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Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?

"Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" is a song by the British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, released in 2013 as part of their fifth studio album, "AM." The song features a seductive and moody vibe, driven by a pulsating bassline, groovy guitar riffs, and Alex Turner's smooth and distinctive vocals. Lyrically, the song explores themes of late-night longing and frustration in modern relationships, with the narrator questioning why they only hear from their romantic interest when they're under the influence. "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" received critical acclaim for its catchy melody, atmospheric production, and relatable lyrics, becoming one of Arctic Monkeys' most popular and enduring tracks.
Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" - Arctic Monkeys

f# b b b a , f# b a b c# c#
The mirror's image , it tells me it's home time
f# b b b a , f# b a b c# a
But I'm not finished , 'cause you're not by my side
a f# e f# c# b a a a f# b c# . . . b a b c# a
And as I arrived I thought I saw you9 leavin' , carryin' your shoes
a f# e f# c# b a a a f# b c# . . . b a b c# a
Decided that once again I was just dreamin' of bumpin' into you

a c# e d c# b a b c# b a f# e f#
Now it's three in the mornin' and I'm tryin' to change your mind
a c# e d c# b a b c# b a f# e f#
Left you multiple missed calls and to my message , you reply
f# f# f# f# c# b a f# b
"Why'd you only call me when you're high?"
f# , f# f# a b c# b a f# c# b
"Hi , why'd you only call me when you're high?"

b a b a , b a b c# c#
Somewhere darker , talkin' the same shite
f# b a b a , f# b a b c# a
I need a partner , well , are you out tonight?
a f# e f# c# b a a f# b c#
It's harder and harder to get you to listen
f# b a b c# a
More I get through the gears
a f# e f# c# b a a a f# b c# . . . f# b a b c# a
Incapable of makin' alright decisions , and havin' bad ideas

a c# e d c# b a b c# b a f# e f#
Now it's three in the mornin' and I'm tryin' to change your mind
a c# e d c# b a b c# b a f# e f#
Left you multiple missed calls and to my message , you reply
f# f# f# f# c# b a f# b
"Why'd you only call me when you're high?"
f# , f# f# a b c# b a f# c# b
"Hi , why'd you only call me when you're high?"

f# f# f# c# e d c# b a a c# b
And I can't see you here , wonderin' where am I
f# f# f# c# e d c# b a a c# b
It sort of feels like I'm runnin' out of time
f# f# f# c# e d c# b a a c# b
I haven't found all I was hopin' to find
c# c# b c# d c# b a
You said you gotta be up in the mornin'
c# c# b c# d c# b a
Gonna have an early night
c# d c# b a a
And you're startin' to bore me , baby
c# c# c# d c# b a
Why'd you only call me when you're high?

f# f# c# e d c# a b a b c# b
"Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?"
f# f# c# e d c# a b a b c# b
"Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?"
f# f# c# e d c# a b a b c# b
"Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?"
f# f# c# e d c# a b a b c#
"Why'd you only ever phone me when you're high?"