It has been noted that “Ghosts Again” – and the entire project that it is featured on – was influenced by the recent passing of Andy Fletcher, who had been down with Depeche Mode...
For starters, the title of this song (“The Mariana”) is actually a reference to the Mariana Trench. The Mariana Trench is a part of the Pacific Ocean east of Southeast Asia that is the...
Listeners who favor the Arctic Monkeys from a lyrical perspective must have a particular type of taste, as this definitely isn’t an outfit that goes out of its way to make their songs understandable. Owing to this, diving too deeply into what’s being...
The prevailing theory seems to be that Arctic Monkeys’ “Body Paint” is romantic in nature, i.e. the vocalist likely addressing his significant other. From the onset, despite the lyrical complexity of this piece, it becomes...
The lyrics of “There’d Better Be A Mirrorball” are painfully metaphorical. For example, a “mirrorball” is another name for those shiny-globe ornaments you’d traditionally see on the ceiling of a disco. But this isn’t a...
The lyrics of “No. 1 Party Anthem” revolve around a specific narrative, highlighted by the vocalist’s interactions with a particular female in a club. Usually when met with such songs, the featured story can be...
In “Arabella”, the singer, Alex Turner, is praising a particular female, i.e. his romantic interest. And the title is an appellation given to said lady. It is a mix of her real name, Arielle, with...
“Moderation” is a song about making an appeal for something which ultimately results in frustration. In the context of the track, this annoyance is primarily based on not receiving the satisfactory level of desired love...
