Julian Casablancas - "River of Brakelights"

Phrazes For The Young, the debut solo album from Julian Casablancas available now for $4.99 at iTunes.com/juliancasablancas . Visit juliancasablancas.com for info on upcoming tour dates and more.

[@alirylands10]

Whether he is solo, with the strokes, with the voidz, or with daft punk, all of his songs are so amazingly beautiful. This man is a musical genius.

[@MrLoowiz]

You forgot Lonely Island.

[@nataliavargas9299]

this is a fact

[@lukin5]

+Mr. Loowiz I saw a Spanish guy doing the Bartman...

[@fmiranda7067]

agree

[@Keila.keila1]

Agree 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MoonchildMindaugas2]

Honestly, Julian Casablancas is one of the best things that happened to the world of Music.

[@nataliavargas9299]

he's very underrated and not talked about as much as mediocre artists. this man is a musical genius and a perfect human being

[@MoonchildMindaugas2]

Natalia Vargas Absolutely. "Thank you", music industry and ignorant audience.

[@jazminsapien2391]

Moonchild for real. He’ll be the next Edgar Allan Poe

[@gulsumasmrtr6384]

You are so so so right

[@MoonchildMindaugas2]

@@gulsumasmrtr6384 Thanks :) I feel that way, but it's also an objective opinion. Also, there's a song for this, called You're So Right by The Strokes 😃🎶

[@walterberglund9716]

Alone, with The Strokes, with Daft Punk, that man fucking rocks!!!

[@nicolegallardo7728]

and the voidz xD

[@isabella.puente]

"He's a rockstar in a world full of popstars"... love juli

[@meme242322]

This song is like a classical symphony, sped up and transmuted into a modern day format, receptive to the ears of the youth. The complexity, the build ups, the crescendos, the heart breaking chord changes.. Absolutely genius. There is noone else today that rivals this man's genius. He must be a reincarnation of Mozart or one of the greats. Love and respect Julian. I hope you can see all of these messages. ❤️

[@sassybatchz]

I swear he is the best lyricist. All of his lyrics resonate with me so much.

[@vonvicious7737]

Is no one gonna mention how this is the best driving music?

[@matthewhall4047]

I agree with my whole heart. This makes me drive like Rad Racer.

[@vonvicious7737]

@@matthewhall4047 I lost my license 😭😭😭

[@daisysoto432]

Master of melodies

[@skylinezAblaze]

No other artist could pull this song off besides julian. Pure authentic talent.

[@duncanwcraig9668]

oh yah brilliance at 3.54 what an end to the song. this is why to love Mr Casablancas - those sheer moments of musical harmony, hitting the peaks. thanks Julian...

[@NoLoveAvailable]

At first I listened to his music because he is very handsome, but the real thing is that he has an amazing and versatil voice.

[@ValeRia-bf7hr]

Lol

[@jordanw3109]

He's a rockstar in a world full of popstars and wannabe rockers. Because of musicians like him, I can feel confident when I say that there is still honest and real music being produced these days. Too often it's hidden behind the corporate money schemes many "artists" are today. Is anybody else sick to death of bands that sound like whiney 14 year olds and awful rappers "singing" about how much money they have or how tough they are?

[@craighale1139]

Spot on man

[@GalaxyNewsTelevision]

Jordan W People have and always will create music because they love doing it, it's just finding it.

[@jordanw3109]

That's so true. I discover new music I enjoy, and occasionally love, all the time. Whether written in recent years or ages ago. Music is a wonderful thing, the greatest form of expression, to me.

[@Volvoc]

Jordan W - I wish I could "like" this comment twice!

[@normangarcia1212]

Rock on Brother

[@manillascissor]

We might be in for a late night Stuck in a lava flow of brake lights I can hear a rattling bass drum driving back to where it came from Sit back I shop therefore I am the cause, protect me from what I was Getting the hang of it, getting the hang of it, getting the hang of it, getting the hang of it Getting the hang of it, getting the hang of it, getting the hang of it, getting the hang of it Timing is everything, timing is everything, timing is everything, timing is everything Timing is everything, timing is everything... I'm at your feet, where critters meet Who should be asleep and not crossing roads or highways In the afterlife of super cities, rapidly devouring its outskirts It's neon octopus arms redecorating late at night Robot camp for kids who hate sports Mothers crying at the airport Finding the dreams you left behind to do, waving goodbye your young heart cries for you Sit back You're finding it hard to get very far But we were born waiting in line Grabbing the future by the eyes Getting the hang of it, getting the hang of it, timing is everything, timing is everything Getting the hang of it, timing is everything, getting the hang of it, timing is everything Timing the hang of it, getting is everything, Getting the timing of everything hanging is Hanging the getting of timing the everything... Like batteries we die, like rivers we dry We fuel and recharge, that's humans and cars My fun, my sun, be my homework done Where did you go, you were my ride home Is that what we want, is everything shot, is that what you ask for, 'cause that's what we got? Nothing stands still Nothing stands still

[@djoudjou01]

It’s neon octopus arms redecorating late at night 😍🥳

[@moonmeadow]

Love that song so much...

