Fake Tales of San Francisco
Arctic Monkeys
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Fake Tales of San Francisco Echo through the room More point to a wedding disco Without a bride or groom There's a super cool band yeah With their trilbys and their glasses of white wine And all the weekend rockstars are in the toilets Practicing their lines I don't want to hear you (Kick me out, kick me out) I don't want to hear, you know (Kick me out, kick me out) I don't want to hear you (Kick me out, kick me out) I don't want to hear you I don't want to hear your Fake Tales of San Francisco Echo through the air And there's a few bored faces at the back All wishing they weren't there And as the microphone squeaks A young girl's telephone beeps Yeah she's dashing for the exit Oh she's running to the streets outside "Oh you've saved me," she screams down the line "The band were fucking wank And I'm not having a nice time" I don't want to hear you (Kick me out, kick me out) I don't want to hear, you know (Kick me out, kick me out) Yeah but his bird said it's amazing, though So all that's left Is the proof that love's not only blind but deaf He talks of San Francisco, he's from Hunter's Bar I don't quite know the distance But I'm sure that's far Yeah I'm sure it's pretty far And yeah, I'd love to tell you all my problem You're not from New York City, you're from Rotherham So get off the bandwagon, and put down the handbook Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Get off the bandwagon and put down the handbook Get off the bandwagon and put down the handbook Get off the bandwagon and put down the handbook Get off the bandwagon and put down the handbook
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Written by: Alex Turner
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Fake Tales of San Francisco" was released in 2006 and is a part of Arctic Monkeys' debut album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not."
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Album SuccessThe album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" set a record for the fastest-selling debut album in the UK, indicating the popularity of this song among others.
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Song's ThemeThe song represents the cynicism of the band towards 'fake' bands who sung about American life just to gain credibility.
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Band's OriginArctic Monkeys are from Sheffield, England and the song reflects their critical views of other UK bands trying to sound excessively American.
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Local InfluenceThe song is thus seen as an emblem of the band's loyalty to their hometown and their disapproval of British bands who glorify American cities in their music.
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SongwritingLead vocalist, Alex Turner, wrote the song. He is known for his detailed storytelling and sharp social observations, as reflected in this song.
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Live Performances"Fake Tales of San Francisco" was a staple in the band's live performances. It highlighted the group's energetic performance style.
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Different VersionsThe song also appeared on the band's first EP, "Five Minutes with Arctic Monkeys," in a different version.
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Music VideoDespite the song's popularity, it does not have an official music video.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received widespread critical acclaim for its sharp lyrics and catchy tune, which contributed to the Arctic Monkeys' initial explosion of popularity.
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