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Mardy Bum
Arctic Monkeys
Now then Mardy Bum
I see your frown
And it's like looking down the barrel of a gun
And it goes off
And out come all these words
Oh there's a very pleasant side to you
A side I much prefer
It's one that laughs and jokes around
Remember cuddles in the kitchen
Yeah, to get things off the ground
And it was up, up and away
Oh, but it's right hard to remember
That on a day like today when you're all argumentative
And you've got the face on
Well now then Mardy Bum
Oh I'm in trouble again, aren't I?
I thought as much
Cause you turned over there
Pulling that silent disappointment face
The one that I can't bear
Can't we laugh and joke around
Remember cuddles in the kitchen
Yeah, to get things off the ground
And it was up, up and away
Oh, but it's right hard to remember
That on a day like today when you're all argumentative
And you've got the face on
Yeah I'm sorry I was late
Well I missed the train
And then the traffic was a state
And I can't be arsed to carry on in this debate
That reoccurs, oh when you say I don't care
Well of course I do, yeah I clearly do!
So laugh and joke around
Remember cuddles in the kitchen
Yeah, to get things off the ground
And it was up, up and away
Still it's right hard to remember
That on a day like today when you're all argumentative
And you've got the face on
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About this Song
Mardy Bum by Arctic Monkeys is a song reflecting on the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The term 'Mardy Bum' is British slang for someone who is sulky or moody. The song's narrator discusses the frustration and tenderness experienced when dealing with a partner who is often in a bad mood. Themes of love, frustration, and nostalgia for happier times pervade the track. One poignant moment includes the comparison of current arguments to happier memories, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster of intimacy.
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