What does Mardy Bum mean?
Mardy Bum, which in the North and the band’s native Sheffield refers to someone who’s moody or moans a lot, tells the story of a long-term relationship on the rocks.
Is Mardy Bum a good song?
I’m 100% in favor of the band changing and developing, trying new things. But it’s always a shame that there aren’t more songs like Mardy Bum, A Certain Romance, Leave Before the Lights Come On, Despair, No Buses, etc.
Where does Mardy Bum come from?
Thanks to the Arctic Monkey’s song Mardy Bum, this word – used to describe someone as moody, sulky or stroppy – has probably become familiar outside of the North. Derived from ‘mard’ or ‘marred’, meaning spoiled, it is commonly combined with other words to sum up someone’s bad mood.
When did Mardy Bum come out?
2006Mardy Bum / Released
Who sang Mardy Bum?
Arctic MonkeysMardy Bum / Artist
What ever people say I’m not?
Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not is the debut studio album by English rock band Arctic Monkeys, released on 23 January 2006 by Domino Recording Company and on 21 February 2006 in the United States.
Is Mardy a British word?
Mardy is a British dialect (the North and Midlands) adjective and noun meaning “spoiled, spoiled child; childish sulkiness.” Mardy is most likely formed from the adjective marred “damaged, spoiled,” originally the past participle of mar, and the native adjective suffix –y.
Who’s on the cover of whatever people say?
Chris McClure
The album’s cover is a black-and-white photograph of Chris McClure, a close friend of the band who is the lead singer for The Violet May and the brother of Reverend and The Makers lead singer Jon McClure, which was taken in the early hours of the morning at the Korova bar in Liverpool.
What does the Arctic Monkeys song Mardy Bum mean?
Mardy Bum is from Arctic Monkeys’ 2006 album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. It’s a popular fan favorite and since the song, the word ‘mardy’ has become a popular term meaning sulky. The song is about arguing with your lover and dealing with moodiness and ‘mardy’ behavior.
Mardy bum – is said to a girl Mardy bugger – is said to a boy Its another word for grumpy or downbeat. Other Nottingum expressions that may be included in a forthcoming Monkey’s album include:
What is Mardy Bum by the Smiths about?
But boy would you be wrong! Mardy Bum, which in the North and the band’s native Sheffield refers to someone who’s moody or moans a lot, tells the story of a long-term relationship on the rocks. The track, which sees Alex Turner addressing his subject head on, describes the moment he realises he’s about to get it with both guns blazing.
What are some good songs about Mardy Bum?
About “Mardy Bum” 1 The View from the Afternoon 2 I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor 3 Fake Tales of San Francisco 4 Dancing Shoes 5 You Probably Couldn’t See for the Lights But You Were Staring Straight at Me 6 Still Take You Home 7 Riot Van 8 Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secured 9 Mardy Bum