Da Frame 2R
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Are shitting themselves because there's another name,
Coming to claim what is his to claim,
10% faster with a sturdier frame,
He's certainly come into his own,
There's one on is arm in every land that he roams,
And two consecutive nights alone,
Are a thing of the past as he has recently shown
They said he looks so handsome,
Stood not dancing,
Drawing you in like it's boring to him,
It's a war you can't win and the first and the last are two thing's you'll never be my darling,
Another run around and another push and shove,
Further away from the idea of love,
And his conclusion it must be good,
Or when the penny has dropped with an incredible thud,
Forgot to kick the tin,
He knows where she's going but dunt' know where she's been,
And there's the plus of the other thing,
He'll worry about it when it's trouble he's in,
They said he looks so handsome,
Stood not dancing,
Drawing you in like it's boring to him,
It's a war you can't win and the first and the last are two thing's you'll never be my darling,
Thing's you'll never be my darling,
(Thing's you'll never be my darling)
Two thing's you will never be my darling,
(Thing's you'll never be my darling)
Well he sneered and sniffed and spat at my chat up lines,
Not to feel like a twat at times, is hard,
But not for this kid, not when they come to you
The lyrics to Arctic Monkeys' "Da Frame 2R" tell the story of a confident and self-assured man coming into his own and leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him. The opening lines refer to the fictional characters James Bond and Bruce Wayne (aka Batman), who are typically portrayed as tough and unafraid, but here are "shitting themselves" in the presence of this character. He is "coming to claim what is his to claim," suggesting that he is determined and unstoppable. The reference to a "sturdier frame" suggests that he is physically strong and capable.
The lyrics then go on to describe how he has women all over the world ("one on his arm in every land that he roams") and never spends two consecutive nights alone. He is handsome but somehow uninterested, "drawing you in like it's boring to him." The image of a "war you can't win" suggests that he is always in control, and the repeated refrain of "two things you'll never be my darling" emphasizes that he is unattainable and not interested in settling down.
However, as the song progresses, there are hints that the singer is not entirely happy with his situation. He engages in "another run around and another push and shove" that takes him "further away from the idea of love." He is uncertain about where his relationships are going and is concerned about "the other thing" that might cause him trouble. The line "forgot to kick the tin" suggests that he has lost his way or forgotten something important. In the end, he is dismissive of someone who tries to chat him up, suggesting that despite his confidence, he is not entirely comfortable with his own persona.
Overall, "Da Frame 2R" is a complex and intriguing song that explores the idea of power, control, and the difficulties of finding genuine connection with others. The lyrics are full of references to popular culture and draw on a range of emotions, from self-assurance to uncertainty, creating a nuanced portrait of a character who is both compelling and flawed.
Line by Line Meaning
007 and Brucey Wayne,
Two powerful figures, known for their bravery and intelligence, are concerned because they have to face competition from someone new.
Are shitting themselves because there's another name,
They are scared because a new challenger has emerged to claim his stake.
Coming to claim what is his to claim,
This new person is confident and determined to get what's rightfully his.
10% faster with a sturdier frame,
He is an improved and superior version of the previous contenders, with better speed and strength.
He's certainly come into his own,
He has become successful in his own right and gained recognition.
There's one on is arm in every land that he roams,
He is always surrounded by beautiful women wherever he goes.
And two consecutive nights alone,
He doesn't spend two nights in a row without the company of a woman.
Are a thing of the past as he has recently shown
He has proven that he is now beyond being lonely and has moved on to be always accompanied.
They said he looks so handsome,
People describe him to be extremely good-looking.
Stood not dancing,
But he doesn't dance and stands still instead.
Drawing you in like it's boring to him,
Despite his captivating persona, he appears disinterested and bored.
It's a war you can't win and the first and the last are two thing's you'll never be my darling,
Despite his charm, it's a battle that you will always lose and you will never be his first or last choice, my dear.
Another run around and another push and shove,
The pursuit of love involves frequent challenges and conflicts.
Further away from the idea of love,
These challenges and conflicts make it harder for him to find and accept love.
And his conclusion it must be good,
He has concluded that despite the difficulties, love is still worth it.
Or when the penny has dropped with an incredible thud,
He will realize the importance of love, perhaps after it hits him hard like a penny falling.
Forgot to kick the tin,
He overlooked something that now seems important.
He knows where she's going but dunt' know where she's been,
He knows her current whereabouts but is clueless about her past actions and experiences.
And there's the plus of the other thing,
Despite not knowing everything, there are still some positive aspects of the situation.
He'll worry about it when it's trouble he's in,
He'll only address the situation when it causes trouble for him.
Thing's you'll never be my darling,
You'll never be his darling no matter how hard you try.
(Thing's you'll never be my darling)
This line is being reiterated as a warning.
Two thing's you will never be my darling,
No matter how much effort you put in, you will never be his first or last choice.
(Thing's you'll never be my darling)
This line is being reiterated as a warning once more.
Well he sneered and sniffed and spat at my chat up lines,
He ridiculed and dismissed the attempts of the singer to impress him through romantic small talk.
Not to feel like a twat at times, is hard,
It's difficult not to feel foolish or embarrassed after being rejected in such a manner.
But not for this kid, not when they come to you
But the person being described is unfazed and always confident when it comes to romantic pursuits that are offered to him.
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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.