The song delves into the relationship between casual flirtation and addictive lust, with Alex describing himself as just a โpuppetโ for her, completely under her control and compulsively begging for her affection.
The song was released as a digital download in the UK on 27 February 2012 and debuted at #23 on the UK Singles Chart, the band's highest charting single since "Crying Lightning" reached #12 in 2009.
The official video was filmed by Aaron Brown and Ben Chappell of Focus Creeps and features former Sex Pistol and current DJ Steve Jones can be seen introducing the song during his KROQ show while the band lip-syncing the song in a car.
"Thereโs a few references for people to pick up on in thereโโSome Velvet Morningโ, Tracy Island. Those references are just me being a smartarse. The song, not to get too heavy, is about that uncertainty that comes with love sometimes. Wondering where you are with it all. Thatโs the undertone for the tune, but I threw in a Thunderbirds reference too. Just because.
That particular bit is like the thing Lil Wayne and Drake do. Weโve been listening to a lot of their stuff recently. I like that thing they do where they talk about something backwards, so they talk about it but then say what it actually is on the next line. Itโs hard to explain but I guess itโs a little nod to that idea. So I say, โIโm a puppet on a stringโ, just before mentioning Tracy Island. Thatโs what itโs aboutโuncertainty."
โ Alex Turner, NME
R U Mine?
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Tracy Island, time-traveling
Diamond cutter-shaped heartaches
Come to find you four in some velvet morning
Years too late, she's a silver lining
Lone ranger riding through an open space
In my mind when she's not right there beside me
And satisfaction feels like a distant memory
And I can't help myself, all I
Wanna hear her say is "Are you mine?"
Well, are you mine?
Are you mine?
Are you mine? Oh, ah
I guess what I'm tryna say is I need the deep end
Keep imagining meeting, wished away entire lifetimes
Unfair, we're not somewhere misbehaving for days
Great escape, lost track of time and space
She's a silver lining climbing on my desire
And I go crazy 'cause here isn't where I wanna be
And satisfaction feels like a distant memory
And I can't help myself, all I
Wanna hear her say is "Are you mine?"
Well, are you mine? (Are you mine tomorrow?)
Are you mine? (Or just mine tonight?)
Are you mine? (Are you mine?)
Oh ah
And the thrill of the chase moves in mysterious ways
So in case, I'm mistaken, I
Just wanna hear you say, "You got me, baby, are you mine?"
She's a silver lining
Lone ranger riding through an open space
That's a big shadow
In my mind when she's not right there beside me
I go crazy 'cause here isn't where I wanna be
And satisfaction feels like a distant memory
And I can't help myself, all I
Wanna hear her say is "Are you mine?"
Well, are you mine? (Are you mine tomorrow?)
Are you mine? (Or just mine tonight?)
Are you mine? (Are you mine tomorrow?)
Oh ah (Or just mine tonight?)
She's a silver lining
Lone ranger riding through an open space
In my mind when she's not right there beside me
I go crazy 'cause here isn't where I wanna be
And satisfaction feels like a distant memory
And I can't help myself, all I
Wanna hear her say is "Are you mine?"
Well, are you mine? (Are you mine tomorrow?)
Are you mine? (Or just mine tonight?)
Are you mine? (Are you mine tomorrow?)
Oh ah (Or just mine tonight?)
The lyrics of "R U Mine?" by Arctic Monkeys explore themes of desire, longing, and uncertainty in a relationship. The singer describes himself as a puppet on a string, caught up in his partner's spell, and wishing he could time-travel to find her. He is haunted by his own feeling of dissatisfaction and craves the affirmation that she is "his". In the second verse, the singer expresses a yearning for a deeper connection with his partner, imagining a life of misbehaving and lost time with her. Despite this, he remains uncertain of her affections, hoping to hear her say that she is indeed his.
The song is driven by a pulsating, almost predatory bassline, and haunting guitar riffs that add to the sense of longing and urgency. The lyrics, delivered in Alex Turner's signature drawl, are cleverly crafted, with vivid images and turns of phrases such as "diamond cutter-shaped heartaches" and "silver lining climbing on my desire." Ultimately, "R U Mine?" is a mesmerizing, darkly romantic piece that captures the emotional complexity of modern relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a puppet on a string
I feel like I'm being controlled and manipulated by someone else.
Tracy Island, time-traveling
My mind wanders away from reality and goes to imaginary places like Tracy Island or traveling through time.
Diamond cutter-shaped heartaches
My emotional pain is sharp and cuts deep, like a diamond cutter.
Come to find you four in some velvet morning
I stumbled upon you and your friends in a beautiful and peaceful setting, maybe even in a dream.
Years too late, she's a silver lining
I missed out on something important a long time ago, but maybe you are the good thing that came out of it in the end.
Lone ranger riding through an open space
I feel like a cowboy riding alone through an empty and vast wilderness.
In my mind when she's not right there beside me
Even when you're not physically present, you occupy my thoughts and emotions.
I go crazy 'cause here isn't where I wanna be
I'm restless and unsatisfied with my current situation.
And satisfaction feels like a distant memory
I can't remember the last time I was truly content and happy.
And I can't help myself, all I
Wanna hear her say is "Are you mine?"
I crave your attention and validation, all I want is for you to confirm that you feel the same way about me as I do about you.
Well, are you mine?
Do you feel the same way about me as I do about you?
I guess what I'm tryna say is I need the deep end
I need to dive into something intense and meaningful, not shallow and superficial.
Keep imagining meeting, wished away entire lifetimes
I daydream about meeting you and spending my whole life with you, and I wish I could fast-forward time to make it happen sooner.
Unfair we're not somewhere misbehaving for days
It's not fair that we can't be reckless and carefree together for a long time.
Great escape, lost track of time and space
Being with you is like a thrilling adventure that makes me forget about everything else.
And the thrill of the chase moves in mysterious ways
The excitement of pursuing someone or something can be unpredictable and inexplicable.
So in case, I'm mistaken, I
Just wanna hear you say, "You got me, baby
Are you mine?"
In case I misunderstood your signals, I just want you to tell me that you're interested in me and confirm that you feel the same way.
She's a silver lining
You are the bright side of a bad situation, the positive outcome of something negative.
Are you mine? (Are you mine tomorrow?)
Are you mine? (Or just mine tonight?)
Are you mine? (Are you mine tomorrow?)
(Or just mine tonight?)
I need to know if you're mine for the long term, or if this is just a short-lived fling.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner, Nick O'Malley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ShadowMusicOfficial
Are you in love?
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well kinda-
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@Scott_the18
Yes i gues xd
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Hummm hummm ๐๐ฆ๐ฝ
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No
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@happygucci5094
The drummer tho!!! Damn.
Alex Turner that voice and lyrics. Wowzers. ๐คฏ
@Evelyn_Haze
What a magical song love Arctic monkeys! I thought whyd you only call me when your high was my favourite but this! THIS IS AMAZING recommend this band to everyone new favourite song!
@imgone7
toh ended, how we feeling rn ๐ญ
@Evelyn_Haze
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