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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Fluorescent Adolescent Acoustic
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when he used to be a rascal?
Oh, the boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had
Is just a memory and those dreams
Weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seemed
My love, when you dream them up
Flicking through a little book of sex tips
Remember when the boys were all electric?
Now, when she tells she's gonna get it
I'm guessing that she'd rather just forget it
Clinging to not getting sentimental
Said, she wasn't going, but she went, still
Likes her gentlemen to not be gentle
Was it a Mecca Dauber or a betting pencil?
Oh, the boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had
Is just a memory and those dreams
Weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seemed
My love, when you dream them up
Oh, Flo, where did you go?
Where did you go?
Where did you go? Oh oh
You're falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
Just soundin' it out
But you're not coming back again
You're falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
You were just soundin' it out
But you're not coming back again
You used to get it in your fishnets (falling about)
Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness (you took a left off Last Laugh Lane)
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole (were sounding it out)
Is everything as pretty as the past though?
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco (you're not coming back again)
Remember when he used to be a rascal? Oh
The lyrics of "Fluorescent Adolescent" by Arctic Monkeys describe the changes that occur as one grows older and settles into a more conventional lifestyle. The first verse contains a number of contrasts between past and present experiences, indicating that the singer has left behind the more rebellious stage of her youth. The line "You used to get it in your fishnets, now you only get it in your nightdress" suggests that the singer has become more modest in her behavior.
The chorus of the song focuses on a particular memory of a past lover, whom the singer calls "a slag," or promiscuous person. The use of this derogatory term suggests that the singer is feeling regret or bitterness about this particular relationship. However, the line "My love, when you dream them up" suggests that the singer is also nostalgic and perhaps even a bit sentimental about the past.
The second verse of the song contains more reminiscences about past experiences, including a reference to "boys... all electric" and a "little book of sex tips." However, the overall tone suggests that the singer has resolved to move on from these experiences and not become overly sentimental or attached to them. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is feeling lost and directionless, unsure of where she is headed in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to get it in your fishnets
You used to exude sex appeal with your clothing and style
Now you only get it in your night dress
Now you only feel desired when you're vulnerable and bare
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
You've abandoned your wild ways for a more conventional and respectable lifestyle
Landed in a very common crisis
You find yourself in a mundane and unremarkable situation
Everything's in order in a black hole
Your life appears to be structured and organized, but it feels empty and meaningless
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though
You're nostalgic for the excitement and adventure of your former self
That Bloody Mary's lacking a Tabasco
Something is missing or incomplete in your current situation
Remember when he used to be a rascal?
You reminisce about the rebellious and carefree nature of someone from your past
Oh, that boy's a slag
You realize that someone you were once attracted to is promiscuous and unfaithful
The best you ever had
Despite their flaws, this person was the most satisfying partner you've had
Is just a memory and those dreams
Your relationship with this person is over and all that remains are memories and fantasies
Not as daft as they seem
Your dreams and desires are more meaningful than they may appear on the surface
My love, when you dream them up
You are addressing yourself, encouraging yourself to keep dreaming and holding onto hope
Flicking through a little book of sex tips
You are searching for new ways to spice up your sex life
Remember when the boys were all electric?
You recall a time when the people you were attracted to had an exciting and electric energy
Now, when she tells she's gonna get it
Now, when someone expresses interest in you, you are skeptical and reluctant
I'm guessing that she'd rather just forget it
You believe that the person who expressed interest in you would rather move on and forget about you
Clinging to not getting sentimental
You are trying to avoid getting emotionally attached or invested in someone
Said, she wasn't going, but she went, still
You or someone you know claimed they weren't interested in someone, but ended up pursuing them anyway
Likes her gentlemen to not be gentle
The person you or someone you know is attracted to prefers partners who are aggressive or rough
Was it a mega-dobber or a betting pencil?
You're unsure of the exact object or circumstance being referred to, but it seems insignificant and trivial
Oh, where did you go?
You're addressing someone who has disappeared from your life or changed drastically from the person you once knew
Whoa
An exclamation of surprise or confusion
Falling about
You're falling apart emotionally or physically
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
You metaphorically strayed from the path that would lead to a happy or successful life
You just sounded it out
You made a decision or judgement without having all the facts or information
You're not coming back again
You've accepted that a certain opportunity or person from your past is gone for good
Started all the naughty nights with niceness
You initiated previous sexual encounters with charm and seduction
Everything was pretty in the past though
You're idealizing and romanticizing your previous experiences and partners
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Something small is missing or unsatisfying in your current situation or experience
Remember when he used to be a rascal?
