Do I Wanna Know?
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift the type
That sticks around like summat in your teeth?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
I've dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
'Cause there's this tune I found
That makes me think of you somehow
And I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep
Spillin' drinks on my settee
(Do I wanna know?)
If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go)
Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know)
That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
Crawlin' back to you
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few?
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too
Busy bein' yours
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you
So have you got the guts?
Been wonderin' if your heart's still open
And if so, I wanna know what time it shuts
Simmer down an' pucker up
I'm sorry to interrupt
It's just I'm constantly on the cusp
Of tryin' to kiss you
I don't know if you
Feel the same as I do
But we could be together
If you wanted to
(Do I wanna know?)
If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go)
Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know)
That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
Crawlin' back to you (crawlin' back to you)
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few? (You've had a few)
'Cause I always do ('cause I always do)
Maybe I'm too (maybe I'm too busy)
Busy bein' yours (bein' yours)
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you
(Do I wanna know?)
If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go)
Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know)
That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
(Do I wanna know?)
Too busy bein' yours to fall
(Sad to see you go)
Ever thought of callin', darlin'?
(Do I wanna know?)
Do you want me crawlin' back to you?
The song "Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys is about a person who is obsessing over someone they are attracted to. The lyrics are filled with questions and anticipation, with the singer wondering if the other person feels the same way, and if they will ever be together. The opening lines, "Have you got color in your cheeks? Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift the type That sticks around like summat in your teeth?" allude to the singer's nervousness and their fear of rejection.
The chorus reflects the singer's longing to know if the other person is interested in them as well, and if they could be together. The line "Crawlin' back to you" suggests a sense of desperation and a willingness to do whatever it takes to be with the other person, while "Maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody new" indicates that the singer sees themselves as already belonging to the other person, even if they are not yet in a relationship.
The song captures a common experience of romantic attraction and uncertainty about whether the other person feels the same way. The lyrics also convey a sense of vulnerability and a longing for intimacy, with the singer willing to risk rejection and pursue the object of their desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you got color in your cheeks?
Do you feel flustered or embarrassed?
Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift the type
That sticks around like summat in your teeth?
Do you ever become anxious or worried about something and can't shake it off?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Do you have any secret plans or hidden talents?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
Are you not aware of the situation you're in?
I've dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
I keep thinking about you and wondering how much you're keeping to yourself.
'Cause there's this tune I found
That makes me think of you somehow and I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep, spillin' drinks on my settee
I found a song that reminds me of you, and I can't stop listening to it, even if it means being up all night and making a mess of things.
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) that the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
I'm not sure if you feel the same way about me, and I wish you didn't have to leave. But I know that the night is the time to share things that you can't say during the day.
Crawlin' back to you
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few?
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too
Busy bein' yours
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you
I keep coming back to you, even when I know I probably shouldn't. Maybe I'm just too caught up in being with you to think about anyone else. But I've thought about it and I still want to be with you.
So have you got the guts?
Been wonderin' if your heart's still open
And if so, I wanna know what time it shuts
Simmer down an' pucker up, I'm sorry to interrupt
It's just I'm constantly on the cusp of tryin' to kiss you
I don't know if you feel the same as I do
But we could be together if you wanted to
Do you have the courage to tell me if you still have feelings for me? If you do, I want to know when you'll stop being open to the idea of being with me. I'm sorry to interrupt, but I'm always thinking about kissing you. I don't know if you share my feelings, but if you do, we could be together.
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) that the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
(Do I wanna know?) Too busy bein' yours to fall
(Sad to see you go) ever thought of callin', darlin'?
(Do I wanna know?) Do you want me crawlin' back to you?
I'm still not sure if you feel the same way about me, and I wish you didn't have to leave. But I know that the night is the time to share things that you can't say during the day. Maybe I'm just too caught up in being with you to think about anyone else. Have you ever thought about calling me? Do you want me to crawl back to you?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Have you got colour in your cheeks?
Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift the type
That sticks around like summat in your teeth?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
I've dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
Cause there's this tune I found
That makes me think of you somehow an' I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep, spilling drinks on my settee
[Pre-Chorus]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feeling flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hoping that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For saying things that you can't say tomorrow day
[Chorus]
Crawling back to you
Ever thought of calling when
You've had a few?
Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too
Busy being yours
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawling back to you
[Verse 2]
So have you got the guts?
Been wondering if your heart's still open
And if so, I wanna know what time it shuts
Simmer down an' pucker up, I'm sorry to interrupt
It's just I'm constantly on the cusp of trying to kiss you
But I don't know if you feel the same as I do
But we could be together if you wanted to
[Pre-Chorus]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feeling flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hoping that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For saying things that you can't say tomorrow day
[Chorus]
Crawling back to you (Crawling back to you)
Ever thought of calling when
You've had a few? (Had a few)
Cause I always do (Cause I always do)
Maybe I'm too (Maybe I'm too busy)
Busy being yours (Being yours)
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawling back to you
[Outro]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feeling flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hoping that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For saying things that you can't say tomorrow day
(Do I wanna know?) Too busy being yours to fall
(Sad to see you go) Ever thought of calling, darling?
(Do I wanna know?) Do you want me crawling back to you?
@emeraldrubydiamonds
i love how most of the top comments are fairly recent which proves that this song still slaps years later
@crossmaster77
just see recent comments .... it's not that hard.
@NEBody-pp3uj
Yours issss
@slomow8030
Ikr
@elliehernandez9069
WTH we have the same name
@Sun_beetle
It really does I can never get tired of hearing this
@weronika8262
I don't know why but it's kinda hard for me to believe this song has 7 years. It seems like a really fresh song
@rainstorm6707
Truly ahead of its time
@audl5543
I first found out about the Arctic Monkeys a few months back, I just realized that all their songs that I love were wrote around 7 years ago I was like “where have I been all this time” lmao
@marijanbrkic4875
It actually sounds like a song from the 70's 😉