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Arctic Monkeys — A Certain Romance
Album: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am Not
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Released: 2006
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Well, oh, they might wear classic Reeboks or knackered Converse
Or tracky bottoms tucked in socks
But all of that's what the point is not
The point's that there ain't no romance around there

And there's the truth that they can't see
They'd probably like to throw a punch at me
And if you could only see 'em, then you would agree
Agree that there ain't no romance around there

You know, oh, it's a funny thing, you know?
We'll, tell them if you like
We'll, tell them all tonight
They'll never listen
Because their minds are made up
And course it's all okay to carry on that way

'Cause over there there's broken bones
There's only music so that there's new ringtones
And it don't take no Sherlock Holmes
To see it's a little different around here

Don't get me wrong though, there's boys in bands
And kids who like to scrap with pool cues in their hands
And just 'cause he's had a couple of cans
He thinks it's alright to act like a dickhead

Don't you know, oh, it's a funny thing, you know?
We'll tell them if you like
We'll tell them all tonight
They'll never listen
Because their minds are made up
And course it's all okay to carry on that way
But I said no, oh no
Well, you won't get me to go
Not anywhere, not anywhere
No, I won't go, oh no, no

Well over there, there's friends of mine
What can I say, I've known them for a long, long time
And yet they might overstep the line
But you just cannot get angry in the same way

No, not in the same way
Said not in the same way
Oh no, oh no, no
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According to Wiki, "Dross is a mass of solid impurities floating on a molten metal.", "Dross is distinguished from slag" and "Dross is a wasteful material." Perhaps I'm being a little harsh.. it's been a long day. I'm truly glad to be of service, enlightening the world with new descriptives. My grammar is perhaps a little 'ropey' but never let it be said that I Monsieur Montyontherun, cannot come up with a succinct adjective. I accept that some will find said song 'likeable', but alas after much contemplation, I still consider it to be 'pants' I bid you good day. Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
:-) "Dross" is a term with which I am unfamiliar; however, I find it to be succinctly descriptive and it conveys an interesting mental image with respect to the individual's disapproval of this song. I like the word and I will use it myself, should the opportunity arise. I am pleased by the fact that this forum attracts listeners of such intelligence as to increase my vocabulary, and I would like to thank RP for providing this unexpected benefit (chuckle). This aside, I politely disagree with the characterization of this song as dross. I do not find it to be unpleasant. On the contrary, I find it to be rather enjoyable! :-) p.s. I'm not trying to be (too much of) a dick, but sometimes quick emailing is a little bit imprecise. I'll try to make it a more clear when I'm kidding. This, for any future reference, is 99% of the times you see my posts. ;-)
Posted 16 years ago by Montyontherun    [ Reply ]
Still have problems with this group - even though they've outlived my 'one-hit-wonder-before-sinking-back-into-oblivion' tag. Tracks I've heard off the new album are growing on me more than from this album, so maybe I'll just eat a few of my words. (ps upped this track to a 4 ) Ngoziman wrote:
After seeing them on TV, I couldn't understand the hype these guys were getting, and after hearing a few tracks I still can't understand it. I love the way they've grown out the ether and their healthy distaste for the media circus, but I just don't think their music cuts it.
Posted 17 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
haljordan wrote:
This guy grammar are atrocious.
:-) "Dross" is a term with which I am unfamiliar; however, I find it to be succinctly descriptive and it conveys an interesting mental image with respect to the individual's disapproval of this song. I like the word and I will use it myself, should the opportunity arise. I am pleased by the fact that this forum attracts listeners of such intelligence as to increase my vocabulary, and I would like to thank RP for providing this unexpected benefit (chuckle). This aside, I politely disagree with the characterization of this song as dross. I do not find it to be unpleasant. On the contrary, I find it to be rather enjoyable! :-) p.s. I'm not trying to be (too much of) a dick, but sometimes quick emailing is a little bit imprecise. I'll try to make it a more clear when I'm kidding. This, for any future reference, is 99% of the times you see my posts. ;-)
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
This guy grammar are atrocious. <insert some emoticon that shows I'm just kidding so I don't get flamed yada yada yada />
Posted 17 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
Montyontherun wrote:
Complete dross... I really really don't like this complete drivel. URrrghh.. But on a lighter note, it'll be finished in about three bars! :D
dross. There's a useful word I'm not familiar with. This forum is better than my Merriam Webster word o' the day! Thanks RP. On a lighter note, I kinda like the song. Not total dross.
