She’s thunderstorms
Lying on her front
Up against the wall
She’s thunderstorms
I’ve been feeling foolish
You should try it
She came and substituted
The peace and quiet for
Acrobatic blood flow
Concertina cheating heart beat
Rapid fire
She’s thunderstorms
Lying on her front
Up against the wall
She’s thunderstorms
Here is your host
Sounds as if she’s pretty close
When the heat starts growing horns
She’s thunderstorms
She’s been loop the looping
Around my mind
Her motorcycle boots give me
This kind of acrobatic blood
Concertina cheating heart beat
Rapid fire
She’s thunderstorms
Lying on her front
Up against the wall
She’s thunderstorms
In an unusual place
When you’re feeling far away
She does what the night does to the day
She’s thunderstorms
Lying on her front
Up against the wall
She’s thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
The Storm Within: Understanding “She’s Thunderstorms”
“She’s Thunderstorms” by Arctic Monkeys is an electrifying portrayal of a love interest who is both captivating and unpredictable. The recurring motif of thunderstorms embodies the subject’s intensity and magnetic presence, suggesting she is as alluring as she is tumultuous. Through vivid imagery—lying against the wall, acrobatic blood flow, and rapid-fire heartbeats—Alex Turner crafts an atmosphere of emotional turbulence, reflecting the thrill and risk of falling for someone who is a force of nature. The song juxtaposes chaos and calm, emphasizing how this person disrupts tranquility and leaves a lasting impression, much like a summer storm breaking a period of peace.
Song Credits
- Artist: Arctic Monkeys
- Songwriters: Alex Turner
- Release Year: 2011
- Label: Domino Recording Company