The View From The Afternoon

Arctic Monkeys · Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys? [2006]

Anticipation has the habit to set you up

For disappointment in evening entertainment but

Tonight there'll be some love

Tonight there'll be a ruckus yeah

Regardless of what's gone before



I want to see all of the things that we've already seen

Lairy girls hung out the window of a limousine

Of course it's fancy dress

And they're all looking quite full on in bunny ears and devil horns



Anticipation has the habit to set you up

For disappointment in evening entertainment but

Tonight there'll be some love

Tonight there'll be a ruckus yeah

Regardless of what's gone before



I want to see all of the things that we've already seen

I want to see you take the jackpot out the fruit machine

And put it all back in

You've got to understand that you can never beat the bandit no



And she won't be surprised, and she won't be shocked

When she's pressed the star after she's pressed unlock

And there's verse and chapter sat in her inbox

And all that it says is that you've drank a lot



And you should bear that in mind tonight

And you can pour your heart out but her reasoning will block

Owt you send her after nine o' clock



Anticipation has the habit to set you up

For disappointment in evening entertainment but

Tonight there'll be some love

Tonight there'll be a ruckus yeah

Regardless of what's gone before



And she won't be surprised, and she won't be shocked

When she's pressed the star after she's pressed unlock

And there's verse and chapter sat in her inbox

And all that it says is that you've drank a lot



And you should bear that in mind tonight



And you can pour your heart out around three o'clock

When the 2 for 1's undone the writers block

The View From The Afternoon

Released on Arctic Monkeys' 2006 debut album, 'The View From The Afternoon' captures the band's early indie rock energy with its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics. The track serves as a pivotal moment in their discography, establishing the melodic sensibilities that would define their subsequent work. Featuring Alex Turner's signature vocal delivery, the song reflects the post-punk revival sound of the mid-2000s while hinting at the more polished production techniques emerging in their later catalogues. It remains a staple of their early recordings, showcasing the group's ability to blend youthful angst with catchy hooks that resonated with a wide audience.