The song "When the Sun Goes Down" by Arctic Monkeys paints a picture of a rough urban environment in which the sun sets on an insidious cycle of darkness. The protagonist notices a young woman on the streets and wonders what she is doing there. He speculates that maybe she doesn't partake in conventional commerce and has a driving ban for some "other offences". He then sees her with a "scummy man" and realizes he is attempting to take advantage of her in some way. He recognizes that this is an unacceptable practice and hopes she isn't involved. The chorus shows the narrator's acknowledgment of the way that the environment changes as the sun sets and darkness falls, yet his belief that it will eventually be alright. The song implies that despite the darkness that comes with night, it is still possible to find hope and make changes.
Meaning of When the Sun Goes Down by Arctic Monkeys
0
This meaning interpretation was crafted by AI with care. Discover our process or help us improve with your feedback
More from this artist
2013
Arctic Monkeys
505
Arctic Monkeys
7
Arctic Monkeys
A Certain Romance
Arctic Monkeys
A Certain Romance (Demo)
Arctic Monkeys
All My Own Stunts
Arctic Monkeys
American Sports
Arctic Monkeys
Anyways
Arctic Monkeys
Arabella
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys - Do Me a Favour (Tradução em Português)
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys - I Wanna Be Yours (Traducción al Español)
Arctic Monkeys
Baby I’m Yours
Arctic Monkeys
Balaclava
Arctic Monkeys
Batphone
Arctic Monkeys
Big Ideas
Arctic Monkeys
Bigger Boys and Stolen Sweethearts
Arctic Monkeys
Bigger Boys and Stolen Sweethearts (Demo)
Arctic Monkeys
Black Treacle
Arctic Monkeys
Body Paint
Arctic Monkeys
Brianstorm
Arctic Monkeys