What Ever Happened [The Strokes]
Marie Antoinette Soundtrack · Marie Antoinette [Soundtrack] [2006]
and I don't want to be reminded.
You say "please don't make this harder."
No, I won't yet.
I wanna be beside her.
She wanna be admired.
You say "please don't make this harder."
No, I won't yet.
Oh dear, is it really all true?
Did they offend us and they want it to sound new?
Top ten ideas for countdown shows...
Whose culture is this and does anybody know?
I wait and tell myself "life ain't chess,"
But no one comes in and yes, you're alone...
You don't miss me, I know.
Oh Tennessee, what did you write?
I come together in the middle of the night.
Oh that's an ending that I can't write, 'cause
I've got you to let me down.
I want to be forgotten,
and I don't want to be reminded.
You say "please don't make this harder."
No, I won't yet.
I want to be beside her.
She wanna be admired.
You say "please don't make this harder."
No, I won't yet...
What Ever Happened [The Strokes]
The Strokes' 'What Ever Happened' serves as a standout track on the 2006 soundtrack for Sofia Coppola's film Marie Antoinette. While the band is renowned for their garage rock revival sound, this recording captures their ability to adapt to cinematic atmospheres. The song features the group's signature jangly guitars and Julian Casablancas' distinctive vocal delivery, blending seamlessly with the eclectic mix of new wave and post-punk selections curated for the film. The track highlights the band's versatility beyond their seminal early albums, offering a moody, introspective listen that complements the film's modern reinterpretation of the French monarchy. It remains a notable song in their discography, showcasing their continued relevance in alternative rock and their capacity to create music that resonates within broader cultural contexts.