One for the road, ooh ooh
One for the road, ooh ooh
From the bottom of your heart
The relegation zone
I saw this coming from the start
The shake, rattle and roll
The cracks in blackout blinds
Cast patterns on the ceiling but you’re feeling fine
I thought it was dark outside
I thought it was dark outside
One for the road
So we all go back to yours and you sit and talk to me on the floor
There’s no need to show me ’round baby, I feel like I’ve been here before
I’ve been wondering whether later when you tell everybody to go,
Will you pour me one for the road?
I knew this would be on the cards
I knew you wouldn’t fold
I saw this coming from the start
The shake, rattle and roll
One for the road, ooh ooh
So we all go back to yours and you sit and talk to me on the floor
There’s no need to show me ’round baby, I feel like I’ve been here before
I’ve been wondering whether later when you tell everybody to go,
Will you pour me one for the road?
The mixture hits you hard
Don’t get that sinking feeling, don’t fall apart
Some out of tune guitar
Soundtrack to disaster
Ooh ooh, one for the road
Ooh ooh, one for the road
Ooh ooh, one for the road
Ooh ooh, one for the road
So we all go back to yours and you sit and talk to me on the floor
There’s no need to show me ’round baby, I feel like I’ve been here before
I’ve been wondering whether later when you tell everybody to go,
Will you pour me one for the road?
The Late-Night Lure of “One For The Road”
“One For The Road” by Arctic Monkeys captures the bittersweet thrill of late-night encounters and the emotional ambiguity that follows. The song paints a vivid scene: after a night out, friends gather at someone’s home, with the protagonist reflecting on familiar feelings and uncertain intentions. The recurring phrase “one for the road” serves as both an invitation for another drink and a metaphor for extending fleeting moments. The lyrics are laced with anticipation and introspection, hinting at unspoken desires and the tension between comfort and risk. Through its imagery—blackout blinds, out-of-tune guitars, and candid conversations on the floor—the track explores the vulnerability and excitement that come with the end of the night.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Alex Turner
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Domino Recording Company