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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No Buses Acoustic
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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I was looking but can't find it anywhere
They always offer when there's loads of love around
But when you're short of some, it's nowhere to be found
Well, I know your game, you told him yesterday
"No chance, you'll get nothing from me"
But now she's there, you're there and everybody's there
Let's go down, down, low down
Where I know I should not go
Oh, and she, you think she's the one
But she's just one in twenty-four
And just 'cause everybody's doing it
Does that mean that I can too?
Lady, where has your love gone?
It was the antiseptic to the sore
To hold you by the hand, must you first be in demand?
How he longs for you to long for him once more, just once more
Let's go down, down, low down
Where I know I should not go
Oh, and she, you think she's the one
But she's just one in twenty-four
And just 'cause everybody's doing it
Does that mean that I can too?
Oh, her eyes went down and cut you up
And there's nothing like a dirty look from
The one you want or the one you've lost
An ache in your soul, it's everybody's goal
To get what they can't have
That's why you're after her and that's why she's after him
But saying it won't change a thing
And they'll realize that it won't change a thing
Realize that it won't change a thing
The lyrics to Arctic Monkeys' song "No Buses" reflect the angst of a guy who is trying to find love but is disillusioned by the futility of it all. The first verse speaks of how love seems to be abundant, but when one is desperately searching for it, it can't be found. The singer seems to be aware of the games that girls play when it comes to love and is frustrated with the fact that he, too, is caught up in this game.
The chorus brings in a sense of rebellion, as the singer acknowledges that what he wants is something he should stay away from. He reflects on the girl he is after and notes that she is not as special as he thought she was; she is just one in 24. The fact that everyone else is "doing it" doesn't make it desirable either.
The second verse delves deeper into the psyche of the singer and his understanding of love. He realizes that love is not just about finding someone to hold hands with; it is about being wanted and desired. He also acknowledges that the girl he is after may not feel the same way, and that realization leaves him feeling empty and unsure.
The song ends with the singer coming to the conclusion that chasing after love that is not meant for him is futile. He acknowledges that the desire to have something that can't be had is universal and that everyone wants what they can't have, but that doesn't change the fact that it won't change anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady, where has your love gone?
Questioning where the love has gone in a relationship.
I was looking but can't find it anywhere
Searching for love but unable to find it.
They always offer when there's loads of love around
People only offer love when it is abundant.
But when you're short of some, it's nowhere to be found
In times of need, love becomes scarce.
Well, I know your game, you told him yesterday
Understanding the deceptive tactics of another person in a love triangle.
"No chance, you'll get nothing from me"
Rejecting the advances of one person.
But now she's there, you're there and everybody's there
All parties involved in the love triangle are present.
He's in turmoil, as puzzled as can be, just like me
The third person in the love triangle is confused and uncertain, just like the singer.
Let's go down, down, low down
Suggesting a descent into unwise actions.
Where I know I should not go
Awareness of the risks involved in acting on temptation.
Oh, and she, you think she's the one
Believing that one particular person is worth the risk.
But she's just one in twenty-four
Recognizing that there are many other potential partners.
And just 'cause everybody's doing it
Acknowledging societal pressure to pursue a certain person or behavior.
Does that mean that I can too?
Questioning whether it's wise to go along with the crowd.
It was the antiseptic to the sore
Love was a healing balm but is now absent.
To hold you by the hand, must you first be in demand?
Questioning whether love must be reciprocal to be worth pursuing.
How he longs for you to long for him once more, just once more
Longing for a lost love and hoping for its return.
Oh, her eyes went down and cut you up
Feeling judged and hurt by the disapproving look of someone desired.
And there's nothing like a dirty look from
Expressing the negative impact of another person's judgmental gaze.
The one you want or the one you’ve lost
Whether a person is still desired or has become unattainable, their judgment still stings.
An ache in your soul, it's everybody's goal
Feeling incomplete and searching for something intangible is a universal human experience.
To get what they can't have
Persuing the unattainable is a common theme in love and life.
That's why you're after her and that's why she's after him
Understanding why one person persues another, even if it's doomed to fail.
But saying it won't change a thing
Vocalizing how one feels about their situation won't alter it.
