VERTIGO
Alex Turner Mini Mansions Lyrics


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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 rim from head to toe.
You say goodbye I say hello.

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

Overall Meaning

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

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@12323cocochoco



LYRIC
Vertigo feat. Alex Turner lyrics
(Your welcome)

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 rim from head to toe
You say goodbye I say hello

Oh you know, that's how it goes
Oh you know, that VERTIGO!
Oh you know, how you
Picture every moment below
Don't you know now
Give you that VERTIGO!

Strictly stick shift witchcraft
She's miss been there did that
And bought the cat suit
Im mored used to raising the roof
Than tellin the truth I thought I wasn't but i
Was losing my mind
Once she showed me how the night supposed to sound
I realize that then whenever i
Shut my eyes, well then she hovered 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 us 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, how you
Picture every moment below
Don't you know now
Give you that VERTIGO!

Oh you need me, I can't see from the sky
Running a life too cool to die
Oh you move me, crescendos cuff the link
She's on the verge, I'm on the brink

Whats the light, where's your mind, what's it for?
Whats inside, did you find what your dying for
Whats the night where's the light from the door
Whats the light, wheres the knife you keep hiding for
Where's the light from the nights of before
Wasn't mine just the kind you've been fighting for?

Some are ex, are you next, are you more?

Where's my mind, whats that knock on the door
Oh, you know, that's your M.O
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!





All comments from YouTube:

@isabelortizn.2928

Definitive proof that Alex is alive during the hiatus and actually comes out of his house for a break from reading the dictionary.

@bloopdaddy

lol

@nataliesmith6489

Haaaaaa

@mydadyeetsme6089

I think this is how alex found his sound for tranquillity bass

@bluejean9401

YEEES

@2-D2010

YESS

@familyfriendsfootball

True

@notsocoolguy16

EYCTE by tlsp sounds like how he got the inspiration for tbhc

@takashishirogane1655

Me: I'm dead inside.
Alex: *whispers* run for cover
Me: well I guess I'm dead outside too

@slitrovaart

Same. Whispering Alex Turner should be alerted at the beginning as health risk

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