Hard to Explain — The Strokes

Was an honest man Asked me for the phone Tried to take control Oh, I don't see it that way I don't see it that way

Oh, we shared some ideas All obsessed with fame Says we're all the same

Oh, I don't see it that way I don't see it that way

Raised in Carolina "I'm not like that" Trying to remind her When we go back

I missed the last bus I'll take the next train I try but you see It's hard to explain I say the right things 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"

Says he can't decide I shake my head to say Everything's just great

Oh, I just can't remember I just can't remember

Raised in Carolina She says "I'm not like that" Trying to remind her When we go back

I say the right things 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 miss the last bus We take the next train I try but you see It's hard to explain