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.
Get Yourself Together
The Black Keys Lyrics
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Don't care, I'm here, I want you to know
Don't run, we'll make time and take it real slow
I'll go, I'll go wherever you go
I'm with you, whatever you do
You gotta get yourself together babe
Try to keep it cool
Get behind the new
You gotta get yourself together babe
Keep your motor clean
We wanna make it run forever maybe
I'm your gasoline
Oh, no, no, no
I'll do, I'll do whatever you do
Love me and I'll be lovin' on you
Treat me sweetly like I want you to
And I'll do, I'll do whatever you do
You can choose, make up all the rules
You gotta get yourself together babe
Try to keep it cool
You wanna make it last forever maybe
Get behind the new
You gotta get yourself together babe
Keep your motor clean
We wanna make it run forever maybe
I'm your gasoline
Oh, no, no, no
I'll go, I'll go wherever you go
Don't care, I'm here, I want you to know
Don't mind, we'll make time and take it real slow
I'll go, I'll go wherever you go
I'm with you, whatever you do
You gotta get yourself together babe
Try to keep it cool
You wanna make it last forever maybe
Get behind the new
You gotta get yourself together babe
Keep your motor clean
We wanna make it run forever maybe
I'm your gasoline
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no
The lyrics to "Get Yourself Together" by The Black Keys speaks about the singer's willingness to follow their lover wherever they go. They do not care about the hardships that come with it, and they want their lover to know this. The singer emphasizes that they are with their lover and will continue to support them in whatever they do. The chorus reminds their lover to keep things under control, not get too carried away, and work towards making their relationship last forever.
The lyrics of the song convey a message about the importance of supporting your partner and being there for them no matter where life takes them. The theme of the song is love, trust, and loyalty, and it encourages listeners to prioritize these things in their relationships. The repetitive chorus with a catchy melody gives off an upbeat vibe that makes the song pleasant to listen to.
Overall, "Get Yourself Together" is a beautiful love song with meaningful lyrics that can serve as a reminder for people in committed relationships to stay loyal to each other and work towards making things last.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll go, I'll go wherever you go
I'll be by your side no matter where you go.
Don't care, I'm here, I want you to know
I don't care about anything else, I just want you to know that I'm here for you.
Don't run, we'll make time and take it real slow
No need to rush, we have time to take things slow and enjoy ourselves.
I'm with you, whatever you do
I support you no matter what you decide to do with your life.
You gotta get yourself together babe
Try to keep it cool
You wanna make it last forever maybe
Get behind the new
You need to get your act together and stay calm if you want this to last. Embrace the new and change things up a bit.
You gotta get yourself together babe
Keep your motor clean
We wanna make it run forever maybe
I'm your gasoline
You need to take care of yourself and keep everything running smoothly. I'll be your energy and help you keep going.
I'll do, I'll do whatever you do
Love me and I'll be lovin' on you
Treat me sweetly like I want you to
And I'll do, I'll do whatever you do
You can choose, make up all the rules
I'll follow your lead and do whatever you do. Love me and I'll return that love. Treat me kindly and I'll do the same. You're in charge, make the rules.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Quine Auerbach, Patrick James Carney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alriiightythennn
I'll go, I'll go wherever you go
Don't care, I'm here, I want you to know
Don't run, we'll make time and take it real slow
I'll go, I'll go wherever you go
I'm with you, whatever you do
You gotta get yourself together babe
Try to keep it cool
You wanna make it last forever maybe
Get behind the new
You gotta get yourself together babe
Keep your motor clean
We wanna make it run forever maybe
I'm your gasoline
Oh, no, no, no
I'll do, I'll do whatever you do
Love me and I'll be lovin' on you
Treat me sweetly like I want you to
And I'll do, I'll do whatever you do
You can choose, make up all the rules
You gotta get yourself together babe
Try to keep it cool
You wanna make it last forever maybe
Get behind the new
You gotta get yourself together babe
Keep your motor clean
We wanna make it run forever maybe
I'm your gasoline
Oh, no, no, no
@VoluntaryPlanet
Dan Auerbach the b0ss man, always makes songs that just make me want to hop on a Harley and ride into the sunset.
@penclaw
excuse moi! >:c that drumming in the song and female backing vocals also pure sex
@Wipa4
Only bad thing, you don't have a harley
@paytklapper4762
Indian>Harley
@IgnacioBewave
The most simplistic bassline, yet the most danceable
@basically_justcaitlyn777
ME AND MY WHOLE FAMILY JUST WANTED TO SAY WE LOVE YOU!✨💕👑
@AndrewDobra
In my opinion their best release of an album as a whole by far their best ! Every song on it truly lives up to the Albums title. Sheer straight up ear and soul candy, well written and a bit edgy and raw at times smooth and toe tapp'in at others. At their best you can feel them having fun in their playing .
@josipk.4810
Europe is ready to Rock. Let's Rock!! Cheers big ears
@Fcfaze2
This album is like when you get everything you ask for during Christmas!
@Rafael-le1tz
church