Black Treacle
Arctic Monkeys
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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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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.
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AlbumThe song is from the band's fourth studio album, "Suck It and See," released on June 6, 2011.
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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).
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Single ReleaseAlthough being part of the 2011 album, "Black Treacle" was released as a single in January 2012.
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Chart Performance"Black Treacle" reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the band's 16th top 40 hit in their home country.
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SongwritersThe song was written by band members Alex Turner and Jamie Cook.
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Music videoThe 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.
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Theme and LyricsThe song lyrics deal with themes of youthful nostalgia and longing for more innocent times, and it is characterized by its wordplay and detailed imagery.
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FeedbackDespite its relatively low chart performance, "Black Treacle" received acclaim from critics for its insightful lyrics and moody arrangement.
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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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