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Arctic Monkeys — My Propeller
Album: Humbug
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Released: 2009
Length: 3:21
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If you can summon the strength, tow me
I can't hold down the urgency
You've got to make your descent slowly
And oil up those sticky keys

Coax me out my low
And have a spin of my propeller

It's a necessary evil
No cause for emergency
Borrowed the beak of a bald eagle
Momentary synergy

Coax me out my low
Sink in to tomorrow
Coax me out my low
And have a spin of my propeller

My propeller won't spin
And I can't get it started on my own
When are you arriving?
My propeller won't spin
And I can't get it started on my own
When are you arriving?
My propeller won't spin
And I can't get it started on my own
When are you arriving?
My propeller
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7 for the music. 9 for the innuendo! 
Posted 1 month ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
Ah'm just coming up to Sheffield on t'train', -'appen, so it's reet that RP is playing Steel City's finest :o)
Posted 5 months ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 mjp wrote:

Why is there a lock on the song (on the list) ?


If you hover over the icon you'll see a tooltip that says "Toggle auto refresh".  No, me neither.
Posted 7 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Posted 8 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
Why is there a lock on the song (on the list) ?
Posted 10 months ago by mjp    [ Reply ]
Oh Alex, my Alex..
Posted 11 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Worst live Band i have seen. 

They played like robots, no feelings. 

Hope they just had a bad day 👍😂
Posted 11 months ago by Atombender    [ Reply ]
Where have you gone, my Rosealia?
 
Wait what is this song
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
lazy album art shows confidence 
Posted 1 year ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
i really dig this.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 SchoepTone wrote:

First, Snow Patrol followed by Arctic Monkeys. Perhaps Coldplay comes next to complete the cold weather trifecta.




Or maybe Icehouse 😁
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
I prefer the 3 Daft Monkeys.
Posted 2 years ago by trevc    [ Reply ]
First, Snow Patrol followed by Arctic Monkeys. Perhaps Coldplay comes next to complete the cold weather trifecta.
Posted 2 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Ben_Smedley wrote:

what a horrible sound.....hurts ones ears




NOT mine!! I like it!! To each their own!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 stevematic wrote:

vocals are JimMorrisonesque


Maybe you have identified why I find these guys to be pretty close to dreadful...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
what a horrible sound.....hurts ones ears
Posted 3 years ago by Ben_Smedley    [ Reply ]
I used to like them, but when I found out they are offshoring their taxes, I can't stand them. I know it's not about the music, but tax avoidance is an insult to all the people who need to be supported by taxes. Arctic Monkeys don't give a damn about the country they were brought up in. Shame.
Posted 3 years ago by garyevans    [ Reply ]
This track really pulls me in ✌️
Posted 3 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 drewd wrote:

I think Japanese snow monkeys look like Eskimos : aww
 
Cool. Matching coat and gloves.

Seriously, is that hood like a foreskin on his "head"? Pull it up in the cold, wear like a cowlneck sweater in warmer weather?
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 macatac50 wrote:
 They're monkeys and they're arctic......what more do you need man...
 
I think Japanese snow monkeys look like Eskimos : aww
Posted 3 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
They're monkeys and they're arctic......what more do you need man...
Posted 3 years ago by macatac50    [ Reply ]
very c@@l band
Posted 3 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
Can't get past the impression that these guys seem to believe that they are the coolest band ever....
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Goood Shiiit...this IS!
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 rbmbe wrote:
I think he's referring to his narrow boat's propeller. It's probably got a chunk of weed stuck in it. Can be difficult to get out. Somewhere near Rotherham perhaps?
 

Yeah, hard to get that weed out man, I know exactly what you're talking about.
Posted 4 years ago by NoisyMiner    [ Reply ]
 rbmbe wrote:
I think he's referring to his narrow boat's propeller. It's probably got a chunk of weed stuck in it. Can be difficult to get out. Somewhere near Rotherham perhaps?
 
Seaweed & kelp! LOL! ...keep your hands outta there, before they wind up  calling you "Lefty"!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
I think he's referring to his narrow boat's propeller. It's probably got a chunk of weed stuck in it. Can be difficult to get out. Somewhere near Rotherham perhaps?
Posted 4 years ago by rbmbe    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:


nope, this monkey's gone to heaven
 
I think that's what I was hoping this song was when it started, playing that now instead
Posted 5 years ago by NoisyMiner    [ Reply ]
Yeah, no clue either what that was all about, Mr. Bill. 
 
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
What somme goods energies these guys 
Posted 5 years ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
Love theses guys tonic
and so English 

Bill when do you play TOSTAKI of NOIR DESIR ??  
Posted 5 years ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
Why not feel good and jam? I d0, so should you
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Me and my son (14) meet over the Arctic Monkeys.
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 25demayo wrote:


 newwavegurly wrote:
This monkey's gone to heaven....
Something in the riff sounds like The Pixies. 
 

No it's "monkey on your back" Aldo Nova
 

nope, this monkey's gone to heaven
Posted 5 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 flyboy wrote:
When the battery is dead on my airplane, I generally just get out and hand prop it myself.  That gets the propeller spinning.  Maybe his flight instructor didn't teach him how to hand prop?

