A Certain Romance
| "A Certain Romance" | |
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| Song by Arctic Monkeys | |
| from the album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not | |
| Released | January 23, 2006 |
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| Length | 5:31 |
| Label | Domino |
| Composer(s) |
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| Lyricist(s) | Alex Turner |
| Producer(s) | Jim Abbiss |
"A Certain Romance" is a song by English rock band Arctic Monkeys written by frontman Alex Turner and composed by the band. It is a re-recorded version of a 2004 demo, and serves as the closing track of their 2006 debut studio album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. The song was conceived by Turner in his teens, and follows his observation of the activities and romance—and lack thereof—among youth.
Though not released as a standalone single, "A Certain Romance" was critically acclaimed for its musical composition and lyrics. It is considered a standout track of the album and one of the band's best songs.