Is This It - The Strokes

[Ms191919191]

Damn, I feel as if my nipple hopped off of my chest, Bounced on the desk, Looked back at me and said "I'm going to a better place now." and jumped into the song.

[Griindel]

i love this song but the opening guitar riff sounds like a rip off of the pixies. still great though repeat for sure. <3

[7acQ]

bass riff is just awesome :) so joyful and happy

[Wisconsin222]

This song skips on the copy of the cd, but it still plays, all I can say Still epic we got the whole song, just one part repeats itself, so Jica-jica Remix the Strokes!!!!! But yeah it's only on the Song IS THIS IT it doesn't work properly.

[thetikkit]

its just one of those songs that you cant listen to without moving around your room...

[MrGibsonInk]

it's the way he says "i'm just way too tired" that gets me every time.

[crimsonfox93]

This song is much too good to be this short….

[MetallicaHA]

My favorite bass riff ever.

[tanya83ist]

people that dislike this, seriously need to get their ears checked

[ZOMBIESALIEANS]

the strokes <3

[peacelovewolf]

Marcus Mumford says this song reminds him of Spinal Tap.

[1avocado]

what is the true meaning of these lyrics?

[Jay07AM]

@1avocado I thought it was about someone who isn't happy with how life turned out, so he's sort of like 'is this all there is to life? Is this it?' Not the most accurate answer I'm sure, but that's what I think! Somebody will probably correct me. :L

[faber8251]

@1avocado it's a protest against human rights violations in the Spanish-American War. 1898. never forget.

[MetallicaHA]

@faber8251 hahahhahahaha :)) lololol

[foamingmilk]

I have listened to nothing but this song for the past hour. The Strokes can make even science homework enjoyable. :D

[aliceMcglee]

@foamingmilk

I doing the same xD

my homework is too long D:

[BIGFUCKERMAN]

the best music of the strokes and this album is very very good!

[mkmeadows608]

10 people are completely retarded.

[whysogamer]

Replay Button -----> ( 0:00 )

[mufflemuffinpuffin]

how about we all just stop talking about indie stuff and mainstream stuff and relax to listen to the song? if you don't want to listen to the song, maybe you should go listen to your 'real indie bands' instead of criticizing the strokes and the people who like their music. just a thought. :)

[SuperiorSwagon1]

So many great things about this song: The way the snare and hi-hat introduce it. Then the perfect Bass. Best.

[statixfilms]

jesus played bass in this song

[LallaveGuestHouse2]

BASS <3

[guigtastic]

Some people obviously don't appreciate music for what it really is. These are the ones that create negative statements because they're comparing it to a previously known song/band. Seems as if they'll always be stuck especially if they can't even move forward in terms of discovering music. No matter what, anything is going to sound influenced by another, thats inevitable life. If u can't except that then what are you really excepting?

[MiamiSouthPaw]

Another Beatles wannabee group. If you want to listen to Beatle soundalikes, go listen to Oasis. Some of you people need to listen to more music and get out of mom and dad's basement. They're okay. But for anyone to say this group is revolutionary, needs to get out more and listen to some real music.

[dudewhosbored]

@MiamiSouthPaw the beatles practically defined rock and roll in the 1960's. modern indie rock is in a lot of ways a revival of 60's music. yeah they sound somewhat similar because they take inspiration from greatness, but they do bring their own unique qualities to the table.

[etdude]

@dudewhosbored Indie rock? Are you fucking kidding me? That label washed away long ago when they became mainstream. They played on MTV for god's sakes. This is about as indie as the Beatles.

And they aren't even that good. Find some real indie bands.

[xxBillyBones]

@etdude I agree, I like the Strokes a lot, but cut the "indie" shit for a minute...

[channel812]

@etdude fuck up

[cheo2young]

how is this generic i think its different than any other song out.

[MiamiSouthPaw]

Overrated. It's not a bad song.  But I really don't get what all the hype is about when it comes to this band. There's nothing groundbreaking here or anything new. It's recycled generic music.

[JeffysPlayhouse]

@MiamiSouthPaw fuck you dickwad.

[NikoTheFoxMan]

That sound at the start of the song...It's really similar to a hip hop song...Can you help me guys??

[2255watup]

love the bass in this. great job to nikolai and the rest of the band aswell

[xkatiehughesx]

the emotion in this song gives me the shivers

[yourpainismygain]

So inspiring in too many ways. You have to just sit and listen... can't explain how it sounds to someone else. That's it with the Strokes- you have to play it for someone. You can't describe it for them.

That's great music.

[joaobrum94]

bass going hard :)

[monkeyfisticdawg]

Is this it....Is this itttttt? Is this....it.

[Aw3som3ologY]

my drum teacher introduced me to the strokes it was the first song i played to and is still one of my fav songs to drum to

[krystenthesaiyan]

this song made me love the strokes

[basketballskater911]

great vid and song, thanks for the upload :-)

[tharrison1993]

8 people are retarded.

