Brainstorm
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics

Brian
The song starts by referring to a person called Brian, probably someone famous for their effortless personality.

Top marks for not tryin'
The singer is giving credit to Brian for seeming to take life in stride, without much effort or stress.

So kind of you to bless us
The singer feels lucky or honored to be in Brian's presence, as if his good vibes are contagious.

With your effortlessness
The previous line is continued, emphasizing that Brian's easygoing demeanor is a defining quality.

We're grateful and so strangely comforted
The artist and others present feel a sense of gratitude and ease around Brian's presence.

And I wonder
The singer transitions from praising Brian to questioning his motives, and possibly his effect on others.

Are you puttin' us under?
The singer wonders if Brian is intentionally casting a spell over those around him, or in some way manipulating their emotions.

'Cause we can't take our eyes
The artist admits to being captivated by Brian, and unable to look away or ignore him.

Off the T-shirt and ties combination
The artist is fixated on Brian's wardrobe choice, which seems to symbolize a certain type of effortless style or fashion sense.

Well, see you later, innovator
The artist is using sarcasm to bid farewell to Brian, suggesting that he is not as unique or innovative as he seems.

Some want to kiss, some want to kick you
The singer acknowledges that not everyone is a fan of Brian, and that some people may be jealous or resentful of him.

There's not a net you couldn't slip through
The artist attributes a kind of slippery, evasive quality to Brian, suggesting that he can avoid or escape any kind of negative consequence or criticism.

Or at least that's the impression I get
The singer admits that this may just be a projection or impression, as opposed to a fact about Brian's life.

'Cause you're smooth and you're wet
The singer continues to characterize Brian in interesting ways, using sensory language to suggest that he is a slick, charming, and perhaps uncomfortably cool figure.

And she's not aware yet but she's yours
The singer seems to shift focus to a specific woman whom Brian has attracted or seduced, suggesting that he has a kind of power over others.

She'll be sayin', "Use me
The artist imagines this woman as eager to be used, perhaps due to her attraction to Brian's charm or power.

Show me the jacuzzi"
The artist suggests that this woman is looking for, or submitting to, a particular kind of decadent, luxurious lifestyle.

I imagine that it's there on a plate
The singer continues to describe this woman's willingness to indulge in a certain kind of lifestyle, one that they characterize as superficial or accommodating to Brian's desires.

Your whole rendezvous rate means that
The singer suggests that Brian has a very successful track record when it comes to attracting or seducing others, implying that he is almost unbeatable in this realm.

You'll never be frightened to make them wait
The artist implies that Brian is different from other men in his confidence and poise, and that he has no problem keeping others waiting or in suspense.

For a while
The artist seems to be talking directly to Brian, suggesting that he may eventually face some kind of challenge or setback, despite his current success.

I doubt it's your style
The artist seems to be implying that Brian is too confident or self-assured to worry about his own future or prospects.

Not to get what you set out to acquire
The singer suggests that Brian is very good at setting and achieving goals, and that he doesn't let obstacles or setbacks get in the way of his success.

The eyes are on fire
The artist uses metaphorical language to describe the intensity of the situation, and seems to be suggesting that all eyes are on Brian and his actions.

You are the unforecasted storm
The singer shifts tone again, using metaphor to suggest that Brian is actually a force of nature or a wrinkle in the established order of things.

(Brian)
The singer resumes focus on Brian himself, suggesting that he is the center of attention throughout the song.

Calm, collected and commanding
The singer describes Brian in more flattering terms, emphasizing his poise and confidence despite all of the chaos around him.

(Top marks for not tryin')
The artist repeats this earlier line as a kind of refrain, reminding the listener that Brian's effortless cool is still the primary focus of the song.

You leave the other stories standin'
The artist suggests that Brian is a unique figure, unlike anyone else in their life or the stories they've heard.

With your renditions and jokes
The singer seems to enjoy Brian's sense of humor and expressiveness, suggesting that this is one of his more appealing qualities.

Bet there's hundreds of blokes
The singer uses idiomatic language to suggest that many people, probably men, are envious or jealous of Brian's success and charm.

That have wept 'cause you've stolen their
The artist finishes the line above by suggesting that Brian may have taken something away from others, perhaps through his charisma or success.

Thunder
This is the punchline of the section, a metaphorical way of describing the impact that Brian has on the people in his life.

Are you puttin' us under?
The song returns to this question, repeating the earlier sentiment about whether Brian is manipulating or controlling others through his charming personality.

'Cause we can't take our eyes
This is a repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing once again the impact that Brian has on those around him.

Off the T-shirts and ties combination
This is another repetition, focusing once again on Brian's fashion choices as a symbol of his effortless style.

Well, see you later, innovator
This line is repeated for a third time, perhaps as a way of ending the song on a note of irony or sarcasm, suggesting that Brian's originality is not as unique as it once seemed.