Lyrics

[Verse 1: Alex Turner] 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: Alex Turner] And it's the thousandth time that it's even bolder Don't be surprised when you get bent over They told you but you were dying for it [Verse 2: Alex Turner & Matt Helders] She saw it and she grabbed it and it wasn't what it seemed The kids all dream of making it, whatever that means 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: Alex Turner] And when did your list replace the twist and turn Like a fist replaced a kiss? Don't concern us with your bollocks, I don't want your prayer Save it for the morning after [Guitar Solo] [Chorus: Alex Turner] And it's the thousandth time that it's even bolder Don't be surprised when you get bent over They told you but you were gagging for it [Bridge: Alex Turner] 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: Alex Turner] Presuming that all things are equal Who'd want to be men of the people When there's people like you?