Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?

Arctic Monkeys

About Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?

"Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" is a song by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. It was released as the third single from their fifth studio album AM on 11 August 2013. It was written by the group's lead vocalist Alex Turner while its production was handled by James Ford. Upon its release, many critics compared the composition of "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" with works by different artists. On 30 August 2013, an audio track of the single's B-side, "Stop the World I Wanna Get Off with You", was released onto Arctic Monkeys' official YouTube channel. An accompanying music video was shot for the song by Nabil Elderkin and released in July 2013. The band has performed the song multiple times on different venues and also on their ongoing AM Tour. 


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2013
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The mirror's image
It tells me it's home time
But I'm not finished
'Cause you're not by my side

And as I arrived I thought I saw you leaving
Carrying your shoes
Decided that once again I was just dreaming
Of bumping into you

Now it's three in the morning
And I'm trying to change your mind
Left you multiple missed calls
And to my message you reply
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
High
Why'd you only call me when you're high?

Somewhere darker
Talking the same shite
I need a partner
Well are you out tonight?

It's harder and harder to get you to listen
More I get through the gears
Incapable of making alright decisions
And having bad ideas

Now it's three in the morning
And I'm trying to change your mind
Left you multiple missed calls
And to my message you reply
(Message you reply)
Why'd you only call me when you're high?
(Why'd you only call me when you're)
High
Why'd you only call me when you're high?

And I can't see you here when I'm high
Sort of feels like I'm running out of time
I haven't found all I was hoping to find
You said you got to be up in the morning
Gonna have an early night
And you starting to bore me, baby
Why'd you only call me when you're high?

Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?

Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?
Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?

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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

Album Detail
"Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" is a single from Arctic Monkeys' fifth studio album "AM," which was released in 2013.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the single hit number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Arctic Monkeys' first top 10 song since "Fluorescent Adolescent" in 2007.
Genre
It is one of the tracks that blend indie rock with R&B on their album "AM," which overall marks a shift in sound for the band.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics depict a scene of late-night longing and failed attempts to replicate a past relationship's intimacy.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Nabil Elderkin, features frontman Alex Turner hallucinating that everyone he meets is singing the song's lyrics.
Recognition
The song entered NME's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" at number 396 in 2014.
Co-Written
Alex Turner, the band's frontman, co-wrote the song along with the band's members Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley, and Matt Helders.
International Success
Apart from its success in the UK, the single also charted in various countries including Australia, France, Belgium and the US, where it topped the Alternative Songs chart.
Live Debut
The band first played “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” live during a show at the Majestic Ventura Theater in California on May 22, 2013.
Other Versions
The song was covered by artists like Miley Cyrus, and her version became popular and was praised by the songwriting team.

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