Science fiction (the film and literary genre) uses otherworldly characters, events and situations to comment on our own world. This is what Arctic Monkeys do for much of this record, making this song somewhat of a mission statement for the album. The choruses point out three different things Turner wants to accomplish, and how science fiction does the same. Alex Turner described this line in an interview with Pitchfork: "'Science fiction creates these other worlds within which we can explore our own, and I wanted to write something about that idea. So, through reading sci-… read more
Science fiction (the film and literary genre) uses otherworldly characters, events and situations to comment on our own world. This is what Arctic Mo… read more
Science fiction (the film and literary genre) uses otherworldly characters, events and situations to comment on our own world. This is what Arctic Monkeys do for much of this record, mak… read more
Arctic Monkeys is an indie rock band formed in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England in 2002 after meeting at Stocksbridge High School. The band consists of Alex Turner (vocals, guitar, piano… read more
Arctic Monkeys is an indie rock band formed in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England in 2002 after meeting at Stocksbridge High School. The band consists of Alex Turner (vocals, guitar, piano), Jamie Cook (guitar), Nick O'Malley (ba… read more