Fluorescent Adolescent
"Fluorescent Adolescent" is a song by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. It was released as the second single from their second studio album Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007). It was released on 9 July 2007 in the United Kingdom. The lyrics were written by Alex Turner and Johanna Bennett, Turner's girlfriend at the time, in a hotel room prior to the recording of Favourite Worst Nightmare.
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| Single by Arctic Monkeys | ||||
| from the album Favourite Worst Nightmare | ||||
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| Released | 9 July 2007 | |||
| Studio | Miloco (London, England) | |||
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| Length | 2:57 | |||
| Label | Domino | |||
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| Lyricist(s) | Johanna Bennett, Alex Turner | |||
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| "Fluorescent Adolescent" on YouTube | ||||
"Fluorescent Adolescent" has been described as a ballad about sex, ageing and nostalgia for youth. It describes a woman who dreams of her youth while her current sex life is unsatisfying and boring. The song peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, and was the 83rd best-selling song of 2007 in the United Kingdom. "Fluorescent Adolescent" is one of the band's most popular songs, and is frequently performed as a closer to their concerts. Kate Nash performed a cover of the song on 5 October 2007. It appears on Radio 1's Live Lounge – Volume 3.