They released their first album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003, and Rubber Factory in 2004. Read Full BioThe Black Keys is a two-man blues-rock group from Akron, Ohio, United States which formed in 2001, consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. The band name was inspired by a schizophrenic artist and friend in Akron, who used the term "black keys" to describe things he disliked or people he did not trust. The Black Keys have roots in traditional blues and psychedelic rock stylings.
They released their first album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003, and Rubber Factory in 2004. October 2005 saw the release of the DVD Live, recorded live at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia March 18, 2005. In 2006 they released Magic Potion, as well as the lesser-known Chulahoma and a single version of Your Touch.
One of their trademarks is their preference for simple, lo-fi recording techniques. They refuse to use big-name studios, and do most recording, producing, and mixing themselves. Most of Thickfreakness was recorded in about 14 hours in Carney's basement, using only an early 80's Tascam 388 8-track recorder. Often, their recordings still have background noises (such as an owl hooting).
The Black Keys have achieved increasing critical acclaim and recognition since their debut album, which itself received praise from Rolling Stone magazine. Time magazine named them one of the "10 Best Acts of 2003" (behind OutKast and The White Stripes). They have supported a number of bands: they toured with Sleater-Kinney in 2003, had a short stint opening for Beck, have recently opened for Radiohead on the American leg of their brief 2006 tour, and performed at Lollapalooza in 2005 and 2007. In addition to this, they were also well-liked by influential British radio DJ John Peel and appeared on both Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Late Show with David Letterman. Famous followers of the band include Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammet. Matt Helders, drummer for the Arctic Monkeys, can be seen in a Black Keys T-Shirt in an interview on MTV's RAW.
Their song "When the Lights Go Out" was featured in the 2007 film Black Snake Moan, and also on the soundtrack for that movie. The Black Keys were included in the soundtrack of the 2003 movie School of Rock with their song, "Set You Free". "Lies" was featured in the conclusion of the February 4, 2009 episode of Lie to Me. One of their songs, "Girl Is on My Mind", was used in a 2006 Sony Ericsson advertisement, starring the tennis players Ana Ivanović and Daniela Hantuchová, gaining the band more commercial recognition. It was also used in a 2006 Victoria's Secret commercial featuring Heidi Klum and could be heard in the movies Rest Stop and Cashback. Their song "10 am Automatic" was used in the video game MLB '06: The Show, The O.C., The Go-Getter, and was also used in a 2007 American Express commercial starring Shaun White. "Your Touch" was featured in a 2007 Lee's jeans commercial, and can be heard both in an episode of NBC's Friday Night Lights and in an episode of "Eastbound and Down". Their cover "Grown So Ugly" can be heard in the background of the going away party in the 2007 film Cloverfield. "Strange Times" is used in Grand Theft Auto IV on the in-game radio station Radio Broker. "Strange Times" can also be heard during a preview for ABC's The Mole, and the trailer for season three of the Showtime series Dexter, as well as a promo for Gossip Girl. Their song "Just Got To Be" is used on the soundtrack for the video game NHL 08, and "Hard Row" is featured in the premiere episode of the FX show Sons of Anarchy. Sons of Anarchy has gone on to use "Keep Me" in both Episodes 6 and 7, as well as "Busted" in episode 7. The song "Lies" is featured in the advertising campaign for the third season of HBO's Big Love. "The Breaks" can be heard in Guy Ritchie' film RocknRolla. "Your Touch" can also be heard in the HBO series "Entourage" in the episode "Manic Monday", during the opening scenes. The song "Psychotic Girl" is featured the episode "Messin' with the Kid" in season 6 of One Tree Hill. "I'll Be Your Man" is the opening theme song for the HBO show Hungand was also featured in an episode of the FX Network show Rescue Me. "Your Touch" can also be heard in the film Zombieland and in an episode of "Eastbound and Down" on HBO. The song "I Got Mine" has been used in HBO's sports reality series 24/7 Pacquiao-Hatton" [13] as well as background music for the 2009 American League Championship Series. The song "Next Girl" is featured in the in game radio of Saints Row the Third.
