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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Stickin
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Don't wanna stick around no more
I said they're looking at ya strange
I said you're stickin' to the floor
Not one of you's got an ounce of style in ya
Said not one of you, no
If they keep on pushing you around
Keep on stepping on your toes
I'll pick you up when you fall down
Not one of you's got an ounce of style in ya
Said not one of you, no
Not one of you's got an ounce of style in ya
So not one of you, no
The lyrics of the Arctic Monkeys song "Stickin" portrays a person or protagonist, who is deeply frustrated and wants to escape or break free from the people or environment around him. The opening lines "Won't somebody let me out!", shows the level of frustration the singer feels, and the second line "Don't wanna stick around no more" shows his or her desire to leave.
The next lines, "I said they're looking at ya strange, I said you're stickin' to the floor," presents the singer observing the people around her or him and feeling like they are not genuine or comfortable with themselves, and as if they are stuck in one place, unable to move or grow.
The chorus, "Not one of you's got an ounce of style in ya, So not one of you, no," is a direct attack on the person or people surrounding the singer. The lack of style can be symbolic of their lack of individuality or personality, and the singer may be frustrated with their inability to separate themselves from the crowd.
The lines "Fucking hell I'll break your nose, If they keep on pushing you around, Keep on stepping on your toes, I'll pick you up when you fall down," reflects the singer’s desire to protect and support a friend or loved one. The singer offers to physically defend or protect them from the environment that the singer wants to escape from.
Overall, the song's meaning seems to revolve around unfulfillment with the status quo, and the singer's desire for self-expression and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't somebody let me out!
The singer is feeling trapped and is asking for help.
Don't wanna stick around no more
The singer is unhappy with their current situation and wants to leave.
I said they're looking at ya strange
The singer is observing someone being judged or ostracized by others.
I said you're stickin' to the floor
The artist is using a literal phrase to describe someone being stuck or unable to move.
Not one of you's got an ounce of style in ya
The artist is criticizing a group of people for lacking individuality or creativity.
Said not one of you, no
The singer is emphasizing their previous statement and its negative sentiment.
Fucking hell I'll break your nose
The singer is threatening physical violence to protect someone from harm.
If they keep on pushing you around
The artist is referencing the cause of the harm that they are trying to prevent.
Keep on stepping on your toes
The artist is using a metaphor to describe the harmful actions of others towards the person they are trying to protect.
I'll pick you up when you fall down
The artist is reassuring the person they are trying to protect that they will be there for them through difficult times.
Not one of you's got an ounce of style in ya
The singer is reiterating their criticism of the group's lack of creativity.
Said not one of you, no
The artist is emphasizing the statement once again.
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.