The Age of the Understatement
The Age of the Understatement

The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age of the Understatement Lyrics

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Decided
To sneak off away
From your stomach
And try your pulse
And captured
What seemed all
Unknowing and candid
But they suspected
It was false

She's playful
The boring would
Warn you be careful
Of her brigade
In order to tame
This relentless marauder
Move away from the parade

And she was walking on the tables
In the glass house
Endearingly bedraggled in the wind
Subtle in her method of seduction
The twenty little tragedies begin

And she would throw
A feather boa in the road
If she thought
That it would set the scene
Unfittingly dipped
Into your companions
Enlighten them to make you see

And there's affection to rent
The age of the understatement
Before the attraction ferments
Kiss me properly and pull me apart

Affection to rent
The age of the understatement
Before this attraction ferments
Kiss me properly and pull me apart

And my fingers scratch at my hair
Before my mind can get too reckless
The idea of seeing you here
Is enough to make the sweat grow cold

Writer(s): Alex Turner, Miles Kane
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are The Last Shadow Puppets?

    The Last Shadow Puppets are a side project of Alex Turner from the Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane from The Rascals. The band is known for their unique blend of symphonic pop, pop rock, and baroque pop, diverging from the members' original indie rock sound.

  2. When was 'The Age of the Understatement' released?

    The single 'The Age of the Understatement' was released on April 14, 2008. The album of the same name followed shortly after on April 15, 2008, under Domino Recording Company.

  3. Where was the music video for 'The Age of the Understatement' filmed?

    The music video for 'The Age of the Understatement' was filmed in Moscow, Russia, by French director Romain Gavras. The shoot was noted for its difficulty due to long hours, cold temperatures, and the need to bribe local officials and police.

  4. What are some influences behind the song and the album 'The Age of the Understatement'?

    The song and album draw influences from French pop, film scores from the 1960s, and the works of artists like Scott Walker and Ennio Morricone. The album features orchestral arrangements by Owen Pallett and a stylistic shift from the Arctic Monkeys' indie rock roots.

  5. Who produced the album 'The Age of the Understatement'?

    The album was produced by James Ford, a member of The Last Shadow Puppets. Ford also played double-duty on drums and has previously produced albums for the Arctic Monkeys and the Klaxons.

  6. What notable awards or recognitions has 'The Age of the Understatement' received?

    The music video for 'The Age of the Understatement' won Best Cinematography at the 2008 UK Music Video Awards and was featured on Pitchfork's Top 40 Music Videos of 2008 list. The album itself was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize.

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