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
let say....a bit overrated??
Posted 17 years ago by Martino    [ Reply ]
I'll be checking them out tonight at the Coachella Festival...looking forward to it :-)
Posted 17 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
brrrr...them monkeys is chilly...
Posted 17 years ago by the_om    [ Reply ]
Complete dross... I really really don't like this complete drivel. URrrghh.. But on a lighter note, it'll be finished in about three bars! :D
Posted 17 years ago by Montyontherun    [ Reply ]
skyguy wrote:
I know, and why adam sandler? I didn't even think he had a band......
uuuhhh...
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing Ziggy Stardust spitting out lyrics.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
wally42 wrote:
I know it's petty, but, I really hate the cover of CD.
I know, and why adam sandler? I didn't even think he had a band......
Posted 17 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
strick wrote:
The intro was serioulsy painful, but it turned out okay once it got the groove going....
Maybe the crashing thrash-metal start folowed by a more mellow and reflective poignancy is a metaphor for the rhythm of romance?
Posted 17 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
I know it's petty, but, I really hate the cover of CD.
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
celadonstone wrote:
From a USA perspective, where are they now? 'Split up, producing music instead of making it, what....?
..headlining the Glastonbury festival in England this summer...?
Posted 17 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
Cheeky monkeys
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Fun track. As someone who enjoys a lot of the recent rock for recalling the late 70s and 80s, only time will tell which bands are still here in 10 years and which arent. I can recall Oasis and Blur being all the rage back in the 90s. From a USA perspective, where are they now? 'Split up, producing music instead of making it, what....?
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Not the best song on this album but good.
Posted 17 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
i'm going to be interested to see them at coachella this year
Posted 17 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
OOOOOH .. SO THIS IS WHAT ARTIC MONKEYS SOUND LIKE .. I DIG.. I'VE BEEN HEARING A BIT OF BUZZ ABOUT THESE GUYS.. RP ROCKS INDEEDY!
Posted 17 years ago by sixxstrings    [ Reply ]
You guys made my day. Arctic Monkeys! :D :D :D
Posted 17 years ago by vorkosigan    [ Reply ]
Love them completely. I love the entertaining language, the accent, the fact they write about completely silly things. . . Love them.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
These kids should make all of us optimistic. Or a little less pessimistic, anyway. Or maybe just mystic.
Posted 17 years ago by djayt    [ Reply ]
The intro was serioulsy painful, but it turned out okay once it got the groove going....
Posted 17 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
I'm with you all the way on that.
Agreed with again.
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
I like their tune with the line about the "sexy little swine" the most.
Posted 17 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Oh Xist, I cannot agree more. Death to Depress-o-Rock!
check out their Wikipedia entry...even you might give them points for atitude and amusing cynical lyrics
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
"And over there there's broken bones There's only music, so that there's new ringtones" Gave me an idea for a new breakfast cereal: Cynical Minicles. Love it. And he's only 20 or something. What a grumpy old git he'll be when he's 60...
Posted 18 years ago by fureanbode    [ Reply ]
King_Balt wrote:
just simply brilliant. I saw them here in Baltimore in June and you really cant appreciate the album until you've seen them live and then you realize - WOW they really are only 18 yrs old and it makes you realize what an achievement this album is and how brilliant they really are... hope they can follow it up.
I thought, now mari, this is a very positive attitude to take, though green with envy, so I took a trip to YouTube and there they are, like you said, just lads, and they're goin' for it, good on ém I say, they can only get better as they mature, like all of us, hopefully Go Monkeys!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I like Arctic Monkeys, but isn't it kind of cruel to play them right after Joe Walsh? Hard act to follow. It's like Sting singing with Pavarotti...Or Bono with BB King.
Posted 18 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
It sounds fresh. Not bad as flavor of the month, but this sound wont last the test of time.
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
StellarSwarm wrote:
I don't know...I just don't get it. Usually, even if I don't like a particular band, I can hear what it is that makes it likeable to others, and I just don't hear it in the Arctic Monkeys.
