Hard To Explain

Genuine scalp-crackling excitement, a comet-rare synthesis of form, content, attitude and hair that makes the perfect blackout silence in the middle of "Hard To Explain". The music video for Hard to Explain was rarely broadcast on television because it did not contain enough shots of the band members, but was instead a montage of random stock footage shots of things that could be considered "hard to explain". Written by Julian Casablancas Performed by The Strokes

[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