Discover the story of the song > The Adults Are Talking – The Strokes

The song talks about how people judge the protagonist for being too smart and educated. He wants to be heard and understood, but it's hard for him. He also knows that his romantic partner thinks of him when she thinks of someone else, and he feels confused about what she wants. In the end, he realizes that he has to figure things out on his own and that it might not happen tonight.