The Strokes are officially back with their seventh studio album, Reality Awaits. Among the standout early tracks, “Lonely in the Future” is already getting fans talking.
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The song kicks off with a loud, distorted bassline that instantly grabs your attention. But right when you expect a heavy rock track, it shifts into a light, breezy rhythm with a danceable groove.
Frontman Julian Casablancas delivers his signature vocals over bright guitar hooks. The music feels relaxed yet energetic, blending classic rock swagger with modern pop touches.
Lyrically, the song takes a confident and slightly sarcastic tone.
Lonely in the Future Lyrics by The Strokes
[Chorus]
I did that yesterday, oh
I heard that years ago when I was a kid
I didn’t want to do it years ago, but I did
I did that yesterday when I was a kid
[Verse 1]
Weeknd, I like your outfit
YOLO, you only live once
Dude kept the beat “As It Was”
John Legend, that’s Josh Groban
I guess I’m flattered, maybe
All good, we all steal, baby
Y’all ready for the next fad?
Chris Hedges’ next
[Chorus]
I did that yesterday, oh
I did that years ago when I was a kid
I didn’t want to do it yesterday, but I did
I did that yesterday when I was a kid
[Verse 2]
You don’t get it, it’s a pity
Maybe you’ll catch up sooner
Rather than later, baby
It’s lonely in the future
You don’t get it, it’s a pity
Maybe you’ll catch up sooner
Rather than later, sorry
It’s lonely in the—
[Chorus]
I heard that twenty fucking years ago, I did
Fantano, word for word, when I was a kid
Stick to the technical ’cause that’s great
But you would not recognize art in any age
[Bridge]
On the first date we had
I jumped in the water, yeah
The costume is soaking wet
I’d like to dry it
Join me as I pray for the grace to be merciful
Help me not lay waste ’cause it’s not their fault
I don’t care, I don’t care
Anybody try, name a place, I’m there
[Chorus]
I wore that years ago, I did
I liked that years ago when I was a kid
And in a hundred thousand days from now, I’ll say
“I did that yesterday when I was a kid”
