A música 12:51 dos The Strokes é sobre nostalgia e lembranças da juventude, com referências a momentos de descoberta e diversão. O título refere-se a hora que Julian Casablancas frequentemente olhava o relógio, capturando o sentimento de um momento específico na vida.
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...