Teddy Picker

Arctic Monkeys

About Teddy Picker

"Teddy Picker" is a song by the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, released as the third single from their second album Favourite Worst Nightmare. It was released on 3 December 2007 in the United Kingdom. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 20.


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Despair to the point will they provoke
The punchline before they have told the joke
The sheer desperation to be seen
Staring at the television screen

Despair to the point where they provoke
You to tell the fucking punchline before you have told the joke
Sorry, sunshine, it doesn't exist
It wasn't in the top one hundred list

And it's the thousandth time, and it's even bolder
Don't be surprised when you get bent over
He told ya that you were dying for it

She saw it, and she grabbed it, and it wasn't what it seemed
The kids all dream of making it, whatever that means
Another variation on a theme
A tangle on the television and the magazine
Do you reckon that they do it for a joke?
Do you reckon that they make 'em take an oath
That says 'we are defenders
Of any poseur or professional pretender around

When did your list replace the twist and turn
Ah, the fist replaced the kissed-on concern
And if you're bothered, I don't want your prayers
Save it for the morning after

And it's the thousandth time, and it's even bolder
Don't be surprised when you get bent over
He told ya that you were dying for it

Let's have a game on the Teddy Picker
Not quick enough, can I have it quicker?
Already thick and you're getting thicker
Let's have a game on the Teddy Picker
Not quick enough, can I have it quicker?
Already thick, and you're getting thicker

Assuming that all things are equal
Who'd want to be men of the people
When there's people like you?

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Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, lead/rhythm guitar), Jamie Cook (rhythm/lead guitar), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals). Former members include Andy Nicholson (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Glyn Jones (lead vocals, rhythm guitar). more »

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Written by: Alex Turner

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11 facts about this song

Band Creation
"Teddy Picker" is a song by the English rock band, Arctic Monkeys. The band was formed in Sheffield in 2002.
Album
The song is featured on their second studio album "Favourite Worst Nightmare," which was released in 2007.
Lyrics
The term "Teddy Picker" comes from a British dialect for the arcade game known as a "claw crane." The song's lyrics satirize society's obsession with celebrity culture.
Chart Performance
"Teddy Picker" was the third single from the album and reached No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart in December 2007.
Music Video
The music video of "Teddy Picker" was directed by Roman Coppola and features the band performing the song on a pyramid of vintage televisions.
Live Performances
"Teddy Picker" was later included in 'At the Apollo', the band's first live album recorded at Manchester Apollo during the 2007 tour.
Acclaim
It has become one of Arctic Monkeys' most popular songs among fans and is frequently played live.
Artwork
The single’s artwork is an homage to ‘The Wicker Man’, a cult 1973 British horror film.
Genre
It falls under the genre of Indie Rock and Post-punk revival.
Award
The album, "Favourite Worst Nightmare", featuring the song "Teddy Picker", won the band Brit Awards for Best British Group and Best British Album.
Writing Credits
"Alex Turner", the lead vocalist of the band, is the primary writer of the song "Teddy Picker".

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