The Strokes – Under Control

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  My Interpretation:Probably about how we try to control life, but then we end up getting screwed by it.

  Flag hou5ekeepingon March 29, 2012   Link

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  General Comment:One of my favorites from the strokes. Just about accepting something went wrong and move on, with no bitterness. Love the melody as well,; in the beginning, it strangely gives me this warm feeling, kinda the one you get when Christmas is around.Very warm-hearted song. :)

  Flag BeautyWithPersonalityon February 09, 2012   Link

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  General Comment:This has got to be my favorite Strokes song. The melody and lyrics mesh together perfectly. Casablanca's vocals are perfectly nonchalant, while Hammond's lead sets the tone- Fabrizzio adds the finishing touch by accompanying the song with the perfect 'motown' vibe.
  
  I'm in a similar relationship now where this girl is younger by 6 years- yet realizes that relationships are independent of age, but reliant on maturity levels and common denominators. Despite the connection, I know that she still has a lot to experience without me. This song strikes a chord by expressing that exact emotion perfectly.

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    LOL...just six years :) Although, I do believe at that time it was just 2 years. Ah, you suck at math, too, I see. As for the song, I believe it's about LYING. Kind of like lying about moving, Mr. TV Personality who still has his show ;) Again, LOL. You've got some nerve!

    Flag TurnMeOnon November 06, 2011  

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    "In most cases" perhaps. But some cases are just plain WRONG. Cute...you left out the LYING part. Don't dare to touch on that one. I don't blame you. (You need a good kick in that arse of yours.) Want me to give it to you? I'll be more than happy to:)

    Flag TurnMeOnon November 06, 2011  

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    Hit and run. Typical. Your lovers must just love that ;) Open up your messages tonight, Bella, and I'll send you a juicy one...

    Flag TurnMeOnon November 06, 2011  
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  General Comment:beautiful song...I can relate to it completely with my ex..
  
  Relationship that just cannot happen regardless how hard they try to make it work...like people have stated previously...he's not bitter about it he wishes her the best and it seems like he hopes they'll get together again in the future by saying"You are young darling...for now,but not for long"...

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  General Comment:ok i know everyone else thinks differently, and i can completely see wat gilbag perfectly, but when i first heard this it just struck me as julian talking about society and the gov.
  saying were under control but he doesnt give a fuck, he doesnt want to do anything about it he just wants to live

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  General Comment:A lot of the strokes songs, when you interpret them from the standing of a relationship, imply that the singer knows that the relationship is shallow, or that its bound to end. In this case, he's not angry that things are ending.
  
  He expected it, and doesn't plan on going through the motions most relationships try to. Compare it to most high school relationships after graduation.

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  General Comment:No one has mentioned this, but I know it's in everyone's subconscious. The chords are simple, but perfect. The chords make the song.

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  General Comment:this is my favorite song by the strokes beside somedays. this one is really spectacular. i love the strokes.

  Flag thesoundsystmon May 25, 2007   Link

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  General Comment:Well, it's a song about a young relationship. The girl breaks up with the guy, but the guy realizes that it's useless to make amends. He sees the imaturity of it all, and affirms the absurdity of continuing the relationship. So the song goes on with the selfish "I don't want to it your way", a testament to the immaturity of both the guy and the girl. But in the end, growth and maturity arises from the guy; he wishes the girl goodness. This signifies the progression of the guy's maturity, and the transition relationship that he is leaving.

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  General Comment:gilbag nailed this. i think this is top 5 strokes for me, and thats really saying something.

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