Black Treacle

Arctic Monkeys

About Black Treacle

"Black Treacle" is a song by the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, released as the fourth single from their fourth studio album Suck It and See and was released as a digital download and a 7" vinyl on 23 January 2012. The single was limited to only 1,500 copies. The 7" vinyl features only one B-side titled "You and I" and is credited to Richard Hawley and The Death Ramps. The Death Ramps is a pseudonym previously adopted by the band when they released "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" single and a limited edition vinyl with "Teddy Picker" B-sides "Nettles" and "The Death Ramps" back in 2007. A promo video was made for "You and I" which consists of footage while recording the song at the studio and of the band riding motorbikes on the peaks outside Sheffield near Dore. The music video for the single premiered on 5 January 2012 and for "You and I" premiered on 23 January 2012 on YouTube. 


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2011
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Lately I've been seeing things
Belly button piercings in the sky at night
When we're side by side
And I don't mean to rain on anybody's cabaret
One of those games you're gonna lose
But you wanna play it just in case

And now it's getting dark and the sky looks sticky
More like black treacle than tar
Black treacle
Somebody told the stars you're not coming out tonight
And so they found a place to hide

Does it help you stay up late?
Does it help you concentrate?
Is it true you win when you chew your chin?
Am I ruining your fun?
And you talk the talk alright
Do you walk the walk or catch the train?
You wanted it, you got it
But you don't want it now

Now it's getting dark and the sky looks sticky
More like black treacle than tar
Black treacle
Somebody told the stars you're not coming out tonight
And so they found a place to hide

And now I'm out of place and I'm not getting any wiser
I feel like the Sundance Kid behind a synthesizer
And I tried last night to pack away a laugh
Like a key under the mat
But it never seems to be there when you want it

Black treacle
Black treacle
Black treacle

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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

Genre Classification
"Black Treacle" is considered a blend of Indie Rock, Garage Rock Revival and Post-Punk Revival.
Album
The song is from the band's fourth studio album, "Suck It and See," released on June 6, 2011.
Band Origin
"Arctic Monkeys" are a British rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002, consisting of Alex Turner (lead vocals, guitar), Jamie Cook (guitar, keyboards), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals).
Single Release
Although being part of the 2011 album, "Black Treacle" was released as a single in January 2012.
Chart Performance
"Black Treacle" reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the band's 16th top 40 hit in their home country.
Songwriters
The song was written by band members Alex Turner and Jamie Cook.
Music video
The music video was directed by Focus Creeps, and shows lead singer Alex Turner stuck on the roof watching the moon and stars while the other band members, frozen in time, are surrounded by the police.
Theme and Lyrics
The song lyrics deal with themes of youthful nostalgia and longing for more innocent times, and it is characterized by its wordplay and detailed imagery.
Feedback
Despite its relatively low chart performance, "Black Treacle" received acclaim from critics for its insightful lyrics and moody arrangement.
Live Performances
"Black Treacle" was frequently performed during the band's Suck It and See Tour and continued to feature in their live sets throughout their AM Tour.

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