The band has released seven studio albums: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (2006), Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007), Humbug (2009), Suck It and See (2011), AM (2013), Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (2018) and The Car (2022) (the first six of which debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart.
Each of the band's first five singles "I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor", "When the Sun Goes Down", "Leave Before The Lights Come On", "Brianstorm" and "Fluorescent Adolescent" hit the UK Top Five, but their sixth single, "Teddy Picker", only went Top 20 and their seventh single, "Crying Lightning" peaked at #12.
The band's rise to success started in late 2004/early 2005 when demo songs that had been handed out in CD form at gigs found their way onto the internet. These demos rapidly spread among message boards and friends leading to a growing fan base for the band, and were collected on the unofficial Beneath the Boardwalk, which the band recognizes on their website. The band owe much of their success to viral buzz via the Internet, and have eschewed typical 'commercial' channels, including refusing to appear on the UK's (now discontinued) Top Of The Pops music program, which was often seen as a gateway to success.
The band's debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, held the record for the largest first week sales of a debut album in the UK (in its first week, it sold more than the rest of the Top 20 albums combined). The album sold over 360,000 copies in its first week, but lost the title in November 2007 to Leona Lewis's album Spirit.
On 19th June 2006 the band officially announced that founding member and bassist Andy Nicholson had left the band after missing the American leg of their tour due to 'fatigue' and the other band members couldn't stand the constant 'missing his girlfriend syndrome' so they told him to sling his hook. Former Dodgems bassist Nick O'Malley was initially brought in as a stand-in, and played the band's remaining summer commitments. He was then announced as Nicholson's permanent replacement.
The single "Leave Before The Lights Come On" came out on August 14th, but only reached Number 4 on the UK charts, denying the band a third consecutive number 1 single.
Their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not won the 2006 Mercury Prize, was chosen as the best album of year 2006 by Q Magazine, and received a slew of other accolades.
Their second album Favourite Worst Nightmare was released on April 23rd 2007. It was preceded by "Brianstorm", the first single from the album, which was released a week before. Like its predecessor, "Favourite Worst Nightmare" sold more than the rest of the Top 20 combined, and - due to an error on iTunes - every song on the record appeared on the UK Top 200 Singles the next week.
When asked about Favourite Worst Nightmare Turner commented, "We haven't changed that much. It's still about making contact with girls or not making contact with girls".
The band began to write and record demos for the third album in January 2008, Turner said "We had tunes that we'd already been playing on tour so we recorded them. That’s six [songs]. We’re going to take it easy and start practicing over the summer and doing new stuff."
The band premiered new material from the unreleased album during their January 2009 tour of New Zealand, playing small venues in Wellington and Auckland ahead of the Big Day Out festival. Their first show in more than a year was on January 13, 2009 at Wellington's Town Hall. In both cities, the new songs played were "Crying Lightning", "Go-Kart", "Dangerous Animals" and "Pretty Visitors." The full setlist from the Auckland gig is available online. Also played was a cover of the Nick Cave song "Red Right Hand." During their last tour, the band had played new songs "Put Me In A Terror Pocket", "Sandtrap," and "The Fire and The Thud" live.
Lead singer/songwriter Alex Turner started a two-man project with the singer from the Rascals, Miles Kane.
The band is called 'The Last Shadow Puppets'
The Arctic Monkeys band released their album Humbug in August of 2009, preceded by the single "Crying Lightning"
They released their fourth studio album, Suck It And See, on June 6th, 2011.
They released their fifth studio album, AM, on September 9th, 2013.
They released their sixth studio album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, with no preceding single releases, on May 11th, 2018.
They released their seventh studio album, The Car, on October 21st, 2022, preceded by the singles "There'd Better Be a Mirrorball", "Body Paint" and "I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am".
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10. Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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What is he doing?
What on earth's the plan, has he got one?
