas.
Between Love & Hate was produced by Gordon Raphael.
The Strokes released Between Love & Hate on Tue Oct 28 2003.