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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Diamonds Are Forever
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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They are all I need to please me
They can stimulate and tease me
They won't leave in the night
I've no fear that they might desert me
Diamonds are forever
Hold one up and then caress it
Touch it, stroke it and undress it
Nothing hides in the heart to hurt me
I don't need love
For what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone
They'll luster on
Diamonds are forever
Sparkling round my little finger
Unlike men, the diamonds linger
Men are mere mortals who
Are not worth going to your grave for
I don't need love
For what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone
They'll luster on
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
Forever and ever
Arctic Monkeys' song "Diamonds Are Forever" is a cover of a James Bond theme song of the same name. The lyrics of the song explore the idea that diamonds are much better to have than love. The singer believes that diamonds are forever and they will always stay and that they can give him everything he needs. He feels that diamonds are better than love because love is not as reliable and may leave him, whereas diamonds will never do so. By contrast, diamonds can stimulate and tease him and will never leave him in the night. He is also drawn to the fact that he can see every part of the diamond and they will never hide anything from him, which gives him a feeling of assurance and security.
The lyrics are quite ironic as they show how materialistic the singer is, and he is only interested in objects rather than true emotions. By emphasizing the idea that diamonds are forever and that they'll always be with him, he sets up a paradigm where love, which is often deemed invaluable, is worth nothing in the face of the materialistic, alluring, dazzling diamond. It is a reminder that material possessions could never be compared to something as pure as love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamonds are forever
The value of diamonds never fades, they are eternal and will always be valuable.
They are all I need to please me
Diamonds are enough to provide happiness and satisfaction for me.
They can stimulate and tease me
The allure and beauty of diamonds can excite and tempt me.
They won't leave in the night
Diamonds are reliable and won't abandon me when I need them the most.
I've no fear that they might desert me
I am not afraid that diamonds will betray or abandon me in times of need.
Hold one up and then caress it
I enjoy the sensation of holding and touching diamonds due to their smooth and polished surface.
Touch it, stroke it and undress it
I enjoy inspecting every facet of the diamond, appreciating its intricate beauty and craftsmanship.
I can see every part
I can examine every aspect of the diamond and appreciate its beauty and value.
Nothing hides in the heart to hurt me
There are no flaws in the diamond that can cause me harm or disappointment.
I don't need love
Love is not necessary for me to be happy or fulfilled.
For what good will love do me?
Love does not provide the same level of security or satisfaction as diamonds.
Diamonds never lie to me
Diamonds are completely honest and transparent with their value and worth.
For when love's gone
Love is not permanent and often fades over time.
They'll luster on
Diamonds will continue to shine and maintain their worth even when love is gone.
Sparkling round my little finger
Diamonds adorn and enhance my appearance and status when worn as jewelry.
Unlike men, the diamonds linger
Men are mortal and temporary, but diamonds remain valuable and present in my life.
Men are mere mortals who
Men are mortal and their worth is fleeting compared to diamonds.
Are not worth going to your grave for
The value and significance of men are not worth sacrificing or dying for.
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
The value of diamonds is eternal and will never fade away.
Forever and ever
Diamonds will always be valuable and present in my life for eternity.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Barry, Don Black
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Jose Barona
Diamonds are forever,
They are all I need to please me,
They can stimulate and tease me,
They won't leave in the night,
I've no fear that they might desert me.
Diamonds are forever,
Hold one up and then caress it,
Touch it, stroke it and undress it,
I can see ev'ry part,
Nothing hides in the heart to hurt me.
I don't need love,
For what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me,
For when love's gone,
They'll lustre on.
Diamonds are forever,
Sparkling round my little finger.
Unlike men, the diamonds linger;
Men are mere mortals who
Are not worth going to your grave for.
I don't need love,
For what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me,
For when love's gone,
They'll lustre on.
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever.
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever.
Forever and ever.
Abdulla Iming
Diamonds are forever, they are all I need to please me
They can stimulate and tease me
They won't leave in the night
I've no fear that they might desert me
Diamonds are forever, hold one up and then caress it
Touch it, stroke it and undress it
I can see ev'ry part, nothing hides in the heart to hurt me
I don't need love, for what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone, they'll lustre on
Diamonds are forever, sparkling round my little finger
Unlike men, the diamonds linger
Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for
I don't need love, for what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone, they'll lustre on
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
mysct
i bet if they did this cover now, it would sound 1000000% better. Theyve improved so much instrumentally.
Lea_AM
absolutely true
dan
i disagree i think it works best with the raspy voice he has here
cloverfieldsforever
15 years later and it is still iconic and I still wish this was on spotify
Ian Huenuqueo
in fact it is, on the compilation album all the rage
Tanish
its on spotify??
fer ♡
MOOD
Mal
It is, the album is called All The Rage
cloverfieldsforever
@Mal i dont think it is in the US (its not showing up on spotify)
officeaddict33
1. This would sound SO much better now that he is past puberty and his voice is deeper, smoother and isn't as raspy and immature.
2. It's clear Alex loves retro music - how awesome is that?
3. Is there anything Alex can't do?