What If You Were Right The First Time?
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Do you wonder where she is this afternoon?
And does it get on your nerves, make it slightly perturbed
That there's things that you don't know about her
And even the places that she's never been with you
Seem awful empty without her
You can look into those eyes
What if you were right the first time?
You can look into those eyes
Down no telephone line
What if you were right the first time?
Betwixt and between the fantasy dream and the fear
Do you wonder where she is this afternoon?
And with the needle in groove, is there all to prove
And tell me are your feet still tapping?
I know there's a first for a trip over the water
What is the worst that could happen?
You can look into those eyes
Down no telephone line
What if you were right the first time?
"What If You Were Right The First Time" is a song by the Arctic Monkeys from their album Suck It and See. The lyrics explore the feelings of uncertainty and doubt that can arise in a relationship. The use of the phrase "betwixt and between" immediately creates a sense of indecision and conflict. The singer is wondering where their partner is and if there are things about her that they don't know. The places that she's never been with him seem empty without her, highlighting the importance of her presence in his life.
The chorus repeats the line "What if you were right the first time?" The song suggests that maybe the singer's initial gut reaction to the relationship was the correct one. Perhaps they had a strong connection and sense of intuition at the beginning, but doubt and insecurity have crept in. The repeated line raises the question: what if we should trust our instincts and initial reactions more often?
The song's second verse continues with more uncertainty and questioning. The line "with the needle in groove, is there all to prove" suggests a sense of pressure and anxiety. The final line asks what is the worst that could happen, implying that taking a risk and trying something new might not be so bad after all.
Overall, "What If You Were Right The First Time" is a contemplative and introspective song about the doubts and insecurities that can arise in relationships. It suggests that maybe we should trust our instincts and take risks, even if we're not sure of the outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Betwixt and between the fantasy dream and the fear
Do you feel stuck between your imagination and your worries?
Do you wonder where she is this afternoon?
Are you thinking about where she might be right now?
And does it get on your nerves, make it slightly perturbed
That there's things that you don't know about her
Are you bothered by the fact that there are things you don't know about her?
And even the places that she's never been with you
Seem awful empty without her
Do you miss her even at the places she has never been with you?
You can look into those eyes
Down no telephone line
What if you were right the first time?
Did you ever meet her face to face and wonder if your instincts were right about her?
And with the needle in groove, is there all to prove
And tell me are your feet still tapping?
Are you still hopeful despite uncertainty? Are you still excited?
I know there's a first for a trip over the water
What is the worst that could happen?
Are you willing to take a risk for her? What's the worst that could happen?
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.