Arctic Monkeys’ third single, Leave Before The Lights Come On, was released as a music video in August 2006, only months after the band’s debut album. The video, filmed in Sheffield’s Cultural Industries quarter, features English actors Kate Ashfield, known for her role as Liz in Shaun of the Dead, and Paddy Considine, known for his lead role in Dead Man’s Shoes.
Ashfield’s character opens the music video standing on the edge of a tall building, apparently preparing to jump. On the pavement below Considine’s character is halted in his tracks by a shoe falling from above. He races up the stairs to coax the woman back from the edge. They embrace. The two go out for a coffee. She’s clearly grateful for his intervention and becomes more and more affectionate. When she grabs his hands and moves to kiss him, he holds his hand up to show his wedding ring and bids her farewell. It’s at this point we realise just how disturbed the woman is. She runs after him and attempts to jump on his back. He pushes her off and attempts again to walk away. Just as he thinks he might be free she’s back, this time angrily pushing him around. He pushes her against a fence and warns her not to continue the pursuit. The woman sprints back to her original spot on top of the building to begin the scenario again.
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Credits
The music video was directed by John Hardwick, signed with HLA, through newly formed Sheffield film production company Warp X Films with director of photography Danny Cohen.
Editor was Owen Oppenheimer at The Quarry.
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys, a four piece Sheffield band formed in 2002, gained recognition on the British charts in 2005 with two hit singles, “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” and “When the Sun Goes Down”. Their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, was released in January 2006. Members of the band are Lead singer/guitarist Alex Turner, guitarist Jamie Cook, drummer Matt Helders. Bassist Andy Nicholson left Arctic Monkeys before their tour of the USA in June. Nick O’Malley is filling in as bassist for the rest of the year.
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Lyrics for Leave Before the Lights Come On
Well this is a good idea,
He wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t,
He wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t one.
Well my friend fancies you,
Oh what a way to begin it all,
You said it’s always exciting words to hear
He wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t,
He wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t one.
Well my friend fancies you,
Oh what a way to begin it all,
You said it’s always exciting words to hear
And we woke up together not quite realising how,
Awkwardly stretching and yawning,
Its always hard in the morning,
Awkwardly stretching and yawning,
Its always hard in the morning,
And I suppose that’s the price you pay,
Oh it isn’t what it was,
She’s thinking he looks different today,
And oh there’s nothing left to guess now,
Oh it isn’t what it was,
She’s thinking he looks different today,
And oh there’s nothing left to guess now,
You left before the lights came on,
Because you didn’t want to ruin,
What it was that was brewing,
Before he absolutely had to,
And how can you wake up,
With someone you don’t love?
And not feel slightly fazed by it,
Oh, he had a struggle,
Because you didn’t want to ruin,
What it was that was brewing,
Before he absolutely had to,
And how can you wake up,
With someone you don’t love?
And not feel slightly fazed by it,
Oh, he had a struggle,
And you woke up together not quite realising how,
Awkwardly stretching and yawning,
It’s always hard in the morning,
Awkwardly stretching and yawning,
It’s always hard in the morning,
And I suppose that’s the price you pay,
Oh it isn’t what it was,
She’s thinking he looks different today,
And oh there’s nothing left to guess now,
Oh it isn’t what it was,
She’s thinking he looks different today,
And oh there’s nothing left to guess now,
Quick, let’s leave, before the lights come on,
‘Cos then you don’t have to see,
‘Cos then you don’t have to see,
What you’ve done…
‘Cos then you don’t have to see,
‘Cos then you don’t have to see,
What you’ve done…
Quick, let’s leave, before the lights come on,
‘Cos then you don’t have to see,
‘Cos then you don’t have to see,
What you’ve done…
‘Cos then you don’t have to see,
‘Cos then you don’t have to see,
What you’ve done…
I’ll walk you up, what time’s the bus come?
Leave Before the Lights Go Down at Amazon.co.uk
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Recorded | Mayfair Studios, London | |||
Length | 3:52 | |||
Label | Domino | |||
Songwriter(s) | Alex Turner | |||
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'Leave Before the Lights Come On' on YouTube |
'Leave Before the Lights Come On' is a song by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. The song was released on 14 August 2006 as the band's third single in the United Kingdom. The song was not included on the band's debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, though Alex Turner has stated that it could have been on the album as it follows a similar theme to many of the album tracks. It was the band's final release before promotion began for their second album Favourite Worst Nightmare in spring 2007.[1] However, the song was not included on that album either.
