The song is probably named after a headline about Lee O'Donnell successfully accomplishing the world’s first monster truck front flip at the 2017 Monster Jam World Finals.
Alex Turner in an interview with Entertainment Weekly:
"That was verbatim a news story I was unable to resist clicking on about a year ago, and I was unable to resist naming a song after it. It was laid out for me. We’re just living in a world where they’re flipping monster trucks forward."
The World's First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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The exotic sound of data storage
Nothing like it
First thing in the morning
You push the button and we'll do the rest
Bastard Latin
Well, that's the best thing for it
You push the button and we'll do the rest
You and Lizzy in the summertime
Wrapping my tiny mind 'round a lullaby
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
And those that I hope I don't ever have to
Pattern language, in the mood for love
You push the button and we'll do the rest
You and Jeanie wearing Stetson hats
Trying to gain access to my lily pad
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
And those that I hope I don't ever have to
The world's first ever monster truck front flip
I'm just a bad girl trying to be good
I've got a laser guiding my love that I cannot adjust
Forward thinking model villages
More brain shrinking moving images
You push the button and we'll do the rest
The lyrics to the Arctic Monkeys’ song “The World’s First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip” are jam-packed with cryptic references to technology, relationships, and experiences that cannot be easily explained. The first line of the song, “You push the button and we’ll do the rest”, seems to refer to the ease with which technology can simplify our lives -- but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that not everything is so simple. The “exotic sound of data storage” and “pattern language” suggest a fascination with the inner workings of technology, while “bastard Latin” speaks to the complexity of language and communication.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most straightforward, with the repeated line “You push the button and we’ll do the rest” serving as a kind of mantra. But even here, there are hints of tension and ambiguity. The line “well, that’s the best thing for it” seems to suggest resignation or defeat, as if the singer is allowing someone else to take control. The second verse mentions “You and Lizzy in the summertime / Wrapping my tiny mind ‘round a lullaby”, creating a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time before the chaos of the modern world took over. The final verse, featuring the famous “monster truck front flip” line, is the most enigmatic, with the lyrics shifting suddenly from technology and relationships to references to “model villages” and “moving images”.
Overall, the song seems to be grappling with the idea of control -- who has it, who wants it, and what happens when it’s taken away. The repeated refrain of “You push the button and we’ll do the rest” creates a sense of passivity, as if the singer is giving up control to outside forces. But the song is also full of resistance and rebellion, with references to bad girls trying to be good and people trying to gain access to someone else’s “lily pad”.
Line by Line Meaning
You push the button and we'll do the rest
Trust us to handle the details and technicalities, just give us the green light.
The exotic sound of data storage
There's something to be said about the beauty of technology and its capabilities.
Nothing like it
It's hard to compare the unique experience we provide to anything else.
First thing in the morning
We're available and ready to work at any time, even early morning.
Bastard Latin
We're fluent in the language of our craft, even if it's not always easy to understand.
Well, that's the best thing for it
Trust us, we know what we're doing and this is the best course of action.
You and Lizzy in the summertime
Memories of summer love and carefree days, a feeling we want to evoke.
Wrapping my tiny mind 'round a lullaby
Trying to comprehend a feeling of comfort and nostalgia, words can't quite capture it.
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
We offer a certain level of expertise and knowledge that's difficult to put into words for our clients.
And those that I hope I don't ever have to
There are also things that we know, but we hope we never have to use or explain.
Pattern language, in the mood for love
Design language and mood are key elements in our process and approach.
You and Jeanie wearing Stetson hats
An image that evokes a sense of fun and adventure, perhaps during a photoshoot or branding campaign.
Trying to gain access to my lily pad
Our work can offer a sense of ownership and exclusivity for clients, like a personal lily pad.
The world's first ever monster truck front flip
An impressive and unique feat that represents the kind of groundbreaking work we strive for.
I'm just a bad girl trying to be good
We're willing to take risks and push boundaries, even if it's a little out of our comfort zone.
I've got a laser guiding my love that I cannot adjust
Our passion and drive is focused and unwavering, even if external factors can't be controlled.
Forward thinking model villages
Our approach is future-facing and innovative, always looking ahead.
More brain shrinking moving images
Our visual work is memorable and captivating, utilizing new technologies and techniques.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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@musiciyneo3517
Lyrics:
You push the button and we'll do the rest
The exotic sound of data storage
Nothing like it
First thing in the morning
You push the button and we'll do the rest
Bastard latin
That's the best thing for it
You push the button and we'll do the rest
You and Lizzy in the summertime
Wrapping my tiny mind around a lullaby
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
And those that I hope I don't ever have to
Pattern language in the mood for love
You push the button and we'll do the rest
You and genie wearing stetson hats
Trying to gain access to my lily pad
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
And those that I hope I don't ever have to
The world's first ever monster truck front flip
I'm just a bad girl trying to be good
I've got a laser guiding my love that I cannot adjust
Forward thinking model villages
More brain shrinking moving images
You push the button and we'll do the rest
@elmaccano6437
[Verse 1]
You push the button and we’ll do the rest
The exotic sound of data storage
Nothing like it
First thing in the morning
You push the button and we’ll do the rest
Bastard latin
That’s the best thing for it
You push the button and we’ll do the rest
[Pre-Chorus 1]
You and Lizzy in the summertime
Wrapping my tiny mind around a lullaby
[Chorus]
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
And those that I hope I don’t ever have to
[Verse 2]
Pattern language
In the mood for love
You push the button and we’ll do the rest
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You and genie wearing stetson hats
Trying to gain access to my lily pad
[Chorus]
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
And those that I hope I don’t ever have to
[Bridge]
The world’s first ever monster truck front flip
I’m just a bad girl trying to be good
I’ve got a laser guiding my love that I cannot adjust
[Verse 3]
Forward thinking model villages
More brain shrinking moving images
You push the button and we’ll do the rest
@musiciyneo3517
Lyrics:
You push the button and we'll do the rest
The exotic sound of data storage
Nothing like it
First thing in the morning
You push the button and we'll do the rest
Bastard latin
That's the best thing for it
You push the button and we'll do the rest
You and Lizzy in the summertime
Wrapping my tiny mind around a lullaby
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
And those that I hope I don't ever have to
Pattern language in the mood for love
You push the button and we'll do the rest
You and genie wearing stetson hats
Trying to gain access to my lily pad
There are things that I just cannot explain to you
And those that I hope I don't ever have to
The world's first ever monster truck front flip
I'm just a bad girl trying to be good
I've got a laser guiding my love that I cannot adjust
Forward thinking model villages
More brain shrinking moving images
You push the button and we'll do the rest
@LeeLiima12
MusiciyNeo "you and Lizzy in the summertime" i immediately thought of Lana del Rey haha
@bobblob6220
MusiclyNeo lmao I've seeing you all over the place haha but still thanks for the lyrics
@musiciyneo3517
Leticia de Lima ME TOO AHHAGA
@dud4medeiros
Leticia de Lima alex is actually talking about her on that line haha
@nayeliestrada3014
Thanks for the lyrics
@kimtavarez
2:20 took me to heaven, God. That sounds so beautiful, I'm going to cry.
@Mona-dp4wf
Kim Tavarez same
@theseeker96
kim you're a bad girl tryna be good.
@joebrown2275
It reminds me of if billie eilish got slapped in the face by drugs and Sheffield