[RosenRooth]

I LOVE THIS SONG !! When I listen to it i feel like they have just broke my heart Lol but i really lovei t :D

[pomagrrnte]

dat bass

i love this song

and the strokes. a lot.

[noble381297]

they are the modern day Beatles! i love the strokes!

[Bowserboy21]

So mellow...I could just float away...

[aliassylvie3]

this song is pretty depressing but I love it ^_^

[LionelRailway]

The bass makes me want to break into dance at my nearest grocery store.

[arex82]

Bass rip. "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" the Killers...

[0megagem0]

@arex82 that's fckin stupid. Is This It? came out 3 years before Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine. Nice try tho, champ.

[dcdude171]

@arex82 if anything the killers stole the bass from the strokes ....

[nickblum97]

@arex82 haha check your musical history. Jenny was a Friend of Mine ripped the Smiths

[2408Rach]

Its an ok song but common you dont think his voice is a bit boring?? I mean all he does is stay mostly on the same note and maybe goes down a semi tone once and a while (which sounds a bit out of tune) Sorry just my opinion x

[aztecmondobean]

@2408Rach listen to the lyrics. not the tone.

[2408Rach]

@aztecmondobean Um ok... ... Meh (sorry >-<) Ive heard a lot better lyrics and you're probably thinking im a justin beiber (or however you spell his name :P) fan, Im not in fact my friend thought I was in pain when one of his songs came on XD anyway. Sorry just not for me (: x

[iluvTheBeatlesXD]

@2408Rach That's the point of the song... "Is this it"

[dcdude171]

@2408Rach not all of there songs are like this .... he has a pretty large vocal range . i think the point of this song as kinda to be sarcastic the song is no frills . there fore people ask . is this it ? haha

[Tigerlily21]

One of my favorite opening tracks ever. I can listen to it over and over. And it takes me back to my high school days when I used to play this in the ride over to school. The song is fabulous because there's just something dreamy about the vocals and the lyrics. I like Julian's dreamy, apathetic voice. lol.

[resultofbrainbirth]

@Tigerlily21 I guess I'm living your high school days lol. And I completely agree about the dreamy like quality to the song, and the apathetic tone to his voice lol, it's fucking great. I've had this on repeat for weeks, seriously.

[MrVDC1996]

multiple eargasms!!

[acornpie5]

who has replayed this song like 50 times?

[gunguy9mm]

@acornpie5 when i had to restore my ipod this was the only song on my ipod for a month

[danX2TV]

catchy, meaningful, simplicity.

~ the strokes

[808Skye]

Yep, this is it:)

[enjoi1928]

I like yer video :3

[smokyeyesfly]

Искам при ТЕБ !

[DCMA247]

DENISE IF YOU EVER SEE THIS PLEASE LET'S TRY AGAIN I LOVE YOU, THIS CAN'T BE IT. <3 omg my life.

[imustbepsychic]

@DCMA247

chuff me god luck m8

[DCMA247]

@imustbepsychic thanks m8 :)

[Sykoo12]

<3<3<3<3

[hgirl544]

it's short but i love it

[bernardoboarder]

anyone have redbull here?

[jenniea10]

Awesome sound quality and song! I love at :53 when the awesome bass line kicks in! 

[TheMonstrrr]

that is it

[wichoGH]

,..............

[cmonutube]

what commercial used this song? I cant put my finger on it.

[TheJackSnackAttack]

I loved the strokes but I am a true strokes fan caused I loved theme before they became mainstreamed.

[eyegazer]

mannnn i love this sooong!!

bass line = consecutive eargasms

[ChanDeezal]

This song (like most of theirs) is so melodic. Absolutely beautiful.

[tvcrunkfool]

how good is this song

[TheRaphael11]

One of there best songs

[SuperXero8]

This song is just so... chill. It defines The Strokes in every aspect, and I love it. Not to mention the awesome and groovy bassline. The song is so simple, but so full of emotion

[MrVDC1996]

@Swiftlygothedays mine was someday

[bjorkismyhomie]

this has to be the perfect album opener. and the song is so accurate for a lot of people....is this as good as it's gonna get? doing the same things over and over and falling into a trap of monotony and uselessness? love the strokes. :)

[PoeticTragedy65]

I like them. :3 <33 I'm trying to look for more indie music.

[callumritchie]

@PoeticTragedy65 check out 'the libertines' they are the best.

[Hectorgioh]

Michael Jackson says This Is It The Strokes say Is This It

this song is for sayin' "Yeah another well played song from The Strokes(of course all strokes' songs are GREAT)

[11Rbrre11]

some crappy way to end the song, but still FIVE STARZ ^-^ * * * * *

[DoubleYellowLinesUzu]

I love that Bassline!!

[punkiw91]

but they had a reunion in 2004^^

[punkiw91]

i think this song must be older than that from the pixies?

