Threat of Joy

The third track of The Strokes' new Future Present Past EP. The song was first made available for streaming via the Cult Records website on May 26th, 2016.

[Intro] Okay, I see how it is now You don't have time to play with me anymore That’s how it goes, I guess Fuck the rest Be right there, honey! [Verse 1] I’m gonna take my time to say Take my time today I’m gonna take what comes my way Take what they give me Yeah, I want my money now But he is not around You better hold my money safe What's your emergency? [Chorus] And for the first time in my life I’m gonna get myself right Just get into trouble Be there on the double [Verse 2] Place your bets this time Just has to let it ride I tr- I tried to take a roll But the dice are on parole I won't look down your dress I bet you bend down as a test I cannot wait to chase it all Yeah, I saw it in my crystal ball [Bridge] Friday night is shining like A secret for a spy I got a better idea I'll bet you on the side When I get up in your face You know it’s no surprise Ah baby, why's it so hard to read the sentence in my eyes? [Chorus 2] And for the first time Chains on your legs I spent a while Then decided on you My baby doll You ignored your life We’ll do it together I’ll be there whenever [Verse 3] Oh, you took a minute break And said, "thumbs up, they’re okay." I’m going to watch the tidal wave It’s hard to chase away [Outro] Oh-ohh Oh-ohh Oh-ohh Oh-ohh (Got to chase away) (Hard to chase away) (It’s hard to chase away)