The lyrics, video, production, and live performances are all available on genius.com. As the song progresses, the narrator's internal conflict becomes more pronounced. A 20 second sample of why'd you only call me when you're high? by arctic monkeys, where the chorus is heard
Why You Only Call Me When Youre High Poster cool Painting by Gray David
The song was leaked on 29 july 2013 on youtube and social networking sites, [4] but quickly taken down
It was released as a single on 11 august 2013, together with an accompanying music.
The arctic monkeys hit us with a real problem in why'd you only call me when you're high? The lead singer's phone is buzzing with calls from his crush in the middle of the night, but only when she's high. The mirror's image tells me it's home time but i'm not finished 'cause you're not by my side and as i arrived i thought i saw you leaving carrying your shoes decided that once again i was just dreaming of bumping into you now it's three in the morning and i'm trying to change your mind left you multiple missed calls and to my message you reply why'd you only call me when you're high The repeated question, why'd you only call me when you're high? serves as a poignant reminder of the superficiality of their interactions
It suggests a longing for deeper connection, as the narrator grapples with feelings of being used or taken for granted
