Under Cover of Darkness

According to the Under Cover of Darkness Songfacts, Julian Casablancas admitted that Clarence Clemons' 1985 duet with Jackson Browne, You're A Friend Of Mine was an inspiration for this song. Said the singer: "I weirdly like the bridge and the chorus of that Clarence Clemons song. So that was the vibe we were going for" He then sheepishly added, "I shouldn't confess to these things!"

[Verse 1] Slip back out of whack at your best It's a nightmare So I'm joining the army No house phones, but can I still call? Will you wait for me now? We've got the right to live, fight to use it Got everything but you can just choose it I won't just be a puppet on a string [Pre-Chorus] Don't go that way I'll wait for you [Chorus] And I'm tired of all your friends Listening at your door I want what's better for you So long, my friend and adversary But I'll wait for you [Verse 2] Get dressed, jump out of bed into a vest Are you okay? I've been all around this town Everybody's been singing the same song for ten years [Pre-Chorus] I'll wait for you Will you wait for me too? [Chorus] And they sacrifice their lives And they lied about those odds They'll say it a million times, and they'll say it again So long, my adversary and friend [Pre-Chorus] Don't go that way I'll wait for you [Chrous] I'm tired of all your friends Banging down your door Get up in the morning, yelling "no more!" So long my friend and adversary But I'll wait for you