Knee Socks
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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And the nights are drawn out long
And you're kissin' to cut through the gloom
With a cough-drop colored tongue
And you were sittin' in the corner with the coats all piled high
When I thought you might be mine
In a small world on an exceptionally rainy Tuesday night
In the right place and time
When the zeros line up on the 24-hour clock
When you know who's callin' even though the number is blocked
When you walked around your house wearin' my sky blue Lacoste
And your knee socks
Well, you cured my January blues
Yeah, you made it all alright
I got a feelin' I might have lit the very fuse
That you were tryin' not to light
You were a stranger in my phonebook I was actin' like I knew
'Cause I had nothin' to lose
When the winter's in full swing and your dreams just aren't coming true
Ain't it funny what you'll do?
When the zeros line up on the 24-hour clock
When you know who's callin' even though the number is blocked
When you walked around your house wearin' my sky blue Lacoste
And your knee socks
The late afternoon, he ghost in your room
That you always thought didn't approve of you knockin' boots
Never stopped you letting me get hold of the sweet spot
By the scruff of your knee socks
You and me could've been a team
Each had a half of a king and queen seat
Like the beginnin' of Mean Streets
You could be my baby (be my baby)
You and me could've been a team
Each had a half of a king and queen seat
Like the beginnin' of Mean Streets
You could be my baby (be my baby)
You and me could've been a team (all the zeros lined up)
Each had a half of a king and queen seat
Like the beginnin' of Mean Streets
You could be my baby (be my baby) (but the number's blocked)
You and me could've been a team
Each had a half of a king and queen seat (when you've come undone)
Like the beginnin' of Mean Streets
You could be my baby (be my baby)
When the zeros line up on the 24-hour clock (all the zeros lined up)
When you know who's callin' even though the number is blocked (but the number's blocked)
When you walked around your house wearin' my sky blue Lacoste
And your knee socks (when you've come undone)
When the zeros line up on the 24-hour clock (all the zeros lined up)
When you know who's callin' even though the number is blocked
When you walked around your house wearin' my sky blue Lacoste
And your knee socks
Knee socks
Knee socks
The lyrics to Arctic Monkeys' song "Knee Socks" seem to describe a passionate encounter between two people. The first verse sets the scene, portraying a cozy atmosphere with lights on in the afternoon and long nights. The second line suggests that the couple is trying to cut through the gloom by kissing, with the person's tongue described as "cough-drop colored." The third line describes the woman (presumably) sitting in the corner with coats, while the singer believes she might be his. The fourth line states that the encounter takes place on a rainy Tuesday night and that they are in the right place and time.
The second verse, on the other hand, describes a feeling of uncertainty and vulnerability. The first two lines refer to the moments when the zeros line up on the 24-hour clock, and someone knows who's calling even though the number is blocked. The next line mentions the woman wearing the singer's Lacoste shirt and knee socks, while the rest of the verse describes how the woman makes him feel alive and cures his January blues.
In the bridge, the singer talks about the late afternoon, the ghost in the woman's room (probably her disapproving parent), and how that did not stop him from getting hold of the sweet spot by the scruff of her knee socks. The final chorus repeats the previous ones and ends with a repetition of the phrase "knee socks."
Overall, the song Knee Socks expresses primal passion and emotional vulnerability that is common in many relationships. The lyrics in the song are a perfect balance between a depiction of a steamy encounter and the apprehension that can arise from such a risky situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You got the lights on in the afternoon
The love interest is always awake in the afternoon.
And the nights are drawn out long
The nights feel longer when the love interest is away.
And you're kissin' to cut through the gloom
The act of kissing helps to alleviate sadness and negative feelings.
With a cough-drop colored tongue
The tongue reminds the artist of a cough drop, which suggests comfort and care during sickness.
And you were sittin' in the corner with the coats all piled high
The love interest was trying to blend in and not draw attention to themselves at a party.
When I thought you might be mine
The singer begins to think that they could be with the love interest.
In a small world on an exceptionally rainy Tuesday night
The setting is specific and reflective of the unique circumstances that brought the singer and love interest together.
In the right place and time
The artist feels fortunate to have met the love interest in the right moment.
When the zeros line up on the 24-hour clock
A rare and serendipitous moment in which everything seems to align perfectly.
When you know who's callin' even though the number is blocked
The artist is so in tune with the love interest that they know who is calling them even if they haven't revealed their number.
When you walked around your house wearin' my sky blue Lacoste
The love interest adorns the singer's clothing, signifying a deep connection and intimacy.
And your knee socks
The knee socks remind the artist of a specific moment of vulnerability and comfort with the love interest.
Well, you cured my January blues
The love interest has the ability to alleviate negative emotions from the singer's life.
Yeah, you made it all alright
The love interest has the power to make everything better for the singer.
I got a feelin' I might have lit the very fuse
The singer feels responsible for starting something explosive and passionate in their relationship with the love interest.
That you were tryin' not to light
The love interest was trying not to get too involved or invested in the relationship but was unable to resist their feelings.
You were a stranger in my phonebook I was actin' like I knew
The artist was pretending to know someone who was initially a stranger to them (the love interest).
'Cause I had nothin' to lose
The singer was taking a chance with the love interest because they had nothing to lose.
When the winter's in full swing and your dreams just aren't coming true
The winter season represents a time of hardship and struggle when nothing seems to be going right for the singer.
Ain't it funny what you'll do?
Hardships often push people to take risks and try new things, even if it means going against their usual behavior.
The late afternoon, he ghost in your room
The memory of the love interest lingers and haunts the artist even when they're not together.
That you always thought didn't approve of you knockin' boots
The artist initially thought that the love interest did not approve of their intimate relationship.
Never stopped you letting me get hold of the sweet spot
The love interest eventually let the singer into their heart and gave them a special place in their life.
By the scruff of your knee socks
The knee socks represent a point of intimacy and vulnerability that the artist was able to reach with the love interest.
You and me could've been a team
The singer envisions a future where they and the love interest are together and partners in life.
Each had a half of a king and queen seat
The singer and the love interest would share power and authority as equals in their relationship.
Like the beginnin' of Mean Streets
The singer is reminded of the classic movie Mean Streets, which deals with themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal.
You could be my baby (be my baby)
The artist wants the love interest to be their partner and romantic companion.
All the zeros lined up
The same serendipitous moment from the beginning of the song occurs again.
But the number's blocked
Even though the singer knows who's calling, they can't answer because their number is blocked.
When you've come undone
When the singer is feeling vulnerable and exposed, like the moment when the love interest wore their knee socks.
Knee socks
A symbol of vulnerability and intimacy in the artist's relationship with the love interest.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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on 505
yo this is sick
robin
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.