Arctic Monkeys - The View From The Afternoon (Official Video)

[@blumachine]

“Anticipation has the habit to set you up for disappointment”. What a way to start off a debut album

[@cassiamarocki]

I had never thought about that! Legends

[@alexburnett560]

Very few people appreciate the significance of this line, but I’m glad you pointed it out because it’s just such an ironic first line to an album that had so much hype itself

[@hyacinthjt]

Great observation. The whole first verse is basically 'Welcome to Arctic Monkeys.'

[@Raver-1601]

ironically, this album doesn't disappoint

[@user-gl5en8cq8g]

they really are amazing

[@nathans614]

they really started the album with “anticipation has the habit to set you up for disappointment” but made it one of the greatest albums ever

[@marsinvenus22]

And the best, that was the debut album. So they practically introduced they band with that lyric.

[@Big_C_4205]

Matt Helders, one of the most underrated drummers of all time.

[@elinecCXharuharu]

Sure he's awesome

[@Big_C_4205]

Yes.

[@pd1596]

I don't think he is underrated. I think he's praised and rated very highly pretty much universally

[@jonascarstensen485]

He is soooo god omg! one of my top 5 ! i love his style

[@bigblackdrummachine8250]

Not really underrated , people never seem to shut up about him

[@hagridsdisappointingson769]

I spend a solid 8 years trying to find this song after hearing it on MTV one night. So glad I finally fucking found it.

[@cassiamarocki]

Oh my God, that's the worst feeling! I'm glad you found it eventually :)

[@sebasm29]

Why didnt you just put "Anticipation has the habit of set you up" in youtube?

[@1saacl0l]

@@sebasm29 because he probably didnt remember the fuckin lyrics dating back 8 years worth of searching you dipfuck

[@Miley-vk1sw]

Congrats Mate, I know that feeling

[@mohdaswadsuhaimi7842]

Next time just google whatever you remember, such as lyric or anything. I google this song as ‘arctic monkeys song with one man drumming’. Its work!

[@Smartass_Jedi]

Has to be one of the greatest debut albums in history 2006: Masterpiece 2023: Masterpiece

[@emmar008]

masterpiece forever

[@mhaziqkhairuddin5172]

I came back from 2050 to tell it's still a Masterpiece

[@monicaquimpergomez7319]

Es una obra maestra❤😊

[@ElKNO3]

2076: Masterpiece

[@sewal656]

Like is this it

[@aussiedreamer8199]

This video reminds me of my son many years ago.I took him to his first drum lesson,I felt I had to explain to his teacher why he had massive calluses on his hands. from playing the drums on guitar hero 12 hours a day when he was 6 years old.Now he plays this song on his Pearl Drum kit exactly like this,We love Arctic monkeys!

[@mayaamir6944]

Have a nice day

[@osti_p3654]

Is he still playing?)

[@chuckbury2102]

Simply beautimus

[@leonardorodriguezvega6244]

Congratulations

[@fs4957]

what about now?

[@lyndondary]

First song on a debut album -wow. The confidence with which they open is astounding given their age. Just raw, lean rock energy. Amazing sound.

[@mothernat5444]

so ahead of their time, makes you wonder who else is out there unheard

[@james87367]

I was a young lad when this got released. In the midlands of England. Lincoln to be precise. This music connected to me like nothing else. They were literally singing about my weekends out in town.

[@ZacTBH]

the punk flair is what I miss the most from old arctic monkeys, I want this kind of energy back.

[@arara7713]

they got older and changed, there is no way for their sound to not change aswell, we have arctic monkeys for many different tastes troughought the years and that's a blessing

[@valeriovigino358]

" when she pressed the star after she pressed unlock" damn those are such nostalgic vintage Nokia feels

[@keiwa11]

Omg, I never realized that before..epic

[@pi3416]

What does that mean?

[@valeriovigino358]

@@pi3416 on old Nokia phones you had to press the 'unlock' button (which usually was the one on the top left) then the * button to unlock the keyboard

[@pi3416]

@@valeriovigino358 thankssss

[@stephencooper7459]

Those Nokia's survived almost any fall most liquid spills. Even spilled Coke on it and it survived that. They were sturdy 😊

[@Damindeater]

I can't believe that this song is 14 years old.

