The Strokes - Hard to explain

Was an honest man Asked me for the phone Tried to take control Oh I don't see it that way I don't see it that way We shared some ideas All obsessed with fame Says 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 Tryin' to remind her When we go back I missed the last bus I'll take the next train I try, but you see It's hard to explain I said the right things But act the wrong way I like it right here But I cannot stay I watched 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 Everythings just great Oh I just can't remember 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 things But act the wrong way I like it right here But I cannot stay I watched the TV Forget what I'm told I am too young And they are too old I'll make it you see I'm ever so pleased 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