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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Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Yeah, everyone wants somebody to adore
But heroes aren't what they seem
When you've been, where we've been
Have I done something to trigger
The funny looks and the sniggers
Are they there at all
Everybody's got there box
And doing what they're told
You push my faith near being lost
But we'll stick to the guns
Don't care if it's marketing suicide
We won't crack or compromise
Your derisory divides
Will never unhinge us
And there's a couple of hundred
Think they're Christopher Columbus
But the settlers had already settled
Here long before you
Just because we're having a say so
Not lining up to be Play-Doh
In five years time will it be
Who the fuck's Arctic Monkeys?
'Cause everybody's got there box
And doing what they're told
You push my faith near being lost
But we'll stick to the guns
Don't care if it's marketing suicide
We won't crack or compromise
Your derisory divides
Will never unhinge us
All the thoughts that I just said
Linger round and multiply in the head
Not that bad to start with
I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed
It's not you it's them that are wrong
Tell 'em to take out their tongues
Tell 'em to take out their tongues
It's not you it's them that are wrong
Tell 'em to take out their tongues
Tell 'em to take out their tongues
And bring on the backlash
It's not you it's them that are wrong
Tell him to take out his tongue
Tell him to take out his tongue
It's not you it's them that's the fake
I won't mess with your escape
Is this really your escape, yeah?
The lyrics in Arctic Monkeys’ song “Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys,” reveal the angst and frustration of a young band trying to navigate through the music industry. The first two lines, “We all want someone to shout for/Yeah, everyone wants somebody to adore,” reflect a common desire for fame, appreciation, and attention. However, the band members know that “heroes” are not what they seem because of their own experiences of traveling and performing.
In the chorus, the band seems to challenge both the industry and their listeners by stating that they will not conform to what people want from them, even if it means risking their success. They will not compromise their music for record labels or change their sound for their audiences. They also acknowledge that they are not the only ones struggling with the music industry as they sing, “Everybody’s got their box/And doing what they’re told.” In the final verse, the band wrestles with disappointment and frustration regarding their own situation, but still manage to assert themselves.
Overall, the lyrics in “Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys” suggest a struggle for authenticity and individuality in the music industry. The song highlights the tension between commercial success and artistic integrity, and the fear of losing oneself in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
We all want some one to shout for
Everyone wants someone to cheer them on
Yeah, everyone wants somebody to adore
Everyone wants someone to idolize
But heroes aren't what they seem
Idols are not always what they appear to be
When you've been, where we've been
When you have experienced what we have experienced
Have I done something to trigger
Did I do something to cause
The funny looks and the sniggers
The mocking looks and laughter
Are they there at all
Do they really exist
Or is it just paranoia
Or is it just my imagination
Everybody's got there box
Everyone has their own way of thinking
And doing what they're told
And following orders
You push my faith near being lost
You are testing my faith and making me doubt
But we'll stick to the guns
But we'll stay true to our beliefs
Don't care if it's marketing suicide
We don't care if it hurts our marketing efforts
We won't crack or compromise
We won't break or give in
Your derisory divides
Your mocking differences
Will never unhinge us
Will never weaken us
And there's a couple of hundred
And there are a few hundred
Think they're Christopher Columbus
Who think they are explorers
But the settlers had already settled
But the people had already established themselves
Here long before you
Here long before those explorers
Just because we're having a say so
Just because we are expressing our opinions
Not lining up to be Play-Doh
Not conforming to others' expectations
In five years time will it be
Will it still matter in five years
Who the fuck's Arctic Monkeys?
Will people still remember Arctic Monkeys?
'Cause everybody's got there box
Because everyone has their own beliefs
And doing what they're told
And following orders
You push my faith near being lost
You are testing my faith and making me doubt
But we'll stick to the guns
But we'll stay true to our beliefs
All the thoughts that I just said
All the thoughts that I just expressed
Linger round and multiply in the head
Stay in my mind and grow
Not that bad to start with
Not that bad initially
I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed
I am not angry, I am just let down
It's not you it's them that are wrong
It is not your fault, they are the ones who are wrong
Tell 'em to take out their tongues
Tell them to stop saying harmful things
It's not you it's them that's the fake
It is not your fault, they are the fake ones
I won't mess with your escape
I won't interfere with your retreat
Is this really your escape, yeah?
Is this really what you want to do, yeah?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander David Turner
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Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Have you got colour in your cheeks?
Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift the tide
That sticks around like summat in your teeth?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
I've dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
'Cause there's this tune I found
That makes me think of you somehow an' I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep, spillin' drinks on my settee
[Pre-Chorus]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
[Chorus]
Crawlin' back to you
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few?
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too
Busy bein' yours
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you
[Verse 2]
So have you got the guts?
Been wonderin' if your heart's still open
And if so, I wanna know what time it shuts
Simmer down an' pucker up, I'm sorry to interrupt
It's just I'm constantly on the cusp of tryin' to kiss you
But I don't know if you feel the same as I do
But we could be together if you wanted to
[Pre-Chorus]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
[Chorus]
Crawlin' back to you (Crawlin' back to you)
Ever thought of callin' when
You've had a few? (Had a few)
'Cause I always do ('Cause I always do)
Maybe I'm too (Maybe I'm too busy)
Busy bein' yours (Bein' yours)
To fall for somebody new
Now, I've thought it through
Crawlin' back to you
[Outro]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin' flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin' that you'd stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin' things that you can't say tomorrow day
(Do I wanna know?) Too busy bein' yours to fall
(Sad to see you go) Ever thought of callin', darlin'?
(Do I wanna know?) Do you want me crawlin' back to you?
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my mom: what are you watching
me: A LINE.
@adrainvaldez1841
you should of say music and a string
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@nelsong5750
W.T.F. you right...
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@ElizabethHernandez-ub7mv
i love how most of the top comments are fairly recent which proves that this song still slaps years later
@crossmaster77
just see recent comments .... it's not that hard.
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Yours issss
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Ikr