[@swtoni4464]

Yeah, I remember listening this as a school kid back in 2006. Can't believe I'm 25 now lolo

[@marjolainemartin1915]

This song is as old as I was when I was listening to it.. Feeling old haha

[@swtoni4464]

@@marjolainemartin1915 yeah, people got married because of this band. Crazy

[@mrjohnnybean7936]

@@swtoni4464 as old as me then! Don't worry, I'll make sure to pass this music onto the next generation.

[@ezrallow943]

This song is the same age as me aha wow. Glad to know that the Artic Monkeys are still relevant after 14 years.

[@MrDonJuanquis]

Everytime I hear this song I remember all the way back in highschool, I didn´t have any internet on my home until 2009, I couldn´t listen to any music other than what was being played on the radio. After I finally got internet on my home I did nothing but listen to music, from the likes of Coldplay, Linkin Park, The Strokes, etc. One day a friend recommended me the first Arctic Monkeys album, so what I did was download the whole album on my Ipod 2, putting my headphones on and just listened as how this song filled me with such passion and energy, it felt like a rush of blood to the head, which such a rhytm that I couldn't get out of my head and how I fell in love with the band. To this day I still feel that everytime I listen to it and it has become my favorite Arctic Monkeys song since then.

[@tenroujaeger6172]

Amen!

[@thekpax541]

A rush of blood to the head...i see what you did there

[@aslipinard]

It's amazing and imperessing so much. I would've wanted something like this

[@lowquality49]

homework???

[@antoninavirduzzo5492]

Same, same, same Unlossly, Arctic Monkeys Alex, Matt, Jamie, Nick melting my heart forever Mood Life Is them, always in a Little blind corner of my heart Petting my heart

[@coleportman31]

Old albums=great New albums=great

[@melix4213]

exactly

[@MilanRob]

Yeeaaah.

[@lisabethhernandez7084]

Thank you

[@ayellamariebansuli7722]

Agree!

[@cmlol94]

So, Old albums = New albums. But it's not true, haha, just a joke.

[@mariarpereyra4717]

I wish I could have seen them live when they played these songs

[@nicolamorales7081]

They still do

[@MegaHariboboy]

@@nicolamorales7081 You're correct, they still do. But not with the original bassist, and nowhere near the same amount of energy that they used to do it. Look at their first Reading and Glastonbury gigs, and I think that's what she means. They were something else between 2006-2009

[@benalderton3627]

couldnt agree more, also wanted to see the roses

[@spanglishwords5623]

30 it's not too much, it's not like they are in their middle forty or something

[@bendsignore9849]

Thats pretty sad i ve seen them when i was 6y o only waiting for my propeller and crying lighting and now i know that i missed all those godlike songs

[@jonathanng0603]

can't stop listening to whatever people say I am thats what I am not, need that high energy

[@mayaamir6944]

Hi, heve a nice day

[@justinleesycamore2901]

Imagine being a 18 year old lad and writing this album!? Out fucking standing!

[@lengoof]

Tmesis. Fan flipping tastic. When the teacher tells you you will get nowhere. Say yes sir. Then snigger 🎉

[@dantaylor05]

This song is probably the best first song off of a debut album ever.

[@justchilling177]

21st century schizoid man from "in the court of the crimson king" by king crimson is better imho, but it's all subjective really.

[@Scarapote]

Still giving me chills, even 12 years later. Best drummer hommage video clip there is. Thank you again.

[@mayaamir6944]

Have a nice day

[@Abhishek.Basnyat]

Probably their best song.

