Vértigo
Alex Turner Mini Mansions Lyrics
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Isn't it time we hit the road?
Oh, you want me, that's all you need to know
Wish you were mine, I got to go
Oh you miss me, our love's in stereo.
Isn't it finer in mono?
Oh you feel me, I rim from head to toe.
Oh you know, that's how it goes
Oh you know, that vertigo
Oh you know, honey
Get your loving on the low
Don't you know ya give me that vertigo
Strictly stick shift witchcraft
She's miss been there, did that.
Bought the cat suit
I'm not used to raising the roof then telling the truth
I thought I wasn't but I was losing my mind
When she showed me how the night was supposed to sound
I realized that then whenever I shut my eyes
Well there she offered, looking like a million dollars
In a briefcase or a duffle bag by high noon tomorrow
Just make sure you're not followed
And since you're such a stunner
Send her something sunset coloured
Let's make love to one another
Run for Cover.
Oh you know, that's how it goes
Oh you know, that vertigo
Oh you know, honey
Get your loving on the low
Don't you know ya give me that vertigo
Oh you need me, a cancer from the sky
Burning up life, too cool to die.
Oh you move me, crescendos cuff the link
She is on the verge, I'm on the brink.
What's the line, where's your mind, what's it for?
What's the time, did you find what you're dying for?
What's the night, where's the light from the door?
What's the life, where's the knife you keep hiding for?
Where's the rhyme from the lines on before?
Was it mine, just the kind you've been fighting for?
Some RX, are you next, are you more?
Where's my mind, what's that knock on the door?
Oh you know, that's your M.O.
Oh you know, that vertigo
Oh you know, honey, get your loving on the low
Don't you know ya give me that vertigo?
Oh you know, that's how it goes
Oh you know, that vertigo
Oh you know, honey
Get your loving on the low
Don't you know ya give me that vertigo
The song "Vertigo" by Alex Turner Mini Mansions is a passionate and mysterious love song. The singer seems to be in a tumultuous relationship with someone, and they're considering leaving. The opening lyrics suggest that the other person is a fan of the singer, or they know them from their videos. The singer is torn, wanting to leave but feeling missed and loved by the other person. The lover is giving the singer vertigo, a feeling of dizziness and confusion that also represents the passion and intensity of their relationship.
The chorus repeats the idea of vertigo and implies that the singer cannot resist the lover's hold on them. The second verse introduces a third character who offers the singer something they want but can't reveal what it is. The singer and lover make love before running away from whoever is following them. The song ends with the singer questioning their thoughts and desires, wondering what it all means.
There is a lot of symbolism and metaphor in this song. The idea of "stereo" versus "mono" suggests the singer is considering whether their relationship works best with other people involved or just the two of them. The image of a million dollars in a briefcase or duffle bag implies that the third character is offering the singer something of great value, but the context is unknown. The repeated question "where's your mind, what's it for?" suggests a sense of confusion and indecision. The image of the knife hidden away hints at underlying danger or violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you know me from all my videos,
You know me from the internet videos I've posted
Isn't it time we hit the road?
Shouldn't we go on a road trip?
Oh, you want me, that's all you need to know
You're attracted to me and that's all that matters
Wish you were mine, I got to go
I wish we could be together but I have to leave
Oh you miss me, our love's in stereo.
You miss me and the love we share
Isn't it finer in mono?
Wouldn't it be better if we focused on just the two of us?
Oh you feel me, I rim from head to toe.
You feel a strong connection to me both mentally and physically
You say goodbye I say hello.
You're leaving but I'm still open to this relationship
Oh you know, that's how it goes
That's just the way things are
Oh you know, that vertigo
This feeling of being unsteady and disoriented can be overwhelming
Oh you know, honey
You understand the situation
Get your loving on the low
Let's keep our relationship discreet
Don't you know ya give me that vertigo
Your presence makes me feel disoriented and overwhelmed
Strictly stick shift witchcraft
Magic that only works with manual transmission cars
She's miss been there, did that.
She's experienced it all
Bought the cat suit
She's dressed up provocatively
I'm not used to raising the roof then telling the truth
I'm not used to partying hard and then being honest
I thought I wasn't but I was losing my mind
I didn't realize how much this person was affecting me
When she showed me how the night was supposed to sound
She showed me how to enjoy the night properly
I realized that then whenever I shut my eyes
I realized that whenever I'm alone, I think of her
Well there she offered, looking like a million dollars
She made an offer looking high-end and expensive
In a briefcase or a duffle bag by high noon tomorrow
She says she can provide something expensive by tomorrow
Just make sure you're not followed
Be careful not to let anyone know
And since you're such a stunner
Since you're so attractive
Send her something sunset coloured
Gift her something orange or pink colored
Let's make love to one another
Let's have sexual relations
Run for Cover.
Let's leave before getting caught
Oh you need me, a cancer from the sky
You need me like a harmful disease coming from the sky
Burning up life, too cool to die.
