10", MP3 digital download
No. Title Length
1. "Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair" 3:04
2. "The Blond-O-Sonic Shimmer Trap" 3:25
3. "I.D.S.T." 1:49
The Blond-O-Sonic Shimmer Trap
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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In a river of shimmering fog
Yes she was
If you were heat-seeking
She was hard to ignore
Yes she was
Wing mirrors off of Cadillacs
The particularly pretty ones
And that
Meant she never had to strain her back
When she was putting her lippy on
Well, time tastes bland
When she's not around
And you'd sit and you'd sink and approach the brink
Before she showed you how to shake love's steady hand
Tha knows
And she snapped
Wing mirrors off of Cadillacs
The particularly pretty ones
And that
Meant she never had to strain her back
When she was putting her lippy on
Shake love's steady hand
Shake love's steady
She floats like a niccy rush but she stings like a B-flat
The Blond-o-Sonic Shimmer Trap
And she snapped
Wing mirrors off of Cadillacs
The particularly pretty ones
And that
Meant she never had to strain her back
When she was putting her lippy on
"The Blond-O-Sonic Shimmer Trap" by Arctic Monkeys is a song that talks about a woman who is incredibly attractive and hard to ignore. The song starts by describing her as black as a beacon in a river of shimmering fog. This line can be interpreted as her being the center of attention even when surrounded by other beautiful people. The following lines go on to indicate that she is the ideal partner for anyone looking for heat as she is hard to ignore. She is described as a powerful figure who can literally snap wing mirrors off of Cadillacs with ease. This can be symbolic of her being able to break the hearts of men without much effort.
The song then takes a turn and talks about how uninteresting life is without this woman around. The lyric "time tastes bland when she's not around" paints the picture of a monotonous life without her. The phrase "approach the brink before she showed you how to shake love's steady hand" suggests that the woman is not only beautiful but she has also shown the singer the path to true love. The final lines "she floats like a niccy rush, but she stings like a B-flat" describe the woman as sweet but also capable of hurting someone deeply.
Overall, "The Blond-O-Sonic Shimmer Trap" is a song about a woman who has captured the attention and heart of the singer. She is beautiful, strong, and capable of inspiring love and heartbreak at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Black as a beacon
She was dark and mysterious, drawing attention like a lighthouse in a hazy fog.
In a river of shimmering fog
Surrounded by an aura of mystery and glamour, like a shining river of mist.
Yes she was
Affirmation that the woman being described possessed these captivating qualities.
If you were heat-seeking
If you were looking for someone to light your fire,
She was hard to ignore
She was impossible to overlook, with her undeniable charm and allure.
And she snapped
She had a wild streak and sometimes acted impulsively.
Wing mirrors off of Cadillacs
She would damage the most beautiful things, almost as if to prove that they were not as perfect as they seemed.
The particularly pretty ones
She would target the most attractive and desirable items, just to prove that she could.
And that
This behavior had a beneficial effect for her.
Meant she never had to strain her back
It allowed her to avoid working hard or making an effort for something she desired.
When she was putting her lippy on
Specifically, when she was getting ready to go out and be seen by others.
Well, time tastes bland
Without her presence, life feels dull and uninspired.
When she's not around
Her absence is deeply felt and leaves a void in one's life.
And you'd sit and you'd sink and approach the brink
You feel lost and alone, and on the edge of losing control.
Before she showed you how to shake love's steady hand
Until she came along and taught you how to embrace your feelings with steadiness and confidence.
Tha knows
Expressing a sense of shared understanding or agreement among those listening or reading.
She floats like a niccy rush but she stings like a B-flat
She is both intoxicating and harmful, like a drug that both pleases and hurts.
The Blond-o-Sonic Shimmer Trap
The woman being portrayed is a trap of glamour and light, beautiful but dangerous.
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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.