"'It’s about the characters that… Read Full Bio ↴Alex Turner, speaking to Pitchfork:
"'It’s about the characters that people create in that virtual world [social media].
This song is about how in the modern information age, everyone ends up being nasty to each other because of how people can share their unfiltered, often anonymous thoughts.'"
While it doesn’t seem like the song’s topic, it contains at least one reference to Alex’s girlfriend, Taylor Bagley, and her Instagram. Taylor seemed to quit Instagram in late January of 2018, probably because angry Arctic Monkeys fans began harassing her.
She Looks Like Fun
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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(She looks like fun)
(She looks like fun)
(She looks like)
Smile like you've got a straw in something tropical
I've got the party plugged right into my skull
Wayne manor, what a memorable n.Y.e
(She looks like fun) good morning
(She looks like fun) cheeseburger
(She looks like fun) snowboarding
(She looks like)
Finally, there's a place with you through cloudy skies
Every whimsical thought that enters my mind
Look, there ain't no limit to the length of the dickheads we can be
(She looks like fun) Bukowski
(She looks like fun) dogsitting
(She looks like fun) screwballing
(She looks like)
Finally, there's a place where you can wag your tongue
Baby, but why can't we all just get along?
Dance as if somebody's watching, 'cause they are
No one's on the streets
They've moved it all online
As of march
I'm so full of shite
I need to spend less time stood around in bars
Waffling on to strangers all about martial arts
And how much I respect them
(She looks like fun) key changes
(She looks like fun) re-thinking
(She looks like fun) new order
(She looks like fun)
The song "She Looks Like Fun" by Arctic Monkeys depicts an individual admiring a woman and having a great deal of fun with her. The repetition of the phrase "She looks like fun" throughout the song emphasizes this sensation. The verse "Smile like you've got a straw in something tropical, I've got the party plugged right into my skull, Wayne Manor, what a memorable N.Y.E" describes the individual's happiness and the feeling of being in a party.
The chorus of the song depicts the individual trying to describe the woman in any way possible, including "cheeseburger" and "snowboarding," which symbolize the different activities the individual and the woman might have engaged in. The second verse, "Finally, I can share with you through cloudy skies, every whimsical thought that enters my mind, there's no limit to the length of the dickheads we can be" illustrates the idea of finally being able to express everything that comes to their minds, embracing their absurdity, and being unapologetic about it.
The bridge refers to how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected social gatherings and how everything has moved onto online spaces. It mentions the need to stand less in bars, stop talking about martial arts, and start spending less time on meaningless activities.
Line by Line Meaning
She looks like fun
The singer finds this woman to be a very interesting and enjoyable person that he would like to spend more time with.
Smile like you've got a straw in something tropical
The singer likens the woman's happy expression to that of someone enjoying a tropical drink through a straw.
I've got the party plugged right into my skull
The singer is so pumped up with energy that he feels like he's hosting an amazing party inside his own head.
Wayne Manor, what a memorable N.Y.E
The singer recalls a New Year's Eve spent at a place called Wayne Manor, which was a fantastic and unforgettable experience for him.
(She looks like fun) Good morning
The singer channels his excitement for the woman by exclaiming 'Good morning' as if he's greeting her in person.
(She looks like fun) Cheeseburger
The singer randomly associates the woman's fun personality with a cheeseburger, implying that she's a satisfying and enjoyable presence like a delicious meal.
(She looks like fun) Snowboarding
The singer imagines the woman being just as exhilarating and enjoyable as the thrilling sport of snowboarding.
Finally, I can share with you through cloudy skies
The singer is happy that he can finally express his thoughts and feelings to the woman, despite the obstacles that make it difficult to communicate clearly.
Every whimsical thought that enters my mind
The singer is excited to share all the silly and fun ideas that pop into his head with the woman.
There's no limit to the length of the dickheads we can be
The singer suggests that he and the woman can act as silly and goofy as they want, without fear of judgement or ridicule.
