Do I Wanna Know? Lyrics by Arctic Monkeys is a new english song by Arctic Monkeys. The song is released on Official Arctic Monkeys’ official YouTube channel, written by Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Matt Helders, and Nick O’Malley, produced by Ross Orton and James Ford, offering listeners a dark, brooding alternative rock experience. With its hypnotic guitar riff and sultry rhythm, the song has become one of the band’s most iconic tracks since its release on June 19, 2013.
“Do I Wanna Know?” delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love, late-night longing, and the inability to move on. Arctic Monkeys narrate the obsessive cycle of romantic uncertainty, where desire clashes with pride and vulnerability. The lyrics explore themes of emotional confusion, repeated patterns, and unanswered questions in a relationship that hovers between hope and resignation, capturing the haunting tension of wanting someone who may no longer feel the same.
Do I Wanna Know? Details
| Song | Do I Wanna Know? |
|---|---|
| Artists | Arctic Monkeys |
| Written By | Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Matt Helders & Nick O’Malley |
| Produced By | Ross Orton & James Ford |
| Label | Official Arctic Monkeys |
| Language | English |
| Released Date | Jun 19, 2013 |
Do I Wanna Know? Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Have you got colour in your cheeks?
Do you ever get that fear that you can’t shift the type
That sticks around like summat in your teeth?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Have you no idea that you’re in deep?
I’ve dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
‘Cause there’s this tune I found
That makes me think of you somehow an’ I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep, spillin’ drinks on my settee
[Pre-Chorus]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin’ flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin’ that you’d stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin’ things that you can’t say tomorrow day
[Chorus]
Crawlin’ back to you
Ever thought of callin’ when
You’ve had a few?
‘Cause I always do
Maybe I’m too
Busy bein’ yours
To fall for somebody new
Now, I’ve thought it through
Crawlin’ back to you
[Verse 2]
So have you got the guts?
Been wonderin’ if your heart’s still open
And if so, I wanna know what time it shuts
Simmer down an’ pucker up, I’m sorry to interrupt
It’s just I’m constantly on the cusp of tryin’ to kiss you
But I don’t know if you feel the same as I do
But we could be together if you wanted to
[Pre-Chorus]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin’ flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin’ that you’d stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin’ things that you can’t say tomorrow day
[Chorus]
Crawlin’ back to you (Crawlin’ back to you)
Ever thought of callin’ when
You’ve had a few? (Had a few)
‘Cause I always do (‘Cause I always do)
Maybe I’m too (Maybe I’m too busy)
Busy bein’ yours (Bein’ yours)
To fall for somebody new
Now, I’ve thought it through
Crawlin’ back to you
[Outro]
(Do I wanna know?) If this feelin’ flows both ways?
(Sad to see you go) Was sorta hopin’ that you’d stay
(Baby, we both know) That the nights were mainly made
For sayin’ things that you can’t say tomorrow day
(Do I wanna know?) Too busy bein’ yours to fall
(Sad to see you go) Ever thought of callin’, darlin’?
(Do I wanna know?) Do you want me crawlin’ back to you?
Do I Wanna Know? Lyrics Meaning
[Verse 1]
The opening verse sets an introspective tone, filled with rhetorical questions and vivid metaphors. Alex Turner wonders if the person he’s thinking about harbors the same lingering feelings. The use of physical sensations like something “stuck in your teeth” conveys emotional discomfort that refuses to go away. Repeated dreams and a song that triggers memories reflect the obsession and emotional hold the other person still has on him, even as he tries to distract himself.
[Pre-Chorus]
In this section, the narrator grapples with emotional ambiguity, asking if the connection is mutual or one-sided. The mention of nighttime as a space for raw honesty suggests that deeper truths often come out when we’re most vulnerable. Turner’s voice is laced with quiet desperation, revealing a hope that the other person might still want to stay despite the tension.
[Chorus]
The chorus captures the cyclic nature of the narrator’s thoughts and actions. “Crawlin’ back to you” reflects a pattern of emotional relapse—returning to a familiar yet uncertain connection. The mention of late-night calls after drinking exposes both impulsive desire and lingering emotional attachment. Turner admits that his emotional commitment has made it impossible to consider someone new, indicating how deeply entangled he still is.
[Verse 2]
Here, Alex Turner seeks emotional clarity, wanting to know if the other person is still open to love. His vulnerability is palpable as he acknowledges his desire to act on his feelings but holds back due to fear of rejection. The tension between impulse and hesitation continues, with Turner revealing his longing through subtle, almost whispered confessions.
[Pre-Chorus]
The second pre-chorus repeats with new emotional weight, reaffirming the narrator’s internal struggle. He’s torn between holding on and letting go, between silence and confession. The nighttime motif returns, emphasizing that the deepest, most honest feelings are often hidden until it’s too late to act on them.
[Chorus]
The repetition of the chorus deepens the emotional impact, reflecting how these feelings are stuck in an endless loop. Turner’s self-awareness comes through—he recognizes the futility of his actions but is unable to stop himself. It’s not just longing; it’s a habit, an addiction to emotional closeness despite the pain.
[Outro]
In the outro, all the lyrical motifs converge into a final, desperate set of questions. Turner questions whether the feelings are mutual and whether he’s doomed to keep returning to someone who might not care anymore. The track ends with unresolved tension, a haunting echo of unanswered love that lingers long after the final note fades.
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