A Certain Romance

Arctic Monkeys · Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not [2006]

Oh they might wear classic reeboks

Or knackered converse

Or trackie bottoms tucked in socks

But all of that's what the point is not

The point's that there ain't no romance around there



And there's the truth that they can't see

They'd probably like to throw a punch at me

And if you could only see them then you would agree

Agree that there ain't romance around there



You know, oh it's a funny thing you know

We'll tell 'em if you like, we'll tell 'em all tonight

They'll never listen

'Cause their minds are made up and course it's all OK to carry on that way



And over there there's broken bones

There's only music so that there's new ringtones

But it don't take no Sherlock Holmes

To see it's a little different around here



Don't get me wrong though there's boys in bands

And kids who like to scrap with pool cues in their hands

And just 'cause he's had a coupla cans

He thinks it's alright to act like a dickhead



Don't you know, oh it's a funny thing you know

We'll tell 'em if you like, we'll tell 'em all tonight

They'll never listen

Cause their minds are made up

And course it's all OK to carry on that way

I said no, oh no

Oh you won't get me to go

Anywhere, said anywhere

I won't go

Oh no no



Well over there there's friends of mine

What can I say? I've known 'em for a long long time

And yeah, they might over step the line

But I just cannot get angry in the same way

Oh not in the same way

Well not in the same way

Oh no

Oh no no

A Certain Romance

Released on Arctic Monkeys' debut album, 'A Certain Romance' captures the band's early indie rock energy with its driving rhythm and melodic hooks. The track exemplifies the Manchester group's signature blend of garage rock and pop sensibilities that defined their initial era. Featuring Alex Turner's distinctive vocal delivery and introspective lyrics, the recording serves as a quintessential snapshot of the mid-2000s British indie scene. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's ability to translate youthful angst into catchy, timeless music that resonated with a global audience upon its release.