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Arctic Monkeys released the song Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?. Date of release: 2013.

Release date: 2013
Duration: 02:41
The story of the song ' Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? '

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The meaning of the song 'Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High? song analysis
The protagonist calls someone he is interested in when he is on drugs, specifically when he is high. The protagonist is lonely and misses the person he is calling, but it seems that the other person is not as interested and is starting to get tired of the protagonist's behavior. She asks him why he only calls her when he is high. The protagonist tries to convince the other person to spend time with him and change his mind, but the other person doesn't seem interested and might move on. The song explores themes of loneliness, regret and the consequences of impulsive behavior. She asks him why he only calls her when he is high.

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Arctic Monkeys - Short Biography

- Arctic Monkeys is an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002.
- The band consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Jamie Cook (guitar, keyboards), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals).
- Their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (2006), became the fastest-selling debut album in UK history and was hailed as one of the greatest debut albums.
- The band gained further international recognition with the success of their fifth album AM (2013), which was critically acclaimed and supported by the global hit "Do I Wanna Know?"
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The song 'Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" is a song by the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. It was released as the third single from their fifth studio album, AM, on August 11, 2013. It was written by the band's lead singer Alex Turner, while its production was handled by James Ford.

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