Mardy Bum was a term made by the great Alex Turner to give to someone who was always in a bad mood, moaning about everything and just being a plain pessimist about everything. read more
General CommentMardy is a Nottingum [Nottingham] expression Mardy bum - is said to a girl Mardy bugger - is said to a boy Its another word for grumpy or downbeat. read more
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. read more