Auerbach grew up in a family with musical roots. His second cousin once removed was the late guitarist Robert Quine, an American guitarist known for his innovative guitar solos. Auerbach became infatuated with blues music during his childhood after being exposed to old records by his father. Auerbach often uses an index finger fingerpick along with his thumb to play chords, a technique similar to many earlier blues players.
Formerly of the three piece Akron band The Barnburners from 2000 until 2002, Auerbach formed The Black Keys with drummer Patrick Carney.
Auerbach released a solo album - Keep It Hid - in 2009. Auerbach played most of the instruments on the album, with his cousin James Quine contributing rhythm guitar on two songs and harmony vocals on two more.
Show Me
Dan Auerbach Lyrics
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Cause walkin' still speaks louder than words
All this talkins' been a lot of fun
But if you really wanna get it done
Don't you act so fancy feet
Girl come on and show me
Ooh Show me
I took a little drive out into the country
I'm feelin' half alive, does she really want me?
I'm twenty miles out of Tupelo
And I don't really wanna let her go
But I can't play make believe
Girl you gotta show me
Ooh show me
My heart is not a toy that anyone should play with
I wanna be a man that you want to stay with
Well if it's yes you gotta let me know
If it's no please let me go
I got this heart here on my sleeve
Girl come on and show me
Ooh show me
The lyrics to Dan Auerbach's "Show Me" convey a sense of frustration and urgency in the pursuit of a romantic relationship. The opening line, "There's nothing you can say that I haven't heard," suggests that the singer has heard all the excuses and justifications for withholding affection or commitment from their love interest. However, they believe that actions speak louder than words, and they're asking the other person to demonstrate their true feelings. They're tired of the "talkin'" and want to see some concrete evidence of the other person's interest.
The second verse adds further texture to the situation. The singer has taken a drive out into the countryside, perhaps trying to clear their head or sort out their emotions. However, they're still consumed by thoughts of this person they're pursuing. They're contemplating whether the other person really wants to be with them, and they're on the brink of letting go. But they refuse to engage in any more make-believe or wishful thinking. They need to know where they stand, and they need the other person to be honest and transparent.
In conclusion, "Show Me" is a plea for honesty and clarity in a relationship where communication has been vague or unreliable. The singer wants to move forward but can't do so without a clear signal from the other person that they're truly invested.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing you can say that I haven't heard
I have heard all types of words before and they no longer hold any value to me.
Cause walkin' still speaks louder than words
Actions mean more to me than just words alone.
All this talkins' been a lot of fun
Conversations are enjoyable, but they do not necessarily lead to action.
But if you really wanna get it done
If you want to make something happen, you need to take action and not just talk about it.
Don't you act so fancy feet
Do not be too fancy or showy, just be real and authentic.
Girl come on and show me
I need you to take action and show me how you feel and what you want.
I took a little drive out into the country
I went for a drive to clear my head and reflect on my thoughts.
I'm feelin' half alive, does she really want me?
I am unsure if the girl I am interested in actually wants to be with me.
I'm twenty miles out of Tupelo
I am far away from home and in a quiet, rural area.
And I don't really wanna let her go
I do not want to lose the girl I am interested in.
But I can't play make believe
I can't pretend that everything is okay when it is not.
Girl you gotta show me
I need you to make a move and show me how you truly feel.
My heart is not a toy that anyone should play with
My feelings are serious and should not be taken lightly.
I wanna be a man that you want to stay with
I want to be someone you can rely on and who you want to be with long term.
Well if it's yes you gotta let me know
If you are interested in being with me, then you need to communicate that to me clearly.
If it's no please let me go
If you are not interested, please let me know so I can move on.
I got this heart here on my sleeve
I wear my heart on my sleeve and my emotions are easily visible.
Girl come on and show me
I need you to make a move and show me how you truly feel.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dan Auerbach
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Jason Krasavage
This album is the single greatest piece of musical work this year
Jeffrey Clemens
Jason Krasavage yeah man ! It sure was the greatest. That’s me on drums !!
Sarah Continenza
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Miles Adams
This whole album is the ending to every quirky romantic movie.
weekender88
An absolutely fantastic song. I know some of his fans aren't keen on this particular album, but I love it. Just a great sound.
Raiders Cat
obviously its my first time hearing so ill be giving all songs a couple plays throughout the next week!
thanks easy eye and the man dan
MNVikings WL90
Favorite track from the album!
paul Waymondo
easy effortless melodies . Lovely stuff.
Jason Krasavage
I've been looking for the words to describe the melodies on this album and I think you nailed it. They're so very easy and effortless sounding, yet you can tell it took a lot of intelligent minds (songwriters and musicians) to make them come to fruition on the album. It's like there's an entire bed of experience and hard work underlying this album, because of everyone who had their hands in the album's various processes. However, the way it all comes across is so easy and effortless, like you said, which is what good music is all about!!
BroNight
this album is neat. I'm loving it.