Arctic Monkeys' 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' Is Officially 10 Years Old (Yes, Really)

We Can't Quite Believe This Song Is Actually 10 Years Old...
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We've double, triple and quadruple-checked the dates and can confirm it's true - the Arctic Monkeys' 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor' is officially 10 years old this week.

In the years since the single's release, Arctic Monkeys have gone on to release five albums, all of which have topped the charts, and it's practically illegal to run an indie club night without blasting the tune at least once.

After forming in 2002, the band's debut single skyrocketed Alex Turner and co. to the top of charts, and this time 10 years ago, the scruffy Sheffield lads were a million miles away from the sleek, LA-tinged vibe they have now.

Now, their scruffy polo tops and baggy jeans are long gone, and in their place sit leather jackets, gelled hair and skinny jeans.

Alex’s awkward stage presence is also a thing of the past and the frontman now charms his audiences with humorous banter and cheeky one-liners.

Instead of arriving at the Brit Awards in joke farmer costumes, Arctic Monkeys confidently stride along the red carpet, before smoothly delivering bewildering acceptance speeches.

As the track celebrates its 10th birthday, there's no better time to take a trip down memory lane...

The Evolution Of The Arctic Monkeys
Mercury Music Prize 2006 - Grosvenor House hotel, central London(01 of48)
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The Arctic Monkeys, winners of the Mercury Music Prize, at Grosvenor House hotel in central London. (credit:PA)
World Wide Web 25th anniversary(02 of48)
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File photo dated 06/07/07 of the Arctic Monkeys lead singer Alex Turner performing as the Sheffield-born rockstars were the first artists to "go viral" before the term itself was known. The indie rockers built up a virtual fanbase by gigging locally and then giving away their songs on Myspace.com. The band reached widespread attention with their video of I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor in 2005 and later went on to have the fast-selling debut album in British music history, as it is 25 years since the launch of the World Wide Web. (credit:PA)
The Times BFI 50th London Film Festival - This Is England(03 of48)
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LONDON - OCTOBER 31: The Arctic Monkeys attend the premiere of the film This Is England as part of The Times BFI 50th London Film Festival at the Odeon West End October 31, 2006 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Carling Weekend - Reading Festival 2006(04 of48)
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Alex Turner of The Arctic Monkeys performs at the Reading Festival, in Reading. (credit:PA)
Nationwide Mercury Prize 2006 - LONDON(05 of48)
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Winners of the Nationwide Mercury Prize 2006, The Arctic Monkeys, at Grosvenor House, central London. (credit:PA)
Nationwide Mercury Prize 2006 - LONDON(06 of48)
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The Arctic Monkeys on stage during the Nationwide Mercury Prize 2006 at Grosvenor House, central London.Picture date: Tuesday September 5, 2006. See PA story SHOWBIZ Mercury. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok / PA (credit:PA)
Nationwide Mercury Prize 2006 - LONDON(07 of48)
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Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys attends the Nationwide Mercury Prize 2006 at The Grosvenor House Hotel - London.Suzan/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:PA)
Nationwide Mercury Prize 2006 - LONDON(08 of48)
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Arctic Monkeys arrive at the Nationwide Mercury Prize 2006 held at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London. (credit:PA)
Music - Glastonbury Festival - Arctic Monkeys - 2007(09 of48)
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The Arctic Monkeys perform on the Pyramid stage at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. (credit:PA)
Glastonbury Festival 2007(10 of48)
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The Arctic Monkeys perform on the Pyramid stage at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset. (credit:PA)
English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys p(11 of48)
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Benicasim, SPAIN: English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys perform during the international Festival of Benicassim 21 July 2007. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO SAIZ (Photo credit should read ALBERTO SAIZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Benicasim, SPAIN: English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys perform during the international Festival of Benicassim 21 July 2007. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO SAIZ (Photo credit should read ALBERTO SAIZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
TO GO WITH AFP STORY by James Pheby - (F(13 of48)
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TO GO WITH AFP STORY by James Pheby - (FILES) This files picture taken on July 21, 2007 shows British band Arctic Monkeys performing during the International Festival of Benicasim (FIB) in Benicasim, Spain. Arctic Monkeys producer James Ford is set to move from behind the mixing desk as he puts the finishing touches to the second album of his own project, 'Simian Mobile Disco' (SMD). Speaking to AFP, Ford explained the previously uncelebrated role of the producer. AFP PHOTO/ALBERTO SAIZ (Photo credit should read ALBERTO SAIZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
BRIT Awards 2007 - Show(14 of48)
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The Arctic Monkeys accept their second award via videolink at the BRIT Awards 2007, at Earls Court in central London. (credit:PA)
Ivor Novello Awards - Winners Boards(15 of48)
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LONDON - MAY 24: Singer and front man Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys poses with his award for Best Album at the Ivor Novello Awards at the Grovesnor House Hotel on May 24, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Coachella Music Festival - Day 1(16 of48)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 27: Musicians Alex Turner (L) and Jamie Cook from the band 'Arctic Monkeys' perform during day 1 of the Coachella Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on April 27, 2007 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 - London(17 of48)
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The Arctic Monkeys accept the award for Best British Band on stage during the Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 at The O2 Arena, Millennium Way, Greenwich, SE10. (credit:PA)
Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 - London(18 of48)
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(left to right) The Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner, Matt Helders, Jamie Cook and Nick O'Malley arrive for the Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 at The O2 Arena, Millennium Way, Greenwich, SE10. (credit:PA)
BRIT Awards 2008 - Show - London(19 of48)
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The Arctic Monkeys collect their Best British Album Award during the BRIT Awards 2008, at Earls Court in central London. (credit:PA)
BRIT Awards 2008 - Arrivals - London(20 of48)
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(left to right) The Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner, Nick O'Malley, Jamie Cook and Matt Helders arrive for the BRIT Awards 2008, at Earls Court in central London. (credit:PA)
Leeds Festival 2008(21 of48)
