Jack White first played as a professional musician in the early 1990s, as a drummer for the Detroit cowpunk band Goober & the Peas. White produced Loretta Lynn's Van Lear Rose in 2004, which won them a Grammy for best country album, and an additional Grammy for best country collaboration for the song Portland Oregon.
The Love Interruption Songfacts reports that his debut solo single, Love Interruption, was made available on January 30, 2012 at White's pay-to-join club Vault and at Jackwhiteiii.com. A week later, it was released on the singer’s preferred format, vinyl. It was produced by the ex White Stripe and recorded at his own Third Man Studio in Nashville along with its exclusive non-LP B-side Machine Gun Silhouette. This was followed by his first solo album, Blunderbuss, later in 2012, and an accompanying tour. This is not said to indicate an end to either the Raconteurs or the Dead Weather.
His blaring guitar solos and ability to pull sound from the simplest of "instruments" are his greatest strengths along with his desire to partner with female vocalists.
He currently resides in Tennessee. He announced his divorce in 2011 from wife since 2005, fellow musician Karen Elson, and they have two children. Third Man Records (White's label) and Elson's clothing boutique are also located there.
Last.fm Group: http://www.last.fm/group/Blunderbuss
Alone in My Home
Jack White Lyrics
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Turns on when you wander through my door
And your friends won't see you to the end, I'm sure
But you love them anyhow
Lost feelings of love
Lost feelings of love
That hover above me
Lost feelings of love
That hover above me
The ghost that visit me the most, drop by
Cause they know they can find me here
And they claim to be held from me in chains, but come on
They're guilty as sin my dear
I'm becoming a ghost
Becoming a ghost
So nobody can know me
I'm becoming a ghost
Becoming a ghost
So nobody can know me
These stones that are thrown against my bones, break through
But they hurt less as times goes on
And though alone, I build my own home, to be sure
That nobody can touch me now
Yeah
All alone in my home
Alone in my home
Nobody can touch me
All alone in my home
Alone in my home
Nobody can touch me
The song, Alone in My Home, by Jack White can be interpreted as a reflection on the ups and downs of love, and how it can affect one's emotional state. The lyrics talk about a feeling of isolation and wanting to be alone, which is highlighted in the chorus "All alone in my home, nobody can touch me." The first verse talks about a bright light shining on the singer when his love interest comes through the door, suggesting that he feels alive and happy when he's with her, and the second verse talks about the ghosts that visit him regularly since they know they can find him there, which could be an allusion to past loves or memories.
The chorus could also be interpreted as the singer's need to protect himself emotionally and physically. After going through heartbreaks and being hurt multiple times, he chooses to isolate himself, building his own home so that nobody can touch him. This hints at a reluctance to let anyone in, in fear of being hurt again or falling in love all over again.
In conclusion, the song Alone in My Home can be interpreted in many ways. The lyrics come together to create a melancholic feeling, and it seems that the singer is struggling with his emotions and past experiences. The song is open to interpretation, and it could mean many things to different people, making it a powerful piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
This light that shines on me tonight
The feeling of love that I experience is initially triggered by your presence, as if a light has been switched on in my heart.
Turns on when you wander through my door
The feeling of love that I experience is only present when you are around me.
And your friends won't see you to the end, I'm sure
I know that your relationship with your friends will not last forever.
But you love them anyhow
Despite the fact that your friendship might not last, you still hold love for your friends.
Lost feelings of love
I have been feeling a loss of love.
That hover above me
The feeling of loss is always present in my life.
The ghost that visit me the most, drop by
Memories of past relationships often come back to haunt me.
Cause they know they can find me here
These memories often surface when I am alone, as if they know they can find me then.
And they claim to be held from me in chains, but come on
These past feelings of love sometimes feel like they are holding me back, but they are not as powerful as they appear to be.
They're guilty as sin my dear
I don't blame anyone for my loss of love as it is something that happens to everyone.
I'm becoming a ghost
I am slowly withdrawing from society and going into isolation.
Becoming a ghost
Because of this withdrawal, I am slowly losing the parts of me that make me a person.
So nobody can know me
I am slowly closing myself off, so that nobody can know me anymore.
These stones that are thrown against my bones, break through
The struggles that I have faced have left me feeling wounded.
But they hurt less as times goes on
As time passes, these wounds hurt less and less.
And though alone, I build my own home, to be sure
Despite my isolation, I have created a home for myself where I feel safe.
That nobody can touch me now
This isolation has made me feel untouchable, and nobody can hurt me anymore.
All alone in my home
I am completely alone in my home.
Nobody can touch me
I feel absolutely safe in the confines of my home.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK WHITE
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