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It's like you're trying to get to heaven in a hurry,
And the queue was shorter than you thought it would be,
And the doorman says,
You need to get a wristband.

You got a lift between the pitfalls,
But you're looking like your low on energy,
Did you get out and walk,
To ensure you'd miss the quicksand?

Looking for a new place to begin,
Feeling like it's hard to understand,
But as long as you still keep peppering the pill,
You'll find a way to spit it out again.

And even when you know the way it's gonna blow,
It's hard to get around the wind.

Stretching out the neck on your evening,
Trying to even out some deficits,
But it's sabertooth multi-ball confusion.

And you can shriek until you're hollow,
Or whisper it the other way,
Trying to save the youth without putting your shoes on.

Looking for a new place to begin,
Feeling like it's hard to understand,
But as long as you still keep peppering the pill,
You'll find a way to spit it out again.

And even when you know the way it's gonna blow,
It's hard to get around the wind.

I can hear you through my window,
But I'm never quite sure who is who,
But they want the world on a dessert spoon.

It always sounds like they're fighting,




Or if that's what they are about to do,
It might not hurt now but it's gonna hurt soon.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alex Turner's "It's Hard to Get Around the World" use imagery of navigating obstacles and challenges in life to convey a sense of existential confusion and frustration. The first verse envisions trying to get into heaven but facing unexpected obstacles, like having to get a wristband from the doorman. The second verse continues with the theme of precariousness and uncertainty, suggesting that sometimes you might get a lift from others, but you still need to watch out for quicksand. The chorus offers some hope that, even though it can be difficult to find your way, if you keep pushing forward and trying to make sense of things, you will eventually figure out how to navigate the wind.


The second half of the song introduces new metaphors, like "sabertooth multi-ball confusion" and "trying to save the youth without putting your shoes on," that suggest interpersonal struggles and conflicts. The bridge echoes the chorus, offering reassurance that even though it may not be easy, you will eventually find a way to "spit it out again" and overcome the challenges of life.


Overall, the song seems to be about feeling lost or uncertain in the face of life's difficulties, but still trying to push forward and find meaning amidst the chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

It's like you're trying to get to heaven in a hurry,
It feels like you're in a rush to achieve greatness,


And the queue was shorter than you thought it would be,
But the process was quicker than you anticipated,


And the doorman says, You need to get a wristband.
However, there are still some requirements that you have to meet,


You got a lift between the pitfalls,
You may avoid some obstacles,


But you're looking like your low on energy,
But you seem like you're drained and exhausted,


Did you get out and walk, To ensure you'd miss the quicksand?
Did you risk it or play it safe to avoid fatal mistakes?


Looking for a new place to begin,
You're searching for a fresh start,


Feeling like it's hard to understand,
But you're struggling to comprehend the complexities of the situation,


But as long as you still keep peppering the pill,
However, if you continue to make an effort,


You'll find a way to spit it out again.
You'll eventually overcome the difficulties,


And even when you know the way it's gonna blow,
Despite your awareness of how things will turn out,


It's hard to get around the wind.
It's challenging to navigate the unpredictable nature of life.


Stretching out the neck on your evening,
You're straining yourself to achieve success,


Trying to even out some deficits,
Attempting to balance out your shortcomings,


But it's sabertooth multi-ball confusion.
But it seems like an impenetrable and complex challenge.


And you can shriek until you're hollow,
You can scream until you're out of breath,


Or whisper it the other way,
Or try to approach it in another manner,


Trying to save the youth without putting your shoes on.
But you're trying to help others without being fully prepared.


I can hear you through my window,
I can hear your struggles and efforts,


But I'm never quite sure who is who,
But it's difficult to distinguish between different voices,


But they want the world on a dessert spoon.
And others want the easiest and most luxurious path to success.


It always sounds like they're fighting,
Their interactions seem like battles,


Or if that's what they are about to do,
Or they're on the verge of a dispute,


It might not hurt now but it's gonna hurt soon.
It may not be a problem right now, but it will have consequences in the future.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX TURNER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Magenta Device

Alex just seems constantly drunk or on something 24/7:

“Before the album was released you posted the entire thing on soundcloud,”
“-did we?”
“Yeah”
“... k”

or

“Introduce yourself and what it is that you do,”
“Yeah- well- I mean- of course- yeah- well I’m erm- I’m Alex an- Alex. TuERnair”

Like MOOOD



Emma Valdivia

Arabella's got some interstellar-gator skin boots
And a Helter Skelter 'round her little finger and I ride it endlessly
She's got a Barbarella silver swimsuit
And when she needs to shelter from reality
She takes a dip in my daydreams
My days end best when this sunset gets itself
Behind that little lady sitting on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catching the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella
Arabella
Just might have tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
Arabella's got a seventies head
But she's a modern lover
It's an exploration, she's made of outer space
And her lips are like the galaxy's edge
And her kiss the color of a constellation falling into place
My days end best when this sunset gets itself
Behind that little lady sitting on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catching the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella
As Arabella
Just might have tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
That's magic in a cheetah print coat
Just a slip underneath it I hope
Asking if I can have one of those
Organic cigarettes that she smokes
Wraps her lips round the Mexican coke
Makes you wish that you were the bottle
Takes a sip of your soul and it sounds like]



All comments from YouTube:

Erana Harper

I'm jealous of the people who've known about Arctic Monkeys longer than me.

CherryDoll

Known them since their debut... I was like 16/17, I'm 34 this year cry

Taliatheclown

I’ve known them since 2016 and I finally get to see em this year ❤

❝ 𝐊𝒂𝑦 ❞

Me too

Izzie H

well then prepare to be jealous I've know them since the day I was born my mum was a fan actually

Ilyx

Since 2018

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yağmur çevik

I'm really curious about what's going on inside Alex's head lol

SSraii - silent struggles of seven days a wëk𓆏

Exactly me too

Kevin Cook

Drugs and drink in the small morning, when the world is great. Good on him.

Candy x Cane

whats going on in his head is how much weed he just smoked nd how stoned he is

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