Love Machine
Arctic Monkeys/Artic monkeys Lyrics


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Ladies, you're damn right
You can't read a man's mind
We're living in two tribes
And heading for war
Well, nobody's perfect
We all gotta work it
But fellas, we're worth it
So don't break the law

Your call's late, big mistake
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind
And I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped kitty Kats,
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo
Out into the blue....

Come take my hand, understand that you can,
You're my man & I need you tonight

Come make my dreams
Honey, hard as it seems
Loving me is as easy as pie (Aii)

I'm just a Love Machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three & I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
'Stead of this negligee
What will the neighbours say this time


I've been going crazy while you sleep
Searching for a language that the 2 of us can speak
So, Mr. prehistoric make your wheel
& I'll breathe underwater 'cause I like the way it feels

Your call's late, big mistake
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind
And I'll be good to you

We're gift-wrapped kitty Kats,
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo
Out into the blue....

Come take my hand, understand that you can,
You're my man & I need you tonight
Come make my dreams
Honey, hard as it seems
Loving me is as easy as pie

I'm just a Love Machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three & I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
'Stead of this negligee
What will the neighbours say this time?

Oh, it's very new
Can anybody tell me what to do
Oh, this feeling's very strange
Can anybody tell me what's your game

(Oh) A little education
(Oh) to give you motivation
(Oh) We'll turn the situation round
(Oh) 'cause I don't wanna change ya
(Oh) Making you a stranger
(Oh) I'll only re-arrange ya for now

(Oh) I'm just a Love Machine
(Oh, to give you motivation
(Oh) I'm just a Love Machine

(Oh) I'm just a love machine
(Oh, to give you motivation
(Oh) I'm just a Love Machine





(Ooh, ooh, ooh)

Overall Meaning

Arctic Monkeys' Love Machine is a satirical take on relationships in a world where men and women are separate tribes that are constantly at odds. The lyrics are dripping with irony and sarcasm as the band points out the absurdity of the battle of the sexes, and the expectations and absurd gender roles we fall into. In the song, the band argues that nobody is perfect, but men are worth the effort, and the law should not be broken.


The chorus urges men to "read my mind" and "hang about in limbo" until they do. The verses are filled with clever and humorous lyrics that highlight these absurdities, such as "We're gift-wrapped kitty Kats, We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back." The final verse, which speaks of feeling disconnected from one's partner and searching for a shared language, has an element of sadness and longing. However, it is ultimately overcome with a lighthearted sentiment in the chorus.


Line by Line Meaning

Ladies, you're damn right
Women, you are absolutely correct in assuming that you cannot read a man's thoughts or feelings.


You can't read a man's mind
It is impossible for someone to know exactly what another person is thinking or feeling without them expressing it clearly.


We're living in two tribes
Society is divided into different groups with different beliefs, values, and ideas.


And heading for war
These different groups are becoming increasingly hostile towards each other and may soon engage in conflict.


Well, nobody's perfect
Everyone has flaws and imperfections; no one is perfect.


We all gotta work it
We all have to put in effort and work to achieve our goals and improve ourselves.


But fellas, we're worth it
Men are valuable and worthwhile, and therefore should not engage in behavior that is harmful or illegal.


So don't break the law
It is important to follow the law and not engage in illegal activities that put oneself or others at risk.


Your call's late, big mistake
You made a mistake by not calling when you said you would or at the expected time.


You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
You have to wait in uncertainty until I decide to contact you.


Next time, read my mind
In the future, try to understand what I want or need without me having to explicitly state it.


And I'll be good to you
If you do what I want or need without me having to ask, I will treat you well and be happy with you.


We're gift-wrapped kitty Kats,
We may appear to be cute and pretty on the outside, like gift-wrapped kittens.


We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
However, when we are threatened or attacked, we will become fierce and aggressive like tigers.


Let's go, Eskimo
Let's go on an adventure or journey together, like Eskimos crossing the wilderness.


Out into the blue....
Out into the unknown or uncertain future.


Come take my hand, understand that you can,
Come with me and trust that you can rely on me to guide and support you.


You're my man & I need you tonight
You are the man I want to be with and I need you to be here for me tonight.


Come make my dreams
Help me achieve my hopes and goals.


Honey, hard as it seems
Even though it may be difficult or challenging.


Loving me is as easy as pie
Loving me is effortless and simple.


I'm just a Love Machine
I am someone who is easily consumed by love and romantic feelings.


Feeding my fantasy
My love and desire for you is based on a fantasy or idealized version of you or our relationship.


Give me a kiss or three & I'm fine
Just a few small gestures of love and affection can make me feel happy and content.


I need a squeeze a day
I need physical comfort and reassurance from my partner on a regular basis.


'Stead of this negligee
Instead of just relying on lingerie or sexual attraction to keep the relationship going.


What will the neighbors say this time?
I am worried about what others will think of our relationship or how we express our love.


I've been going crazy while you sleep
I have been feeling anxious and worried while you are not awake or present to comfort me.


Searching for a language that the 2 of us can speak
I have been trying to find a way to communicate effectively with you that suits both of our needs and styles.