You better give me some pointers
Since you are the big rocket launcher
And I'm just the shotgun
Well, I ain't got no dollar signs in my eyes
That might be a surprise but it's true
And I don't want your advice or your praise
Or to move in the ways you do
And I never will
'Cause all you people are vampires
And all your stories are stale
And though you pretend to stand by us
I know you're certain we'll fail
Well, I've seen your eyes as they fix on me
Full of confusion
Your snarl is just so condescending
Try to explain that we're on to a win
If the fee we got in
Near recoups what we're spending
He said, "I can't believe that you drove all that way
Well, how much did they pay ya? How much did they pay ya?
You'd have been better to stay round our way"
Thinking 'bout things but not actually doing the things
'Cause all you people are vampires
And all your stories are stale
And though you pretend to stand by us
I know you're certain we'll fail
'Cause all you people are vampires
And all your stories are stale
And though you pretend to stand by us
I know you're certain we'll fail
All you people are vampires
The Arctic Monkeys is a UK-based alternative rock band that first gained popularity with their debut album, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," back in 2006. The band members are known for their biting lyrics that are often witty and insightful, and their song, "Vampires," is no exception. The song, which was first released in 2007 as a B-side to their single, "Teddy Picker," is widely believed to be a commentary on the music industry and the people who work in it.
The song is told from the perspective of the band, who are frustrated with the people around them trying to give them advice and influence their sound. The opening lines, "I've seen your eyes as they fix on me/What is he doing," set the tone for the rest of the song, which is about the band's struggle to maintain their authenticity in an industry that is often more concerned with appearances and trends than with actual talent.
The chorus of the song is the most memorable part, with the lines, "Cause all you people are vampires/And all your stories are stale/And though you pretend to stand by us/I know you're certain we'll fail." These lyrics are a scathing indictment of the people who surround the band, with "vampires" being a metaphor for those who feed off the creativity of others without contributing anything of value themselves. The band is accusing these people of being inauthentic and cynical, pretending to support the band while secretly believing that they will fail.
In conclusion, "Vampires" is a lyrical masterpiece that captures both the frustration and the defiance of a band trying to stay true to their art in the face of commercial pressures. It is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to maintain their authenticity in an industry that values conformity above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen your eyes as they fix on me
I'm aware that you are watching me closely.
What is he doing
What is his intention?
What on earth's the plan, has he got one
Does he have any plan or strategy?
You better give me some pointers since you are the big rocket launcher and I'm just the shotgun
Since you are experienced and knowledgeable, can you give me some guidance?
Well I ain't got no dollar signs in my eyes
I'm not motivated by money or fame.
That might be a surprise but it's true
I know it's unexpected, but it's genuine.
I'm not like you and I don't want your advice or your praise or to move in the ways you do
I don't want to follow your path, and I don't need your advice or approval.
And I never will
I will always be true to myself.
Cause all you people are vampires
Everyone around me is draining me of my energy.
And all your stories are stale
I'm tired of hearing the same old tales from you.
And though you pretend to stand by us
You act as if you support us, but I know it's not true.
I know you're certain we'll fail
You don't have faith in our success and think we will fail.
Full of confusion
You are unsure and doubtful.
Your snarl is just so condescending
Your expression and tone of voice is arrogant and patronizing.
Try to explain that we're on to a win
I'm trying to tell you that we are going to succeed.
If the fee we got in
If the money we earned from this performance
Near recoups what we're spending
Covers most of our expenses.
He said
Someone said to me
I can't believe that you drove all that way
I'm surprised that you traveled such a long distance.
Well how much did they pay you, how much did they pay you?
How much did they compensate you for your time?
You'd have been better to stay round our way
It would have been better if you stayed close to where we are.
Thinking about things but not actually doing the things
You are reflecting and contemplating without taking any action.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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@liamgeorgie2024
Nearrly two decades since i herd these guys and eff me theyre still far better then the rest.
@vampirate2347
Love them sm
@Alex_Is_Not_Here
Aint it standbyers(?