The Strokes

Released: January 3, 2006

Songwriter: Nikolai Fraiture Julian Casablancas

Producer: Gordon Raphael

[Verse 1]
Say a prayer now, don't be scared now
You don't want trouble, well, we might get some
We might get some, it's troublesome
But don't you worry, you can help me

[Chorus]
Killing lies, killing lies
Killing lies, killing lies

[Verse 2]
First you're worried, then you're hurried
Don't think that everything is gonna stay the same
That's impossible, before I let you go, let me look at you
Don't you worry, you will help me

[Chorus]
Killing lies, killing lies
Killing lies, killing lies

[Outro]
Oh yes, I noticed you, you are a friend of mine
Oh yes, I noticed you, you are a friend of mine
You're mine

The Strokes burst onto the scene at a time when rock fans were desperate for an alternative to the rap-rock that was dominating the airwaves. That the band lived up to expectations after being hailed ‘saviors of guitar rock’ solely based on the strength of a three song EP is a testament to the quality of their flawless debut, July 2001’s Is This It.

Ultimately, they are a band that truly relies on the strength of the entire lead singer Julian Casablancas, lead guitarist Nick Valensi, drummer Fabrizio Moretti, guitarist Albert Hammond Jr., and bassist Nikolai Fraiture. However, much of The Strokes' output has been influenced by the domineering vision of Casablancas' songwriting.

Before he took a small step back on their third album, January 2006’s First Impressions of Earth, and then isolated himself to record March 2011’s Angles, Casablancas was involved in almost every step of The Strokes' recording process. He wrote all of the lyrics and the music on their first two albums and was constantly involved in the mixing of the records.

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