VERSE
A Certain Romance
Arctic Monkeys
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 isn'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 them, then you would agree
Agree that there isn't no romance around there
it's a funny thing you know
We'll tell them if you like
We'll tell them all tonight
They'll never listen
Cause their minds are made up
And course it's all okay to carry on that way
Over there there's broken bones
There's only music, so that there's new ringtones
And it doesn'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
Well over there there's friends of mine
What can I say, I've known them for a long long time
And they might overstep the line
But you just cannot get angry in the same way
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About this Song
A Certain Romance by Arctic Monkeys is a reflection on youth culture and the social dynamics within it. The song critiques the superficial attitudes and behaviors of a small-town crowd while expressing nostalgia for the relationships and moments that define the complexities of growing up. Key themes include the contrast between appearance and substance, the pressures of fitting in, and the bittersweet nature of young love and friendships. Particularly poignant moments include the chorus, which emphasizes the disconnection felt by the narrator, and the final verses that acknowledge the inevitability of change yet celebrate the familiar bonds that persist.
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