The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala
Alex Turner; Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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She flicks a red-hot revelation off the tip of her tongue
It does a dozen somersaults and it leaves you supercharged
Makes me wanna blow her candles out just to see if you glow in the dark
Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala
Home sweet home, home sweet home, home sweet booby-trap
I took the batteries out my mysticism and put 'em in my thinking cap
She's got a telescopic hallelujah hanging up on the wall
For when it gets too complicated in the eye of the storm
Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala
Oh, and in a hellcat spangled cavern
When your judgment's on the run
And you're acting like a stranger
'Cause you thought it looked like fun
Well did you ever get the feeling
Did you think she set the fall
Her steady hands may well have done the devil's pedicure
What you waiting for to sing another fuckin'
Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala
Hey Alex, let's break down the lyrics of Arctic Monkeys' upbeat track, The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala. The song opens with a girl who has the ability to make things easier by revealing something new from her side anytime things start to get complicated. The chorus "Shalalala" is repeated throughout the song, giving it a catchy and infectiously fun vibe. The second verse describes the girl's room as a "sweet home booby-trap," with a telescopic hallelujah hanging on the wall as a source of inspiration for her when the storm hits.
The song takes a turn in the bridge, where it describes being in a "hellcat spangled cavern" and feeling like a stranger while acting on something for fun. The last line of the bridge is quite intriguing: "Her steady hands may well have done the devil's pedicure." This line insinuates that the girl is capable of anything, even something as wicked as working for the devil. The song then ends with a final chorus of "Shalalala," leaving the listener with a feeling of wanting more.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when things are getting complicated in the eye of the storm
At a time when everything seems chaotic and overwhelming
She flicks a red-hot revelation off the tip of her tongue
She expresses something profound and unexpected
It does a dozen somersaults and it leaves you supercharged
Her words have a powerful effect on you
Makes me wanna blow her candles out just to see if you glow in the dark
Her aura is so strong that you wonder if it would still shine in complete darkness
Home sweet home, home sweet home, home sweet booby-trap
The familiar setting may not be as safe as it seems
I took the batteries out my mysticism and put 'em in my thinking cap
I abandoned my spiritual beliefs for a more rational approach
She's got a telescopic hallelujah hanging up on the wall
She has a symbol of worship and praise displayed prominently
For when it gets too complicated in the eye of the storm
For moments when life becomes too overwhelming
Oh, and in a hellcat spangled cavern
In a wild and untamed place
When your judgment's on the run
When you are unsure of your own decisions
And you're acting like a stranger
When you feel disconnected from yourself or others
'Cause you thought it looked like fun
Because you wanted to experience something new and exciting
Well did you ever get the feeling
Have you ever experienced the sensation
Did you think she set the fall
Do you suspect she was behind the downfall
Her steady hands may well have done the devil's pedicure
She could be capable of any dark or dangerous act
What you waiting for to sing another fuckin'
Why not join in and sing another carefree chorus
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX TURNER
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