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Arctic Monkeys members Matt Helders and Alex Turner pictured in backstage area on the second day of the Leeds Festival. (credit:PA)
Glastonbury Festival 2008 - Day Two(22 of48)
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Arctic Monkeys lead singer Alex Turner during day two of the Glastonbury Festival, Somerset. (credit:PA)
Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 - Awards(23 of48)
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LONDON - FEBRUARY 28: (L-R) Matt Helders and Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys pose with their Best Band award at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 Awards at the O2 Arena on February 28, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 - Arrivals(24 of48)
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LONDON - FEBRUARY 28: The Arctic Monkeys arrive at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 at the O2 Arena on February 28, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Brit Awards 2008 - Outside Arrivals(25 of48)
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LONDON - FEBRUARY 20: The Arctic Monkeys arrive at the Brit Awards 2008 at Earls Court on February 20, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Reading Music Festival - Day 2(26 of48)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Alexa Chung (C) and Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys (R) talk to friends backstage during day two of the Reading Festival on August 29, 2009 in Reading, England. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2009 Lollapalooza Music Festival - Day 2(27 of48)
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CHICAGO - AUGUST 08: Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys performs during the 2009 Lollapalooza music festival at Grant Park on August 8, 2009 in Chicago. (Photo by Jeff Gentner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2009 Lollapalooza Music Festival - Day 2(28 of48)
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CHICAGO - AUGUST 08: From left to right, Nick O'Malley, Alex Turner, Matt Helders and Jamie Cook of Arctic Monkeys performs during the 2009 Lollapalooza music festival at Grant Park on August 8, 2009 in Chicago. (Photo by Jeff Gentner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2009 Lollapalooza Music Festival - Day 2(29 of48)
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CHICAGO - AUGUST 08: Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys performs during the 2009 Lollapalooza music festival at Grant Park on August 8, 2009 in Chicago. (Photo by Jeff Gentner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Big Day Out 2009 - Perth(30 of48)
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Alex Turner of the band Arctic Monkeys performs on stage during the Big Day Out 2009 at the Claremont Showgrounds on February 1, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Submarine - Premiere:54th BFI London Film Festival(31 of48)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Alex Turner of music group the Arctic Monkeys attends the 'Submarine' premiere during the 54th BFI London Film Festival at the Vue West End on October 22, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NME Awards 2010 - Press Room - London(32 of48)
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Jamie Cook and Matt Helders of The Arctic Monkeys with the Award for Best Live Band Award in the NME Awards Room at the 02 Academy Brixton in London. (credit:PA)
Falls Music Festival - Day 3(33 of48)
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LORNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys performs on stage on day three of the Falls Music Festival on December 31, 2011 in Lorne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Glenfiddich Mojo Honours List 2011(34 of48)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Nick O'Malley, Alex Turner and Matt Helders of the Arctic Monkeys attend the Glenfiddich Mojo Honours List 2011 at The Brewery on July 21, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
V Festival 2011 - Chelmsford(35 of48)
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SINGLE EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF TRANSMISSION DATE / NO ARCHIVING Alex Turner from Arctic Monkeys performing at the V festival in Chelmsford, Essex. (credit:PA)
V Festival 2011 - Chelmsford(36 of48)
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SINGLE EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF TRANSMISSION DATE / NO ARCHIVING Alex Turner and Matt Helders from Arctic Monkeys performing at the V festival in Chelmsford, Essex. (credit:PA)
V Festival 2011 - Chelmsford(37 of48)
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SINGLE EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF TRANSMISSION DATE / NO ARCHIVING Arctic Monkeys performing at the V festival in Chelmsford, Essex. (credit:PA)
2012 Orion Music + More Festival - Day 1(38 of48)
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JUNE 23: Alex Turner of the Artic Monkeys performs during the 2012 Orion Music + More Festival at Bader Field on June 23, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Orion Music + More) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival - Day 1(39 of48)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Musicians Alex Turner (L) and Nick O'Malley of the Arctic Monkeys perform onstage during day 1 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2012 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival - Day 1(40 of48)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Musicians Jamie Cook (L) and Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys perform onstage during day 1 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2012 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival - Day 1(41 of48)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Musician Matt Helders of the Arctic Monkeys performs onstage during day 1 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2012 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella) (credit:Getty Images)
Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2013(42 of48)
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Alex Turner and his band Arctic Monkeys pose with Award at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Boards at the Roundhouse in London (credit:PA)
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English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys visits Radio 104.5 Performance Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, in Philadelphia. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
GQ Men Of The Year Awards - Red Carpet Arrivals(44 of48)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Matt Helders, Nick O'Malley, Alex Turner and Jamie Cook of The Arctic Monkeys attends the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 3, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NME Awards 2014 - Show - London(45 of48)
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Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner collects the award for Best Album during the 2014 NME Awards, at Brixton Academy, London. (credit:PA)
Brit Awards 2014 - Arrivals - London(46 of48)
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Arctic Monkeys attending the Mastercard Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in east London. (credit:PA)
Brit Awards 2014 - Show - London(47 of48)
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Alex Turner of The Arctic Monkeys on stage during the 2014 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London. (credit:PA)
Brit Awards 2014 - Press Room - London(48 of48)
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(L-R) Matt Helders, Alex Turner Jamie Cook and Nick O'Malley from Arctic Monkeys with their awards in the press room at the 2014 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena, London. (credit:PA)