She’s Thunderstorms – Arctic Monkeys

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