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You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me
Arctic Monkeys
One look sends it coursing through the veins oh how the feeling races
Back up to their brains to form expressions on there stupid faces
They don't want to say hello
Like I want to say hello
Oh the heartbeats at its peak when you're coming up to speak
And I'm so tense, never tenser
Could all go a bit Frank Spencer?
I'm talking gibberish, tip of the tongue but I can't deliver it
...Properly, oh it's all getting on top of me
And if it weren't this dark you'd see how red my face has gone
Everybody's trying to crack the jokes and that to make you smile
Those that claim that they're not showing off are drowning in denial
They're not half as bad as me say anything and I'll agree
When it comes to acting up, I'm sure I could write the book
And now that you're more than a part in the play
It's slightly easier to think what to say
You had us all, standing on our heads
Doing our best tricks
Never again, will there be another one that's as desirable as you
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About this Song
You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Staring Straight At Me by Arctic Monkeys is an energetic indie rock track from the UK that explores the often chaotic and intense atmosphere of a live concert. The song describes the confusion and sensory overload experienced in such environments, where catching the eye of someone in the crowd can feel both surreal and electrifying. Key themes include youthful exuberance, the thrill of performing, and the ephemeral connections made in the midst of chaos. Some particularly poignant moments in the song capture the frenzied pace and the sense of disorientation that comes with being in the spotlight.
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