Catapult
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics

Both sides, in softly came the growl from both sides
The tension is high and both parties are growling, hinting at an imminent conflict.

And if his whisper splits the mist, just think of what he's capable of with his kiss
His whispers have a powerful effect on people and his kiss could potentially do even more damage.

Nice try, you cannot turn away but nice try
Despite attempts to ignore him, he has a magnetic pull that cannot be denied.

Turned your legs to little building blocks, and with his index finger flicks you on your socks
He has the ability to control and manipulate your body to his will, making you feel vulnerable and helpless.

I go high pitched, he'll talk and make your voice sound high pitched
His words have the power to make you feel small and insignificant, reducing you to a higher pitched voice.

Dread to think if he got you on your own, and whispered in your ear in that baritone
The thought of being alone with him and hearing his deep, seductive voice is terrifying and dangerous.

It's the same stone, his heart was cut out of the same stone
He is cold-hearted and unfeeling, made out of the same stone as his hard, chiseled jaw.

That they used to carve his jaw, its impossible not to feel inferior.
His good looks and confidence are intimidating and make others feel inferior in comparison.

And he could catapult you back to your daddy or into any hissing misery
He has the ability to completely ruin your life or send you back to a place of pain and suffering.

And he will tell you how the day after a triumph feels as hollow after the day of tragedy
He knows how to make you feel like your highest highs are meaningless in the face of tragedy.

He'll extinguish any chance of escape when he slaps you on your arse or kisses your nape
His physical touch and advances make it almost impossible to leave or escape from his grasp.

And he's leaving without saying bye
He doesn't care about the people he hurts or leaves behind, he simply moves on without any regard for their feelings.

And you will queue up to listen to him pissin
Despite his arrogance and lack of concern for others, people are still drawn to him and seek out his presence.

And hang around to watch some poor girl blub
People enjoy watching others suffer at his hands, possibly due to a sense of schadenfreude.

And then they chase him down the avenue incessantly pestering him to let 'em join the club
Despite knowing how harmful he can be, people still want to be a part of his world and seek his approval.

He knows how to put a cork in the fuss and just how to shut up, the charming ones of us
He knows how to manipulate and control situations with his charm, effectively silencing those who would speak out against him.

And I've seen him, talking to your lady friend
He is not afraid to cause strife and destroy relationships by pursuing other people's partners.

There's a dust track waiting for betrayal
There are consequences to crossing him or betraying his trust, hinted at by the image of a dusty track.

Where he'll teach you all the bits they've missed
He has a depth of experience and knowledge that he will use to his advantage in order to manipulate and control others.

Nice try, you cannot turn away but nice try
Despite recognizing the danger, it is impossible to resist his pull and escape his grasp.

You cannot turn away
The final line drives home the idea that once you are caught in his web, it is impossible to escape.