[@mdcpVEVO]

Nah, in my eyes that's Mardy Bum, but then again, there are so many great AM songs that it's nearly impossible to choose a strong winner. 😅

[@Abhishek.Basnyat]

+MassimoCruz Exactly

[@handyuchiha]

MassimoCruz yessss and everybody has their own favorites and own memories in each song that make it the best

[@cameronmunro2770]

Abhishek Basnyat nahhh

[@cameronmunro2770]

Viola Fontellio a certain romance for me

[@magelsanchez8647]

A lot of people are missing the point of this video... It's an allegory. The drummer is Buddha (before he became Buddha). He is drumming under a street light (like Buddha meditated under a Bohdi tree for 49 days: in order to achieve enlightenment). The dude with the bat, who is basically God, can be seen at points in the video (1:10 and 1:32 he's in the balcony). He's monitoring the drummer and seeing if the drummer deserves enlightenment. There are the three dudes that approach the drummer; they're the three demons that try to scare Buddha with imaginary arrows and fire balls (the imaginary arrows are the chips, the fire balls come from the dude with the lighter). Once they notice that the drummer understands who they are, they disappear. The ending shows that the dude with the bat has gotten closer to the drummer, but isn't doing anything. Once the moon explodes (the moon being a symbol for a person's fake self, their ego, etc --- on account that the moon shines because it steals it's light from the sun... thereby making it a kind of fake light).... then, the dude with the bat gives Buddha his enlightenment.

[@MrGreaves]

you just saved me a lot of work in class lmao

[@azmrhaq7336]

which band does buddha play for

[@Sashimisoul]

And the girl?

[@uzul5400]

​@@Sashimisoul It is Sujata, the woman who gives Buddha milk and honey (or milk and rice i don't remember very well) before he dies from the weakness of his body. I'm pretty sure the video is an allegory too.

[@prichicardos]

It took me 18 years to know it, but now everything makes sense... Thanks!!!

[@troy801]

The Arctics of '06 and the Arctics of '19 are two worlds apart. Few bands have evolved this drastically yet maintained their standards throughout. Soundtrack of a fookin generation

[@clublxser6574]

I came here because my art teacher saw I was listening to their newer stuff and he told me to listen to it. 10/10

[@nathan-cy9ob]

Listen to them live at reading in 2006 mate, all these old songs but faster and better, it’s out of this world.

[@Kobk.e]

Almost 10 years of this amazing song

[@lejzertejzerpejzer1835]

+oskarstankovic Aaaaaand boom

[@lautisosa4902]

oskarstankovic nobody cares

[@igfingerbib8096]

Lauti Sosa Except for the AM fans that do care

12 years

[@Kobk.e]

Incredible how time passes away isn't it mate?

[@woodycfc6084]

One of the best albums of all time

[@thedelvesband]

Global pandemic: Everyone: arctic monkeys on repeat

[@voige8437]

Haha yeah

[@lilahbulosan1681]

For real tho

[@antoninavirduzzo5492]

Goodness Arctic Monkeys Alex Turner the poet

[@ProudFilthyCasual]

Voige I bet this guy doesn’t even really drum for The Munkees.

[@phoebe_2007]

Trueee

[@onehillyboi]

Watching them open their show with this even after 16 years was incredible, it still holds up well

[@psikopate333]

fav line to scream: AND SHE WON'T BE SURPRIIIIIISED AND SHE WON'T BE SHOCKED 3:33

[@Villskull]

This song has a great message: whatever happens never stop rocking!!!!!!!!

[@Phyrozz]

Just bought their debut album on vinyl recently. This song still sounds goddamn fresh in 2022.

[@VolimJaje]

The music video and Matt Helders make me wanna learn to play drums.

[@jimmyfloyda7718]

Who's the drummer of the video?

[@Big_C_4205]

Matt Helders is one of the most underrated drummers ever.

[@Orbital-vd9qf]

Drumming is amazing I do it everyday

[@Fer1989]

me too bro, me too

[@NathanCatherall]

“Oi mate I’m gonna have to ask you to stop. You’ve woken up 3 flat blocks worth of people”

[@adamwhit1868]

Ohh your playing arctic monkeys, do carry on

[@jayseg8372]

2024 still here !

[@ianw.9211]

whenever a band says we take song dedications, the request for this song will always get ignored.

[@swaggg665]

i waited for him to shout "ive got blisters on my fingers"

[@audrey3446]

what?

[@BurtKocain]

It's a Beatles reference.