(She looks like fun) Bukowski
The singer associates the woman's personality with the writer Charles Bukowski, who was known for his gritty and unconventional writing style.
(She looks like fun) Dogsitting
The singer assumes the woman is as much fun to be with as a group of playful dogs that he's watching over.
(She looks like fun) Screwballing
The singer thinks the woman's personality is so quirky and playful that she's like a character from a classic screwball comedy movie.
Finally, there's a place where you can wag your tongue
The singer believes that being around the woman allows him to freely express himself and speak his mind.
Baby, but why can't we all just get along?
The singer wonders why people can't simply get along and enjoy each other's company, just like how he feels around the woman.
Dance as if somebody's watching, 'cause they are
The singer encourages the listener to dance with confidence and enthusiasm, as if they're being watched and admired by others who appreciate their moves.
No one's on the streets
The singer notices that the streets are empty, likely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
We moved it all online
The singer and his friends have turned to online platforms to host virtual events and hangouts, since they can't gather in person.
As of March, I'm so full of shite
The singer admits that he's been talking nonsensically and wasting time with meaningless conversations, likely due to the boredom and frustration of being stuck at home.
I need to spend less time stood around in bars
The singer realizes that he should stop wasting time in bars and instead find more meaningful ways to spend his time, both online and offline.
(She looks like fun) Key changes
The singer associates the woman's personality with unexpected and exciting key changes in music, implying that she's a vibrant and dynamic presence.
(She looks like fun) Re-thinking
The singer suggests that being around the woman makes him want to re-think his old ways and adopt a more positive and adventurous outlook on life.
(She looks like fun) New order
The singer envisions the woman as a force of creative disruption that signals a new order and fresh perspective on the world around them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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@TristanBastidas
Alright I was just thinking about this.....and in tranquility base he says he's been on a bender to that "prophetic esplanade"...so he can prophesize ....
Golden trunks talks about the media and the government:"Bendable figures with a fresh new pack of lies
Summat else to publicise
I'm sure you've heard about enough"
Science fiction "Mass panic on a not too distant future colony
Quantitative easing" We already see mass panic right now with all the people taking out water and paper from the stores and this was written 2 years ago. Quantitative easing has to do with the economy and right now the economy is crashing!
"Highlight dangers and send out hidden messages " he's kindof sending out hidden messages in his songs that we only understand now.
One point perspective "Just as the apocalypse finally gets prioritized" right now is the time that an apocalypse seems most possible due to the current situation :/
the ultracheese: "What a death I died writing that song
Start to finish, with you looking on
It stays between us, Steinway and his sons
'Cause it's the ultracheese"
Alex knows something that we don't know....he somehow prophecized all these things and it's scary tbh
help me find more comparisons because this is going crazy right now and there isn't anything to do
@Wolfhoundersful
[Intro]
One, two, three, four
[Chorus]
(She looks like fun
She looks like fun
She looks like fun
She looks like)
[Verse 1]
Smile like you've got a straw in something tropical
I've got the party plugged right into my skull
Wayne Manor, what a memorable NYE
[Chorus]
(She looks like fun) Good morning
(She looks like fun) Cheeseburger
(She looks like fun) Snowboarding
(She looks like)
[Verse 2]
Finally, I can share with you through cloudy skies
Every whimsical thought that enters my mind
There's no limit to the length of the dickheads we can be
[Chorus]
(She looks like fun) Bukowski
(She looks like fun) Dogsitting
(She looks like fun) Screwballing
(She looks like)
[Verse 3]
Finally, there's a place where you can wag your tongue
Baby, but why can't we all just get along?
Dance as if somebody's watching, 'cause they are
[Bridge]
No one's on the streets
We moved it all online as of March
I'm so full of shite
I need to spend less time stood around in bars
Waffling on to strangers all about martial arts
And how much I respect them
[Chorus]
(She looks like fun) Key changes
(She looks like fun) Re-thinking
(She looks like fun) New order
(She looks like fun)
@bugra4499
Smile like you've got a straw in something tropical
I've got the party plugged right into my skull
Wayne Manor, what a memorable N.Y.E
Good morning
(She looks like fun)
Cheeseburger
(She looks like fun)
Snowboarding
(She looks like)
Finally, I can share with you through cloudy skies
Every whimsical thought that enters my mind
There's no limit to the length of the dickheads we can be
Bukowski
(She looks like fun)
Dogsitting
(She looks like fun)
Screwballing
(She looks like)
Finally, there's a place where you can wag your tongue
Baby, but why can't we all just get along?
