The Strokes - Selfless (Cover by Eelke)

The Strokes - Selfless - Acoustic cover by Eelke
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My name is Eelke. I'm a singer, songwriter and musician from The Netherlands. I play (acoustic) covers and my own original songs. Check out my videos and let me know what you think!

Today I recorded an acoustic cover of Selfless by The Strokes, it's a song of their new album The New Abnormal. My last Strokes cover (Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus) got such nice reactions that I thought I'd record another Strokes tune. This one was pretty challenging to play! Hope you like this version.

Lyrics

Can the dark side light my way out? Yeah
Lay your hand across my face, yeah
Time we lost, that's all my fault


Please don't be long
'Cause I want your love
I don't have love
Without your arm
Life is too short
But I will live for you


How did this fit in your story? Yeah
Why'd you let them judge your body? Yeah
I'll be waitin' there outside, yeah


Please don't be long
'Cause I want your arms
I don't have fun
Without your love
Life is too short
But I will live for you
You're backin' off
But I will live for you, my selfless love


Bite my tongue, I wait my turn
I waited for a century
Waste my breath, no lessons learned
I turn and face the enemy
I'm not scared, just don't care
I'm not listenin', you hear?
He's never there, I don't care
I can't tell you what and where
Yeah, yeah

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[quianadang]

been looking for a cover that makes me feel the same way as the original - and this is it! beautiful rendition, love your singing :)

[jico]

Damn, man. The end of the choruses, "but I will live for you", "but I will live for you, my selfless love". The way you sing it... It just gives me the chills. Beautiful rendition, incorporating your own distinctive style into a great all-around song. It's my favorite tune off the album, and this somehow makes it even more special. Thank you so much.

[joshuaeash]

Haha I waited until the 1:00 mark to to see if I was going to hit that like button...nailed it

[nikitazamvar]

So beautiful thanks for sharing can't stop listening

[filmthestring]

BEST cover i've heard no doubt, so beautiful, you portrayed all the feelings that the song wanted to. Ty for the tutorial too

[aldogabrielgomez]

This is a truly man singing a beautiful song. Congratulations and a huge from México.

[idibugs]

Wonderful cover and beautiful voice. This was such a treat. Thank you.

[visaorock]

Fantastic! Raw and certain. You rock. Grats from Portugal!

[elvinjohntropezado]

amazing well i will live for you that part you nailed it

[JestersOrders]

Your voice! Oh my god! ❤❤❤ You absolutely nailed the chorus, I love this cover!

[adrianreyes]

Excellent! Perfectly hit those high notes! Loved it!

[hamburglarv]

Actually shed a tear, good stuff my friend.

[musictreasuresvhs]

That's on spot, awesome cover! What a voice

[macy.r]

Nicely done!!! Love the high notes. Good playing as well. 👌🏼

[danycinkhope]

Oui garçon ! C'est ça qu'on veut ! La richesse des accords est respectée (c'est rare dans les covers de cette chanson que j'ai pu entendre) et ta téciture de voix fait le taf sur les 3 octaves : chapeau l'artiste 🤩

[cameronw]

Beautiful singing and awesome playing!!

[chilledoutluke]

Jesus, your voice is so sweet! That's an amazing cover, congrats

[michaeldaniels]

This is truly amazing wow! I’m officially a fan dude! I love your influence on the song!

[juannncos]

Altas frecuencias manejas eelke. Muy bueno