But also I quite like that it's, y'know.. Well, you don't want people to be sat down, do you? You want them to be up."
Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Roll the dice
Run with scissors
Through a chip pan fire fight
Go into business with a grizzly bear
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Find a well-known hard man
Wear your shell suit
On bonfire night
Fill in a circular hole with a peg that's square
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Bite the lightning
And tell me how it tastes
Kung-fu fighting
On your roller skates
Do the Macarena in the devil's lair
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh
Arctic Monkeys' song "Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair" from their 2011 album Suck It and See contains a series of seemingly nonsensical lyrics, but upon closer inspection, they can be interpreted as a warning against complacency and staying within one's comfort zone. The first verse urges the listener to take risks, whether it's running with scissors through a chip pan fire fight, going into business with a grizzly bear, or filling in a circular hole with a peg that's square. In each of these examples, the singer takes an action that goes against conventional wisdom, but the singer urges the listener to take these chances and not be afraid of failure.
The second verse takes this message further by suggesting that the listener should seek out challenges and confrontations. The references to wearing a shell suit on bonfire night and starting a fight with a hard man indicate that the singer is willing to take risks, even if it means getting hurt. This is reinforced by the line "Bite the lightning and tell me how it tastes," which suggests that the singer is daring the listener to experience something dangerous and exciting.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair," is a reminder to the listener to stay on their toes and avoid becoming complacent. In essence, the song is about taking risks, exploring new frontiers, and not letting oneself fall into a rut.
Line by Line Meaning
Break a mirror
Take risks and do things that are considered bad luck.
Roll the dice
Take chances and leave the outcome to fate.
Run with scissors
Do dangerous things that require caution and focus.
Through a chip pan fire fight
Navigate through chaos, confusion and conflict.
Go into business with a grizzly bear
Form a partnership with someone or something that is dangerous or unpredictable.
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Be ready for unexpected changes and don't get too comfortable with the current situation.
Find a well-known hard man
Form alliances with people who have power, status or influence.
And start a fight
Challenge and confront those who pose a threat or obstacle.
Wear your shell suit
Be proud of who you are and what you stand for, even if it's not the norm.
On bonfire night
Be bold and celebrate even when others are afraid or cautious.
Fill in a circular hole with a peg that's square
Solve problems in creative and unconventional ways.
Bite the lightning
Take risks and embrace the excitement and danger that comes with it.
And tell me how it tastes
Embrace new experiences, even if they are uncomfortable or challenging.
Kung-fu fighting
Be confident and assertive, and fight for what you believe in.
On your roller skates
Be fearless and free, even in situations that require balance and control.
Do the Macarena in the devil's lair
Rebel against authority and the status quo, and find joy and humor in unexpected places.
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Be ready for unexpected changes and don't get too comfortable with the current situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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@rickiraton
Break a mirror
Roll the dice
Run with scissors
Through a chip pan fire fight
Go into business with a grizzly bear
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Find a well known hardman
And start a fight
Wear your shell suit
On bonfire night
Fill in a circular hole with a peg that's square
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Ooh... Yeah yeah yeah [x2]
Bite the lightning
And tell me how it tastes
Kung Fu fighting
On your roller skates
Do the macarena in the devils lair
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Ooh... Yeah yeah yeah [x3]
@ivanbeltran8714
Lyrics
Break a mirror, roll the dice
Run with scissors through a chip-pan firefight
Go into business with a grizzly bear
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Find a well-known hard man and start a fight
Wear your shell suit on bonfire night
Fill in a circular hole with a peg that's square
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Oooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Bite the lightning and tell me how it tastes
Kung fu fighting on your roller skates
Do the Macarena in the devil's lair
But just don't sit down 'cause I've moved your chair
Oooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
@MattHDGamer
Fucking Epic :) LETS DO THIS!
@alfie8581
Tf u like AM? what a legend
@sparkypiratesxd6921
Uhhhhhhhhhhh hey matt didnt know u were into this, love u btw
@immortal213
Jesus, who'd thought they'd find the best FIFA YouTubers in this comment section
@XJacksonvilleX
fookin' , cont
@bdeann3000
FIFA myth, Matt likes AM?
@mariojakopanec7736
stop putting AM down just because it attracts new fans, all of their stuff is gold
@joelikesthings
People put it down for MANY other reasons. Most people just love to hate things, but other people have good reasons for disliking it. All of it subjective of course.
@raymondhaykal2745
All of their stuff is not gold.
@imbased7784
@Raymond Haykal pleb