Fluorescent Adolescent

Arctic Monkeys

About Fluorescent Adolescent

"Fluorescent Adolescent" is a song by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. It was released as the second single from their second studio album Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007). It was released on 4 July 2007 in Japan, and three days later in the United Kingdom. The song was written by Alex Turner and Johanna Bennett, Turner's girlfriend at the time, in a hotel room prior to the recording of Favourite Worst Nightmare."Fluorescent Adolescent" was described as a ballad about ageing and nostalgia for youth. It describes a woman who dreams of her youth while her current life is unsatisfying and boring. The song peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, and was the 83rd best-selling song of 2007 in the United Kingdom. "Fluorescent Adolescent" is one of the band's most popular songs, and is frequently performed as a closer to their concerts. Kate Nash performed a cover of the song on 5 October 2007. It appears on Radio 1's Live Lounge – Volume 3. 


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You used to get it in your fishnets
Now you only get it in your night dress
Discarded all the naughty nights for niceness
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Nothing seems as pretty as the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking a Tabasco
Remember when he used to be a rascal?

Oh, that boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had
Is just a memory and those dreams
Not as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seem
My love, when you dream them up

Flicking through a little book of sex tips
Remember when the boys were all electric?
Now, when she tells she's gonna get it
I'm guessing that she'd rather just forget it
Clinging to not getting sentimental
Said, she wasn't going, but she went, still
Likes her gentlemen to not be gentle
Was it a mega-dobber or a betting pencil?

Oh, that boy's a slag
The best you ever had
The best you ever had
Is just a memory, and those dreams
Weren't as daft as they seem
Not as daft as they seem
My love, when you dream them up
Oh, where did you go?
Where did you go?
Where did you go? Whoa

You're falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
You just sounded it out
You're not coming back again

You're falling about
You took a left off Last Laugh Lane
You just sounded it out
You're not coming back again

You used to get it in your fishnets
Now you only get it in your night dress
Started all the naughty nights with niceness
Landed in a very common crisis
Everything's in order in a black hole
Everything was pretty in the past though
That Bloody Mary's lacking in Tabasco
Remember when he used to be a rascal?

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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: Johanna Bennett, Alex Turner

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6 facts about this song

Song Details
1. "Fluorescent Adolescent" was released by the British Rock band, Arctic Monkeys, in 2007. 2. It is the second single from the band's sophomore album, "Favourite Worst Nightmare." 3. The song quickly became one of the band's biggest hits, peaking at number five in the UK Singles Chart.
Writing & Production
4. The lyrics of the song were co-written by Arctic Monkeys' lead singer, Alex Turner, and his then-girlfriend, Johanna Bennett. 5. They reportedly came up with the song while on a holiday in the Mediterranean. 6. Arctic Monkeys' regular producer, James Ford, co-produced the track along with Mike Crossey.
Music Video
7. The official music video for the song features a fight between clowns and characters portrayed as skinhead-like yobs. 8. It was directed by Richard Ayoade, a British comedian and filmmaker, who also directed several other videos for the band. 9. The video is highly stylized, shot in slow motion with a color palette that mirrors the song title.
Lyrics & Theme
10. "Fluorescent Adolescent" is known for its vibrant, colourful depiction of nostalgia and the loss of youth. 11. The lyrics detail a woman reminiscing about her teenage years when she was more carefree and adventurous. 12. The song contrasts her past romantic experiences with her current, more monotonous relationship.
Impact & Reception
13. It has remained a fan favourite and is a regular in Arctic Monkeys' live performances. 14. The song has been covered by several artists including Katy Perry. 15. In 2011, NME placed "Fluorescent Adolescent" at number 27 in its list of "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".
Influence
16. Along with other Arctic Monkeys' songs, "Fluorescent Adolescent" has heavily influenced the indie rock genre. 17. The song played a part in leading a wave of British guitar bands that combined indie rock with punk and new wave influences. 18. It has also been noted for its impact on the lyrical style of indie rock, with its detailed storytelling and use of vernacular language.

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