[@lorenanarvaez1730]

Gracias por publicar la letra

[@theadultsaretalking3939]

"I'm at your feet where critters meet" Damn that just hits the spot for some reason. Since I was old enough to discover music, I've been (for lack of a better word) infatuated with Julian and his work. No matter what band he sings for or if he is simply solo, I have never not enjoyed or appreciated his work. The imagery is impeccable! He has so much to say, So much knowledge to offer. The man is a genuine genius. Never change julian. Never.

[@BradLacke]

Mariah Marie imho the best part of the song

[@robbiepicken]

I can’t believe he says “critters meet”?! For the last 13 years I thought it was “craters meet”. I always pictured some epic end of the world apocalypse going on and Julian (Self Insert) risking it all to get to her to ask for one last chance haha. Like actual craters erupting from the ground, but nothing comes between me and my lady haha and per usual gets burned in the end… “is that what you asked for, cause that’s what we got…” Probably should’ve looked up the lyrics. Fuck it, I like my interpretation ha… craters it is.

[@garys3178]

I love how this song sounds like a precursor to the whole Voidz discography

[@badkerproductions]

this song is overlooked. it is an accomplishment.

[@SGTCloudrunner]

This and Out of the Blue are definitely my favorite songs from Phrazes For The Young.

[@MrShahid0072]

Absolutely

[@ynstantnoodle]

no matter what julian sings, it always comes out amazing. his voice is perfect.

[@MonkmisterTLB]

That melody and those lyrics are probably my favourite part of the entire album.

[@Devo57]

I really love the riffs and the vocal melody during the “we might be here for a late night” verses, I like the chord progressions during the “getting the hang of it” parts. I kinda wished more songs both on this album and Strokes albums followed this sound

[@angilupix]

dude, this song changed my life

[@nataliavargas9299]

+Angela Fernandez Julian Casablancas changed my life

[@ishanmisra5677]

+Natalia Vargas so true !!

[@lealeitner8727]

agreed!

[@norhan751]

+Natalia Vargas same

[@albertoflores9481]

The music sounds like something king crimson would do. I love this song.

[@Philly685]

Ive come to fall in love all over again. I used to listen to this album on repeat daily.

[@Philly685]

Aaaand I’m back ❤️

[@zer0953]

love the lyrics in every single one of his songs, with strokes or solo, this man is a fucking genius

[@Jrue61]

And the Voidz.

[@Allureist]

This song is so..epic. Best song on the album. One of my favorite songs ever. I don't know its just so good.

[@youknowwhoiam9505]

The chord progression from 3:40 to the chorus is David Bowie-level of genius

[@helloimdank23]

I listen to this song anytime I go to a new job

[@fiosici2699]

lo que toca julian lo transforma en oro

[@ValeRia-bf7hr]

Completamente deacuerdo

[@Nickt121111]

Honestly, this is by far my favorite song of his.

[@laurentmasson818]

Où ai-je erré pour ne jamais avoir entendu cette voix. Je découvre grâce aux Daft Punk. Je m'en veux terriblement. C'est vraiment un chanteur incroyable.

[@ileanaam3677]

Julian you are the number one ❤❤

[@FabizCarter]

So many hours looking for this amazing song because it didn't come out of my head hahahahaha 💖

[@Julian551482]

Te amo Julian y soy hombre pero te amo, gracias por tu musica...

[@gabyirachetaflores7755]

tienes toda la razón Julian casablancas es el mejor

[@isabella.puente]

jajajajaj lool

[@lazyboy3533]

edgar duarte lol

[@luisito_fire]

:v

[@juliancasablancas1350]

También los amo

[@natelayton1499]

this song hits me so hard in the feels and i love it(especially the last part he sings)

[@beddleleddle]

Jeez people get with the program, i mean, how many of you are going to see him in concert of Friday. Cause, you know, I am!

