Old Yellow Bricks by Arctic Monkeys - Lyrics and Translation

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Old Yellow Bricks

Arctic Monkeys

Old Yellow Bricks

Song byArctic Monkeys

in AlbumFavourite Worst Nightmare

Old yellow bricks,

Love's a risk,

Quite the little Escapoligist

Looked so miffed,

When you wished,

For a thousand places better than this,

You are the fugitive,

But you dont know what you're runnin from,

You cant kid us,

And you couldnt trick anyone,

Houdini, love you dont know what you're runnin away from,

Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?

Blinded by nostalgia,

Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?

She wasnt raised by the way,

That the emperor put traps in the cage,

And the days she being dull,

Lead to nights readin beer bottles,

You're such a fugitive,

But you dont know what you're runnin from,

You cant kid us,

And you couldnt trick anyone,

Houdini, love you dont know what you're runnin away from,

Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?

Blinded by nostalgia,

Who wants to sleep in a city that never wakes up?

You're at a loss,

Just because,

It wasnt all that you thought it was,

You are a fugitive but you dont know what you're runnin away from,

She said I want to sleep in the city that never wakes up,

And revel in nostalgia,

I know I said he wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up but,

Dorothy was right though

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Old Yellow Bricks by Arctic Monkeys is a song that delves into themes of disillusionment, escapism, and the longing for a sense of adventure. The lyrics draw a parallel to the classic story of 'The Wizard of Oz,' particularly focusing on the idea of the yellow brick road as a metaphor for a journey toward something seemingly better. The song critiques the mundanity and routine of everyday life, expressing a desire to break free from monotony. Key poignant moments include references to 'heroes and villains' and the realization that the pursuit of an idealized life may lead to disappointment. The song's energetic tempo and vivid imagery complement its message of seeking change and escaping the ordinary.

Old yellow bricks,

Love's a risk,

Quite the little Escapoligist

Looked so miffed,

When you wished,

For a thousand places better than this,

You are the fugitive,

But you dont know what you're runnin from,

You cant kid us,

And you couldnt trick anyone,

Houdini, love you dont know what you're runnin away from,

Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?

Blinded by nostalgia,

Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?

She wasnt raised by the way,

That the emperor put traps in the cage,

And the days she being dull,

Lead to nights readin beer bottles,

You're such a fugitive,

But you dont know what you're runnin from,

You cant kid us,

And you couldnt trick anyone,

Houdini, love you dont know what you're runnin away from,

Who wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up?

Blinded by nostalgia,

Who wants to sleep in a city that never wakes up?

You're at a loss,

Just because,

It wasnt all that you thought it was,

You are a fugitive but you dont know what you're runnin away from,

She said I want to sleep in the city that never wakes up,

And revel in nostalgia,

I know I said he wants to sleep in the city that never wakes up but,

Dorothy was right though

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