The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala
Arctic Monkeys
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Just when things are getting complicated in the eye of the storm She flicks a red-hot revelation off the tip of her tongue It does a dozen somersaults and it leaves you supercharged Makes me wanna blow her candles out just to see if you glow in the dark Shalalala Shalalala Shalalala Shalalala Home sweet home, home sweet home, home sweet booby-trap I took the batteries out my mysticism and put 'em in my thinking cap She's got a telescopic hallelujah hanging up on the wall For when it gets too complicated in the eye of the storm Shalalala Shalalala Shalalala Shalalala Oh, and in a hellcat spangled cavern When your judgment's on the run And you're acting like a stranger 'Cause you thought it looked like fun Well did you ever get the feeling Did you think she set the fall Her steady hands may well have done the devil's pedicure What you waiting for to sing another fuckin' Shalalala Shalalala Shalalala Shalalala
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Written by: Alex Turner
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15 facts about this song
Album"The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" is from Arctic Monkeys' fourth studio album, "Suck It and See."
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Release YearThe album was released in the year 2011 and the song swiftly became one of the most loved tracks.
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Music VideoThe official video for "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" was directed by Focus Creeps and was released on YouTube on July 7, 2011.
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SongwritingLike much of Arctic Monkeys' work, frontman Alex Turner wrote the lyrics for "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala."
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InspirationThe track’s name — particularly “Hellcat Spangled” — was likely inspired by Hellcat Records, a punk record label founded by Tim Armstrong of Rancid.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified as Indie Rock or Garage Rock.
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Live Debut"The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" made its live debut on May 5, 2011, at Stockholm, Sweden.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Turner's vivid, poetic lyrics and the catchy melody, harking back to their earlier work in style but with a mature flourish.
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Opportunity to ExperimentThe song was seen as an opportunity by the band to experiment with a more melodic and dreamier sound than their previous fast-paced rock tracks.
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Wordplay MuseThe word "Shalalala" adds a playful touch to the song's title, demonstrating Alex Turner's continued affinity for clever wordplay in his songwriting.
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Not a SingleDespite its popularity with fans, "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" was not released as a single. However, it was included in the set list for many of the band's gigs during the "Suck It and See" tour.
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Unique Recording ProcessFor added authenticity, the band recorded "Suck It and See," including "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala," on tape instead of digitally, which they claimed gave the album a more '60s inspired sound.
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Sound EvolutionThis track demonstrates the band’s evolution from their harder-edged punk roots to a more melodic, thoughtful, and lyrically dense indie rock style.
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Memorable PerformanceDuring their performance at the Reading Festival in 2014, "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" was a crowd favorite moment, showing the enduring popularity of the track.
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Song MeaningThe song is speculated to be about a girl who is a bit of a mystery, where moments spent with her are somewhat confusing and enchanting, focusing on her beauty and her spellbinding impact on the narrator.
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