[@janeblack264]

Michał Kosmala hahah love it

[@caroles_p]

Helter Skelter

[@grimabsolssbm]

Audrey R Your comment just makes me sad

[@Most0riginalUsername]

3:06 that, right there. It changed my life in 2006-2007. I was 17 and it was the first song i heard from them

[@goncalocaeiro4740]

there aren't many songs featuring the drums this much... they steal the song, Alex is only in the background... I love this so much

[@kennethostrer735]

Nobody forget how great this album is

[@jackkelly4668]

we wont.

[@Crunchatize_Me_Senpai]

This is probably my 2nd least favorite song on the whole album and I still love it! Such a flawless masterpiece.

[@glukopeponi5959]

The atmosphere of this video is incredible! It only adds to the song !

[@SeanLives]

If there was a 'The Song' to sum up Arctic Monkey, past and present, this is it.

[@MikeBA10]

Just discovered these guys about a month ago....Good god this is good shit

[@dylancontento2267]

Download the entire first album at once!

[@zozo33]

First I agree with Dylan, you should download the first album as soon as you can and unfortunately if somebody has just become aware of this song after 8 years, i think i should accept the fact that i'm getting old, cheers

[@natashabenitez7650]

@@dylancontento2267 go back to the original songs beginning of the time from how they met eachother and then the interview is pretty much to the point. What music eachother likes Ect...

[@brunocavalcante1208]

'

[@Miley-vk1sw]

Same here, I feel late

[@jlidz]

If you was in high school from 2002 to 2007 this album somes up everything of them times living in the uk a true masterpiece and will go down in pop culture as one of the best.

[@ratnarajendran3348]

Joel Liddle so true

[@DimitrisTh1]

Probably the best rock video ever made? An up close portrait of a ferrocious musician. Maybe second to New Order "Perfect Kiss"?

[@celes_.505]

This is the best song on this album, even if they say otherwise.

[@adriandaker8757]

Best album I've ever heard in my lifetime without doubt. Every track is a tune

[@fidan2fast]

probably Matt's best work, I'm glad they paid at least some kind of a tribute to him in this video

[@mayaamir6944]

Have a nice day

[@DeathFlowerTV]

still their best song. i don't understand why this song doesn't have that many views on spotify.

[@905Review]

Hands down one of the best album intros out there, still remember my first time hearing it

[@JewishZombieSlaya]

I just love the guy's look at 2:03 as in "He's not giving up is he?" I don't know why...

[@stanbecks]

This video is an allegory. The drummer dude is Buddha and doing his thing with the drums(i.e. the buddha meditating) and the guys who are disturbing him are the demons that tried to distract buddha from meditating. And finally the girl is Sujata who fed buddha milk when he was weary and teary after meditating in a harsh manner. Cool stuff!!

[@AlexMccartney97]

Sure bro..... Sure

[@stanbecks]

sarcasm level : over 9999

[@TheMaximan97]

I like this, but the woman seems more like another distraction than someone there to help.

[@rik73764]

Fascinating. I guess that explains why they cast a south asian girl in the video?

[@michaelnangle9453]

Dunno what you're talking about mate, but it sounds great!

[@J.ONE2004]

THIS MAKES ME FEEL SO ALIVE

[@rafaoliveira6292]

I used to love this clip when I was younger, but I never really knew why. Today after it randomly played in my spotfy I came to youtube to rewatch this iconic video. Somehow the drummer is so relatable, I don't know what he been through and what is he looking for, but you can see he is looking for something within himself, just like everyone I guess. To me this video is about introspection, looking inwards, and that is something that can make other people unconfortable, maybe by seeing others doing what they couldn't do for themself. It is very possible I am looking too deeply into a music video that has clear nostalgic value to me, but after a few years struggling with depression, watching this was a very inspiring to really go back to looking at myself, and tryng to do better.

[@jakeboromfc4375]

15 years since this masterpieice of an album was released

[@tylonblaslol]

2:13 and 3:34 are the parts that I keep coming back for these past 15 years. So amazing.

[@exyile3323]

​@nameface6934every album hits different so does every song for me, but this album is my favorite

[@stephenoldham9586]

Matt Helders drumming his fucking ass off. The video shoulda showed him doing it instead of a model. Still effective tho. Best drummers track in years.