[@musicluvr871]

my friend showed me boombox and was like "whos that dude? hes hot and has an AMAZING voice!" i looked at the screen and screamed "HOLY SHIT ITS JULIAN CASABLANCAS!" i then showed her songs by him and im proud to say that she is now a fan :)

[@monistereo4694]

Geniallllllll!!!!!!! me encanta casablancas musica!!!!!!!!! un placer escucharrrrrrr

[@alexthedearest]

Happy birthday Julian!! You're amazing!!

[@coffeefrog]

This song transports me every time to the night I flew off for college.

[@greennona]

reminds me of driving my 83` Pontiac Firebird through the city... this song rocks and flows! love him

[@Nes_2k]

I Love Julian Casablancas

[@atdaggersdrawn]

"like batteries we die, like rivers we dry"...wow

[@angilupix]

I know right! He's so amazing he can sing about really crappy things in life and make it sound beautiful *-*

[@anaaguilar7263]

Man Julian you sound so good 🥹

[@Allureist]

This song is always playing at my gym. My gym's the best. :))

[@Chafas-mz3fp]

Sequel to electricity scape, prequel to Johan Von Bronx

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

👀

[@HiNu7]

WOW!!!!!!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG!!!!! REALLY GREAT JOB!

[@rice2210]

i like the way the guitar and the background sound when hes saying, getting the hang of it

[@BOBSAGET-sn8ex]

Wow just wow

[@lokikartel]

I love this song he needs more recognition, I wana do a tune with this guy

[@PlzNoGorz]

Ummmm he definitely has recognition

[@WolvesWeekend]

The 'getting the hang of it' part is so deep ... I really love this song !

[@murfdirt86]

Too right! Isn't it funny how so many people think they know better. Julian clearly knows what he's doing.

[@declanian5556]

Legend

[@declanian5556]

Legend ....

[@00peeves]

my heart

[@kaykay597]

after i heard boombox,, it led me to find that julian is a good artist. i see how someone leads me to someone new and then i like them.

[@MrsLenoia]

I'm sooo looking forward to!

[@to9ny]

3:50 extreme goosebumps O.O

[@fucksteufelswild105]

true for sure. but that one works with all of construction since 3:30 cheers

[@FATDINOSAUR1997]

Boiled. Goose.

[@taherpartapuri2484]

XD

[@nessihoi]

i've listened to this album about 20 times yet i never understood the beauty of this song. my eyes have opened now.... wow.

[@LadyEng]

This man is the most underrated musical genius of the last 20 years

[@christophgrambach8835]

strange song, the first half,its boring and the second half is genius!! amazing

[@y4milg00ti5]

te amooooooooooooooooooooo

[@Mealdorth]

I was kinda six ten years ago...but I've been a fan for a long time now, and I don't care what brought you here. Boombox or not. I'm just glad people are appreciating and enjoying Julian's amazing music.

[@pineapplejuice1992]

one of the most amazing artists around. everything he works on is just pure gold, definitely a major inspiration for me.

[@matthewgalvano7248]

Awesome songwriting. So interesting! Love the dark sound, and there are some really beautiful moments 3:50 - end is amazing.... JC's stuff and The Strokes is my favorite pop music by faaaaaarrrrrrrrr. His lyrics keep getting better and better. Amazing.

[@MuzicNerds]

Julian and The Strokes are not pop.

[@tg6769]

Leyjam Touchie yeah they are

[@matthewgalvano7248]

Leyjam Touchie I mean, they are not pop in terms of their place in the world of music. They don't receive radio attention like pop acts. But I would say that their sound is heavily influenced by pop music from the 80s and 90s (and in some cases, the 50s, 60s and 70s). I suppose "alt rock" may be a better classification, though. I guess I think of it as ear candy, which makes it "poppy" in my world.

[@tg6769]

***** Everything is everything

[@Yazerhoun]

Tim Germain Ofc, and death metal is opra XD

[@bubbaa123]

where did you go, you were my ride home... nothing stands still

[@acrain92]

you know that him and the voidz are supposed to release the album tyranny this month right the release date is like the 20th or something like that

[@nat4u235]

Oh wow!! :D I love this! Julian is so talented!

[@MoonNymph775]

this is NOT crap. jeeze. Julian is amazing.

[@jonghyunsfan]

it's a prequel of "Johan Von Bronx"

[@eli55a7]

this songs sounds like his new album with the voidz

[@yojou3695]

it really does

[@marioskyjuicemonster]

yup, after 2:30 you can hear that

[@andreeduardo3498]

True

[@onionjedi]

Amazing, Julian is amazing. I simply love his music. He's so cool.

