No Buses

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

Lady, where has your love gone?

I was looking but can't find it anywhere

They always offer when there's loads of love around

But, when you're short of some, it's nowhere to be found



Well, I know your game, you told him yesterday

No chance, you'll get nothin' from me

But now she's there, you're there, everybody's there

He's in turmoil, as puzzled as can be

Just like me



Let's go down, down, low down

Where I know I should not go

Oh and she thinks she's the one

But she's just one in 24

And just 'cause everybody's doin' it

Does that mean that I can, too?



Lady, where has your love gone?

It was the anti-septic to the sore

To hold you by the hand

Must be first, be in demand

How he longs for you to long for him once more

Just once more



Let's go down, down, low down

Where I know I should not go

Oh and she thinks she's the one

But she's just one in 24

And just 'cause everybody's doin' it

Does that mean that I can, too? Oh...



Her eyes went down and cut you up

And there's nothing like a dirty look from

The one you want, or the one you've lost



An ache in your soul is everybody's goal

To get what they can't have

That's why you're after her

And that's why she's after him

But sayin' it wont change a thing

And they'll realise that it wont change a thing

Realise that it wont change a thing

About No Buses

"No Buses" by Arctic Monkeys stands as a defining track from their 2006 debut album, *Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not*. Released during the height of the UK indie revival, the song captures the band's signature blend of jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and Alex Turner's distinctive, conversational vocal delivery. The recording reflects the raw energy and youthful ambition characteristic of early 2000s Britpop, while simultaneously establishing the melodic sophistication that would define their subsequent career. As a cornerstone of their discography, the track showcases the group's ability to craft anthemic pop-rock that resonates with both casual listeners and dedicated fans. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's early success in bridging the gap between classic rock structures and modern indie sensibilities. The song remains a staple of their live performances and a frequent reference point for discussions on the evolution of British alternative music in the mid-2000s.