Dracula Teeth

The Last Shadow Puppets' song 'Dracula Teeth' is a haunting exploration of love, fear, and surreal imagery. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a nightmarish scenario where the protagonist is tormented by visions and memories of a lover. The opening lines, 'The railway arch confessional / I wrote your name in white emulsion,' suggest a sense of confession and longing, as if the protagonist is trying to immortalize their feelings in a tangible way. The use of 'white emulsion' evokes a ghostly, ethereal quality, setting the tone for the eerie narrative that follows.

The recurring imagery of 'Dracula teeth' and 'haunted house sound effects' creates a sense of dread and unease. These metaphors suggest that the protagonist feels haunted by their past relationship, as if the lover's presence is both alluring and terrifying. The line 'You’re hovering above my bed looking / Down on me' further emphasizes this feeling of being watched and judged, adding to the song's overall sense of paranoia and fear. The mention of 'ice cold sweat' and 'skin starts to creep' indicates a physical reaction to these haunting memories, blurring the line between reality and nightmare.

The song also touches on themes of escape and desperation. Phrases like 'Lover boy’s last resort' and 'Secretly calls the getaway car' imply a desire to flee from these tormenting thoughts and memories. The imagery of 'lipstick on my pillow via my cheek' and 'the full moon’s glowing yellow and the / Floorboards creek' adds to the gothic, horror-movie atmosphere, making the listener feel as if they are trapped in a spooky, inescapable scenario. The final lines, 'Pinball machines on mute,' suggest a sense of disorientation and confusion, as if the protagonist is caught in a surreal, dreamlike state where nothing makes sense.