You're recalling a former partner or love interest who was exciting and fun-loving
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Johanna Bennett, Alex Turner
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Rocketman
You used to get it in your fishnets
Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when he used to be a rascal?
Oh that boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had is just a memory
and those dreams weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seem,
My love, when you dream them up...
Flicking through a little book of sex tips
Remember when the boys were all electric?
Now when she tells she's gonna get it
I'm guessing that she'd rather just forget it
Clinging to not getting sentimental
Said she wasn't going but she went still
Likes her gentlemen not to be gentle
Was it a Mecca dobber or a betting pencil?
Oh that boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had is just a memory
and those dreams weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seem,
My love, when you dream them up
Oh, Flo, where did you go?
Where did you go?
Where did you go? Whoa.
[2x]
Falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
You just sounded it out
You're not coming back again.
Fabian Vasquez
"Fluorescent Adolescent"
You used to get it in your fishnets
Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when he used to be a rascal?
Oh that boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had is just a memory
And those dreams weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seem,
My love, when you dream them up...
Flicking through a little book of sex tips
Remember when the boys were all electric?
Now when she tells she's gonna get it
I'm guessing that she'd rather just forget it
Clinging to not getting sentimental
Said she wasn't going but she went still
Likes her gentlemen not to be gentle
Was it a Mecca dauber or a betting pencil?
Oh that boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had is just a memory
And those dreams weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seem,
My love, when you dream them up
Oh, Flo, where did you go?
Where did you go?
Where did you go? Whoa.
[2x]
Falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
You just sounded it out
You're not coming back again.
You used to get it in your fishnets
Now you only get it in your night dress (falling about)
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
Landed in a very common crisis (you took a left off Last Laugh Lane)
Everything's in order in a black hole
Everything was pretty in the past though (you were just sounding it out)
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when he used to be a rascal? (you're not coming back again)
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You used to get it in your fishnets
Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when you used to be a rascal?
Oh, the boy's a slag, the best you ever had
The best you ever had is just a memory and those dreams
Not as daft as they seem, not as daft as they seem
My love, when you dream them up
Flicking through a little book of sex tips
Remember when the boys were all electric?
Now when she's told she's gonna get it
I'm guessing that she'd rather just forget it
Clinging to not getting sentimental
Said she wasn't going but she went still
Likes her gentlemen not to be gentle
Was it a Mecca dauber or a betting pencil?
Oh, the boy's a slag, the best you ever had
The best you ever had is just a memory and those dreams
Weren't daft as they seem, not as daft as they seem
My love, when you dream them up oh, Flo
Where did you go?
Where did you go?
Where did you go?
You're falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
Just sounding it out
But you're not coming back again
You're falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
You were just sounding it out
But you're not coming back again
You used to get it in your fishnets
(Falling about) Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
(You took a left off Last Laugh Lane) Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though (You were just sounding it out)
(You're not coming back again) That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when you used to be a rascal?
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"Fluorescent Adolescent" lyrics
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
Track "Arctic Monkeys"
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"Fluorescent Adolescent"
You used to get it in your fishnets
Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when you used to be a rascal?
Oh the boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had is just a memory
And those dreams weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seem,
My love, when you dream them up...
Flicking through a little book of sex tips
Remember when the boys were all electric?
Now when she's told she's gonna get it
I'm guessing that she'd rather just forget it
Clinging to not getting sentimental
Said she wasn't going but she went still
Likes her gentlemen not to be gentle
Was it a Mecca dauber or a betting pencil?
Oh the boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had is just a memory
And those dreams weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seem,
My love, when you dream them up
Oh, Flo, where did you go?
Where did you go?
Where did you go? Whoa.
Falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
Just sounding it out
But you're not coming back again.
you're falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
We're just sounding it out
But you're not coming back again
You used to get it in your fishnets
(falling about)
Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
(you took a left off Last Laugh Lane)
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
(we're sounding it out)
Everything was pretty as the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
(but you're not coming back again)
Remember when you used to be a rascal?
Fabiana Gouveia
this version actually makes me really sad
Forest Rhys
@Remy Anderson Definitely, have been using flixzone for months myself :D
Remy Anderson
pro tip: you can watch series on flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
Fabiana Gouveia
Sokep well it did. Thank you!
Lívia
The years which will never come back...
Guido Dattilio
@Sokep Damn, you were right...
majorasmask_
fluorescent adolescent - submarine version
Anthony Solinas
Just love the organ in this, brilliant
Tito Hurtado Raffo
Exactly
Julia Sánchez García
It's all D , Bm, Em, A. And the the chorus is Em, A