A pussyfooting setting sun
Make a wish that weighs a tonne
There are no handles for you to hold
And no understanding where it goes
Jealousy in technicolor
Fear by name than love by numbers
Street lamp amber wanderlust
Powder in a blunderbuss
She looks as if she’s blowing a kiss at me
And suddenly the sky is a scissor
Sitting on the floor with a tambourine
Crushing up a bundle of love
Don’t take it so personally
You’re not the only one
That time’s got it in for honey
That’s where you’re wrong
All the old flames fastened on
Make a wish that weighs a tonne
There are no handles that you can hold
And no understanding where it goes
She looks as if she’s blowing a kiss at me
And suddenly the sky is a scissor
Sitting on the floor with a tambourine
Crushing up a bundle of love
Don’t take it so personally
You’re not the only one
That time’s got it in for honey
That’s where you’re wrong
That’s where you’re wrong
That’s where you’re wrong
Exploring the Melancholy Beauty of “That’s Where You’re Wrong”
“That’s Where You’re Wrong” by Arctic Monkeys stands out as a poignant closer to their album, weaving together introspective imagery and bittersweet reflections. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and confusion, with lines like “Make a wish that weighs a tonne” and “There are no handles for you to hold” hinting at the weight of unfulfilled desires and the elusive nature of understanding one’s path. Vivid metaphors such as “Jealousy in technicolor” and “the sky is a scissor” paint a dreamlike, almost surreal emotional landscape. The song explores themes of time, love, and vulnerability, suggesting that everyone is subject to the indifferent passage of time, but also gently reminding us not to take life’s hardships too personally.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Alex Turner
- Release Year: 2011
- Label: Domino Recording Company