'Leave Before the Lights Come On' entered the UK Singles Chart at number four on 20 August 2006, becoming their first single not to top the chart. It did, however, reach number one on the Scottish Singles Chart, becoming their third consecutive number-one in that region. The single was the Arctic Monkeys' first single to enter the Canadian Singles Chart, debuting at number two behind Eva Avila's 'Meant to Fly' by only 15 copies.[2] It descended to number three in its second week and remained on the chart for seven weeks.[3] The song also reached the top 20 in Denmark and Ireland.
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Background[edit]
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The single's release was confirmed on the band's website on 6 July 2006, and that the track would be released on Monday, 14 August, on a three-track CD and a two-track 7' vinyl. The website did not offer any further information, but NME's website announced that the two B-side tracks for the single will be covers, 'one of which will be their version of an old song and the other a cover of a track by one of their favourite groups.'[4] In July 2006, it was confirmed on Gonzo that 'Put Your Dukes Up, John' by The Little Flames would be one of the cover versions. On 17 July, it emerged on an Arctic Monkeys fan site that the other cover version would be 'Baby, I'm Yours' originally recorded by Barbara Lewis. The official website soon confirmed this and added that the track would be a collaboration with the 747s.
Alex Turner confirmed the release of the single in an interview with NME: 'Leave Before the Lights Come On' feels very much like it could be on the album. So we're going to put that out as a single. I remember it's the last song that I wrote about that sort of time, going out and that. My life's not really like that any more.'[5]
This is the first single to feature Nick O'Malley on bass following the departure of Andy Nicholson, which was announced on 20 June 2006.[6]
Music video[edit]
The video was released on the band's website on 3 August 2006. It was directed by John Hardwick, who was also at the helm for the video for 'M.O.R.' for the band Blur. The video was filmed in Sheffield in the Cultural Industries Quarter in July 2006 and features actors Kate Ashfield of Shaun of the Dead fame and Paddy Considine of The World's End and Hot Fuzz fame. The video starts off with Ashfield on the top of a building (the Showroom Cinema) about to jump off. She drops her shoe as Considine is walking in the street below. He sees Ashfield and immediately runs to the top of the building. He puts out his hand then he and Ashfield hug. The two walk to nearby cafe and sit down to have coffee. Ashfield makes an attempt to kiss Considine. He stops her, showing his wedding ring, then walks out of the cafe but she makes an attempt to follow him. He gets her up against a fence and threatens her before walking off. Ashfield then runs back up to the top of the building where she purposely drops her shoe in front of an unsuspecting Matt Helders, strolling along in a T-shirt with the words 'Bang, Bang' on it, a recording company for the Arctic Monkeys, implying the events to be repeated cyclically.
Track listing[edit]
CD | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | 'Leave Before the Lights Come On' | 3:52 |
2. | 'Put Your Dukes Up John' (The Little Flames cover) | 3:03 |
3. | 'Baby I'm Yours' (Barbara Lewis cover) | 2:32 |
7' | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | 'Leave Before the Lights Come On' | 3:52 |
2. | 'Baby I'm Yours' (Barbara Lewis cover) | 2:32 |
Personnel[edit]
Arctic Monkeys
- Alex Turner – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar
- Jamie Cook – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Nick O'Malley – bass, backing vocals
- Matt Helders – drums, backing vocals
Additional musicians on 'Baby I'm Yours'[7]
- Oisin Leech – lead and backing vocals, Spanish guitar
- The 747s – backing band
- Ned Crowther – backing vocals
- The Heritage Orchestra – strings
- Massimo Signorelli – percussion, finger snaps, hand claps, tammorra
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Release history[edit]
Country | Date |
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United Kingdom | 14 August 2006 |
Australia | 21 October 2006 |
New Zealand | |
United States | 24 October 2006 |
References[edit]
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- ^'Jam Canoe'. Canadian airplay and sales charts. Retrieved 30 November 2006.
- ^Arctic Monkeys release their first ever cover versions - NME.com URL accessed 10 July 2006
- ^'Arctic Monkeys announce single details'. Digital Spy. 7 July 2006. Retrieved 24 February 2004.
- ^'Arctic Monkeys bassist leaves band'. NME. 20 June 2006. Archived from the original on 19 November 2007. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^'Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come On'. Discogs.
- ^Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- ^'Danishcharts.com – Arctic Monkeys – Leave Before the Lights Come On'. Tracklisten. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^'The Irish Charts – Search Results – Leave Before the Lights Come On'. Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^'Italiancharts.com – Arctic Monkeys – Leave Before the Lights Come On'. Top Digital Download. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^'Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
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- ^'Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^'The Official UK Singles Chart 2006'(PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
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