Hard To Explain lyrics
by The Strokes



Was an honest man

Asked me for the phone

Tried to take control

I don't see it that way

I don't see it that way



We shared some ideas

All obsessed with fame

Ways we're all the same

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 tried but you see

It's hard to explain

I say the right thing

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



He said he can't decide

I shake my head to say

Everything's just great

Oh I just can't remember

Oh 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 thing

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 missed the last bus

I'll take the next train

I try but you see

It's hard to explain