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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Alex Turner
Guitar
Jamie Cook
Guitar
Matt Helders
Drums
Nick O'Malley
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Alex Turner
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
James Ford
Producer
Mike Crossey
Mixing Engineer
George Marino
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
They've sped up to the point where they provoke
The punchline before they have told the joke
Plenty of desperation to be seen
Staring at the television screen
They've sped up to the point where they provoke
You to tell the fucking punchline before you have told the joke
Well sorry, sunshine, it doesn't exist
It wasn't in the Top 100 list
[Chorus]
And it's the thousandth time that it's even bolder
Don't be surprised when you get bent over
They told ya, but you were dying for it
[Verse 2]
She saw it and she grabbed it and it wasn't what it seemed
The kids all dream of making it, whatever that means
[Verse 3]
Another variation on a theme
A tangle on the television and the magazine
D'you reckon that they do it for a joke?
D'you reckon that they make 'em take an oath?
That says that, "We are defenders
Of any poser or professional pretender around"
[Chorus]
When did your list replace the twist and turn
Like a fist replaced the kiss?
Don't concern us with your bollocks, I don't want your prayer
Save it for the morning after
[Chorus]
And it's the thousandth time that it's even bolder
Don't be surprised when you get bent over
They told ya, but you were gagging for it
[Bridge]
Let's have a game on the teddy picker
Not quick enough, can I have it quicker?
Already thick and you're getting thicker
Let's have a game on the teddy picker
Not quick enough, can I have it quicker?
Already thick and you're getting thicker
[Outro]
Presuming that all things are equal
Who'd want to be men of the people
When there's people like you?
Written by: Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Matt Helders, Nick O'Malley