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Arctic Monkeys Riot Van Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.64/10 [14 votes]Album: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not / Original Release Date: 2006-01-23Genre: AlternativeSong Duration: 2 min 16 sec
ARCTIC MONKEYS
- Riot Van Lyrics / with translationsUp rolled the riot van
And sparked excitement in the boys
But the policemen look annoyed
Perhaps these are ones they should avoid
They got a chase last night from men with truncheon's dressed in hats
They didn't do that much wrong, still ran away though for the laugh
"Please just stop talking
Because they won't find us if you do
Oh those silly boys in blue
Well they won't catch me and you"
"Have you been drinking son, you don't look old enough to me"
"I'm sorry officer is there a certain age you're supposed to be?.. nobody told me"
Up rolled the riot van
And these lads just wind the coppers up
Ask why they don't catch proper crooks
Get their address and their name's took
But they couldn't care less
He got thrown in the riot van
And all the coppers kicked him in
And there was no way he could win
Just had to take it on the chin
And sparked excitement in the boys
But the policemen look annoyed
Perhaps these are ones they should avoid
They got a chase last night from men with truncheon's dressed in hats
They didn't do that much wrong, still ran away though for the laugh
"Please just stop talking
Because they won't find us if you do
Oh those silly boys in blue
Well they won't catch me and you"
"Have you been drinking son, you don't look old enough to me"
Up rolled the riot van
And these lads just wind the coppers up
Ask why they don't catch proper crooks
Get their address and their name's took
But they couldn't care less
He got thrown in the riot van
And all the coppers kicked him in
And there was no way he could win
Just had to take it on the chin
Facts about Riot Van
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Riot Van is written by Alex Turner.
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It is first released on January 23, 2006 as part of Arctic Monkeys's album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, Arctic Monkeys' 'Riot Van' narrates the story of young people who come across a riot van and police officers, making fun and playing the game of the cat and mouse with the latter. It depicts a rebellious attitude and a questioning of authority, thus bringing to the surface the carefree nature of youth and the craving to take on the social norms and restrictions. The Riot Van lyrics mainly emphasize social commentary, adventure, angst, partying, and anger. Furthermore, the song highlights the fact that youthful rebellion, conflict with authority, and consequences of one’s actions are all part of life. The lyrics are full of the themes of minor delinquency and interactions with the law, which however, may not be suitable for very young children. There are scenes of drinking and a police chase, but these elements are not strong or explicit enough to cause a higher rating. The song hints at rebellion and authority so parental guidance is recommended.
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Riot Van falls under the genre Alternative.
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Riot Van song length is 2 minutes and 16 seconds.
Who wrote Riot Van lyrics?
Riot Van is written by Alex Turner.
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When was Riot Van released?
It is first released on January 23, 2006 as part of Arctic Monkeys's album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Riot Van lyrics?
When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, Arctic Monkeys' 'Riot Van' narrates the story of young people who come across a riot van and police officers, making fun and playing the game of the cat and mouse with the latter. It depicts a rebellious attitude and a questioning of authority, thus bringing to the surface the carefree nature of youth and the craving to take on the social norms and restrictions. The Riot Van lyrics mainly emphasize social commentary, adventure, angst, partying, and anger. Furthermore, the song highlights the fact that youthful rebellion, conflict with authority, and consequences of one’s actions are all part of life. The lyrics are full of the themes of minor delinquency and interactions with the law, which however, may not be suitable for very young children. There are scenes of drinking and a police chase, but these elements are not strong or explicit enough to cause a higher rating. The song hints at rebellion and authority so parental guidance is recommended.
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Which genre is Riot Van?
Riot Van falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Riot Van?
Riot Van song length is 2 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Alex TurnerRecord Label(s): 2006 Domino Recording Co
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