The View from the Afternoon
Arctic Monkeys
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Anticipation has a habit to set you up For disappointment in evening entertainment but Tonight there'll be some love Tonight there'll be a ruckus yeah regardless of what's gone before I want to see all of the things that we've already seen The lairy girls hung out the window of the limousine Of course it's fancy dress And they're all looking quite forlorn in bunny ears and devil horns and how Anticipation has a habit to set you up For disappointment in evening entertainment but Tonight there'll be some love Tonight there'll be a ruckus yeah regardless of what's gone before I want to see all of the things that we've already seen I wanna see you take the jackpot out the fruit machine And put it all back in You've got to understand that you can never beat the bandit, no And she won't be surprised and she won't be shocked When she's pressed the star after she's pressed unlock And there's verse and chapter sat in her inbox And all that is said is that you've drank a lot And you should bear that in mind tonight Bear that in mind yeah You should bear that in mind tonight Bear that in mind And you can pour your heart out For a reason it would block Oh you send her after nine o' clock Anticipation has a habit to set you up For disappointment in evening entertainment but Tonight there'll be some love Tonight there'll be a ruckus yeah regardless of what's gone before And she won't be surprised and she won't be shocked When she's pressed the star after she's pressed unlock And there's verse and chapter sat in her inbox And all that is said is that you've drank a lot And you should bear that in mind tonight Bear that in mind yeah You should bear that in mind tonight Bear that in mind And you can pour your heart out Around three o' clock When the two-for-ones have done the writer's block
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Written by: Alex Turner
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13 facts about this song
Album Information"The View from the Afternoon" is the opening track from the Arctic Monkeys' debut studio album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not". The album is one of the fastest-selling debut albums in the UK.
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Release DateThe song was released in 2006, as part of the album, which catapulted the band to fame.
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Song CreationWhile all members of the Arctic Monkeys contributed to the song, the lead vocalist Alex Turner is particularly credited with writing the lyrics.
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Dot ArtworkA dot cut into a stencil shape which fans identify as symbolizing "The View from the Afternoon" is included in the album booklet known as the 'dots artwork', each representing different songs from the album.
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Unofficial UK AnthemEven though it was never released as a single, the track is considered to be an unofficial anthem in the UK, especially in the band's hometown of Sheffield.
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GenreThis song, like many others from the Arctic Monkeys, is considered indie rock.
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Video DirectorThe official music video for the song "The View from the Afternoon" was directed by W.I.Z., who was known for working with Kasabian and Oasis.
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Video ThemeThe video is set in a surrealistic circus and features many stunt performers. It also includes footage of the band performing.
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Live DebutsThis track is a mainstay in many of Arctic Monkeys' live shows and often played as an opening song.
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Critic ReviewsCritics often praise "The View from the Afternoon" for its energetic rhythm section and Turner's lyrical observations on British nightlife.
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Sound RecordingThe drums in "The View from the Afternoon" were recorded using the Glenn Johns Method, which places one microphone above the snare, and another positioned out in front of the kit to create a bigger and more natural sound.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss the anticipation of a night out, a recurring theme throughout the Arctic Monkeys' debut album.
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Not a SingleInterestingly enough, despite its popularity and being the opening track on the album, "The View from the Afternoon" was not released as a single.
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