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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That's Where You're Wrong
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Make a wish that weighs a ton
There are no handles for you to hold
And no understanding where it goes
Jealously in Technicolor
Fear by name, love by numbers
Street lamp amber, wanderlust
She looks as if she's blowing at kiss at me
And suddenly the sky is a scissor
Sitting on the floor with a tambourine
Crushing up a bundle of love
Don't take it so personally
You're not the only one
That time has got it in for honey
That's where you're wrong
All the old flames fastened on
Make a wish that weighs a ton
There are no handles that you can hold
And no understanding where it goes
She looks as if she's blowing a kiss at me
And suddenly the sky is a scissor
Sitting on the floor with a tambourine
Crushing up a bundle of love
Don't take it so personally
You're not the only one,
That time has got it in for honey
That's where you're wrong
That's where you're wrong
That's where you're wrong
The lyrics to Arctic Monkeys' "That's Where You're Wrong" are filled with vivid imagery and themes of uncertainty, jealousy, love, and time. The first verse begins with "a pussyfooting setting sun," which could be interpreted as something that is hesitant and unsure, much like the singer's feelings about their relationship. The line "make a wish that weighs a ton" implies the heaviness and difficulty of the situation. The lack of handles and understanding also reinforces how the singer feels lost and unsure about what to do.
The second verse brings in the theme of jealousy, with "jealously in Technicolor" and "fear by name, love by numbers." The use of "Technicolor" evokes a sense of vividness and amplification, while "fear by name, love by numbers" suggests that love is something that can be analyzed and quantified. The line "hide her in a blunderbuss" could mean that the singer is trying to protect their loved one from something or someone, perhaps their own insecurities or jealousies.
The chorus brings in religious undertones with the image of someone sitting on the floor with a tambourine, perhaps evoking the image of a street preacher or gospel singer. The line "crushing up a bundle of love" could mean that the singer is trying to make sense of their complicated feelings. The repetition of "that's where you're wrong" reinforces the theme of uncertainty, and also possibly suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves or someone else that they are mistaken about something.
Overall, "That's Where You're Wrong" is a complex and introspective song that explores themes of love, jealousy, and uncertainty in a vivid and poetic way.
Line by Line Meaning
A pussyfooting setting sun
The sun is setting delicately, as if trying to keep quiet, or without attracting too much attention.
Make a wish that weighs a ton
Make a wish that is very heavy, one that you want very badly and would give anything to have it come true.
There are no handles for you to hold
There is nothing to grab onto, no way to control the situation or make things go the way you want them to.
And no understanding where it goes
There is no clear destination or outcome, and it's difficult to predict where things will end up.
Jealously in Technicolor
Jealousy so intense and vibrant that it feels like a vivid, colorful experience.
Fear by name, love by numbers
Fear is a familiar feeling, a constant companion, while love is measured and constant, without the same intensity.
Street lamp amber, wanderlust
The amber light of a street lamp evokes a sense of travel or exploration, a desire to wander.
Hide her in a blunderbus
Keep her hidden away, safe from harm or danger, as if hiding her in a large cannon.
She looks as if she's blowing at kiss at me
She appears to be sending a message of affection or love.
And suddenly the sky is a scissor
The sky seems to be cutting things apart, as if separating or dividing things in a sudden and jarring way.
Sitting on the floor with a tambourine
Relaxing or being at ease, enjoying a simple pleasure like playing a tambourine on the floor.
Crushing up a bundle of love
Taking something precious or valuable, like love, and crushing it into something smaller or less meaningful.
Don't take it so personally
Don't get too upset or take things too much to heart.
You're not the only one
Other people are going through similar struggles, you're not alone in your experiences.
That time has got it in for honey
Time seems to be working against you, making things difficult or challenging.
That's where you're wrong
The assumption or belief that time is working against you may be wrong or misguided.
All the old flames fastened on
Memories of past relationships and loves are still attached, unable to let go or fade away.
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.