“You don’t need words to tell a story”.
This song is almost 5 minutes long, but all its words is said in 15 seconds. Few people notice, but all the instrumental part is not in vain: it tries to tell a story.
Matador
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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A very clever girl who stood out amongst several once
A terrible dilemma and forever he'll regret this day
He didn't make the rescue from the building
Sulking won't get you nowhere, son
There's blood on your chin where you've bitten your tongue
Smitten, but might not be smitten for long
If you're still sitting, she'll soon be smitten and gone
The Arctic Monkeys' song Matador tells the story of a man who is in love with a woman who is marrying a matador. He is conflicted as he is also involved with a "clever girl" who stands out among others. The man faces a dilemma as he regrets not rescuing someone from a building. The lyrics suggest that he is sulking over his lost opportunity instead of doing something about it. The chorus advises him to take action before it is too late, warning him that if he doesn't act soon, the woman he is smitten by will be smitten and gone.
The lyrics explore the themes of regret, missed opportunities, and the fear of losing someone. The man is torn between two women and paralyzed by his indecision. The song suggests that sulking is not a solution and that action must be taken when an opportunity presents itself. The use of language is poetic, creating vivid images that add depth to the characters and their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
She was marrying a matador and he was with the weather girl
She was committing herself to a daring and skilled fighter, while he was in a relationship with a beautiful and popular woman in the media industry
A very clever girl who stood out amongst several once
The weather girl was intelligent and impressive, attracting attention and admiration even among a group of notable women
A terrible dilemma and forever he'll regret this day
He faced a difficult and agonizing decision, the outcome of which he will always regret and feel remorse for
He didn't make the rescue from the building
He failed to save someone from a building, putting himself in a position of guilt and responsibility
Sulking won't get you nowhere, son
Moping and feeling sorry for oneself will not lead to progress or resolution, especially for a young man
There's blood on your chin where you've bitten your tongue
He has hurt himself by holding back his feelings and not speaking up, causing him physical pain as well as emotional distress
Smitten, but might not be smitten for long
He is enamored with the weather girl, but their romance may not last or be sustainable
If you're still sitting, she'll soon be smitten and gone
If he does not act or make a move, the weather girl will lose interest and move on, leaving him alone and regretful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Miles Peter Kane, Nick O'malley, James Ford, Jamie Cook, Matt Helders, Alex Turner
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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.