Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know? Lyrics (2024)

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About Do I Wanna Know?

"Do I Wanna Know?" is a song recorded by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys for their fifth studio album AM (2013). The song was released as a single on 18 June 2013, together with an accompanying music video, and afterwards became available for digital download via iTunes. A 7" vinyl edition of the single was released on 22 July 2013, with a B-side titled "2013". The song was first played live on 22 May 2013 in Ventura, California, at the first concert of the Arctic Monkeys' AM Tour. Throughout the tour, "Do I Wanna Know?" was being played as the opening number."Do I Wanna Know?" peaked at number 11 in the UK Singles Chart, charted in several other countries and was the first Arctic Monkeys song to have ever entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, peaking at number 70 in March 2014. In December 2014, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rock Performance category. In December 2019, the song was ranked No. 3 on Guitar World's list of the 20 best guitar riffs of the decade.more »


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Have you got color in your cheeks'Do you ever get the feeling that you can't shift the tideThat sticks around like something's in your teethAnd some aces up your sleeveI had no idea that you're in deepI dreamt about you near me every night this weekHow many secrets can you keep''Cause there's this tune I found that makes me think of you somehowWhen I play it on repeatUntil I fall asleepSpilling drinks on my settee(Do I wanna know?)If this feeling flows both ways(Sad to see you go)Was sorta hoping that you'd stay(Baby we both know)That the nights were mainly made for sayingthings that you can't say tomorrow dayCrawlin' back to you.Ever thought of calling when you've had a few?'Cause I always doMaybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody newNow I've thought it throughCrawling back to youSo have you got the guts?Been wondering if your heart's still open andif so I wanna know what time it shutsSimmer down and pucker upI'm sorry to interrupt it's just I'm constantlyon the cusp of trying to kiss youI don't know if you feel the same as I doBut we could be together, if you wanted to(Do I wanna know?)If this feeling flows both ways(Sad to see you go)Was sorta hoping that you'd stay(Baby we both know)That the nights were mainly made for sayingthings that you can't say tomorrow dayCrawling back to youEver thought of calling when you've had a few? (calling when you've had a few)'Cause I always do ('cause I always do)Maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody newNow I've thought it throughCrawling back to you, (do I wanna know?)If this feeling flows both ways(Sad to see you go)Was sorta hoping that you'd stay(Baby we both know)That the nights were mainly made for sayingthings that you can't say tomorrow day(Do I wanna know?)Too busy being yours to fall(Sad to see you go)Ever thought of calling darling?(Do I wanna know)Do you want me crawling back to you?

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Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, lead/rhythm guitar), Jamie Cook (rhythm/lead guitar), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals). Former members include Andy Nicholson (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Glyn Jones (lead vocals, rhythm guitar). more »

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Written by: Alex Turner

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10 facts about this song

Release Details

"Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys was released as the second single from their fifth studio album, "AM", on 18 June 2013.

Charting Success

The song peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and also charted in several other countries such as Australia, where it hit number four, marking the band's first top five hit in the country.

Record-Breaking

"Do I Wanna Know?" holds the record for the most streamed track in the UK in a single week, with 1.3 million streams in June 2013.

Award Nominations

In 2014, the song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, marking the band's first nomination.

Songwriting & Production

Arctic Monkeys’ frontman Alex Turner supposedly wrote "Do I Wanna Know?" in his Los Angeles house on a piano.

Music Video

The music video for "Do I Wanna Know?" features a largely monochromatic, mesmerizing animation sequence following a waveform that morphs into various designs.

RIAA Certification

The song has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million copies in the United States.

Signature Sound

The song has a heavy, stomping riff that has become closely associated with the Arctic Monkeys' sound during their "AM" era.

Live Debut

The song was first performed live by the band on 22 May 2013 in Ventura, California, before it was officially released.

Cultural Impact

"Do I Wanna Know?" has been used in various television shows, commercials and movies, including Peaky Blinders, Vampire Diaries, and The Book of Life.

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Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know? Lyrics (2024)

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