Well, it’s ever so funny
‘Cause I don’t think you’re special, I don’t think you’re cool
You’re just probably alright
But under these lights you look beautiful
And I’m struggling
I can’t see through your fake tan
Yeah, and you know it for a fact
That everybody’s eating out of your hands
But what do you know?
Oh, you know nothing
Yeah, but I’ll still take you home
Oh, yeah, I’ll still take you home
So what do you know?
Said you don’t know nothing
Well, fancy seeing you in here
You’re all tarted up and you don’t look the same
Well, I haven’t seen you since last year
Yeah, surprisingly you have forgotten my name
But you know it
Yeah, and you knew it all along
Oh, and you say you have forgotten
But you’re fibbing, go on, tell me I’m wrong
So what do you know?
Oh, you know nothing
Yeah, but I’ll still take you home
Oh, yeah, I’ll still take you home
So what do you know?
Oh, you don’t know nothing, no
So what do you know?
Yeah, you don’t know nothing
Yeah, but I’ll still take you home
Oh, yeah, I’ll still take you home
I said what do you know?
Oh, you don’t know nothing, no
I fancy you with a passion
You’re a Topshop princess, a rockstar too
But you’re a fad, you’re a fashion
And I’m having a job trying to talk to you
But it’s alright
Yeah, I’ll put it on one side
‘Cause everybody’s looking
You’ve got control of everyone’s eyes, including mine
Spotlight on Flirtation and Facades
“Still Take You Home” by Arctic Monkeys captures the electric, sometimes awkward energy of nightlife encounters. The lyrics paint a picture of a protagonist who grapples with attraction and cynicism, observing someone who thrives under the club’s neon lights but whose allure may be superficial. Lines about “fake tan” and being a “Topshop princess” highlight a playful skepticism, yet there’s a magnetic pull that trumps judgment. The chorus’s repetition of “I’ll still take you home” suggests a resigned acceptance of fleeting connections—a night out’s mixture of bravado and vulnerability.
Clever Wordplay and Social Commentary
The song’s witty lyricism and sharp observations reflect Arctic Monkeys’ signature style. There’s a blend of humor and honesty as the narrator admits to being captivated, even while poking fun at trends and personas. Ultimately, the track is a relatable snapshot of youthful nightlife, capturing both the desire for connection and the masks people wear.
Song Credits
- Artist: Arctic Monkeys
- Songwriters: Alex Turner
- Release Year: 2006
- Label: Domino Recording Company