The Strokes

Released: October 28, 2003

Songwriter: Julian Casablancas

Producer: Gordon Raphael

[Verse 1]
When they say promises, they mean promises
They'd say, "That's okay, long as we can celebrate"

[Pre-Chorus]
You see, my uncle would say
"Things would change when he's dead"

[Chorus]
"Meet me in the bathroom", that's what she said
I don't mind, it's true, hey

[Verse 2]
Never was on time, yes, I once was mine
Well, that was long ago and darling, I don't mind
Yeah, we were just two friends in lust
And baby, that just don't mean much
Oh yeah, you trained me not to love
After you showed me what it was

[Pre-Chorus]
Now she's staring wide-eyed, I can't close her eyes (Say what?)
Anywhere is fine, just don't waste my time
Oh, you see, my uncle would say
"Things would change once he's dead"

[Chorus]
"Meet me in the bathroom", that's what she said
I don't mind, it's true

[Verse 3]
Never was on time, yes, I once was mine
Well, that was long ago and darling, I don't mind
Yeah, they were just two fucks in lust
Oh, baby, that just don't mean much
Oh yeah, you trained me not to love
After you taught me what it was

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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