Stickin' To The Floor
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics

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Won't somebody let me out!
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

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

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

Overall Meaning

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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