The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala

Arctic Monkeys

About The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala

"The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" is a song by the English rock band Arctic Monkeys, from their 2011 album Suck It and See.


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2011
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Just when things are getting complicated in the eye of the storm
She flicks a red-hot revelation off the tip of her tongue
It does a dozen somersaults and it leaves you supercharged
Makes me wanna blow her candles out just to see if you glow in the dark

Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala

Home sweet home, home sweet home, home sweet booby-trap
I took the batteries out my mysticism and put 'em in my thinking cap
She's got a telescopic hallelujah hanging up on the wall
For when it gets too complicated in the eye of the storm

Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala

Oh, and in a hellcat spangled cavern
When your judgment's on the run
And you're acting like a stranger
'Cause you thought it looked like fun

Well did you ever get the feeling
Did you think she set the fall
Her steady hands may well have done the devil's pedicure
What you waiting for to sing another fuckin'

Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala
Shalalala

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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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15 facts about this song

Album
"The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" is from Arctic Monkeys' fourth studio album, "Suck It and See."
Release Year
The album was released in the year 2011 and the song swiftly became one of the most loved tracks.
Music Video
The official video for "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" was directed by Focus Creeps and was released on YouTube on July 7, 2011.
Songwriting
Like much of Arctic Monkeys' work, frontman Alex Turner wrote the lyrics for "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala."
Inspiration
The track’s name — particularly “Hellcat Spangled” — was likely inspired by Hellcat Records, a punk record label founded by Tim Armstrong of Rancid.
Genre Classification
The song is classified as Indie Rock or Garage Rock.
Live Debut
"The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" made its live debut on May 5, 2011, at Stockholm, Sweden.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Turner's vivid, poetic lyrics and the catchy melody, harking back to their earlier work in style but with a mature flourish.
Opportunity to Experiment
The song was seen as an opportunity by the band to experiment with a more melodic and dreamier sound than their previous fast-paced rock tracks.
Wordplay Muse
The word "Shalalala" adds a playful touch to the song's title, demonstrating Alex Turner's continued affinity for clever wordplay in his songwriting.
Not a Single
Despite its popularity with fans, "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" was not released as a single. However, it was included in the set list for many of the band's gigs during the "Suck It and See" tour.
Unique Recording Process
For added authenticity, the band recorded "Suck It and See," including "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala," on tape instead of digitally, which they claimed gave the album a more '60s inspired sound.
Sound Evolution
This track demonstrates the band’s evolution from their harder-edged punk roots to a more melodic, thoughtful, and lyrically dense indie rock style.
Memorable Performance
During their performance at the Reading Festival in 2014, "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" was a crowd favorite moment, showing the enduring popularity of the track.
Song Meaning
The song is speculated to be about a girl who is a bit of a mystery, where moments spent with her are somewhat confusing and enchanting, focusing on her beauty and her spellbinding impact on the narrator.

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