Your love is like a studded leather headlock
Your kiss it could put creases in the rain
You’re rarer than a can of dandelion and burdock
And those other girls are just postmix lemonade
Suck it and see you never know
Sit next to me before I go
Jigsaw women with horror movie shoes
Be cruel to me cause I’m a fool for you
I poured my aching heart into a pop song
I couldn’t get the hang of poetry
That’s not a skirt girl that’s a sawn off shotgun
And I can only hope you’ve got it aimed at me
Suck it and see you never know
Sit next to me before I go
Jigsaw women with horror movie shoes
Be cruel to me cause I’m a fool for you
Blue moon girls from once upon a Shangri-La
How I often wonder where you are
You have got that face that just says
“Baby, I was made to break your heart”
Suck it and see, you never know
Sit next to me before I go
Go, go, go
Jigsaw women with horror movie shoes
Be cruel to me cause I’m a fool for you
Exploring the Playful Romance of “Suck It And See”
“Suck It And See” by Arctic Monkeys captures the thrill and unpredictability of romance through witty metaphors and vivid imagery. The song’s lyrics paint love as both intoxicating and mischievous, likening affection to a “studded leather headlock” and a kiss that “could put creases in the rain.” Playful comparisons—such as being rarer than a can of dandelion and burdock—underscore the uniqueness of the subject’s allure. The recurring invitation to “suck it and see” suggests embracing uncertainty and spontaneity in relationships. The bittersweet undertone is heightened by references to heartbreak, with the narrator aware of the risks but willing to be vulnerable for the sake of love.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Alex Turner
- Release Year: 2011
- Label: Domino Recording Company