Dance as if somebody's watching, 'cause they are
No one's on the streets
We moved it all online
As of March
I'm so full of shite
I need to spend less time stood around in bars
Waffling on to strangers all about martial arts
And how much I respect them
Key changes
(She looks like fun)
Re-thinking
(She looks like fun)
New order
(She looks like fun)
@thefrodobagginstvua
One, two, three, four
She looks like fun
She looks like fun
She looks like fun
She looks like
Smile like you've got a straw in something tropical
I've got the party plugged right into my skull
Wayne Manor, what a memorable N.Y.E
Good morning
(She looks like fun)
Cheeseburger
(She looks like fun)
Snowboarding
(She looks like)
Finally, I can share with you through cloudy skies
Every whimsical thought that enters my mind
There's no limit to the length of the dickheads we can be
Bukowski
(She looks like fun)
Dogsitting
(She looks like fun)
Screwballing
(She looks like)
Finally, there's a place where you can wag your tongue
Baby, but why can't we all just get along?
Dance as…
@musiciyneo3517
Lyrics:
One, two, three, four
She looks like fun
She looks like fun
She looks like fun
She looks like
Smile like you've got a straw in something tropical
I've got the party plugged right into my skull
Wayne Manor, what a memorable N.Y.E
(She looks like fun)
Good morning
(She looks like fun)
Cheeseburger
(She looks like fun)
Snowboarding
(She looks like)
Finally, I can share with you through cloudy skies
Every whimsical thought that enters my mind
There ain't no limit to the length of the dickheads we can be
(She looks like fun)
Bukowski
(She looks like fun)
Dogsitting
(She looks like fun)
Screwballing
(She looks like)
Finally, there's a place where you can wag your tongue
Baby, but why can't we all just get along?
Dance as if somebody's watching, because they are
No one's on the streets
We moved it all online
As of March
I'm so full of shite, I need to spend less time stood around in bars waffling on to strangers all about martial arts
And how much I respect them
(She looks like fun)
Key changes
(She looks like fun)
Re-thinking
(She looks like fun)
New order
(She looks like fun)
@saumyabehl
One, two, three, four
Smile like you've got a straw in something tropical
I've got the party plugged right into my skull
Wayne Manor, what a memorable N.Y.E
Good morning
(She looks like fun) Cheeseburger
(She looks like fun) Snowboarding
(She looks like-)
Finally, I can share with you through cloudy skies
Every whimsical thought that enters my mind
There's no limit to the length of the dickheads we can be
Bukowski
(She looks like fun) Dogsitting
(She looks like fun) Screwballing
(She looks like-)
Finally, there's a place where you can wag your tongue
Baby, but why can't we all just get along?
Dance as if somebody's watching, 'cause they are
No one's on the streets
We moved it all online as of March
I'm so full of shite
I need to spend less time stood around in bars
Waffling on to strangers all about martial arts
And how much I respect them
Key changes
(She looks like fun) Re-thinking
(She looks like fun) New order
(She looks like fun)
@Barjavelle131
These guys redefined my entire music taste
@Hi-rb9kf
same
@visiximoff6484
YAZZZZ <3
@PepsiManLover
FRRR
@senoreunicornio3227
indeed lol, this came out of nowhere but damn this album is gold.
@sebvnds
dude fr
@pickledclips
Song: does a key change
Alex Turner: KEEY CHAANGEEES
@brandondoe4673
Lmao!😂😂
@Leo_nbd
Good ol' 4th wall break!
@biancabeavis7198
Key changes - 'new normal'?