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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She Looks Like Fun
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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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
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's 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
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)
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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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.