Do Me a Favour
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Where there was tears on the steering wheel, dripping on the seat
Several hours or several weeks
I'd have the cheek to say they're equally as bleak
It's the beginning of the end
The car went up the hill and disappeared around the bend
Ask anyone, they'll tell you
That it's these times that it tends
To start to break in half, to start to fall apart
Hold on to your heart
And do me a favor and break my nose
Or do me a favor and tell me to go away
Or do me a favor and stop asking questions
Well, she walked away while her shoes were untied
When the eyes were all red
You could see that we'd cried
And I watched, and I waited 'til she was inside
Forcing a smile and waving goodbye
Curiosity becomes a heavy load
Too heavy to hold, too heavy to hold
Curiosity becomes a heavy load
Too heavy to hold, will force you to be cold
And do me a favor, and ask, if you need some help
She said, do me a favor, and stop flattering yourself
And to tear apart the ties that bind
Perhaps "fuck off" might be too kind
Perhaps "fuck off" might be too kind
The lyrics of Arctic Monkeys' song "Do Me a Favour" tell a story of a relationship reaching its end. The singer describes driving with tears on the steering wheel, and the feelings of bleakness that come with realizing that a relationship is over. The chorus begs for someone to do the singer a favor - to break their nose, tell them to go away, or stop asking questions. It is unclear who the singer is talking to, but it is suggested that it might be their romantic partner.
The second verse describes the singer watching their partner walk away with tears in their eyes, and feeling a heavy load of curiosity about what the future holds. The lines "Perhaps 'fuck off' might be too kind" suggest that the relationship has become so strained that even harsh words might not feel like enough.
Overall, "Do Me a Favour" is a song about the pain of an ending relationship and the desire to make that pain go away, even if it means being hurt physically or emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the morning was complete
The day starts with sadness and tears.
Where there was tears on the steering wheel, dripping on the seat
Someone has wept in their car, leaving a visible trace of their sorrow.
Several hours or several weeks
The passage of time is irrelevant when experiencing heartbreak.
I'd have the cheek to say they're equally as bleak
The pain of heartbreak is consistent over time.
It's the beginning of the end
A turning point has been reached, and things will never be the same.
The car went up the hill and disappeared around the bend
The metaphorical journey of the relationship has reached a climax and is heading into the unknown.
Ask anyone, they'll tell you
Others have experienced this pain before.
That it's these times that it tends
It's in moments of heartbreak that relationships fall apart.
To start to break in half, to start to fall apart
The relationship is ending.
Hold on to your heart
Protect your emotions during times of heartbreak.
And do me a favour and break my nose
It would hurt less to be physically hurt than to endure the emotional pain of heartbreak.
Or do me a favour and tell me to go away
It would be less painful to be rejected directly than to hold onto false hope.
Or do me a favour and stop asking questions
Stop trying to understand the situation and accept it for what it is.
Well, she walked away while her shoes were untied
She left abruptly, without concern for the details.
When the eyes were all red
Signs of sadness were present.
You could see that we'd cried
The pain was visible on our faces.
And I watched, and I waited 'til she was inside
I stayed behind, watching and waiting for her to leave without me.
Forcing a smile and waving goodbye
Putting on a brave face, despite inner turmoil.
Curiosity becomes a heavy load
The desire for answers can weigh heavily on one's mind.
Too heavy to hold, too heavy to hold
The burden of uncertainty is overwhelming.
And do me a favour, and ask, if you need some help
Don't be afraid to ask for assistance when needed.
She said, do me a favour, and stop flattering yourself
Don't assume that you are the cause of everything that happens.
And to tear apart the ties that bind
To end a relationship.
Perhaps 'fuck off' might be too kind
The end of a relationship may not end well, and harsh words may be exchanged.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on 505
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on When the Sun Goes Down
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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.