[@joelikesthings]

Matt Helders isn't an actor though, and the music video isn't about the arctic monkeys (it's actually about the path to enlightenment/Nirvana) so it wouldn't make sense

[@JUNEBUGLLC]

Your comment doesn’t make sense 😂

[@paulhodgetts1803]

The drummer is the 1st Arctic monkeys drummer, quit after 1st album

[@stephenoldham9586]

@@paulhodgetts1803 yo matt helders, the drummer has been with the Arctics from the start. Andy Nicholson played bass on the first album and was subsequently replaced by nick omalley. Think that's who you were thinking of bud.

[@paulhodgetts1803]

@@stephenoldham9586 sorry, I'm wrong...... Again, this Google bollocks is proving me a liar...... Or a fool😜

[@fothers9431]

Matt Helders = Drums Every now and then you stumble upon something you are not only good at, but you were born to do

[@Crunchatize_Me_Senpai]

What a classic music video! Such a unique concept, just a dude drumming in the street at night, and so low-budget, but it still manages to feel so enthralling and overall cool. “Effortlessly cool” defines this entire band though.

[@sofiablazquez304]

That’s a masterpiece of a tune.

[@Valrica]

always will be my fav

[@henicest]

3:05 best part ever

[@BROOKIE1577]

That album is possibly one of the best albums ever to be released

[@Gicapriio]

nothing can describe the beautiful passion put into this sony

[@beccaviljoen]

[Verse 1] Anticipation has the habit to set you up For disappointment in evening entertainment, but Tonight there'll be some love Tonight there'll be a ruckus, yeah Regardless of what's gone before I want to see all of the things that we've already seen The lairy girls hung out the window of the limousine Of course it's fancy dress And they're all looking quite full on In bunny ears and devil horns and how [Verse 2] Anticipation has the habit to set you up For disappointment in evening entertainment, but Tonight there'll be some love Tonight there'll be a ruckus, yeah Regardless of what's gone before I want to see all of the things that we've already seen I wanna see you take the jackpot out the fruit machine And put it all back in You've got to understand that You can never beat the bandit, no [Chorus] And she won't be surprised and she won't be shocked When she's pressed the star after she's pressed unlock And there's verse and chapter sat in her inbox And all that it says is that you've drank a lot And you should bear that in mind tonight Bear that in mind Yeah, you should bear that in mind tonight Bear that in mind [Post-Chorus] And you can pour your heart out but her reasoning will block Owt you send her after nine o' clock [Verse 3] Anticipation has the habit to set you up For disappointment in evening entertainment, but Tonight there'll be some love, oh Tonight there'll be a ruckus, yeah Regardless of what's gone before [Chorus] And she won't be surprised and she won't be shocked When she's pressed the star after she's pressed unlock And there's verse and chapter sat in her inbox And all that it says is that you've drank a lot And you should bear that in mind tonight Bear that in mind Yeah, you should bear that in mind tonight Bear that in mind [Post-Chorus] And you can pour your heart out around three o' clock When the two-for-one's undone the writer's block

[@owaindavies916]

It's not 'Oh you send her after nine O'clock. ' it's ‘oat/owt' as in anything. It's Sheffield mannerism/accent. It should be anything you send her after nine O'clock

[@joerogers3092]

‘But her reasoning will block’ I think also

[@beccaviljoen]

@@joerogers3092 yeah I just copied this off Google so I have no clue what is what

[@scottlancaster4072]

'Forlorn' is 'full on' is it not?

[@boop53]

not ashamed to say this was the song that made me start drumming again lol

[@ninjacostar3849]

They will never make a banger like this again. fact.

[@sunny_muffins]

sad but true

[@jamesmarino2574]

The drumming on this song man. The drumming on this song!

[@alteredbeast7145]

Not just one of the best songs, but one of the best music videos I've ever seen.

[@Scottishc7nt]

when you suddenly realise you've ben missing the last 30 seconds of that music video the last 8 years of your life and had no idea shit got dark real fast.

[@pietzsche]

+Craig Mackay tbf the constant drumming would get annoying :P

[@pwnzork]

+pietzsche I wonder how loud it would be

[@pietzsche]

+Warcher lmao, considering where it is, loud enough, and echoey :P

[@pwnzork]

pietzsche Could be worse tho, there's a lot of space for sound to get out

[@pietzsche]

Warcher That's what makes it echo tho :P

[@TheKettrina]

One of the best videos ever!