I'm with you all the way on that.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
just simply brilliant. I saw them here in Baltimore in June and you really cant appreciate the album until you've seen them live and then you realize - WOW they really are only 18 yrs old and it makes you realize what an achievement this album is and how brilliant they really are... hope they can follow it up.
Posted 18 years ago by King_Balt    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this new band. It's good to mix some new music into the play list.
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
A great tune for a Friday afternoon
Posted 18 years ago by splendy    [ Reply ]
A lot of hype, but hey, if they can follow it up...
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
it's like alternaska
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Makes a VERY welcome change from the litany of anonymous breathy angst-ridden female vocalists and pompous oh-so-smart guitar rockers from some American city where the kids couldnt even locate Sheffield with a Fodor's guidebook. Sounds fresh and accessible to me.
Oh Xist, I cannot agree more. Death to Depress-o-Rock!
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Favorite band of 2006!
Posted 18 years ago by mjames    [ Reply ]
Would ARCTIC MONKEYS like a banana band???
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
Gotta love this one, especially the big finish.
Posted 18 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
I don't know...I just don't get it. Usually, even if I don't like a particular band, I can hear what it is that makes it likeable to others, and I just don't hear it in the Arctic Monkeys.
Posted 18 years ago by StellarSwarm    [ Reply ]
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Makes a VERY welcome change from the litany of anonymous breathy angst-ridden female vocalists and pompous oh-so-smart guitar rockers from some American city where the kids couldnt even locate Sheffield with a Fodor's guidebook.
Speaking of pompous and angst-ridden... Were you horribly abused by America teenagers at some point in your life, or are you just as much an ass as the people you like to stereotype?
Posted 18 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
I love these guys more every time I hear them. It's not ordinary for a new band to make me want to dance the way that I did twenty years ago.
Posted 18 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
GBV good, Arctic Monkeys, not so much.
Posted 18 years ago by loud_family_fan    [ Reply ]
I keep liking this band more and more as I'm exposed to more and more of their stuff. The intro to this song is also an excellent segue from Funk #49 - go Bill, go! Ook! Ook! (shiver)
Posted 18 years ago by Spot_69    [ Reply ]
wondertoofar wrote:
I would like to like this band but I just can't bring myself to it. First the name is stupid.
yeah, i always judge a book by it's cover too.
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
I would like to like this band but I just can't bring myself to it. First the name is stupid. There's the Clash all over this song only they did it better. All in all, as I said before, it's just ordinary. Not worth the hype. Not at all.
Posted 18 years ago by wondertoofar    [ Reply ]
A very likable, enthousiastic and talented young band with their musical heart on the right place! It's a shame they became the hype like they are (were), it almost makes it impossible to simply judge their music ... which is actually pretty good (but not overwhelming)
Posted 18 years ago by Fan    [ Reply ]
GPLDAN wrote:
Fowling your air? That Dick Cheney quail incident in Texas has given you guys bird flu of the brain.
Bravo, sir.
Posted 18 years ago by raelic    [ Reply ]
JohnErle wrote:
When I find a band that's both grand and fun, I think they're pretty special. And I love the fact that the rating histogram for this song looks like a raised middle finger aimed directly at the naysayers.
"There's only music so that there's new ringtones."
Posted 18 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
pyxxel wrote:
My feelings exactly. They're grand and fun but nothing special.
When I find a band that's both grand and fun, I think they're pretty special. And I love the fact that the rating histogram for this song looks like a raised middle finger aimed directly at the naysayers.
Posted 18 years ago by JohnErle    [ Reply ]
Sounds like old Mott The Hoople or ancient Bowie --which, of course, is pretty cool. Dig the variety on RP! Like a microcosm of a musical Universe!
Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
MCKY wrote:
I just don't get the excitment over these guys
My feelings exactly. They're grand and fun but nothing special.
Posted 18 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
GPLDAN wrote:
The first five seconds, the drums are the opening to Black Sabbath's Iron Man. I kept waiting for the "Waaaaaaahhhhhh- Unhhhhhhh"
Actually, the first five seconds made me think of "Amphetamine Blue" by the Vibrators... :-)
Posted 18 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
highwindows wrote:
OK it's fun & funky social commentary but will the Artic Monkeys stand the test of time? 2007 even. For example whatever happened to "The Darkness"
My sentiments exactly. In fact I'm bored with them already. To Mr. Australia. Mate, It's so cliche to automatically trash Americans. I'd be comfortable matching my IQ to yours anyday or my knowledge of art and cultures. I do suck at spelling though.
