Hard to Explain
The Strokes * Track #8 On Is This It
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Hard to Explain by The Strokes
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The StrokesProduced by
Gordon RaphaelWrited by
Julian CasablancasAbout
“Hard to Explain” is the first single from New York garage rock band The Strokes (their only previously released material was The Modern Age EP). It was released first in the UK and was later released in the U.S. with different album artwork. (The UK version has a photo of two chairs, one red and on...
Hard to Explain Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Was an honest man
Asked me for the phone
Tried to take control
[Refrain]
Oh, I don't see it that way
I don't see it that way
[Verse 2]
We shared some ideas
All obsessed with fame
Says we're all the same
[Refrain]
Oh, I don't see it that way
I don't see it that way
[Pre-Chorus]
Raised in Carolina
I'm not like that
Tryin' to remind her
When we go back
[Chorus]
I missed the last bus, I'll take the next train
I'll try, but you see, it's hard to explain
I say the right thing, but act the wrong way
I like it right here, but I cannot stay
I watch the TV, forget what I'm told
Well, I am too young and they are too old
The joke is on you, this place is a zoo
You're right, it's true
[Verse 3]
He says he can't decide
I shake my head to say
"Everything's just great"
[Refrain]
Oh, I just can't remember
I just can't remember
[Pre-Chorus]
Raised in Carolina
She says, "I'm not like that"
Tryin' to remind her
When we go back
[Chorus]
I say the right thing, but act the wrong way
I like it right here, but I cannot stay
I watch the TV, forget what I'm told
Well, I am too young and they are too old
Oh, man, can't you see, I'm nervous, so please
Pretend to be nice so I can be mean
I missed the last bus, we'll take the next train
I'll try, but you see, it's hard to explain
Hard to Explain Q&A
Who wrote Hard to Explain's ?
Hard to Explain was written by Julian Casablancas.
Who produced Hard to Explain's ?
Hard to Explain was produced by Gordon Raphael.
When did The Strokes release Hard to Explain?
The Strokes released Hard to Explain on Mon Jun 25 2001.