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...