Discover the story of the song > Teddy Picker – Arctic Monkeys

The song talks about how people nowadays are too impatient and want things instantly, like knowing the punchline of a joke before it's told. The protagonist questions if entertainment is made just for fun or if there's some hidden agenda. They also criticize the media's obsession with shallow content that doesn't really matter. The chorus warns people not to be surprised when they get taken advantage of because they were eager for something. The bridge of the song talks about wanting things to happen quickly, but the protagonist ends by questioning why anyone would want to be a leader when there are people like themselves.