Crying Lightning
Arctic Monkeys
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Outside the cafe by the cracker factory You were practicing a magic trick And my thoughts got rude, as you talked and chewed On the last of your pick and mix Said your mistaken if your thinking that I haven't been called cold before As you bit into your strawberry lace And then a flip in your attention in the form of a gobstopper Is all you have left and it was going to waste Your past-times, consisted of the strange And twisted and deranged And I love that little game you had called Crying lightning And how you like to aggravate the ice-cream man on rainy afternoons The next time that I caught my own reflection It was on it's way to meet you Thinking of excuses to postpone You never look like yourself from the side But your profile did not hide The fact you knew I was approaching your throne With folded arms you occupy the bench like toothache Stood and puff your chest out like you never lost a war And though I try so not to suffer the indignity of a reaction There was no cracks to grasp or gaps to claw And your past-times, consisted of the strange And twisted and deranged And I hate that little game you had called Crying lightning And how you like to aggravate the icky man on rainy afternoons Uninviting But not half as impossible as everyone assumes You are crying lightning Your past-times, consisted of the strange And twisted and deranged And I hate that little game you had called Crying lightning Crying lightning Crying lightning Crying lightning Your past-times, consisted of the strange And twisted and deranged And I hate that little game you had called Crying
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Background"Crying Lightning" is a song by the English rock band Arctic Monkeys, released as the lead single from their third studio album, "Humbug," released in 2009.
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Unique SoundThe song marked a definitive shift in sound for the band, moving away from their indie-rock roots towards a more experimental, psychedelic style.
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Chart PerformanceIt debuted at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and eventually peaked at number 12. Despite not reaching the heights of some of their earlier singles, it was critically acclaimed and is still considered a fan favorite.
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Vinyl ReleaseA version of "Crying Lightning" was exclusively released on vinyl at "Oxfam" charity shops, a unique move to promote the single and help a good cause.
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SongwritingFrontman Alex Turner reportedly wrote the song in response to a romantic interest who was unpredictable and confusing, leading to the stormy imagery of 'crying lightning.'
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Music VideoThe music video for "Crying Lightning" was directed by Richard Ayoade, who also directed the band's concert film "At the Apollo" in 2007.
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Live DebutThe song was first played live on 22 June 2009 in New Zealand. Since then it has been a regular part of the band's concert set lists.
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Supermodel FeatureThe B-side song to "Crying Lightning," "Red Right Hand," features vocals from British supermodel and actress, Suki Waterhouse.
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Production"Crying Lightning" was produced by Josh Homme, lead vocalist of Queens of the Stone Age, who greatly influenced the band's departure from their initial music style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Crying Lightning" have been praised for their vivid imagery and complex metaphors, demonstrating a maturation in the band's songwriting capabilities.
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