 
Update on hand propping.  Apparently the idiot that was parked behind me didn't get taught how to hand prop by his flight instructor either, at least not correctly.  He had a dead battery and thought he could start it himself.

(dragging of locally-stored images into post editor is not allowed - dragging images from other web pages is ok)

Edit: I tried to post a picture of the results of the hand propping misadventure, and apparently I can't do that here.  Imagine, if you will, a beautiful Aeronca Champ, freshly restored with brand new covering, with the left wing completely blown to bits. Yeah, it wasn't pretty.

Also of note, my grandpa had his right arm removed by a propeller when trying to start his airplane in 1950.  He had a hook for 52 years.  he enjoyed people's reactions when they tried to shake his hand.

Posted 6 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
When the battery is dead on my airplane, I generally just get out and hand prop it myself.  That gets the propeller spinning.  Maybe his flight instructor didn't teach him how to hand prop?
Posted 6 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
{#Propeller}
Posted 6 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
 Dazzerb wrote:
Bill likes the Arctic Monkeys.
Bill is cool!

 

 
And Bill is wry. 
"I have my suspicions, but I don't really know." 

{#Drool}
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
(sic)
Everyone seems to assume he's singing about his own experiences. Remember he's a songwriter, not a diarist.

I assumed propeller was a metaphor for being down and needing someone/something to bring you up, like when you feel as if there's only one person/thing who can make you happy. It seems to be about obsession, like a lot of AM songs. Alex Turner makes it universal by not specifying whether it's a friend, partner, drug, or whatever that's capable of making him happier.

I'm not denying the sexual connotations, just saying it could be about a lot of things, but yeah, I think the gist of the propeller being whatever brings you up (as in being happier) is pretty straightforward.
Posted 7 years ago by Chinto    [ Reply ]
 Dazzerb wrote:
Bill likes the Arctic Monkeys.
Bill is cool!

 

 
Bill likes propellers. {#Propeller}

{#Wink}
Posted 7 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Bill likes the Arctic Monkeys.
Bill is cool!

 
Posted 7 years ago by Dazzerb    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
The inimitable Alan Price on organ—either a Vox or a Farfisa, but it doesn't matter.

 
Really?  Alan Price is not listed on the credits - maybe someone is imitating him.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
The inimitable Alan Price on organ—either a Vox or a Farfisa, but it doesn't matter.

 
For real?  the same Alan Price that was in the Animals and more?   Cool.  His stuff was great in the potent film"O Lucky Man"  in any case, it's a damn sexy song..
Posted 7 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
Please consider following sometime w/ 'this monkey's gone to heaven'?
Posted 8 years ago by zedstation    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this song, the more I like it.  Slow and sexy.  

 
Posted 8 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
Oh no, Bill, no!!  Send it to the cornfield, send it to the cornfield!!
Posted 8 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
The inimitable Alan Price on organ—either a Vox or a Farfisa, but it doesn't matter.
Posted 8 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 GTT wrote:
... really like this band, this song.

 
I almost agree.  I really like(d) this band, (not) this song. 
Posted 9 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Another reason that radio paradise is the best station in the world.  Keeping it real.
Posted 9 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
Please make it {#Stop}.
Posted 10 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
... really like this band, this song.
Posted 10 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
 richlister wrote:

You mean, hardlyatalllikeJimMorrisonesque?

 
my mind keeps singing "and god is seven"
Posted 10 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 stevematic wrote:
vocals are JimMorrisonesque

 
You mean, hardlyatalllikeJimMorrisonesque?
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
Love the monkeys! 🐒🐒🐒
Posted 10 years ago by Lardobait    [ Reply ]
great arctics..even more behind,, the doors..
Posted 10 years ago by 2noir    [ Reply ]
Oh God, really awful....  
Posted 10 years ago by PLC    [ Reply ]
love.
Posted 10 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
I am SO going to ask Mrs Squid if she wants to take a spin on my propeller and see what she says. 
 
  
johnjconn wrote:
Do it,  I'm thinking you'll get lucky{#Moon}
  
Maybe it was my delivery. I just got one of her 'looks'. I'll try it again in a Barry White style and report back.
 
 Byronape wrote:

If it makes you feel any better, it wouldn't work for me either.

 

I can let you know that the Barry White style works. You need to do it with conviction and style. 

Let us all know how you get on.  
Posted 11 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:
This monkey's gone to heaven....
Something in the riff sounds like The Pixies. 
 
Oh yes, I heard that too. I thought we'd slid right into that song.
Posted 11 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:
Poacher wrote:
I am SO going to ask Mrs Poacher is she wants to take a spin on my propeller and see what she says. 
 
  
johnjconn wrote:
Do it,  I'm thinking you'll get lucky{#Moon}
 
Maybe it was my delivery. I just got one of her 'looks'. I'll try it again in a Barry White style and report back.
 