[@PhantomWarlock]

insane! cant wait for tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

[@luisramos6815]

Sounds like You're So Right off Angles

[@officialhankertanker]

I thought that was just me who thought that 😂

[@victimofadown6343]

Kinda reminds me of David Bowie and Radiohead, but always in his own style

[@MinatoUzumak1]

this is like intense video game music.. I Love It!!

[@daverowen]

Very cool, can't wait to hear the whole album now.

[@GalaxyNewsTelevision]

This'll go a long way to filling the Muse shaped hole that's been left.

[@x_ALLMIND_x]

you have good taste good sir

[@RizkySyaiful]

+Saccharin3D Hahaha... we're the old Muse lover! I hate all the album after BH&R...

[@zer0953]

muse and the strokes are like the only bands that never made a bad album, everything from them is fucking gold imo

[@loligloomy]

first impressions of the earth, past future present, comedown machine r bad

[@christophgrambach8835]

you live at once, is one the best songs they ever made,vision of division is genius,the rest ,m i dont like very much too!

[@ZurVoLT]

Me: This music is awesome! Friend: This sucks so bad? Cop: So he fell out the window all by himself? Me: yep

[@The1pokemaster1]

XD

[@jasonhazelwood2203]

Love this song. Last few lines are amazing!

[@LyricalWax]

I concur, I've been listening to it non-stop for the last hour and I'm falling in love with it more and more each time. there's so many layers in there it's like a musical journey. I can't wait for the full album, Glass especially (the music for the preview was taken from it).

[@victormora5168]

i feel his musical wrath!!

[@hueyfreeman818]

1:02 Feels like I'm reaching the climax in a video game.

[@kenclarke5966]

please re upload this this sounds like a 2010 mp3

[@yolo1998]

these lyrics blow my friggin' mind, so deep it's just genius. and the music is like nothing I ever heard before..pure brilliance.

[@ohayaato7441]

The beginning reminds me of Little Girl

[@tonysalazeur3542]

Far better than drake as a music writer

[@scpanzor]

Tony Salazeur yo you can't even compare the two. Julian is so ahead of him he's not even worth mentioning. I mean, drake cant even write his own lyrics to begin with. Julian is infinitely more talented

[@tonysalazeur3542]

aberranT you right you right 😂

[@MrShahid0072]

Nick Drake?

[@martinrose6357]

Throughout this decade I've seen people compare one rock band with a pop band, which is totally unrelated like comparing Coldplay with Muse, but to see a rapper being compared to a rock God like Julian? LOL

[@henkedenke]

the chorus is just awesome, no one can deny that!

[@baierc]

"like a lavaflow of brake lights"- It works perfectly with the preview video for Phrazes for the Young....one of the few musical genius' of this generation. Thanks Julian!

[@luketia]

Whoa, this kind of sounds like Radiohead.

[@gerbilpmc]

Luke Tia except a lot better

[@pgranados23]

this song is amazing!!!!!! i want it soo badly!

[@gaaraluva3579]

I swear solo or with the strokes, EVERYTHING JULIAN DOES IS SOOOO AMAZING

[@fireXdisaster]

I can't stop hear this song...is so amazing...i can hear it a lot of times continuously

[@Nickt121111]

this guy has sweet talent. When i'm running, i only listen to this song. really gets you going if you like this type of music. Sing on man!

[@Somacomacola]

I feel like a little boy who looks up to this great baseball player and all of sudden I find out that my mom is cheating on my dad with the baseball player that I admire so much. I hope the rest of the album ends up sounding like the phrases preview bc that shit was fcking amazing. Dont let me down Jules, I admire you brother!

[@gabrielacristinahorcasitas9615]

I'm revisiting this album... and damn it I'm in tears. He's a genius and I love him till the day I die.

[@jaymielutz]

I will be a fan no matter what Julian Casablancas. Every decision he makes with his music is brilliant and nobody tell me otherwise. I love every song he has been associated with. He sure has a way to make everything better

[@thisistino]

what a chorus! how can anyone not like that? amazing.

[@MrInBlack666]

This song is so peaceful .. I Love It!

[@YuriDavid16]

I am liking this guy even more!!! I´ve just recently trully discovered his music and the strokes´s.

[@aresnalgunna11]

this song is incredible. i like the lengthiness in his songs lately. makes the choruses more worthwhile