Space Invaders
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics


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Space invaders flying home
Yeah, they're going to hit the sack
And they are prob'ly going to die getting high
Cause they're mixing crazy moments with the crack
And she's kissing all the boys
She's to clever to be slack
But she's bound to go away for a day
In July, so she won't be coming back

Baby, baby, baby
The good old days have died
Baby, baby, baby
Now won't you dry your pretty eyes
Baby, baby, baby
Your good old days are taxed
So come on!

Spot big bell bottom chords
And a matching with a hat
And you're a rule breaker, baby
Can't you see me standing
Only in your way to hit the sack?

And she's kissing all the boys
She's to clever to be slack
But she's bound to go away for a day
In July, so she won't be coming back

Baby, baby, baby
Your good old days have died
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you dry your pretty eyes
Baby, baby, baby




Your good old days are taxed
So come on!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Space Invaders" by Arctic Monkeys seem to be about a group of people, namely the "space invaders," who are indulging in drugs and partying. The phrase "flying home" suggests that they are coming down from their high, and "they're going to hit the sack" implies that they're tired and ready to sleep. The next line, "And they are prob'ly going to die getting high," perhaps alludes to the dangerous nature of drugs, and how they can be risky.


The song then introduces a female character who is "kissing all the boys," but also described as being "too clever to be slack." This suggests that she is intelligent and perhaps manipulative, using her wiles to get what she wants from the guys around her. The line "But she's bound to go away for a day in July, so she won't be coming back" implies that her actions have consequences, and that she will ultimately pay a price for her behavior.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Baby, baby, baby" three times, each time giving a slightly different message. The first time, it is lamenting the loss of the "good old days." The second time, it is asking the listener to dry their eyes, suggesting that they are crying over these lost memories. The final time, it is telling them to "come on," perhaps urging them to move on and let go of the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Space invaders flying home
People who are high on drugs are returning home


Yeah, they're going to hit the sack
They are going to sleep after partying while high


And they are prob'ly going to die getting high
They are at risk of dying from drug use


Cause they're mixing crazy moments with the crack
They are using crack cocaine along with other drugs


And she's kissing all the boys
She is cheating and is involved with multiple partners


She's to clever to be slack
She is intelligent but still engages in risky behaviour


But she's bound to go away for a day
She is planning to leave for a short period of time


In July, so she won't be coming back
She is leaving for good in July


Baby, baby, baby. The good old days have died
The past is gone and things will never be the same


Baby, baby, baby. Now won't you dry your pretty eyes
Stop crying about the past and move on


Baby, baby, baby. Your good old days are taxed
Your past is limited and regulated


Spot big bell bottom chords
Notice the nostalgia


And a matching with a hat
People are accenting their fashion with hats


And you're a rule breaker, baby
You're breaking the rules by taking risks and indulging in drugs


Can't you see me standing. Only in your way to hit the sack?
You're too high and distracted to see me standing in front of you




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Fishy Cat

lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Space invaders flying home
And they're going to hit the sack
And they're probably going to die getting high
Cause they're mixing crazy moments with the crack

And she's kissing all the boys
She's too clever to be slack
But she's bound to go away for a day
And she'll like it, so she won't be coming back




[Hook]
Baby, baby, baby
Your good old days have died
Baby, baby, baby
Now won't you dry your pretty eyes
Baby, baby, baby
Your good old days are dead
Come on

[Verse 2]
Spot big bell bottom cords
And a matching with a hat
And you're a rule breaker, baby
Can't you see me standing only in your way to hit the sack

And she's kissing all the boys
She's too clever to be slack
But she's bound to go away for a day
And she'll like it, so she won't be coming back

[Hook]
Baby, baby, baby
Your good old days have died
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you dry your pretty eyes
Baby, baby, baby
Your good old days are dead
Come on



All comments from YouTube:

aunthau MV

This is a rare type of song by the arctic monkeys. What a banger. Really well composed, that guitar outro sounds nothing like theyve ever done. Somebody needs to reintroduce them to this song so theyd play it live.

Shon Moses

They do. Most live performances of Arabella there's a build up to the solo that isn't on the track. It's for Alex to get the guitar and play the solo; What they play there is the first half of the outro in this one.

Bella Sullivan

@Shon Moses Oh huh, that's interesting, never noticed!

CupidStuntBoyZ

@Shon Moses usually its war pigs by black sabbath as the riffs sound similar

Michel G

@CupidStuntBoyZ very true. I saw them in Seattle in 2013 and they played war pigs riff

Alvaro Gabriel

probably they were inspired by jimy hendrix.. i think

VikyPeach

Imagine hearing it live in 2020

gianco

Is difficult alex is other now.

Joe G

HAHA what a tease

chia huey

they would never :// wish i could hear tbhc accent alex singing this tho lmao

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