The Car
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Thinkin' about how funny I must look
Tryin' to adjust to what's been there all along
With the boat kiosk lady and her sleepy amigos
But it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch somethin' from the car
Travel size champagne cork pops
And we're sweepin' for bugs
In some dusty apartment, the what's-it-called café
You can arrive at eleven and have lunch with the English
But it ain't a holiday until
They force you to make a wish
They say, "Climb up this"
And "Jump off that"
And you pretend to fall asleep on the way back
No, it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch somethin' from the car
In the Arctic Monkeys' song "The Car," the lyrics are layered with observations and reflections on the impermanence of life and the search for meaning and adventure. The opening lines "Your grandfather's guitar, thinking' about how funny I must look, tryin' to adjust to what's been there all along" paints an image of someone who is out of place but trying to find their footing, possibly in a new environment. This creates a sense of nostalgia, where one tries to find their place of belonging or retrace parts of their past. The image continues with the description of "the boat kiosk lady and her sleepy amigos," possibly referring to the singer's company while on this journey.
The lyrics continue to delve into the idea of finding joy in the mundane with the lines, "But it ain't a holiday until you go to fetch somethin' from the car." Here, the car represents a home base or a sense of familiarity in a new place. This line reminds us that even in the midst of a new adventure, there's still comfort to be found in what's familiar. As the second verse unfolds, the search for adventure takes on a more dangerous and uncertain note with "sweepin' for bugs in some dusty apartment" and "climb up this" and "jump off that." These lines suggest a willingness to take risks and embrace the unknown for the sake of having an experience that is truly memorable.
Overall, "The Car" is an ode to the search for adventure and the human desire to explore the unknown. It's a reminder that the familiar, the uncertain, and the mundane all have a role in shaping our experiences and our lives. The lyrics may seem abstract at first, but upon reflection, they paint a vivid picture of what it means to seek meaning in an otherwise unpredictable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Your grandfather's guitar
Reflecting on a sentimental object that wasn't fully appreciated before
Thinkin' about how funny I must look
Feeling self-conscious and out of place
Tryin' to adjust to what's been there all along
Realizing the importance of something that was previously taken for granted
With the boat kiosk lady and her sleepy amigos
Being in the company of people who are just going through the motions
But it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch somethin' from the car
A true vacation involves minimal effort and work, but retrieving an item from the car adds the perfect dose of inconvenience
Travel size champagne cork pops
Indulging in small luxuries that make life feel special
And we're sweepin' for bugs
Finding pests in less-than-ideal living conditions
In some dusty apartment, the what's-it-called café
Spending time in unfamiliar, average surroundings
You can arrive at eleven and have lunch with the English
Enjoying the European-inspired culture and atmosphere
But it ain't a holiday until
They force you to make a wish
They say, "Climb up this"
And "Jump off that"
And you pretend to fall asleep on the way back
A true vacation has some element of adventure, excitement, and silliness, even if it's forced or fake
No, it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch somethin' from the car
Reiterated statement to emphasize that a vacation isn't complete without a minor inconvenience
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Written by: Alex Turner
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Lyrics
Your grandfather's guitar
Thinking about how funny I must look
Trying to adjust to what's been there all along
With the boat kiosk lady and her sleepy amigos
But it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch something from the car
A travel size champagne cork pops
And we're sweeping for bugs in some dusty apartment
The what's it called café
You can arrive at eleven and have lunch with the English
But it ain't a holiday until
They force you to make a wish
They say "climb up this"
And "jump off that"
And you pretend to fall asleep on the way back
No, it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch something from the car
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The Car Lyrics
Your grandfather's guitar
Thinking about how funny I must look
Trying to adjust to what's been there all along
With the boat kiosk lady and her sleepy amigos
But it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch something from the car
A travel size champagne cork pops
And we're sweeping for bugs in some dusty apartment
The what's it called café
You can arrive at 11 and have lunch with the English
But it ain't a holiday until
They force you to make a wish
They say "Climb up this"
And "Jump off that"
And you pretend to fall asleep on the way back
No, it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch something from the car
kz
what a song to play while writing my essay, AM never disappoint me.
Bohemian Dream
Literally what I’m doing right now omg lol
LiTTLe Tesla
This is reminiscent of the last shadow puppets aviation?
Carla Hernandez
ME, i Love it
Kate 💗
@Nbdy9 same haha
سما Sama
@Nbdy9 sameee😭
505notfound
Lyrics
Your grandfather's guitar
Thinking about how funny I must look
Trying to adjust to what's been there all along
With the boat kiosk lady and her sleepy amigos
But it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch something from the car
A travel size champagne cork pops
And we're sweeping for bugs in some dusty apartment
The what's it called café
You can arrive at eleven and have lunch with the English
But it ain't a holiday until
They force you to make a wish
They say "climb up this"
And "jump off that"
And you pretend to fall asleep on the way back
No, it ain't a holiday until
You go to fetch something from the car
Dirker 魂
Amigous hahahaha 😅💖
Sofia Rodz
El álbum que Arctic Monkeys han creado es maravilloso, demasiado relajante, lo amo
krispinpvp
@Thomas A. Olivares Bastias basura para niños únicos y diferentes