Living life to the fullest and being unafraid of dying
Oh you move me, crescendos cuff the link
You have a strong emotional effect on me
She is on the verge, I'm on the brink.
She is close to achieving something, while I am close to breaking down
What's the line, where's your mind, what's it for?
What's the limit, where is your focus, and what's the purpose?
What's the time, did you find what you're dying for?
What time is it and have you found what you're looking for?
What's the night, where's the light from the door?
What's it like at night and where's the light coming from?
What's the life, where's the knife you keep hiding for?
What's life like and where are you hiding your secrets?
Where's the rhyme from the lines on before?
Where's the continuity in your previous verses?
Was it mine, just the kind you've been fighting for?
Did you fight for this kind of relationship with me?
Some RX, are you next, are you more?
Do you need some sort of prescription or are you looking for something else?
Where's my mind, what's that knock on the door?
Why am I distracted and what's that noise at the door?
Oh you know, that's your M.O.
That's your modus operandi
Oh you know, that vertigo
You're familiar with the feeling of being unsteady
Oh you know, honey
You're aware of the situation
Get your loving on the low
Let's keep our love discreet
Don't you know ya give me that vertigo?
Your presence makes me feel unsteady and disoriented
Oh you know, that's how it goes
That's just the way things are
Oh you know, that vertigo
This feeling of being unsteady can be overwhelming
Oh you know, honey
You understand the situation
Get your loving on the low
Let's keep our love discreet
Don't you know ya give me that vertigo?
Your presence makes me feel unsteady and disoriented
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX TURNER, MICHAEL SHUMAN, TYLER PARKFORD, ZACHARY DAWES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kakashi1698
Oh, you know me from all my videos
Isn't it time we hit the road?
Oh, you want me, that's all you need to know
Wish you were mine, I got to go
Oh, you miss me, our love's in stereo
Isn't it finer in mono?
Oh, you feel me, I ring from head to toe
You say goodbye, I say hello
[Chorus: Mini Mansions]
Oh, you know, that's how it goes
Oh, you know, that vertigo
Oh, you know how
Picture every moment below
Don't you know now
Give you that vertigo
[Verse 2: Alex Turner]
Strictly stick shift witchcraft
She's Ms. Been-There-Did-That
Bought the cat suit
Am I used to raising the roof then telling the truth?
I thought I wasn't, but I was losing my mind
Oh, when she showed me how the night was supposed to sound
I realized it and then whenever I shut my eyes
But then she was looking like a million dollars
In a briefcase or a duffel bag by high noon tomorrow
Just make sure you're not followed
And since you're such a stunner
Send us something sunset coloured
Let's make love to one another (run for cover)
[Chorus: Mini Mansions]
Oh, you know, that's how it goes
Oh, you know, that vertigo
Oh, you know how
Picture every moment below
Don't you know now
Give you that vertigo
[Verse 3: Mini Mansions]
Oh you know me
I can't see from the sky
Running a life too cool to die
Oh you move me, crescendo's cuff the link
She's on the verge I'm on the brink
[Bridge: Mini Mansions]
What's the line, where's your mind, what's it for?
What's the time, did you find what you're dying for?
What's the night, where's the light from the door?
What's the life, where's the knife you keep hiding for?
Where's the rhyme from the lines on before?
Was it mine, just the kind you've been fighting for?
Some RX, are you next, are you more?
Where's my mind, what's that knock on the door?
[Pre Chorus: Mini Mansions]
Oh you know, that's your M.O
Oh you know, that vertigo
Oh you know, honey, get your loving on the low
Don't you know ya give me that vertigo?
[Chorus: Mini Mansions]
Oh, you know, that's how it goes
Oh, you know, that vertigo
Oh, you know how
Picture every moment below
Don't you know now
Give you that vertigo
@Someone6821
MM: Hey Alex will you be in our video?
Alex: uhhh yeah sorry mate I'm just really busy with the puppets and the monkeys and all...
MM: you will be handed a glass of whiskey
Alex: STRICTLY STICK SHIFT WITCHCRAFT SHE'S MISS BEEN THERE DID THAT
@constanzagonzalez2873
hahahahaha
@advikapandey8876
*there'll be knee socks
@ishakhalid3618
2/3 of the mini mansions are in tlsp!! there is no tlsp without zach and tyler ;)
@stevenpassini7177
Actual transcript.
@CeeJayDee94
Where’s the whisky? I see a scotch & coke
@mir14004
ok but alex saying "lets make love to one another", directly followed by him whispering has got me feeling all types of ways.
@traumatizedfairy
Yes🤭
@frank_west.
Alex's flow in his verse is impeccable. The way he flows through the harmony with such an uncommon lyric structure is top notch.
@shmadsta
The way he sings and his lyricality are always insane. You could read any of his lyrics on paper and have no idea how he actually sings them as a melody