Their fourth record that Danger Mouse produced Attack & Release was out April 1st 2008. The duo's fifth album is the first one recorded in a proper studio.
The Band's fifth album, "Brothers" was released in spring 2010 and has seen increasing amounts of exposure to the "Dancing T-Rex" video for the song "Tighten Up" that went viral...until the band asked it to be removed because they felt it made light of their music. A proper video was released later in 2010, featuring Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney at a playground and was pushed on the band's official YouTube channel, as well as through the iTunes and Zune marketplaces. The track "Tighten Up" was also used as the background music for a Subaru Legacy commercial and on the FIFA 2011 Soundtrack.
The Black Keys' seventh studio album, "El Camino," was released on the 6th of December 2011. Co-produced by Danger Mouse, the album was released to critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from The Rolling Stones, NME and more. Melissa Maerz of Entertainment Weekly commented on "El Camino", saying that "El Camino trades the soulful stylings of Brothers for harder-driving, faster-riffing rock & roll". At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, El Camino won the award for Best Rock Album, while "Lonely Boy" received multiple honors, taking 'Best Rock Performance' and 'Best Rock Song'. The album has sold 1.4 million copies in the United States to date.
The Black Keys' eighth studio album, Turn Blue, was released on May 12, 2014 to generally favorable reviews.
Gold on the Ceiling
The Black Keys Lyrics
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She screams again
Roar at the door
My mind can't take much more
I could never drown in
They wanna get my
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain't blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It's alright
Ain't no blood in my eye
Clouds covered love's
Barbed-wire fence
Strung up, strung out
I just can't go without
I could never drown in
They wanna get my
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain't blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It's alright
Ain't no blood in my eye
They wanna get my
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain't blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It's alright
Ain't no blood in my eye
Gold on the ceiling
I ain't blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It's alright
Ain't no blood in my eye
The lyrics to "Gold on the Ceiling" by The Black Keys employ visual and auditory imagery to create a sense of tension and urgency. The singer describes a feeling of being trapped in a situation where someone is trying to steal something from him, specifically his "gold on the ceiling." The waves crashing in the opening lines evoke a sense of danger, while the image of a barbed-wire fence suggests a feeling of being trapped. The repeated refrain of "They wanna get my gold on the ceiling" adds to this feeling of being under attack, while the singer's declaration of "It's alright, ain't no blood in my eye" suggests a willingness to fight back without resorting to violence.
Lyrically, "Gold on the Ceiling" can be read as a metaphor for the idea of success or achievement, with the gold representing something of value that the singer has worked hard to attain. The repeated refrain of "They wanna get my gold on the ceiling" suggests that others are jealous or envious of the singer's success, and are willing to do whatever it takes to take it away from him. The image of clouds covering the barbed-wire fence can be interpreted as a metaphor for the obstacles and challenges that the singer has faced on his journey to success, while the final lines of the song suggest that he is determined to hold onto what he has earned.
Overall, the lyrics to "Gold on the Ceiling" are evocative and powerful, using striking imagery to convey a sense of urgency and danger. While the song can be interpreted in different ways, its underlying message is clear: success is hard-won, and must be fiercely protected from those who would try to take it away.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in the waves
The singer is experiencing emotional turmoil, perhaps linked to being overwhelmed with life's challenges or feeling lost and adrift.
She screams again
The emotional turmoil is causing the singer to feel like they aural screams can be heard inside his mind or in the real world.
Roar at the door
The singer hears a forceful knocking or shouting at his door, adding to his feelings of anxiety and distress.
My mind can't take much more
The singer's mental state is unsteady, as they seem to be reaching a breaking point with the overwhelming stress they are dealing with.
I could never drown in
The singer believes that they can not be overwhelmed or defeated by their problems, even if they feel like they are at the edge of a breaking point.
