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 {triple j live recording Sydney Entertainment Centre 2012}
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
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 The Black Keys’ song “Gold on the Ceiling” describe a sense of dread and paranoia that the singer is feeling. He describes a woman who is screaming, causing waves to crash around him while he feels like he’s drowning. Throughout the song, there is a sense of impending doom as he talks about people wanting to steal his “gold on the ceiling.” The gold represents his success and status, but he knows there are people who want to take it away from him.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of love and the barriers to finding it. The “barb-wired snare” of love is preventing him from finding a real connection with someone. He feels “strung up, strung out” and unable to escape the trap of love. The lyrics suggest that there are some things in life that are beyond our control, whether it’s the waves crashing down or the people who want to steal our success, but ultimately the singer is resigned to this fact, saying “it’s alright, ain’t no guard in my house.”
Overall, the lyrics can be interpreted as an exploration of the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with success and the fear of losing it all. It may also suggest a longing for love that is hindered by the complexities of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in the waves
The singer is feeling overwhelmed, like they're in the depths of the sea.
She screams again
Someone, possibly the singer's partner, is expressing frustration or distress.
Roar at the door
There is turbulence and commotion, indicated by the word 'roar'. The door could be symbolic of an entrance or exit point.
My mind can't take much more
The artist is close to their mental breaking point.
I could never drown in
Despite feeling overwhelmed, the artist is confident that they won't completely succumb to their emotions.
They wanna get my
An unknown entity is seeking something that belongs to the singer, making them feel threatened.
Gold on the ceiling
The 'gold' could represent something valuable to the singer, like their fame, success, or happiness. The 'ceiling' could represent a limit to how high they can ascend.
I ain't blind
The artist is aware of the danger they're in and isn't ignoring it.
Just a matter of time
The artist anticipates being robbed or losing something valuable soon, and that it's inevitable.
Before you steal it
The entity seeking their 'gold' is going to take it by force.
It's alright
Despite the danger, the singer is still relatively calm and composed. They have faith in their abilities and in the universe to make things right.
Ain't no guard in my house
The artist's defenses are down, perhaps due to complacency or trust in those around them. They could also be symbolically describing their mind or heart as their 'house'.
Clouds covered love's
Love, a previously clear and bright thing in the singer's life, is now obstructed by 'clouds', or problems and insecurities.
Barb-wired snare
Their love has become dangerous and painful. The barbs could represent hurtful words or actions, while the snare could represent feeling trapped.
Strung up, strung out
The singer is feeling tense and stressed due to the state of their relationship. 'Strung up' and 'strung out' could also mean feeling high-strung and exhausted.
I just can't go without
Despite the danger and pain, the artist can't let go of their love or their 'gold'.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Joseph Burton, Daniel Auerbach, Patrick Carney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Kimbergarten
I found out my mother was dying from cancer. My girlfriend at the time, and I went to the Ellen show to smile and get my mind off things. Before the show we were instructed (as an audience) that no one was allowed to speak to "Ms Degeneres". (Oooo, so untouchable, important.) As the show went on, we all applauded like good little minions when her staff held up signs instructing us to. ( I guess she didn't want to leave it up to an actual earned applause.) We stood when told to stand, and danced when instructed to dance. All the while I'm thinking, what a joke. I actually thought this would be fun. I'd watched her show many times and was naive to think that the audience was actually doing all that they do of their own volition. It was just free labor for her. Finally, during a break one of her staff tapped me on the shoulder and said that Ellen had asked that I be moved to the back of the audience because I wasn't active and excited enough to remain where I was seated near the center of the room and walkway. Mind you, the woman who replaced me in my seat never stood or danced even once. It changed everything for me in reference to her in an instant. So all these years later I for one am happy to see that she is finally being seen for who she is. Arrogant, pompous, self righteous, self-important, and a bully. Ellen didn't make me smile that day. On that day... she felt like a bully. It actually felt as though she sensed I was weak in that moment and went ahead and gave me a good kick. She just added insult to an already hard time in my life. So yes, finally after all these years, in reference to Ellen... I smile.
@pattiwaseta1672
She sounds like a malignant narcissist. Thank you for sharing your story.
@MoonmanSpacejam
Wow. I hope more
People see this comment. That is disturbing and absolutely horrifying.
What a witch 🧙♀️
@Angelina6518
This sounds truly demonic. Poor Ellen is lost. Pray for her. I do.
@user-wx8uj4xr2q
One thing I will never say. I went to an Ellen show to feel good.
@UncommonLtd.
@@Angelina6518 demonic 😂 hardly, just a rude person
@mikecr4916
Fame, money, power does not change people,, it reveals them.
@MajorBuzzKill
@MOHAMED HASSAN Money and power lets you be yourself, the OP is right.
@MajorBuzzKill
@MOHAMED HASSAN Agree to disagree, money and power amplifies who you are when you have no options you can't completely be yourself.
@arsnole3942
That’s fact for 99% of the world