The song is a reflection on relationships and disillusionments. Written by Julian Casablancas, lead vocalist of The Strokes, it captures the feeling of isolation and the desire to escape.
Last night she said "Oh, baby, I feel so down Oh, it turns me off When I feel left out" So I, I turned around Oh, baby, don't care no more I know this for sure I'm walking out that door Well, I've been in town For just 'bout fifteen minutes now Oh, baby, I feel so down And I don't know why I keep walking for miles
But the people they don't understand No, girlfriends, they can't understand Your grandsons, they won't understand On top of this, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night she said "Oh, baby, I feel so down Oh, it turns me off When I feel left out" So I, I turned around Oh, baby, gonna be alright It was a great big lie As I left that night, yeah
Oh, people they don't understand No, girlfriends, they don't understand In spaceships, they won't understand And me, I ain't ever gonna understand
Last night she said "Oh, baby, I feel so down Oh, it turns me off When I feel left out" So I, I turned around Oh, little girl, I don't care no more I know this for sure I'm walking out that door, yeah