Another Way to Die
Jack White & Alicia Keys Lyrics


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I know the player
With the slick
Trigger finger
For her majesty
Another one
With the
Golden tone voice
And then your fantasy
Another bill
From a killer
Turned a thrill
Into a tragedy

Yeah, a door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think
That you can trust is just
Another way to die

Another tricky little gun
Giving solace to the one
That will never see
The sunshine
Another inch of your life
Sacrificed
For your brother
In the nick of time
Another dirty money
Heaven sent honey
Turning on a dime

Well, a door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think
That you can trust is just
Another way to die

Hey
Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Another girl
With her finger
On the world singing
Do what you want here
Another gun thrown down
And surrendered
Took away your fear
Hey
Another man
That stands right
Behind you
Looking in the mirror

A door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think
That you can trust is just
Another way to die
It's just another way




It's just another way
Baby, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jack White & Alicia Keys's song Another Way to Die delve into the theme of betrayal and how appearances can be misleading. The song paints a portrait of a world where trust is scarce and deception abounds. The first couple of lines allude to a person who is an expert in wielding a gun- someone who works for a powerful entity, possibly a spy or an assassin. The next line refers to another person who possesses an impeccable singing voice- someone who has your ear and makes you feel good. However, both these people, despite their talents, are nothing more than pawns in a bigger scheme. The next line describes a killer who has turned his thrill of crime into a tragedy- indicating that sometimes the line between being a hero and a villain is a thin one.


The chorus of the song is a sobering reminder that sometimes people who are closest to us can also be our undoing. The lyrics "A door left open, a woman walking by, a drop in the water, a look in the eye" paint a vivid picture of how subtle actions can have major consequences. The latter half of the chorus underscores this point by saying that 'Someone that you think you can trust is just another way to die'. This line is powerfully evocative of how misleading appearances can be.


The final verse talks about another clever person in the mix- someone who can manipulate the world to her will by using her voice. The song ends with a line that reiterates the message given in the chorus- that even someone you think is on your side can be deceptive and ultimately deadly. The lyrics of Another Way to Die are poignant and resonant and it reflects an important message about how deceiving appearances can be.


Line by Line Meaning

I know the player With the slick Trigger finger For her majesty
I am familiar with an individual who is skilled with a gun and is likely associated with the ruling class.


Another one With the Golden tone voice And then your fantasy
Another person has a very pleasing voice, and they may be someone you fantasize about.


Another bill From a killer Turned a thrill Into a tragedy
Another request for payment is due from someone who has taken a life, and what once was exciting has resulted in disaster.


Yeah, a door left open A woman walking by A drop in the water A look in the eye A phone on the table A man on your side Someone that you think That you can trust is just Another way to die
There are many small and seemingly insignificant factors that, when combined, can lead to one's demise. Even those who are closest to you and whom you consider trustworthy can be a cause for danger.


Another tricky little gun Giving solace to the one That will never see The sunshine Another inch of your life Sacrificed For your brother In the nick of time Another dirty money Heaven sent honey Turning on a dime
Various items, such as a gun, may bring comfort to someone who will never experience true happiness. Furthermore, people may give up their lives for the sake of their family members, sometimes at the last moment, while others may change their allegiances easily and without warning because of financial incentives.


Another girl With her finger On the world singing Do what you want here Another gun thrown down And surrendered Took away your fear Hey Another man That stands right Behind you Looking in the mirror
Another woman is in a position of power and uses it to do as she pleases. A person surrenders their weapon and, as a result, their fears are alleviated. And yet another individual may be present in close proximity, observing and studying you from behind.


It's just another way It's just another way Baby, baby
Overall, this song stresses that there are numerous ways to meet one's end, some of which are unexpected and unpredictable. The repetition of the phrase 'it's just another way' implies a deep sense of futility and helplessness in the face of such dangers.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack White

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@bozhetty4394

Another blinger with the slick trigger finger for Her Majesty
Another one, with the golden tongue, poisoning your fantasy
Another bill from a killer turned a thrill into a tragedy
A door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think that you can trust
Is just another way to die
Another tricky little gun giving solace to the one
That will never see the sunshine
Another inch of your life sacrificed for your brother in the nick of time
Another dirty money heaven-sent honey turning on a dime
Well, a door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think that you can trust
Is just another way to die
Is just another (hey!)
Is just another
You got to d-d-die!
Is just another (tell 'em, baby)
Woah!
Another girl with her finger on the world
Singing to ya what you wanna hear
Another gun thrown down and surrendered
Took away your fear
Hey!
Another man that stands right behind you looking in the mirror
Well, a door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Oh, someone that you think that you can trust
Is just another way to die
Is just another, is just another
Is just another way
Shoot 'em up, bang, bang
Hey! Hey! (Is just another)
Yeah! Yeah!
Is just another, is just another
Is just another, just another
It's just another way! Just another)
Bang, bang, bang, bang



@Hi3n0

I know the player
With the slick
Trigger finger
For Her Majesty
Another one
With the
Golden tone voice
And then your fantasy
Another bill
From a killer
Turned a thrill
Into a tragedy

Chorus:
A door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think
That you can trust
Is just
Another way to die

Another tricky
Little gun
Giving solace
To the one
That will never see
The sunshine
Another inch
Of your life
Sacrificed
For your brother
In the nick of time
Another dirty money
Heaven sent honey
Turning on a dime

Chorus:
A door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think
That you can
trust is just
Another way to die

Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oah
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Another girl
With her finger
On the world
Singing to you
What you wanna hear
Another gun
Thrown down
And surrendered
Took away your fear
Hey
Another man
That stands right
Behind you
Looking in the mirror

Chorus:
Oh, a door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Oh
Someone that you think
That you can trust
Is just
Another way to die



All comments from YouTube:

@siriusgreen1

I fricking love this song, by itself and as a Bond theme. Can't believe all the hate for this from unadventurous people who just want the exact same thing every time - it's classic yet modern and Alicia Keys and Jack White together is such a raw, dirty sound which I love. I hope they read these comments because they did not get the credit they deserved for this brilliant piece at all.

@seankissinger5779

Times change. They gotta stay current. I think they did a great job making a modern song that still has that Bond theme vibe to it.

@laurab7302

Totally agree

@tomfitzpatrick7335

Indeed

@alekesam

I feel like the hate for the movie pulled the song into that. Because nuance is a lost art so "everything" about QoS has to be shit. It can't be,"The movie had problems but it had a great theme." No, it's,"The movie sucked and so did the theme song!"

I myself love the theme song and warts and all, Quantum of Solace, when paired with Casino Royale, is a worthy Bond movie.

@BenRipleyPhoto

Amen.

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@alim.9801

Such an unexpected combo and yet they KILLED IT!!! I think the people who hate this song just must not vibe with Jack's usual raw sound. He's such a musical Renaissance man tho. And Alicia is so underrated these days, she has mad pipes and talent with the keys. Couple of my favorite artists of all time 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@bulletsbronze

When me and my friend heard these two were doing the bond theme we (both total audiophiles) couldn't wait to hear it. What a GREAT song.

@user69987

Pablo Escobar also has made talent with keys

@kalindatchev994

This masterpiece of a song is unfortunately attached to what is easily the worst Bond movie ever featuring the least scary villain of all time. I always suspected that it was a rejected Scooby-Doo script that got made into a Bond movie. What a shame, this song deserves so much better

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