Old Yellow Bricks
● Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Love's a risk
Quite the little 'escapologist'
Looked so miffed
When you wished
For a thousand places better than this
You are the fugitive
You can't kid us
And you couldn't trick anyone
Houdini, love you don't know what you're runnin' away from
Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?
Blinded by nostalgia
Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?
She wasn't raged but the way
That the emperor put traps in the cage
And the days she been dull
Lead to nights readin' beer bottles
You're such a fugitive
But you don't know what you're runnin' from
You can't kid us
And you couldn't trick anyone
Houdini, love you don't know what you're runnin' away from
Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?
Blinded by nostalgia
Who wants to sleep in a city that never wakes up?
You're at a loss
Just because
It wasn't all that you thought it was
You are a fugitive, but you don't know what you're runnin' away from
She said, "I want to sleep in the city that never wakes up
And revel in nostalgia."
I know I said he wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up, but
Dorothy was right though
"Old Yellow Bricks" by Arctic Monkeys is a song that explores the concept of nostalgia and a longing for escape. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels trapped in their current situation and desires to run away, even though they may not fully understand what they're running from. This is evident in the line, "You are the fugitive but you don't know what you're running from."
The song also touches on the idea of perception and deception. The line, "Houdini, love you don't know what you're runnin' away from," suggests that the singer may be fooling themselves with their desire to escape, and they may not actually know what they truly want or need.
The chorus of the song, "Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up? Blinded by nostalgia," highlights the idea that sometimes we cling to the past and romanticize it, even if it's not a realistic or healthy choice.
Overall, "Old Yellow Bricks" is a deeply introspective song that delves into our desires for escape, our perceptions of ourselves and our situations, and the power of nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Old yellow bricks
The bricks, which have been there for a long time, represent the old, established city.
Love's a risk
Love can be a risky and dangerous game to play.
Quite the little 'escapologist'
The person is good at escaping from difficult situations.
Looked so miffed
The person looked upset and annoyed.
When you wished
You were wanting something better for yourself.
For a thousand places better than this
You desired to be in a much better location.
You are the fugitive
You are running away from something, but you are not sure what it is.
But you don't know what you're runnin' from
You are escaping from something unknown and undefined.
You can't kid us
We know that you are not telling the truth and cannot deceive us.
And you couldn't trick anyone
Your deceptive efforts are not effective on anyone.
Houdini, love you don't know what you're runnin' away from
Comparing the subject's unknown escape to Houdini's famous escapes.
Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?
Who would want to live in a city that is always awake and never rests?
Blinded by nostalgia
You are unable to see or experience the present because of the powerful effect of past memories.
She wasn't raged but the way
She wasn't angry, but the ruler had made her feel trapped and angry.
That the emperor put traps in the cage
The ruler purposely created obstacles for people who were trapped behind bureaucratic restrictions.
And the days she been dull
Her days have been uneventful and boring.
Lead to nights readin' beer bottles
Out of boredom, the subject began reading beer bottles at night.
You're at a loss
You're having a difficult time finding what you're looking for.
Just because
You experience a feeling of confusion for an unknown reason.
It wasn't all that you thought it was
Your expectations did not match reality.
She said, "I want to sleep in the city that never wakes up
Referring to a desire for a city that never ceases to amaze and give new experiences.
And revel in nostalgia."
The subject would be willing to endure sadness and depression brought by past memories to live in her ideal city.
I know I said he wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up, but
The singer acknowledges an error in his previous statement.
Dorothy was right though
Referring to the character Dorothy from Wizard of Oz and validating her decision to leave her old home for a new adventure.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JON McCLURE, ALEX TURNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Judith Jane
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yoonwings
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Natalie Sweet
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