Do I Wanna Know?

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"Do I Wanna Know?" is a brooding, guitar-driven indie rock song by Arctic Monkeys, known for its hypnotic riff, introspective lyrics, and status as one of the band’s most iconic tracks.

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instanceOf single
song
albumReleaseYear 2013
artist Arctic Monkeys NERFINISHED
associatedAct Arctic Monkeys live performances
belongsToDiscographyOf Arctic Monkeys NERFINISHED
certification multi-platinum in several countries
chartPerformance UK Singles Chart top 20
US Billboard Alternative Songs top 10 NERFINISHED
composer Alex Turner NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
criticalReputation one of Arctic Monkeys' signature songs
digitalReleaseDate 2013-06-18
era AM era of Arctic Monkeys
featuresInstrument bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
featuresVocalStyle baritone lead vocals
followedBySingle Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? NERFINISHED
genre alternative rock
indie rock
psychedelic rock
hasCoverArtStyle minimalist waveform design
hasMusicVideo Yes NERFINISHED
language English
length 4:32
lyricalTheme introspection
romantic uncertainty
unrequited love
lyricist Alex Turner NERFINISHED
musicVideoDirector David Wilson NERFINISHED
musicVideoPlatform YouTube
notableFor brooding atmosphere
call-and-response backing vocals
commercial success
critical acclaim
hypnotic guitar riff
partOfAlbum AM NERFINISHED
performer Arctic Monkeys NERFINISHED
precededBySingle R U Mine? NERFINISHED
producer James Ford NERFINISHED
Ross Orton NERFINISHED
recordedAt Rancho De La Luna, Joshua Tree NERFINISHED
Sage & Sound Recording, Los Angeles NERFINISHED
recordLabel Domino Recording Company NERFINISHED
releaseDate 2013-06-18
tempo slow-to-mid tempo
tourStaple AM Tour setlists

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Arctic Monkeys notableSong Do I Wanna Know?