Pretty Visitors

Arctic Monkeys

About Pretty Visitors

"Pretty Visitors" is a song by British band Arctic Monkeys, featured as the ninth song off of their 2009 album Humbug. It is noted for its organ intro and rapid-fire drums, as well as its enigmatic and quick-spoken lyrics. It was debuted on the Australia and New Zealand legs of the Humbug tour, where lead singer Alex Turner would play a Vox Super Continental Organ; these keyboard duties were then handed down to touring musician John Ashton for the remainder of the tour. The song has become a fan favorite and is frequently played during live performances.  


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2009
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Tricking through the morning, 
The tramp with the trampoline under his arm, 
Shifts past your whiskers, 
So spark is a charm with the barking alarm, 
Weighs coil 'til the corner is turned. 

And the bicycle wheels, all struggle to move round, 
In your muddy mind, 
Blatantly cape town, 
And will intertwine in co-operative time, 
Shall we sit on the springs 'til the mung goes dry? 

All the pretty visitors came and waved their arms 
And cast the shadow of a snake pit on the wall, 
All the pretty visitors came and waved their arms 
And cast the shadow of a snake pit on the

What came first the chicken or the dickhead? 
Split sleep reeps through rewards and ill fitting thoughts, 
A twilight force, she doesn't wanna walk, 
Your legs start running and your head gets caught, 
Cannot be nineteen, it's perfectly placed for the reasonably frightening, 
Pulled from the after taste, you'll have to slip away, 
And I'm happy to say, 
Behold as the crook in a hammock plays

All the pretty visitors came and waved their arms 
And cast the shadow of a snake pit on the wall, 
All the pretty visitors came and waved their arms 
And cast the shadow of a snake pit on the wall

Behold as the crook in the hammock plays, 
Crawling with the base of the scales, 
And fiddles with the feet on a balancing act, 
Gagged, bound and craft in a tale, 
Trailing wrapped in a gasp, 

Crawling with the base of the scales, 
And fucking fiddles with the feet on a balancing act, 
You were gagged, bound and craft in a tale, 
Trailing wrapped in a gasp. 

All the pretty visitors came and waved their arms 
And cast the shadow of a snake pit on the wall, 
All the pretty visitors came and waved their arms 
And cast the shadow of a snake pit on the wall.

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Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, lead/rhythm guitar), Jamie Cook (rhythm/lead guitar), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals). Former members include Andy Nicholson (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Glyn Jones (lead vocals, rhythm guitar). more »

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Written by: Alex Turner

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Pretty Visitors" is a song by the British band, Arctic Monkeys. The band originated from High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, England, in 2002.
Album Details
"Pretty Visitors" was included in the band's third studio album "Humbug" which was released on August 19, 2009.
Song Genre
The music of "Pretty Visitors" is categorized under the genre of indie rock. The song is often recognized for its more psychedelic sound compared to the band's earlier works.
Song Production
The song, like the rest of the "Humbug" album, was produced by Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco.
Lyrics Analysis
The song's lyrics consist of various metaphorical and abstract phrases. A recurring theme in "Pretty Visitors" lyrics is the idea of a circus, with references to 'the pretty visitors' as 'the clowns' and the singer himself as the 'ring leader'.
Keyboard Use
"Pretty Visitors" is notable for the use of an organ keyboard which was played by lead singer Alex Turner. It is one of a handful of Arctic Monkeys songs that features a keyboard, especially considering their earlier works were predominantly guitar-driven.
Song Specifics
The song generally consists of a minor, brooding verse which escalates into a wild and aggressive chorus, highlighting the band's musical versatility.
Critical Reception
Though not released as a single, "Pretty Visitors" received positive reviews from critics for its energy and complex musical composition.
Live Performances
"Pretty Visitors" became a regular fixture in Arctic Monkeys' live performances due to its high energy and crowd-engagement lyrics.
Album Theme
The darker, more enigmatic theme of "Pretty Visitors" aligns with the overall aesthetic of the "Humbug" album, which marked a significant departure from the band's previous, more punk-influenced sound.

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