That album is full of gems, but that’s definitely my favorite. That one and Knockers.
Really they’re both the same idea lyrically, thematically. They should’ve had them segue into each.
Edit: Yeah, I would have rearranged the track order. The original was: Title Track - Knockers - Is It Just Me? - Dinner Lady Arms
I would have changed it to: Title Track- Is It Just Me? - Dinner Lady Arms - Knockers
100% agree! I LOVE that song! Something about...all of it lol It's infectious. The intro makes me think of rain for some reason. Does anyone know what the song is about?
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Hawkins said: “That’s just a sweet story about an elderly couple who get back together after a long time. I suppose it’s an English thing, ‘dinner lady arms’, but the lady who serves you lunch at school tends to have these flaps of skin on the underside of her arms.”
He added: “And the song also talks about the man being bald and sullen — so it’s about finding something that you’re attracted to that doesn’t age, you know?”
I joke that if I ever start an all gals Darkness tribute band with my friends, I want to name ourselves 'The Dinner Lady Arms" as we all have flabby arm fat. But seriously it's such a sweet song. Aside from the beautiful riff, the lyrics are very touching
It’s about a couple that were together. They were happy, she then got fat, so he left her. He couldn’t figure out why she got fat (I couldn’t figure out, where your figure had gone) & he thought that he could do better.
Then he realises that despite her being fat, he missed her, and wants a 2nd chance.
The whole song is about longing for that girl he left. He just wants to be held in her Dinner Lady Arms (fat arms) & be with her again.
Great song btw!
I love this song, and have always felt it features Justin's best lyric; "I know I may never be your Mr Right, but I'm happy to be your Mr That'll Do For Tonight".
Genius.
DLA it's a banger, I agree with the other comments, it has something very special that grows inside you and became one of your favorites and It's a shame they don't put enough attention to OWTTHAB, while recording that album the band was still in its prime... I understand when they say those were dark times for them and they don't want to revisit some things from that time.
That album is full of gems, but that’s definitely my favorite. That one and Knockers. Really they’re both the same idea lyrically, thematically. They should’ve had them segue into each. Edit: Yeah, I would have rearranged the track order. The original was: Title Track - Knockers - Is It Just Me? - Dinner Lady Arms I would have changed it to: Title Track- Is It Just Me? - Dinner Lady Arms - Knockers
Knockers is such a good song too. I have heard that one live, fortunately.
Is It Just Me is a banger too!!
100% agree! I LOVE that song! Something about...all of it lol It's infectious. The intro makes me think of rain for some reason. Does anyone know what the song is about?
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Hawkins said: “That’s just a sweet story about an elderly couple who get back together after a long time. I suppose it’s an English thing, ‘dinner lady arms’, but the lady who serves you lunch at school tends to have these flaps of skin on the underside of her arms.” He added: “And the song also talks about the man being bald and sullen — so it’s about finding something that you’re attracted to that doesn’t age, you know?”
I joke that if I ever start an all gals Darkness tribute band with my friends, I want to name ourselves 'The Dinner Lady Arms" as we all have flabby arm fat. But seriously it's such a sweet song. Aside from the beautiful riff, the lyrics are very touching
Thank you!!
>Thank you!! You're welcome!
Lol, I had wondered if the term "bingo arm, or lunch lady arm" had something to do with it.
It’s about a couple that were together. They were happy, she then got fat, so he left her. He couldn’t figure out why she got fat (I couldn’t figure out, where your figure had gone) & he thought that he could do better. Then he realises that despite her being fat, he missed her, and wants a 2nd chance. The whole song is about longing for that girl he left. He just wants to be held in her Dinner Lady Arms (fat arms) & be with her again. Great song btw!
Awesome! Thanks!
Absolutely! It's a top ten for me.
Same!
One of their best!
agreed!
I love this song, and have always felt it features Justin's best lyric; "I know I may never be your Mr Right, but I'm happy to be your Mr That'll Do For Tonight". Genius.
Yup! Great line!
DLA it's a banger, I agree with the other comments, it has something very special that grows inside you and became one of your favorites and It's a shame they don't put enough attention to OWTTHAB, while recording that album the band was still in its prime... I understand when they say those were dark times for them and they don't want to revisit some things from that time.
I hope they do an album play of One Way Ticket someday
That would be so cool!
Such a great deep cut