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 Lyrics
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Do you ever get that feelin' that you can't shift the tide
That sticks around like summat's in your teeth
Ah, there's some aces up your sleeve
Have you no idea that you're in deep
I 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
Until I fall asleep
Spilling drinks on my settee
(Do I wanna know?)
If this feeling flows both ways
(Sad to see you go)
Was sorta hoping that you'd stay
(Baby we both know)
That the nights were mainly made for saying
Things that you can't say tomorrow day
Crawlin' back to you
Ever thought of calling when you've had a few?
'Cause I always do
Maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody new
Now I've thought it through
Crawling back to you
So have you got the guts?
Been wondering if your heart's still open and
If so I wanna know what time it shuts
Simmer down and pucker up
I'm sorry to interrupt it's just I'm constantly
On the cusp of trying to kiss you
I don't know if you feel the same as I do
But we could be together, if you wanted to
(Do I wanna know?)
If this feeling flows both ways
(Sad to see you go)
Was sorta hoping that you'd stay
(Baby we both know)
That the nights were mainly made for saying
Things that you can't say tomorrow day
Crawling back to you
Ever thought of calling when you've had a few? (calling when you've had a few)
'Cause I always do ('cause I always do)
Maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody new
Now I've thought it through
Crawling back to you, (do I wanna know?)
If this feeling flows both ways
(Sad to see you go)
Was sorta hoping that you'd stay
(Baby we both know)
That the nights were mainly made for saying
Things that you can't say tomorrow day
(Do I wanna know?)
Too busy being yours to fall
(Sad to see you go)
Ever thought of calling darling?
(Do I wanna know)
Do you want me crawling back to you?
The Arctic Monkeys' "Do I Wanna Know?" is a song about someone asking themselves whether they should reach out to their former lover. The lyrics are filled with questions, doubts, and curiosity about this old flame. The opening lines ask if the person has a certain color in their cheeks, indicating blushing. The song goes on to describe a feeling that they can't shake off, like something is stuck in their teeth. They wonder how many secrets the person can keep and dream about them almost every night. The chorus repeats the vital question, "Do I Wanna Know?"
The lyrics are dizzying, going back and forth between wanting to leave this person in the past and feeling drawn towards them. The lyrics explore the longing to reconnect with a former lover and try to understand whether they have any lingering feelings. The repetition of the phrase "Crawling back to you" highlights their intense desire to be with this person again. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer wondering if the other person feels the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you got color in your cheeks?
Do you have feelings for me that make you blush or look excited?
Do you ever get that feelin' that you can't shift the tide
Do you ever feel like you can't shake off your emotions towards me?
That sticks around like summat's in your teeth
This feeling is persistent, like something stuck in your teeth that you can't remove.
Ah, there's some aces up your sleeve
You seem to have some hidden strengths or talents that I don't know about yet.
Have you no idea that you're in deep
Are you unaware of how strong your feelings for me are becoming?
I dreamt about you nearly every night this week
I can't stop thinking about you, even in my dreams.
How many secrets can you keep?
Are there things you're hiding from me that could change the way I feel about you?
'Cause there's this tune I found that makes me think of you somehow
I have found a song that reminds me of you and makes me think of you often.
When I play it on repeat
I can't stop listening to this song and it's always on my mind.
Until I fall asleep
I listen to this song until I fall asleep, still thinking of you.
Spilling drinks on my settee
I can't focus on anything else, not even taking care of my home or belongings.
(Do I wanna know?) If this feeling flows both ways
I'm questioning if you feel the same way towards me.
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hoping that you'd stay
I am disappointed that you're leaving and wish you would stay with me.
(Baby we both know) That the nights were mainly made for saying things that you can't say tomorrow day
The night time is a time to express our true feelings, even if we can't say them during the day.
Crawlin' back to you
I can't resist returning to you and our relationship.
Ever thought of calling when you've had a few?
Have you ever thought of reaching out to me when you've had a few drinks and your inhibitions are lowered?
'Cause I always do
I do this all the time, hoping to hear from you and connect with you again.
Maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody new
I am still in love with you and can't see myself being with anyone else.
Now I've thought it through
I have taken time to reflect on my feelings and I know I want to be with you again.
So have you got the guts?
Do you have the courage to tell me if you still have feelings for me or not?
Been wondering if your heart's still open and if so I wanna know what time it shuts
I am curious if you still have feelings for me and when those feelings might end.
Simmer down and pucker up
Calm down and prepare for a kiss.
I'm sorry to interrupt it's just I'm constantly on the cusp of trying to kiss you
I'm sorry for interrupting but I can't help but want to kiss you all the time.
I don't know if you feel the same as I do
I am not sure if you have the same feelings towards me as I do towards you.
But we could be together, if you wanted to
If you are interested, we could be in a relationship again.
(Too busy being yours to fall) Ever thought of calling darling?
I am too preoccupied being devoted to you, but have you ever thought of calling me?
(Do I wanna know) Do you want me crawling back to you?
I am not sure if I want to come back to you, but do you want me to return to you?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX 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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W.T.F. you right...
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@@carlosoruna6137 JAJAJAJA
@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