The song is described by Far Out magazine as a "fusing of late ‘90s hip-hop and R&B with ‘70s hard rock," they also noted musical references "to the likes of Sabbath or Zeppelin and the futurism of Dr. Dre, combined with lyrical extracts like “Arabella’s got a ‘70s head, but she’s a modern lover…she’s made of outer space”".
"Arabella" was played live for the first time on 30 August 2013, during Zurich Openair festival performance, which was a part of the AM Tour. The band often plays part of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" during live performances of the song, done to give Alex Turner time to equip a guitar for the solo. The part "War Pigs" is played due to the similarities between the riffs of the two songs.
An official music video for the song, directed by English director Jake Nava, premiered on 2 March 2014. In September 2013, following the release of AM, "Arabella" charted at number 155 on the UK Singles Chart, number 26 on the UK Indie Chart, and number 7 on the Ultratip chart of Belgium's Flanders region. Following the announcement of its single release in March 2014, the single re-entered the UK Singles and Indie charts, peaking at numbers 70 and 9 respectively. "Arabella" was added to the BBC Radio 1 playlist on the B-list on 10 February 2014.
Arabella
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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And a Helter Skelter 'round her little finger and I ride it endlessly
She's got a Barbarella silver swimsuit
And when she needs to shelter from reality she takes a dip in my daydreams
My days end best when the sunset gets itself
Behind that little lady sittin' on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catchin' the light
As Arabella, oh
As Arabella
Just might've tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
Arabella's got a seventies head
But she's a modern lover, it's an exploration, she's made of outer space
And her lips are like the galaxy's edge
And her kiss the color of a constellation fallin' into place
My days end best when the sunset gets itself
Behind that little lady sittin' on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catchin' the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella, oh
As Arabella
Just might've tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
That's magic in a cheetah-print coat
Just a slip underneath it I hope
Askin' if I can have one of those
Organic cigarettes that she smokes
Wraps her lips 'round a Mexican Coke
Makes you wish that you were the bottle
Takes a sip of your soul and it sounds like
Just might've tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
Arctic Monkeys' song Arabella is a psychedelic rock tune that revolves around a mysterious woman named Arabella. The song is filled with references to science fiction and classic cult films, making the story of the song even more intriguing. The opening line of the song, "Arabella's got some interstellar gator-skin boots," sets the tone for the rest of the song, giving the listener an indication that this is not a regular love song.
As the song progresses, we learn more about Arabella. She has a "Barbarella silver swimsuit," a reference to the classic 1968 space adventure Barbarella. The singer also describes Arabella's lips as "like the galaxy's edge," comparing her to a celestial being. The song hints at a strong sexual attraction between the singer and Arabella, with lines like "Just a slip underneath it I hope," referring to her cheetah-print coat.
The chorus of the song, where the singer sings "My days end best when the sunset gets itself, behind that little lady sitting on the passenger side," shows how much the singer admires and respects Arabella. The song has a dreamlike quality, with the singer taking refuge in his daydreams where Arabella offers an escape from reality.
Overall, the song Arabella is a tribute to the power of imagination and fantasy, and how it can be used to escape the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Arabella's got some interstellar gator-skin boots
Arabella possesses boots that are out of this world and made from alligator skin
And a Helter Skelter 'round her little finger and I ride it endlessly
The singer is captivated by Arabella and is at her mercy
She's got a Barbarella silver swimsuit
Arabella owns a futuristic silver swimsuit akin to the one worn by Barbarella in the science fiction movie of the same name
And when she needs to shelter from reality she takes a dip in my daydreams
The artist is an escape for Arabella when reality becomes too overwhelming
My days end best when the sunset gets itself
The artist's days are at their peak when the sun sets
Behind that little lady sittin' on the passenger side
The singer's delight comes from the presence of Arabella, who is sitting in the passenger seat of his car
It's much less picturesque without her catchin' the light
The sunset is far less beautiful without Arabella's presence
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
The horizon without Arabella is less visually appealing
As Arabella, oh
The artist cannot help but compare everything to Arabella
Just might've tapped into your mind and soul
It is possible that Arabella has a profound impact on the artist
You can't be sure
The extent of Arabella's impact on the singer is uncertain
Arabella's got a seventies head
Arabella's hairstyle is reminiscent of the 1970s
But she's a modern lover, it's an exploration, she's made of outer space
Arabella is both rooted in the past and futuristic, and she is otherworldly in her allure
And her lips are like the galaxy's edge
Arabella's lips are as alluring as the outer reaches of the universe
And her kiss the color of a constellation fallin' into place
A kiss from Arabella is akin to a constellation coming together
That's magic in a cheetah-print coat
Arabella in a cheetah-print coat is enchanting
Just a slip underneath it I hope
The artist has hopes of getting intimate with Arabella
Askin' if I can have one of those
The singer asks Arabella for one of her organic cigarettes
Organic cigarettes that she smokes
Arabella smokes organic cigarettes
Wraps her lips 'round a Mexican Coke