So, Mr. prehistoric make your wheel
I am urging you to be innovative and creative like our ancestors who invented the wheel, in order to solve our communication problems.


& I'll breathe underwater 'cause I like the way it feels
I am willing to take risks and do anything for love, even if it means diving into unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory.


(Oh) A little education
I need a bit of guidance or knowledge to help me navigate my relationship successfully.


(Oh) to give you motivation
I want to inspire and encourage you to be the best partner possible.


(Oh) We'll turn the situation round
Together, we can improve our relationship and make it more fulfilling and satisfying.


(Oh) 'cause I don't wanna change ya
I do not want to change who you are as a person or force you to act in ways that are not true to yourself.


(Oh) Making you a stranger
I do not want to drive you away or make you feel like a stranger in our relationship.


(Oh) I'll only re-arrange ya for now
For the time being, I may need to help guide you or shape you into my ideal partner, but I will respect and value you through the process.


(Oh, to give you motivation
I want to inspire and encourage you to be the best partner possible.


(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Vocals used as a musical transition between verses.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER PHILIP JONES, PAUL MICHELL, STEFAN OSADINSKI

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thefrodobagginsTV

Ladies you're damn right
You can't read a man's mind
We're living in two tribes
And heading for war
Well nobody's perfect
We all gotta work it
Cause fellas we're worth it
So don't break the law

Your calls late a big mistake
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind
And I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo, out into the blue

Come take my hand, understand, 
That you can, you're my man, 
And I need you tonight

Come make my dreams, 
Honey hard as it seems, 
Loving me is as easy as pie

I'm just a love machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three
And I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
Instead of this negligee
What will the neighbors say?
This time

I've been going crazy while you sleep
Searching for a language that the two of us can speak
So Mr. Prehistoric make your wheel
And I'll breathe underwater 
'cause I like the way it feels

Your calls late a big mistake
You gotta hang around in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind
And I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo, out into the blue

Come take my hand,
Understand, that you can, 
You're my man, and I need you tonight

Come make my dreams, 
Honey hard as it seems, 
Loving me is as easy as pie

I'm just a love machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three
And I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
Instead of this negligee
What will the neighbors say?
This time

Oh, its very new, 
Can anybody tell me what to do?
Oh, this feeling's very strange, 
Can anybody tell me what's your game?
Oh, a little education
Oh, to give you motivation
Oh, to turn the situation, round

Oh, 'cause I don't want to change ya
Oh, making you a stranger
Oh, I'll only be your angel, aloud

I'm just a love machine 
(oh, a little motivation, oh)
I'm just a love machine
I'm just a love machine
(oh, a little motivation, oh)
I'm just a love machine 
oh, oh, oh



Bianca Patrícia

...
Ladies you're damn right
You can't read a man's mind
We're living in two tribes
And heading for war
Well, nobody's perfect
We all gotta work it
But fellas, we're worth it
So don't break the law
Your call's late, big mistake
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind and I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped kitty cats
We only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo
Out into the blue
Come take my hand
Understand that you can
You're my man and I need you tonight
Come make my dreams
Honey hard as it seems
Loving me is as easy as pie, I...
I'm just a love machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three
And I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
Instead of this negligee
What will the neighbours say
This time
I've been going crazy while you sleep
Searching for a language
That the two of us can speak
So Mr. Prehistoric make your wheel
And I'll breathe underwater
'Cos I like the way it feels
Your call's late, big mistake
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind and I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped kitty cats
We only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo
Out into the blue
Come take my hand
Understand that you can
You're my man and I need you tonight
Come make my dreams
Honey hard as it seems
Loving me is as easy as pie, I...
I'm just a love machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three
And I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
Instead of this negligee
What will the neighbours say
This time
Oh, it's very new
Can anybody tell me what to do?
Oh, this feeling's very strange
Can anybody tell me what's your game?
(Oh) A little education
(Oh) To give you motivation
(Oh) Turn the situation round
(Oh) 'Cos I don't wanna change ya
(Oh) I'm making you a stranger
(Oh) I'll only re-arrange ya
(Oh) I'm just a Love Machine
(0h) To give you motivation
(Oh) I'm just a Love Machine
(Ooh, ooh)
(Oh) I'm just a Love Machine
(0h) To give you motivation
(Oh) I'm just a Love Machine
(Oh, oh, oh)
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All comments from YouTube:

Jed Nej

2022 and still one of the best covers Radio 1 has ever had!!!

frazer clarke

100%

Clo

It's my all time fave

Ieuan Cilgwri

2023 now and still the best!

Twitch

not sure if anything tops this cover

pensta89

Can't see any of today's bullshit taking its crown 👑 😂

Monika

The worst thing the BBC didn't do......video record this performance. I'm still reminded of this version every time I hear the original, 14/15 years later. Pure nostalgia.

Twitch

couldn't agree more, i remember hearing this at work, you know the song but the twist they put on it makes it stand out, better then the original id say

Chris Mooney

Thing is, this is hard to say, but it's a genuinely great, well written song. 

Eoeo Eoeo

C Taylor if alex had wrote this itd be hailed as genius poetic lyrics

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