Sounds a bit like The Strokes (except for the vocals) - probably released last year. The chorus goes, 'Don't stay in bed, you gotta help yourself, you gotta help yourself, your killing time is running out...'
It's on a mix cd a mate did for me and it's driving me mad!

Ask your mate?
ask your friend??
Is your friend dead?
I hope not.
I was hoping to hide my ignorance
...
Tokyo Police Club?
maybe?