Running off over next door’s garden
Before the hour is done
It’s more a question of feeling
Than it is a question of fun
The confidence is the balaclava
I’m sure you’ll baffle ’em good
With the ending reek of salty cheeks
And runny make-up alone
Or will blood run down the face
Of a boy bewildered and scorned
And you’ll find yourself in a skirmish
Where you’ll wish you’d never been born
You tie yourself to the tracks
And there isn’t no going back
And it’s wrong wrong wrong
But we’ll do it anyway
‘Cause we love a bit of trouble
Are you pulling her from a burning building
Or throwing her to the sharks
Can only hope that the ending is as pleasurable as the start
The confidence is the balaclava,
I’m sure you baffle ’em straight
And it’s wrong wrong wrong,
She can hardly wait
That’s right,
He won’t let her out his sight
Now the shaggers perform
And the daggers are drawn
Who’s the crooks in this crime?
That’s right,
He won’t let her out his sight
Now the shaggers perform
And the daggers are drawn
Who’s the crooks in this crime!
That’s right,
He won’t let her out his sight
That’s right,
He won’t let her out his sight
That’s right,
He won’t let her out his sight
Will you be able to boast
Of the day of the most
Flawless heist of all time
You knew that it’d be trouble
Right before the very first kiss
Quiet, unassuming,
But you heard that they were the naughtiest
She pleaded with you to take it off
But you resisted and fought
But sorry, sweetheart, I’d much rather
Keep on the balaclava.
Unmasking the Intrigue: A Look Into “Balaclava”
“Balaclava” by Arctic Monkeys is a razor-sharp narrative imbued with tension and youthful mischief. The lyrics weave a tale of impulsive decisions and masked intentions, using the balaclava as a symbol of both confidence and disguise. From the opening lines, the song explores the thrill of risk-taking and the duality of outward bravado versus internal uncertainty. The repeated references to “he won’t let her out his sight” and the motif of a “flawless heist” evoke a sense of drama and suspense, suggesting an emotional or romantic escapade that teeters on the edge of chaos and excitement.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O’Malley, Matt Helders
- Release Year: 2007
- Label: Domino Recording Company