[@G-Rizz_OG]

Definitely my favourite Arctic Monkeys song

[@stephaniemctavish2549]

“And she won’t be surprised and she won’t be shocked” Nah this right here is one the best song,ever.

[@rabbit_kaki]

at the time I was strongly shocked when this song came on the car radio.(※about 16 years old at the time.) my mother said, "noisy." and turned off the radio. But I immediately turned the radio back on. after the song was over, I memorised the name Arctic Monkeys over and over so I wouldn't forget it. Now this song is unforgettable for me, in a good way.

[@mojito_3]

Cuenta la leyenda que hasta el dia de hoy sigue tocando la bateria

[@rafaelfelippe9253]

enquanto essa música existir ele sempre vai tocar-la

[@abcdefu780]

This video deserves more views. Love it.

[@sorryitsmoops]

Just saw them live and they opened with this and my heart freaking *exploded* 😭

[@wotiop237]

Lol in 2022?

[@sorryitsmoops]

@@wotiop237 yupp

[@wotiop237]

@@sorryitsmoops Doubt any 2022 Artic Monkey fan know any songs beyond their AM album lol

[@sorryitsmoops]

@@wotiop237 ok

[@davidharrow9025]

@@sorryitsmoops I refuse to go to any show unless they play the old stuff. I dont like anything after AM.

[@kekkles4001]

I think the lyrics are rather shallow, but people need to realise just how deep the video is. Incredible.

[@CraicDealer]

Listening in 2024. I was in my teens when this came out and i still love it nearly 20 yrs later. Still one of the greatest debut albums ever.

[@MrRegskate]

Dude I started to have goosebumps once he started singing. Yeah they are that great

[@mayaamir6944]

Have a nice day

[@juditejoaquim3988]

I saw the arctic monkeys live two days ago and they played this song i i fucking fliped.its honestly one of the best arctic monkeys songs and captures their essence perfectly

[@sp1t_1t_0ut2]

arguably one of their best song 😍

[@jessenorlock5307]

I don’t know what’s better the video or the song !

[@Muffin123ification]

Definitely one of the greatest debut albums.

[@ellioth8037]

I am 14 and this is f**king awesome

[@Zuzik468]

the video is absolutely amazing. like wow it's definitely one of my favourite music videos of all time.

[@willy3toes]

Favourite arctic monkeys tune, lyrics are amazing even for the high standard of Turners early songs. I wonder do people even understand what the chorus is talking about these days with all our smartphones 😂 Genius song

[@paulthebigfish2626]

what a way to open a discography

[@itsnotyoulia]

truly grateful that after all those years, I had a chance to finally hear it live- they played it at Emirates Stadium last month! felt like old, good days with everyone around me singing it at the top of their lungs, such a magical experience

[@SamritpalSingh]

still their best album.

[@ladysoft100]

Samritpal Singh traddfíoehfem.

[@ladysoft100]

Resistire

[@tomlangdonec]

Sometimes I just have to search out this music video. And not only for the song. This video gives me feels

[@Nasida10]

what a powerful image that goes well with the song hope to see them in concert one day

[@ferperoro]

I lovee that drums!

[@benjansta]

Seeing this song live is awesome

[@betobeto8696]

00:23 we can see that the drummer has a tattoo in his hand that is the John Bonhan's simbol in LZ IV

[@jcbyveman]

Love this song, such a feel good head banger

[@raetztorubble]

watching this again just to feel something

[@puddin9313]

I love the lead singers accent. Love the drumming. Simply magnificent.

[@happentodie8776]

gotta be about the best video ever made

[@ivoferreira945]

Great music, great video, great BAND!!!!!

[@mayaamir6944]

Have a nice day

[@BigMan_22]

Have a nice day

[@GokuJulioPowelMarquez]

Peace no war

[@GokuJulioPowelMarquez]

Hoo

[@couldbeanyone9402]

People go on about how good the drumming is in brainstorm but I think it’s better in this

[@ratnarajendran3348]

Tom Cowen same

[@mukhlishmudaa]

This cinematic is beyond our year