Lyrics of
12 51

12:51 by The Strokes is about nostalgia and reminiscing youth, with references to moments of discovery and fun. The title refers to the time Julian Casablancas often looked at the clock, capturing the feeling of a specific moment in life.

Talk to me now I'm older
Your friend told you 'cause I told her
Friday nights have been lonely
Change your plans and then phone me


We could go and get 40s
Fuck goin' to that party
Oh really, your folks are away now?
Alright, let's go, you convinced me


12:51 is the time my voice
Found the words I sought
Is it this stage I want?
The world is shutting out, for us
We were tense for sure
But we was confident

Kiss me now that I'm older
I won't try to control you
Friday nights have been lonely
Take it slow but don't warn me
We'd go out and get 40's
Then we'd go to some party
Oh really, your folks are away now?
Alright I'm coming