Arabella drinks Mexican Coke and looks enticing doing so
Makes you wish that you were the bottle
The artist wishes he were the bottle that Arabella is drinking from
Takes a sip of your soul and it sounds like
Arabella's captivating presence seems to take over the artist's soul
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Arabella's got some interstellar-gator skin boots
And a Helter Skelter 'round her little finger
And I ride it endlessly
She's got a Barbarella silver swimsuit
And when she needs to shelter from reality
She takes a dip in my daydreams
[Chorus]
My days end best when the sunset gets itself behind
That little lady sitting on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catching the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella, oh
As Arabella
[Post-Chorus]
Just might've tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
[Verse 2]
Arabella's got a '70s head
But she's a modern lover
It's an exploration, she's made of outer space
And her lips are like the galaxy's edge
And her kiss the colour of a constellation
Falling into place
[Chorus]
My days end best when the sunset gets itself behind
That little lady sitting on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catching the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella, oh
As Arabella
[Post-Chorus]
Just might've tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
[Bridge]
(That's magic) In a cheetah print coat
(Just a slip) Underneath it, I hope
(Asking if) I can have one of those
(Organic) Cigarettes that she smokes
(Wraps her lips) 'Round a Mexican Coke
(Makes you wish) That you were the bottle
(Takes a sip) Of your soul, and it sounds like
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
Just might've tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
@joaquinlucero5814
Arabella's got some interstellar-gator skin boots
And a Helter Skelter 'round her little finger and I ride it endlessly
She's got a Barbarella silver swimsuit
And when she needs to shelter from reality she takes a dip in my daydreams
My days end best when this sunset gets itself
Behind that little lady sitting on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catching the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella
As Arabella
Just might have tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
Arabella's got a seventies head
But she's a modern lover
It's an exploration, she's made of outer space
And her lips are like the galaxy's edge
And her kiss the color of a constellation falling into place
My days end best when this sunset gets itself
Behind that little lady sitting on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catching the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella
As Arabella
Just might have tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
That's magic in a cheetah print coat
Just a slip underneath it I hope
Asking if I can have one of those
Organic cigarettes that she smokes
Wraps her lips round the Mexican coke
Makes you wish that you were the bottle
Takes a sip of your soul and it sounds like.
Just might have tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
@BlackenedGold
I named my daughter after this song. It's the only thing that I could think of that could fit the amount of love I have for her. Her mother knows I'm obsessed with this song and when we were thinking of names this one came on in one of my most listened to playlists.
It was and is a perfect choice.
She owns my heart and lives in my daydreams.
On rough days I crank this kick back and it soothes me.
This song and that lil sweetheart saves me from myself.
It means more to me then any words I could ever write.
Thanks for the jam.
<3
@badassboiii3812
“Arabella”
Arctic Monkeys
[Verse 1]
Arabella's got some interstellar-gator skin boots
An' a Helter Skelter 'round her little finger
An' I ride it endlessly
She's got a Barbarella silver swimsuit
An' when she needs to shelter from reality
She takes a dip in my daydreams
[Chorus]
My days end best when the sunset gets itself behind
That little lady sittin' on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catchin' the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella, oh
As Arabella
[Post-Chorus]
Just might’ve tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
[Verse 2]
Arabella's got a '70s head
But she's a modern lover
It's an exploration, she's made of outer space
An' her lips are like the galaxy's edge
An' her kiss the colour of a constellation
Fallin' into place
[Chorus]
My days end best when the sunset gets itself behind
That little lady sittin' on the passenger side
It's much less picturesque without her catchin' the light
The horizon tries but it's just not as kind on the eyes
As Arabella, oh
As Arabella
[Post-Chorus]
Just might’ve tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
[Bridge]
(That's magic) In a cheetah print coat
(Just a slip) Underneath it, I hope
(Asking if) I can have one of those
(Organic) Cigarettes that she smokes
(Wraps her lips) 'Round a Mexican Coke
(Makes you wish) That you were the bottle
(Takes a sip) Of your soul, an' it sounds like
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
Just might’ve tapped into your mind and soul
You can't be sure
@guideness6601
.....h.i there, if u like this song i recommend listening to this one ( faceless humming by the impures )
is a pretty good underrated hidden gem song u should try it out :)
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@xdinarymf9590
I'm so confused. I've literally never heard my name so many times over and over again ever.
@vixxp2856
You're so lucky! I mean, it's Alex Turner who constantly repeats ur name lol
@beezerboy4152
Have you got interstellar gator skin boots? And a barbarella silver swim suit?
@yeahboi9376
@@beezerboy4152 and does she ever take a sleep in my day dreams when she needs to shelter from reality?
@rosiegilburt4237
Arabella Pursley that would sick. Alex Turner singing my name
@damyinmerkel
SAME OMG
@gracedutoit8386
Arctic monkeys are like the perfect mix between modern music and the 80s...
@trollkpoper1925
Ciça Moreira https://youtu.be/g4d4ETDTYqE
@gastonmansilla4207
Ñao
@valucappiello8956
Yes✨