Discover the story of the song > Deadcrush Spike Stent Mix – Alt J

The lyrics are about a person who is infatuated with someone who is out of their reach. They describe this person as having beautiful teeth and being very attractive. The protagonist refers to this person as their "DC" or "Lee" or "Man Ray" or "Anna," depending on the verse. The lyrics also mention someone named Henry Tudor who left this person "lifeless." There are also interludes that mention someone named Pablo and a falconer. The chorus talks about swimming low, being in the back of a car, and getting money. The song ends with the protagonist saying "watch me now."