Fluorescent Adolescent
Arctic Monkeys
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You used to get it in your fishnets Now you only get it in your night dress Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness Landed in a very common crisis Everything's in order in a black hole Nothing seems as pretty as the past though That Bloody Mary's lacking a Tabasco Remember when he used to be a rascal? Oh, that boy's a slag The best you ever had The best you ever had Is just a memory and those dreams Not as daft as they seem Not as daft as they seem My love, when you dream them up Flicking through a little book of sex tips Remember when the boys were all electric? Now, when she tells she's gonna get it I'm guessing that she'd rather just forget it Clinging to not getting sentimental Said, she wasn't going, but she went, still Likes her gentlemen to not be gentle Was it a mega-dobber or a betting pencil? Oh, that boy's a slag The best you ever had The best you ever had Is just a memory, and those dreams Weren't as daft as they seem Not as daft as they seem My love, when you dream them up Oh, where did you go? Where did you go? Where did you go? Whoa You're falling about You took a left off Last Laugh Lane You just sounded it out You're not coming back again You're falling about You took a left off Last Laugh Lane You just sounded it out You're not coming back again You used to get it in your fishnets Now you only get it in your night dress Started all the naughty nights with niceness Landed in a very common crisis Everything's in order in a black hole Everything was pretty in the past though That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco Remember when he used to be a rascal?
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Written by: Johanna Bennett, Alex Turner
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6 facts about this song
Song Details1. "Fluorescent Adolescent" was released by the British Rock band, Arctic Monkeys, in 2007.
2. It is the second single from the band's sophomore album, "Favourite Worst Nightmare."
3. The song quickly became one of the band's biggest hits, peaking at number five in the UK Singles Chart.
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Writing & Production4. The lyrics of the song were co-written by Arctic Monkeys' lead singer, Alex Turner, and his then-girlfriend, Johanna Bennett.
5. They reportedly came up with the song while on a holiday in the Mediterranean.
6. Arctic Monkeys' regular producer, James Ford, co-produced the track along with Mike Crossey.
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Music Video7. The official music video for the song features a fight between clowns and characters portrayed as skinhead-like yobs.
8. It was directed by Richard Ayoade, a British comedian and filmmaker, who also directed several other videos for the band.
9. The video is highly stylized, shot in slow motion with a color palette that mirrors the song title.
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Lyrics & Theme10. "Fluorescent Adolescent" is known for its vibrant, colourful depiction of nostalgia and the loss of youth.
11. The lyrics detail a woman reminiscing about her teenage years when she was more carefree and adventurous.
12. The song contrasts her past romantic experiences with her current, more monotonous relationship.
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Impact & Reception13. It has remained a fan favourite and is a regular in Arctic Monkeys' live performances.
14. The song has been covered by several artists including Katy Perry.
15. In 2011, NME placed "Fluorescent Adolescent" at number 27 in its list of "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".
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Influence16. Along with other Arctic Monkeys' songs, "Fluorescent Adolescent" has heavily influenced the indie rock genre.
17. The song played a part in leading a wave of British guitar bands that combined indie rock with punk and new wave influences.
18. It has also been noted for its impact on the lyrical style of indie rock, with its detailed storytelling and use of vernacular language.
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