24.4.07

Only Ones Who Know

All I ask, and I know I ask for things quite often, is that you somehow listen to "Only Ones Who Know" from Arctic Monkeys' second album Favourite Worst Nightmare. It is by far the most beautiful song ever created by man. "Only Ones Who Know" is like..."Claire de Lune" or the last movement of Beethoven's Fifth beautiful. I'll post the lyrics for those who can't wade through Alex's Yorkshire accent, but please find a way to listen to that song. I don't care how illegal it is, just listen. You won't be disappointed.

"Only Ones Who Know"

In a foreign place
The saving grace was the feeling
That it was her heart that he was stealing
He was ready to impress
And the fierce excitement
The eyes are bright
He couldn't wait to get away
And I bet that Juliet was just the icing on the cake
Make no mistake, no
And even somehow he could have shown you
The place you wanted
Well I'm sure you could have made it that bit better on your own
And I bet she told a million people that she'd stay in touch
But all the little promise that don't mean much
When there's memories to be made
And I hope you're holding hands by new year's eve
They made it far too easy to believe
That true romance can't be achieved these days
And even if somehow they could have shown you the place you wanted
Well I'm sure you could have made it that bit better on your own
You are the only ones who know

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