Posted 18 years ago by wondertoofar    [ Reply ]
Makes a VERY welcome change from the litany of anonymous breathy angst-ridden female vocalists and pompous oh-so-smart guitar rockers from some American city where the kids couldnt even locate Sheffield with a Fodor's guidebook. Sounds fresh and accessible to me.
Posted 18 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
OK it's fun & funky social commentary but will the Artic Monkeys stand the test of time? 2007 even. For example whatever happened to "The Darkness"
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
beardp wrote:
playing this after the stone roses and happy mondays really brings out the weakness of this song....
playing it after nirvana did not help......
Posted 18 years ago by beardp    [ Reply ]
danstjames wrote:
Sounds like Dave Bowie when he was younger!
Only Bowie was tallented.
Posted 18 years ago by denizenusa    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Dave Bowie when he was younger!
Posted 18 years ago by danstjames    [ Reply ]
I like it. If anything its a throw back to the early stones sound. These guys have an undeniable talent especially for their age. Loosen up
Posted 18 years ago by chrisesh    [ Reply ]
I'm struck with the following thought: Man...did Andy Summers change music forever (along with Sting and Stewart). Slow this puppy down slightly, and it's the Police (at least the first half of the song).
Posted 18 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
I just don't get the excitment over these guys
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
playing this after the stone roses and happy mondays really brings out the weakness of this song....
Posted 18 years ago by beardp    [ Reply ]
This year's Strokes. Nuff said.
Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
I kept waiting for him to sing Stop... and Go... I agree that this sounds just like the Strokes, even down to the high pitched guitar.
thanks for validating my early opinion!
Posted 18 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
BPenni wrote:
I kinda agree with keo. These guys aren't wearing well with me...at all. Just sayin'.
Should've been "teo." Gomen, ne?
Posted 18 years ago by BPenni    [ Reply ]
teo wrote:
I am sick of hearing Arctic Monkeys every single day on RP. They are an average band and have average songs, what's the big deal? Playing at least one of their songs every day unfortunately makes RP no different from FM radios. Shame.
No FM on my dial would play them. Of course I come from a land where there are Arctic monkeys (at least Dec-Feb in the bars) These guys are fun with attitude. I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
TheLoneIguana wrote:
A lot of hype for this band, but I've yet to be all that impressed. Don't hate 'em, but not dying to hear more.
This one is irritating . . . well, it just picked up at the end. Vocals stank. The music borders on being adventurous, but doesn't quite make it there.
Posted 18 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
These guys are sure cheeky Monkeys! They flamed their fans at sxsw. Young kids too overwhelmed by their success.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
teo wrote:
I am sick of hearing Arctic Monkeys every single day on RP. They are an average band and have average songs, what's the big deal? Playing at least one of their songs every day unfortunately makes RP no different from FM radios. Shame.
I disagree. They are a BELOW average band.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
I kinda agree with keo. These guys aren't wearing well with me...at all. Just sayin'.
Posted 18 years ago by BPenni    [ Reply ]
Flavor of the moment. Today's Interpol.
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
A lot of hype for this band, but I've yet to be all that impressed. Don't hate 'em, but not dying to hear more.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Aren't WE moral? Oh, and you forgot a bunch of apostrophes. Your second-hand spelling is fowling my air.
Fowling your air? That Dick Cheney quail incident in Texas has given you guys bird flu of the brain.
Posted 18 years ago by GPLDAN    [ Reply ]
I am sick of hearing Arctic Monkeys every single day on RP. They are an average band and have average songs, what's the big deal? Playing at least one of their songs every day unfortunately makes RP no different from FM radios. Shame.
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
The first five seconds, the drums are the opening to Black Sabbath's Iron Man. I kept waiting for the "Waaaaaaahhhhhh- Unhhhhhhh"
Posted 18 years ago by GPLDAN    [ Reply ]
catmaven wrote:
Do tell. Is it because you too cannot figure out the value of an album cover that features an addiction that kills our loved ones via brain drain, impoverishment, lung cancer, heart disease, and other such charming accoutrements??