And they'll realize that it won't change a thing
The futility of persisting in love an futile pursuits will become clear to all parties involved.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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no, its becky
Lady, where has your love gone?
I was looking but can't find it anywhere
They always offer when there's loads of love around
But, when you're short of some, it's nowhere to be found
Well, I know your game, you told him yesterday
No chance, you'll get nothin' from me
But now she's there, you're there, everybody's there
He's in turmoil, as puzzled as can be
Just like me
Let's go down, down, low down
Where I know I should not go
Oh and she thinks she's the one
But she's just one in 24
And just 'cause everybody's doin' it
Does that mean that I can, too?
Lady, where has your love gone?
It was the anti-septic to the sore
To hold you by the hand
Must be first, be in demand
How he longs for you to long for him once more
Just once more
Let's go down, down, low down
Where I know I should not go
Oh and she thinks she's the one
But she's just one in 24
And just 'cause everybody's doin' it
Does that mean that I can, too? Oh...
Her eyes went down and cut you up
And there's nothing like a dirty look from
The one you want, or the one you've lost
An ache in your soul is everybody's goal
To get what they can't have
That's why you're after her
And that's why she's after him
But sayin' it wont change a thing
And they'll realise that it wont change a thing
Realise that it wont change a thing
Fluorescent Adolescent
+Arutzuki In fact... is true.
A male doesn't end his physical development until he is 19 (the voice even before). There is three stages in adolescence:
-early (12-14)
-middle (14-17)
-late (18-25)
In the late one the brain starts to learn how to be an adult, basically preparing for it. In Alex case... he was 20, not 15, his voice didn't change (it probably just ended to get deeper as it supposed to get) the only thing that change was the way he sing, he probably took classes and that stuff to improve it, but people think his voice actually changed 😂😂😂
(sorry for my english, is not perfect yet)
iNeZix
Señorita, donde fue tu amor?
Estuve buscándolo, pero no puedo encontrarlo en ningún lugar.
Ellos siempre lo ofrecen cuando hay
Montones de amor alrededor,
Pero cuando te hace falta un poco
No hay lugar donde encontrarlo
Bueno, conozco tu juego,
Se lo dijiste ayer
No hay posibilidad, no conseguirás nada de mí.
Pero ahora ella está ahí, tú estás ahí y
Todos están ahí
Él está confundido, tan perplejo como se puede estar
Justo como yo
Vamos abajo, abajo, muy abajo
Donde sé que no debería ir
Oh y ella piensa que ella es la única
Pero ella es sólo una de veinticuatro.
Y sólo porque todo el mundo lo hace
Significa que yo también puedo?
Señorita, a donde se fue tu amor?
Era el antiséptico para el dolor
Para agarrarte de la mano
Debe ser el primero en pedirlo
Cómo él anhela que tú
Lo anheles una vez más
Sólo una vez más.
Vamos abajo, abajo, muy abajo
Donde sé que no debería ir
Oh y ella cree que es la única
Pero ella es sólo una de veinticuatro.
Y sólo porque todo el mundo lo hace
¿Acaso eso significa que también puedo?
Ohh, sus ojos bajaron
Y te cortaron.
Y no hay nada como una sucia mirada de
El unico que quisiste
O el unico que perdiste
Un dolor en tu alma
Es la meta de todos
Para obtener lo que no pueden tener
Por eso estas tras de ella
Y por eso es que ella está tras él
Pero decirlo no cambiará nada.
Y no se dan cuenta de que eso no cambiará nada
Date cuenta de que eso no cambiará nada.
berke gündem
Congratulations to Alex. He sang for 3 minutes and 4 seconds without moving at all. Great success
Joao Marcos Gaio
For comments like yours I pay the internet
mojo jojo
It's a picture
r/selfwoooosh
mxcurry
https://youtu.be/uiPYWWbmROQ
camEEla cabeYO
evet
Ballistic Gel
I read "Great success" in Borat's voice. Very nice, I like!
Bohodoque
This guy Alex sings really well, he should start a band
welp.
@breno reis he should form a cOvErS bAnD
underleveled
What a stupid joke, meh
breno reis
he should be one of the strokes