7
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Well, I wrote my number down
I never wrote it down before
Were gonna bring it over like something from a film
But I didn't have the bottle at all
Well, I were looking and you kept staring
Your thoughts pairing up with mine
You properly did give me the eye, though, I'm sure you did
Well, I went outside
Couldn't say I tried and I felt regret
Because you haven't bashed me and dashed back in
'Cause the ship hasn't sailed yet
But when I did I couldn't see your face
I could see your mates but that wouldn't do
Well, I dashed around, tried to find you
But you were nowhere to be seen, oh no, no
La-la-la, la-la-la, la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la, la-la-la-la
Well, she moved in ways that kept her there
In our minds for days and weeks and months
I was that amazed and there she stayed
Surrounded by the "What if's?" and the "Maybe's"
The lyrics to "7" by Arctic Monkeys tell a story of a shy, infatuated individual who comes across someone they are deeply interested in, but unable to act on those feelings or make a move. The opening lines of the song, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven/ Well, I wrote my number down/ I never wrote it down before" create a sense of anticipation and nervousness - this person is stepping outside of their comfort zone by taking a chance and leaving their number.
As the song progresses, we learn that the person they are interested in is someone they've been observing for a while, trading glances and thoughts. They describe this person as "so pretty" and note that they are too shy to make a move themselves, hoping instead that the other person will take the initiative. But when they go outside after leaving the number, the person they're interested in is nowhere to be seen.
The chorus of the song repeats the words "la-la-la," adding to the sense of uncertainty and confusion. The closing lines, "Surrounded by the 'What if's?' and the 'Maybe's'," speaks to the universal experience of dwelling on missed opportunities and what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven
Counting the steps towards a moment of courage and decision-making
Well, I wrote my number down
Taking the initiative to make a move in a potential romantic interest
I never wrote it down before
Feeling nervous and inexperienced in this situation
Were gonna bring it over like something from a film
Hoping for a grand romantic gesture like in a movie
But I didn't have the bottle at all
Lacking the courage to follow through with the planned action
Well, I were looking and you kept staring
Exchanging glances with the potential love interest
Your thoughts pairing up with mine
Feeling a connection and shared interest despite not speaking
And when you're so pretty and I'm so shy
Being intimidated by the attractiveness and confidence of the other person
You properly did give me the eye, though, I'm sure you did
Sensing that the other person was showing interest as well
Well, I went outside
Leaving the scene to gather courage
Couldn't say I tried and I felt regret
Feeling disappointment in oneself for not taking action
Because you haven't bashed me and dashed back in
Hoping the other person did not leave due to one's lack of action
'Cause the ship hasn't sailed yet
Hoping there is still a chance to pursue this romantic interest
But when I did I couldn't see your face
Returning to find that the opportunity is no longer present
I could see your mates but that wouldn't do
Seeing the person's friends instead of the person of interest
Well, I dashed around, tried to find you
Frantically searching for the missed opportunity
But you were nowhere to be seen, oh no, no
Accepting that the opportunity has passed and feeling regret
La-la-la, la-la-la, la, la-la-la-la
Instrumental break
Well, she moved in ways that kept her there
Being captivated by the other person's physical presence
In our minds for days and weeks and months
Continuously thinking about the missed opportunity
I was that amazed and there she stayed
Being so impressed with the other person that her memory stays with the artist
Surrounded by the "What if's?" and the "Maybe's"
Wondering what could have happened if action was taken and feeling regret for the missed opportunity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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pax
on 505
yo this is sick
robin
on When the Sun Goes Down
DAMNNN THEY ARE GOOD GOOD
robin
on Old Yellow Bricks
damn looking at these comments remind me that there is so many things to understand about the lyrics
Birgit Eierhoff
on Do I Wanna Know
The sound goes into the blood. :)
Jeannie Smith
on Do I Wanna Know
I like it.