GChevy410 wrote:
people who smoke get what they know is coming, so i dont feel sorry for them, its not like they arent informed that its bad for them, and its no longer the "cool" thing to do, so if you smoke you made a choice
Actually, if smoking makes you write catchy tunes like this it cannot be that bad!
Posted 18 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
Brilliant in SF Last Night!
Posted 18 years ago by noelbarnes    [ Reply ]
noelbarnes wrote:
insightful ~
stop this, you're making me want to take a break.
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
GChevy410 wrote:
people who smoke get what they know is coming, so i dont feel sorry for them, its not like they arent informed that its bad for them, and its no longer the "cool" thing to do, so if you smoke you made a choice
insightful ~
Posted 18 years ago by noelbarnes    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Aren't WE moral?
Lol..okaaaay
Posted 18 years ago by johnnnynav    [ Reply ]
How did I know, without checking, that this was Arctic Monkeys? (Not a bad thing, necessarily.)
Posted 18 years ago by babygirl614    [ Reply ]
GChevy410 wrote:
people who smoke get what they know is coming, so i dont feel sorry for them, its not like they arent informed that its bad for them, and its no longer the "cool" thing to do, so if you smoke you made a choice
Aren't WE moral? Oh, and you forgot a bunch of apostrophes. Your second-hand spelling is fowling my air.
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
people who smoke get what they know is coming, so i dont feel sorry for them, its not like they arent informed that its bad for them, and its no longer the "cool" thing to do, so if you smoke you made a choice
Posted 18 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
Brian_S wrote:
That would be enough to make me want to throw a punch your way.
but
Posted 18 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
catmaven wrote:
Do tell. Is it because you too cannot figure out the value of an album cover that features an addiction that kills our loved ones via brain drain, impoverishment, lung cancer, heart disease, and other such charming accoutrements??
That would be enough to make me want to throw a punch your way.
Posted 18 years ago by Brian_S    [ Reply ]
deanofox wrote:
I cant stop myself from staring at these bananas dancing to this song, it fits so well! Please stop it now, please........nope, still staring!
i really shouldn't have read this post, i cant stop staring now. thanks.
Posted 18 years ago by jerkstore    [ Reply ]
Fresh punching sound! Cool voice and nice lyrics as well. 9/10
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
catmaven wrote:
Do tell...
After seeing them on TV, I couldn't understand the hype these guys were getting, and after hearing a few tracks I still can't understand it. I love the way they've grown out the ether and their healthy distaste for the media circus, but I just don't think their music cuts it.
Posted 18 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
Ngoziman wrote:
This make me want to throw a punch their way.
Do tell. Is it because you too cannot figure out the value of an album cover that features an addiction that kills our loved ones via brain drain, impoverishment, lung cancer, heart disease, and other such charming accoutrements??
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
This make me want to throw a punch their way.
Posted 18 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
get this CD coming!!! come on, hurry.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
Catchy. The more I hear it, the more I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
I have their debut album, and they've been getting serious 'Press' here in the UK.........to be totally honest, I don't rate them all that much.......it must be all 'smoke and mirrors' with these guys' management company? Good luck to them though...........I give them no more than two more albums before they disappear off the face of the musical planet.
Posted 18 years ago by Tayto    [ Reply ]
More agreement for liking the beginning and then the rest is okay, but nothing special. - Riff
Posted 18 years ago by riffster    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
... ... Artic Monkeys are made for Banana Emoticons ... or the other way round, whatever they Rock ya Socks and Peel the Tens Unbidden with their Monkey Business! ... ... A Certain Romance Perhaps? ...
I cant stop myself from staring at these bananas dancing to this song, it fits so well! Please stop it now, please........nope, still staring!
Posted 18 years ago by deanofox    [ Reply ]
greg6494 wrote:
First riff is a lift (an homage?) from Rush's La Villa Strangiato...odd in proportion to the rest of the track?
exactly right, i heard that too. no wonder i like the beginning. :)
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
I think they sound like a combo of the strokes and early bowie. and i think that is a good thing. go artic monkeys
Posted 18 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
I like it.. and I like it a lot.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
For a moment there, I thought this was an obscure Steely Dan song I'd never heard of before.
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
First riff is a lift (an homage?) from Rush's La Villa Strangiato...odd in proportion to the rest of the track?
Posted 18 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
Not the best track on the album, but a fine new band none the less.
Posted 18 years ago by Gorky    [ Reply ]