They wanna get my
The singer senses that someone is trying to take something of theirs, possibly indicating that other people are trying to capitalize on his vulnerability in troubled times.
Gold on the ceiling
The 'gold' represents the singer's most valuable possession or prize, something that is highly desirable and worth fighting to keep.
I ain't blind
The singer is aware of the threat coming from outside forces, and is taking measures to protect himself and what's precious to him.
Just a matter of time
The singer knows that the danger of losing his 'gold' can't be avoided forever, there will eventually come a time when he will be unable to protect it.
Before you steal it
The singer's inner voice is speaking directly to the external threat he is facing, acknowledging that someone is trying to take something away from him.
It's alright
The singer is resigned to the fact that some things are beyond his control, but at least his conscious is clear in the face of difficulty.
Ain't no blood in my eye
The singer is not going to lash out in anger or malice, despite what he may be going through. He has self-control and is not easily rattled.
Clouds covered love's
The song shifts to talking about a more personal issue related to love and relationships, with the 'clouds' representing a barrier or obstacle to finding true love.
Barbed-wire fence
The barrier/challenge facing the singer is a 'barbed-wire fence' as it is painful/dangerous to try and cross it without being injured.
Strung up, strung out
The obstacle is causing the singer to feel tense and agitated, like being strung up and unable to relax, made worse by the fact that they are hanging on the 'barbed wire' and don't know how to get across safely.
I just can't go without
The desire to find love/heal the relationship is so strong that the singer can't seem to move on or give up hope despite the difficult circumstances.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Joseph Burton, Daniel Auerbach, Patrick Carney
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Down in the waves
She screams again
Roar at the door
My mind can't take much more
I could never drown
They wanna get my
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain't blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It's alright
Ain't no guard in my house
Clouds covered love's
Barbed-wire stairs
Strung up, strung out
I just can't go without
I could never drown
They wanna get my
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain't blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It's alright
Ain't no guard in my house
They wanna get my
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain't blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It's alright
Ain't no guard in my house
vian
Comprobación del sonido: presta atención a estos 3 momentos
• 0:06
Los primeros sonidos de la canción irán directos a tu cabeza. Escucha el bajo y la gran potencia de la melodía.
• 0:12
Escucha los acordes del sintetizador que acompañan al ritmo principal: en realidad son varios instrumentos que suenan fusionados en uno. Deberías ser capaz de oír claramente la separación entre los detalles.
• 1:08
Aquí empieza el estribillo, varias voces grabadas en multipista y con otra pista superpuesta de fondo. Es muy divertido y está mucho mejor mezclado que gran parte de la canción, así que debería sonar grandioso en tu sistema de sonido.
Fuente: BMW probar altavoces de tu coche
רואי ברי
Down in the waves
She screams again
Roar at the door
My mind can’t take much more
I could never drown in
They wanna get my…
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain’t blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It’s alright
Ain’t no guard in my house
Clouds covered love's
Barb-wired snare
Strung up, strung out
I just can’t go without
I could never drown in
They wanna get my…
They wanna get my
Gold on the ceiling
I ain’t blind
Just a matter of time
Before you steal it
It’s alright
Ain’t no guard in my house
[x2]
7 ViewerLogic
I play this song to get pumped about cleaning my "mold on the ceiling".
7 ViewerLogic
@braedon Nice!
braedon
they wanna get my mold on the ceiling, i aint mad, just a matter of time, before ya sneezin'
david blood
I mean , it's good ,I wasn't trying to correct you lol , Aussies and thier ineptness , that's gold just means it's a really good thing over here lol
7 ViewerLogic
@Kenneth Lolwing Glad to hear it Ken.
Kenneth Lolwing
Mold on the ceiling that's pretty funny gave me a good laugh this morning
Anthony Wolfe
You don't need to ask who's still listening because nobody stops listening to good music no matter how old it is.
Ian Milne
Yup ...we are solid
Killer Tune!!!!
Ian Milne
Yup we are solid.... Killer Tune!!¡
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