Brianstorm

Arctic Monkeys

About Brianstorm

"Brianstorm" (often mistaken as "Brainstorm") is a song by the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. It is the opening track on their second album, Favourite Worst Nightmare. The song was released as the first single from the album on 2 April 2007, debuting at number 21 in the UK Singles Chart via downloads alone. The single was released in physical formats on 16 April, the week before the release of the album, and charted at number two on the UK Singles Chart behind Beyoncé and Shakira's "Beautiful Liar". In Scotland, the song became the band's fourth consecutive number-one single on the Scottish Singles Chart. "Brianstorm" is one of the band's most successful singles worldwide, reaching number four in Denmark and the Netherlands, number seven in Ireland, and number 10 in Spain. The song was noticeably louder and heavier than previous efforts, marking the band's evolved sound. The song prominently features 'thundering drums' and surf-rock tremolo guitars. The song is also well known for its intricate and rapid drum track, which was voted the tenth best drum track of the millennium on MusicRadar."Brianstorm" came in at number 62 on MTV Asia's list of Top 100 Hits of 2007. It was also used on The Colbert Report, The Daily Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien during the final weeks of the 07–08 Writers Guild strike, in which it is played during a showdown between the three. 


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Brian
Top marks for not trying
So kind of you to bless us
With your effortlessness
We're grateful, so strangely comforted

And I wonder
Are you putting us under
'Cause we can't take our eyes
Off the t-shirt and ties combination?
Well, see you later, innovator

Some want to kiss, some want to kick you
There's not a net you couldn't slip through
Or at least that's the impression I get
'Cause you're smooth, and you're wet
And she's not aware yet
But she's yours

She'll be saying, use me
Show me the jacuzzi
I imagine that it's there, on a plate
You're whole rendezvous rate
Means that you'll never be frightened
To make them wait for a while
I doubt it's your style
Not to get what you set
Out to acquire the eyes are on fire
You are the unforecasted storm
Hup

Calm, collected and commanding
(Top marks for not trying)
You leave the other stories standing
With your renditions and jokes
Bet there's hundreds of blokes
That have wept 'cause you've stolen their

Thunder
Are you putting us under
'Cause we can't take our eyes
Off the t-shirt and ties combination

Well, see you later, innovator

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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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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Brianstorm" by Arctic Monkeys was officially released on April 2, 2007.
Album Association
The song is the opening track and lead single from Arctic Monkeys' second album, "Favourite Worst Nightmare."
Song Inspiration
The song is supposedly about an individual named Brian that the band met backstage at a gig who really made an impression on them.
Chart Position
"Brianstorm" reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's highest charting single in their native UK.
Music Video
The music video for "Brianstorm" was directed by Huse Monfaradi and depicts the band performing the song in a room with various surreal things happening.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is relatively short. It only lasts for 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
Physical Release
Unusually, the song was released on two separate CDs, each with a different set of B-side songs.
Song Genre
"Brianstorm", like the majority of Arctic Monkeys' work, is primarily considered an indie rock song, but it also has elements of garage rock and post-punk revival.
Live Performances
Despite being released over a decade ago, "Brianstorm" continues to be a staple of Arctic Monkeys' live performances and is a fan favorite.
Narrative Style
"Brianstorm" is notable for its narrative style with many of the lyrics structured as direct addresses to the imagined 'Brian'.
Critical Reception
The song has received widespread critical acclaim, with many music critics praising its ferocious energy and exciting instrumentation.
Named Misconception
Despite the title’s spelling, it is not about a storm named Brian. The band clarified that the title was a pun on brainstorm.

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