If it makes you feel any better, it wouldn't work for me either.
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
vocals are JimMorrisonesque
Posted 12 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
Channelling Jim
Posted 12 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
9
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Poacher wrote:
I am SO going to ask Mrs Poacher is she wants to take a spin on my propeller and see what she says. 
 
  
johnjconn wrote:
Do it,  I'm thinking you'll get lucky{#Moon}
 
Maybe it was my delivery. I just got one of her 'looks'. I'll try it again in a Barry White style and report back.
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
not sure what they're trying to do with this song, but doesn't seem to be going anywhere. 
Posted 13 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
 adroc wrote:

Josh Homme (lead singer/guitarist for QOTSA) actually produced this record.

 
Ahhhhh, thanks for the info!  Guess I have a good ear then?  {#Wink}
Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 gormeister wrote:
 

heinous and reprehensible


 

Ouch. 

I was just going to say it's a bit juvenile. 
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
When these guys came out with their first album, I thought they were mere snotty little brats with nothing to show for all the hype. Now the hype is long over and the more often I hear them on RP, the more I realise they're not bad.
Not bad at all.

7 -> 8
Posted 13 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
I'm really impressed by these guys. Bumping up from an 8 > 9.
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 

heinous and reprehensible


Posted 13 years ago by gormeister    [ Reply ]
I am SO going to ask Mrs Poacher is she wants to take a spin on my propeller and see what she says. 
 

Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 Marr wrote:
I'm starting to think that I've gotta get this CD. Anyone got it already and willing to share an opinion on the whole of it??
 
Being a fan of their first 2 albums, I didn't get this at first and actually gave up on it.  It's darker and deeper (in content and melody) and after hearing this song on RP a few more times, I decided to delve back in and was glad I did!

Posted 14 years ago by adroc    [ Reply ]
 socalhol wrote:
this song should be followed up by Queens of the Stone Age - Make it Wit Chu  (I always think this song IS Queens of the Stone Age — singer sounds just like theirs!)

 
Josh Homme (lead singer/guitarist for QOTSA) actually produced this record.

Posted 14 years ago by adroc    [ Reply ]
Eeh, don't love it, don't hate it.
Posted 14 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
this song should be followed up by Queens of the Stone Age - Make it Wit Chu  (I always think this song IS Queens of the Stone Age — singer sounds just like theirs!)

Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
The propeller on his hat?
Bummer!
Posted 14 years ago by C019740    [ Reply ]
Just discovered these guys.  Well alright.
Posted 14 years ago by sonofpick    [ Reply ]
That's one amazing photo quesarah!
Posted 14 years ago by Dgradeworkunit    [ Reply ]
I really don't care for this song.  : (
Posted 14 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
my propeller

You have to hand prop 'em
Posted 14 years ago by quesarah    [ Reply ]


 newwavegurly wrote:
This monkey's gone to heaven....
Something in the riff sounds like The Pixies. 
 

No it's "monkey on your back" Aldo Nova
Posted 14 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
This song is getting on my nerves. MUTE!
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]

Liking this more and more each time I hear it. . .

7 {#Arrow} 8


Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
These guys have a pretty short shelf life. Dropping this to a 3. Yawn. {#Yawn}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Yes, I guess it is..I'm glad to be working {#Smile} cosmiclint wrote:

Sounds like a cool company to work for :)

 


Posted 14 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I'm starting to think that I've gotta get this CD. Anyone got it already and willing to share an opinion on the whole of it??
Posted 14 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:
This monkey's gone to heaven....
Something in the riff sounds like The Pixies. 
 
+1... first thing that came to my mind was that this was the Pixies at the intro riff.

Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
This monkey's gone to heaven....
Something in the riff sounds like The Pixies. 
Posted 14 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
7-> 8
Posted 14 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
 Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Sheffield kids diversify after listening to Supergrass?
 
And after smokin a lot of it I guess....

Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
where would that propeller be located?
 
                                {#Propeller}
Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
where would that propeller be located?
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
Our company once exported a vehicle called a Humbug...it was a 'mini-Hummer' built on a VW Beetle chasis...General Motors quickly killed it claiming copyright issues.  Interesting title for a CD

 
Sounds like a cool company to work for :)

Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
"My propeller won't spin and I can't get it started on my own"?

{#Ask}        {#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by acatamongus    [ Reply ]
 MinMan wrote:
Kicks off like Pixies
 
Yes! Very cool indeed. {#Cool}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Kicks off like Pixies: Monkey gone to heaven. Let's hope the artic veriety aren't subject to quite so much sludge.
Posted 14 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
I was fed up of his whining - but I really dig this new direction.

Maybe they are really that talented
Posted 14 years ago by salice    [ Reply ]
Our company once exported a vehicle called a Humbug...it was a 'mini-Hummer' built on a VW Beetle chasis...General Motors quickly killed it claiming copyright issues.  Interesting title for a CD

Posted 14 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Dark n dirty, me likes. Josh Homme doing his deeds.

My propellller!
Posted 14 years ago by JonnyBase    [ Reply ]
Sheffield kids diversify after listening to Supergrass?
Posted 14 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]