Still Take You Home
Arctic Monkeys / Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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'Cause I don't think you're special, I don't think you're cool
You're just probably alright
But under these lights you look beautiful
And I'm struggling, I can't see through your fake tan
Yeah, and you know it for a fact that everybody's eating out of your hands
But what do you know?
Yeah, but I'll still take you home
Oh, yeah, I'll still take you home
So what do you know?
Said, you don't know nothing
Well, fancy seeing you in here
You're all tarted up and you don't look the same
Well, I haven't seen you since last year
Yeah, and surprisingly you have forgotten my name
But you know it, yeah, and you knew it all along
Oh and you say you have forgotten
But you're fibbing, go on, tell me I'm wrong
So what do you know?
Oh, you know nothing
Yeah, but I'll still take you home
Oh, yeah, I'll still take you home
So what do you know?
Oh, you don't know nothing, no
Oh-woah, woah, woah
Oh-woah, woah, woah
Da-da, da-da-da, da-da, da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da
Oh-woah, woah, woah
Oh, so what do you know?
Yeah, you don't know nothing, no
Yeah, but I'd still take you home
Oh, yeah, I'll still take you home
I said, what do you know?
Oh, you don't know nothing
I fancy you with a passion
Oh, you're a Topshop princess, a rockstar, too
But you're a fad and you're a fashion
And I'm having a job trying to talk to you
But it's alright, yeah, I'll put it on one side
Oh, 'cause everybody's looking, you've got control of everyone's eyes
Including mine
Arctic Monkeys's song "Still Take You Home" is about the struggles of trying to connect with someone who seems to have mastered the game of social interaction. The singer is drawn to this person based solely on their appearance and charm under the lights, but when they actually try to hold a conversation with them, they realize that they really don't have much in common. Despite this, the singer is still willing to take this person home because they are still drawn to them, even if it's just for a physical connection.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the entire song, which is one of subtle disillusionment. The singer is initially drawn to the person under the bright lights of a club, but as they interact more, they realize that this person is nothing special. The repeated refrain of "so what do you know? Oh, you know nothing" reinforces this sense of disillusionment, as the singer realizes that they are not going to find any deep connection with this person.
Despite this realization, the singer is still drawn to this person because of their physical appearance and the control that they seem to have over everyone's gaze. The line "you're a fad and you're a fashion, and I'm having a job trying to talk to you" sums up the frustration that the singer is feeling as they try to connect with this person. However, even though the connection may be superficial, the singer is still willing to take this person home, even if it's just for a physical connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's ever so funny
The situation is humorous to me.
'Cause I don't think you're special, I don't think you're cool
I don't view you as anything exceptional or noteworthy.
You're just probably alright
You're average or satisfactory.
But under these lights you look beautiful
In this setting, you appear attractive.
And I'm struggling, I can't see through your fake tan
I'm having difficulty seeing past your artificially-bronzed skin.
Yeah, and you know it for a fact that everybody's eating out of your hands
You're aware that everyone is fawning over you and hanging on your every word.
But what do you know?
I'm skeptical of your knowledge or expertise.
Oh, you know nothing
In fact, you're quite ignorant.
Yeah, but I'll still take you home
However, I'm still willing to go home with you.
Oh, yeah, I'll still take you home
I'm emphasizing my willingness to leave with you.
Said, you don't know nothing
You are still completely unaware of the truth.
Well, fancy seeing you in here
What a surprise to see you in this location!
You're all tarted up and you don't look the same
You're wearing a lot of makeup and looking different than before.
Well, I haven't seen you since last year
It's been a while since we saw each other.
Yeah, and surprisingly you have forgotten my name
Oddly enough, you've managed to forget my name.
But you know it, yeah, and you knew it all along
I believe you are lying and actually remember my name.
Oh and you say you have forgotten
You are still pretending to not remember.
But you're fibbing, go on, tell me I'm wrong
You're lying, and I am calling you out on it.
Oh-woah, woah, woah
This serves as a musical interlude.
Da-da, da-da-da, da-da, da-da
This serves as a musical interlude.
Oh-woah, woah, woah
This serves as a musical interlude.
Oh, so what do you know?
I am once again questioning your knowledge or expertise.
Yeah, you don't know nothing, no
You are still without knowledge or expertise.
Yeah, but I'd still take you home
But despite this, I'm still willing to leave with you.
Oh, yeah, I'll still take you home
I am emphasizing my willingness to leave with you.
I said, what do you know?
I am repeating my skepticism of your knowledge or expertise.
Oh, you don't know nothing
You still have no knowledge or expertise.
I fancy you with a passion
I am strongly attracted to you.
Oh, you're a Topshop princess, a rockstar, too
I view you as a trendy, popular figure.
But you're a fad and you're a fashion
However, I believe you are only popular temporarily and will soon be forgotten.
And I'm having a job trying to talk to you
I am finding it difficult to communicate with you.
But it's alright, yeah, I'll put it on one side
Despite my frustration, I will put my feelings aside for the time being.
Oh, 'cause everybody's looking, you've got control of everyone's eyes
Everyone is paying attention to you, and you have a great deal of influence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jamie Cook, Alex Turner
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