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".
http://www.arcticmonkeys.com/
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And what it is that surprises me is that I don’t really want you to
Your shoulders are frozen (cold as the night)
But you’re an explosion (you’re dynamite)
Your name isn’t Rio but I don’t care for sand
Lighting the fuse might result in a bang, with a bang-go!
I bet that you look good on the dance floor
I don’t know what you’re looking for
Well, I bet that you look good on the dance floor
Dancing to electro-pop like a robot from 1984
From 1984!
I wish you’d stop ignoring me because it’s sending me to despair
Without a sound, yeah, you’re calling me and I don’t think it’s very fair
That your shoulders are frozen (cold as the night)
But you’re an explosion (you’re dynamite)
Your name isn’t Rio but I don’t care for sand
Lighting the fuse might result in a bang, with a bang-go!
I bet that you look good on the dance floor
Don’t know if you’re looking for romance, or…
I don’t know what you’re looking for
Well, I bet that you look good on the dance floor
Dancing to electro-pop like a robot from 1984
From 1984!
Oh, there ain’t no love, no Montagues or Capulets
Just banging tunes and DJ sets and
Dirty dance floors and dreams of naughtiness!
Well, I bet that you look good on the dance floor
Don’t know if you’re looking for romance, or…
I don’t know what you’re looking for
I said I bet that you look good on the dance floor
Dancing to electro-pop like a robot from 1984
From 1984!
In Arctic Monkey's single "I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor," the singer expresses his attraction to a girl he sees across the dance floor. The lyrics describe a playful back-and-forth flirtation where neither party makes an overt move. The first two lines suggest that the singer is aware of the girl's interest in him, but he's unsure if he wants to pursue her. The reference to Rio and sand imply that the girl is likely from Brazil, which means that they might have different cultural backgrounds. Nonetheless, the singer is still drawn to her and finds her irresistible. The chorus repeats the title of the song and reinforces the idea that the girl is captivating but enigmatic. The last verse highlights the singer's focus on the pleasure of the moment, with no need for deeper emotional connections.
The lyrics' themes highlight how music can create a sense of community and help people connect. The song encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment, free from societal expectations and judgment. While the song is about lust and infatuation, its message suggests that sometimes it's okay to have fun without thinking too much about the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop making the eyes at me and I’ll stop making the eyes at you
If you stop flirting with me, I’ll stop flirting with you
And what it is that surprises me is that I don’t really want you to
Even though I don’t want to pursue a relationship with you, I’m still surprised by it
Your shoulders are frozen (cold as the night)
Despite your cold demeanor, you’re still intriguing to me
But you’re an explosion (you’re dynamite)
You have an electric energy that makes you exciting and irresistible
Your name isn’t Rio but I don’t care for sand
Your name doesn’t matter to me, I just want to be with you
Lighting the fuse might result in a bang, with a bang-go!
Starting a relationship with you could lead to exciting and explosive events
I bet that you look good on the dance floor
I assume that you’re a great dancer based on how cool and confident you seem
Don’t know if you’re looking for romance, or…
I’m not sure if you’re interested in a romantic relationship or something else
I don’t know what you’re looking for
I’m not sure what you’re interested in or what type of person you’re looking for
Dancing to electro-pop like a robot from 1984
You have a unique and cool style while dancing that reminds me of the futuristic style from the past
I wish you’d stop ignoring me because it’s sending me to despair
Your lack of attention is making me feel sad and desperate
Without a sound, yeah, you’re calling me and I don’t think it’s very fair
Even though you’re not actively seeking my attention, I feel drawn to you and it’s not fair to me
Oh, there ain’t no love, no Montagues or Capulets
There’s no intense or dramatic love story involved, just a fun and carefree vibe
Just banging tunes and DJ sets and
The only important things are the great music and the energy of the crowd
Dirty dance floors and dreams of naughtiness!
The atmosphere is charged with excitement and everyone is free to let loose and have fun
I said I bet that you look good on the dance floor
I’m repeating myself because I can’t get you out of my head
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
pax
on 505
yo this is sick
robin
on When the Sun Goes Down
DAMNNN THEY ARE GOOD GOOD
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.