All the Time
All the Time

The Strokes - All the Time Lyrics

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Feb 25, 2013
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All the Time Music Video

All the Time Lyrics

Those that try anything once
Should we care about the only ones?

All the time that I need is never quite enough
All the time that I have is all that's necessary

You're livin' a lie
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' too fast
You've got to cope with the past
You never ask why
You never ask why
You're livin' a lie
Baby, you're flying too high

No one talks
About the war
On my block
Or by the shore

All alone in a room
Do you want what I want, too?
All the time in the world
Is all that's necessary

You're livin' a lie
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' too fast
You've got to cope with the past
You never ask why
You never ask why
You're livin' a lie
Baby, you're flying too high

You never ask why
You never ask why
You're livin' a lie
Baby, you're flying too high
Don't get on your phone
Don't reach for the door
You know the answer that you're looking for

You're livin' a lie
You're livin' a lie
You're livin' too fast
You've got to cope with the past
You never ask why
You never ask why
You're livin' a lie
Baby, you're flying too high

Writer(s): Fabrizio Moretti, Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture, Albert Jr. Hammond
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When and where was 'All the Time' recorded?

    'All the Time' was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The sessions were more collaborative than their previous album, Angles, with all band members contributing to the recording process.

  2. Who directed the music video for 'All the Time'?

    The music video for 'All the Time' features archive footage from The Strokes' career, including early club performances, late-night TV appearances, and festival shows, but it doesn't specify a single director as it's a compilation of various clips.

  3. Which album features the song 'All the Time'?

    'All the Time' is featured on The Strokes' fifth studio album 'Comedown Machine,' which was released in 2013.

  4. What themes are explored in the lyrics of 'All the Time'?

    The lyrics of 'All the Time' explore themes like the fast-paced lifestyle of city kids, coping with the past, and living a life filled with lies. Julian Casablancas critiques those who avoid facing the consequences of their actions.

  5. How does 'All the Time' critique The Strokes' creative process?

    The song pokes fun at The Strokes' slow and laborious creative process with lines like 'All the time that I need is never quite enough, all the time that I have is all that's necessary,' reflecting the band's own challenges in producing music efficiently.

  6. Which members of The Strokes contributed to writing 'All the Time'?

    The song 'All the Time' was written by all five members of The Strokes: Fabrizio Moretti, Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture, and Albert Hammond Jr.

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