[aandwrootb33r]

The Pixies disbanded 5 years before The Strokes were formed.

[howardmoon1234]

@punkiw91 2001 friend way after the pixies

[DonkeyHotay9]

Main guitar riff must be a homage to the PIxies, yeah?

[VenusInCancer]

amazing imma go listen to the rapture now

[ntwiles]

I reminds me of Where Is My Mind a little, if that's what you mean.

[sooolell]

@ntwiles i agree totally! first i thought what are you talking about but when i hear the melody at the beginning, i hear it as well

[ntwiles]

Yeah, just the guitar at parts. Both are great songs. I'm really starting to love The Strokes.

[pacoeras]

fucking beautiful song!!!!!

[sunkiissedbabiie]

great song. short but mesmerizing to play it repeatedly. made me love the band too when my friend showed it to me.

[XQeliographX]

What's up guys?

[smithomness01]

@XQeliographX yoo :)

[Paramoratica]

@XQeliographX WAZUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPPPP­PPPPPPP

[Blues4TheRedSun]

one of the best albums of the 00's. cracked!

[skylineiiigtr]

replace best with catchiest and you have yourself a deal.

[Blues4TheRedSun]

to be fair, being catchy is what makes it memorable. when i think back to the summer after senior year of highschool, this album is like the soundtrack. so for me, one of the decade's best.

[lozengeoflove]

I hear that

[CoOlGuNzViDz]

bass loop is amazing

song makes you think.

[JchiefJ]

I' m just way to tired.

[PirateNinjaSistersz]

Love it

[Swiftlygothedays]

Perhaps the best song I've heard by The Strokes. It's the song that made me love this band.

[muru3xi]

this is it

[funkymcmonkey]

best strokes song

[KimjunsuloveForever]

this song is the best.

its beautiful<3

[baseball828]

there best song

[kenichisaitohchenii]

its simple

quiet

time flys but so slow with me

I love it.

-thanks

[abraham2209]

the bassline is awesome

[FlawlessCM]

thanks for a great upload

[noopunintended]

i loveee the stroked <3

[RagingBlacksky]

Beautiful.

[OnionBeave]

legendary song from the only 10/10 Rated album from NME

[Xnear]

Thanks.

[XQeliographX]

Thanks mollycatharineXoXo4, frinska2, pillonsin, and spyware05. It makes me feel great to see that there's people in the world who enjoy good music and appreciate my upload quality.

[mollycatharineXoXo4]

is there any way you can send me the mp3 for this?

[XQeliographX]

I'm not sure, I don't know how to do that.

The way I got the song is I downloaded it to my computer from mini nova and then put it on YouTube. You could do that except put it on your mp3 I'm pretty sure.

[s2vics2]

@mollycatharineXoXo4 you can copy the url and go to mediaconverter dott org and it will convert the video to an mp3. that's what i'm doing C:

[davidsoto123456789]

i think you can find it on mediafire

[ocegueda94]

@mollycatharineXoXo4 limewire?

[crazyspaz247]

@mollycatharineXoXo4 - go to 4shared dot com and type in any song title! there's also no need to make an account and its virus free- and you dont' have to provide your email adress either.

[nanozone11]

@mollycatharineXoXo4 if you got a smart phone look up the alya media player or whatever its called. my friend gets free music from it

[ncis4real1011]

@mollycatharineXoXo4 use either beemp3.com or download youtube to ipod converter :P

[pkputo]

@mollycatharineXoXo4 You can use Jdownloader to download the video, or the mp3 file.

[mollycatharineXoXo4]

this song is wonderful

i love it

it reminds me of california

thanks for posting

and having the lyrics on the side

good job :)

[frinska2]

probably the best quality on youtube of this song..AND you have the lyrics for it. im like whoa

[pillonsin]

that background is priceless

[spyware05]

yes it is, the chromatic option of the background and the design itself proportionates to the listener a deep feeling of security, reliability with the song and confort.

[BigPoppiPop]

Love this song.

[traweek11]

Woopwoop. xD

[XxGuuGuuBunnyxX]

at the final verse he say "nw im staying dead just for a while" not "now im staying here just for a while" thnx for the upload tho 5/5

[XQeliographX]

I went on about 15 different lyric pages for this song and none of them had "dead" instead of "here."

Whatever though, thanks for the 5 star bro.

[GwolfKid]

@XxGuuGuuBunnyxX i thought it was " there" instead of "here"

[PinchHitter775]

i love this song

[Basketballgoof]

i love this song!!

[cmpunkfan2003]

I don't understand how your version has more views than mine when mine was eploaded in July.

[XQeliographX]

That's weird. I couldn't say.

[killakan81]

cause u cant spell

[07broly]

lol i like this song

[Meatlock]

why is "barack obama election " in the tags?

[XQeliographX]

Thanks I strive to have the best sound quality.

[chaokid08]

nice sound quality ^-^