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 IvanoviÄ and Daniela HantuchovĂĄ, 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.
Next Girl
The Black Keys Lyrics
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It ain't always the taste
My ex girl, she had such a, such a beautiful face
I wanted love but not for myself
But for the girl so she could
So she could love herself
Oh my next girl
I made mistakes back then, I'll never do it again
Oh my next girl
She'll be nothing like my ex girl
It was a painful death, nah
I got a second chance
Oh her beautiful face and her wicked ways
And I'm praying for her beautiful face everyday
All that work, over, over so much time
If I, if I think too hard, I might lose my mind
Oh my next girl, yeah
Will be nothing like, my ex girl
I made mistakes back then
I'll never do it again
With my next girl
She'll be nothing like my ex girl
It was a painful dance and I
I got a second chance, yeah
Next girl, yeah
My next girl
The lyrics to "Next Girl" by The Black Keys describe a man reflecting on his past relationship with his ex-girlfriend, who had a beautiful face but ultimately caused him pain. He admits to making mistakes in the past and vows to never repeat them with his next girlfriend, who he hopes will be nothing like his ex. The song is a cautionary tale about not settling for someone just because of their physical appearance and instead valuing inner beauty and self-love.
The opening lyrics suggest that appearances can be deceiving and that sometimes things that look good on the surface may not be satisfying on deeper levels. The singer then goes on to describe his ex-girlfriend's physical beauty, but notes that he wanted her to love herself. This may suggest that his ex-girlfriend had insecurities or lacked self-confidence, and he wanted her to find emotional fulfillment beyond their relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to find a partner who embodies different qualities than his ex-girlfriend. He acknowledges his mistakes from the past and expresses gratitude for a second chance at love. The mention of a "painful dance" may allude to the ups and downs of his previous relationship, while the promise of a "second chance" hints at a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the look of the cake, it ain't
Things aren't always what they seem on the surface
It ain't always the taste
Something that appears good may not be enjoyable
My ex girl, she had such a, such a beautiful face
I was attracted to my ex-girlfriend's appearance
I wanted love but not for myself
I desired love for the benefit of my ex-girlfriend
But for the girl so she could
So she could learn to love herself
Oh my next girl
Referring to a future romantic partner
Will be nothing like, my ex girl
I seek someone who is different from my ex-girlfriend
I made mistakes back then, I'll never do it again
I acknowledge my past mistakes and vow to not repeat them
Oh her beautiful face and her wicked ways
My ex-girlfriend was attractive but had negative behavior
And I'm praying for her beautiful face everyday
I still think about my ex-girlfriend's appearance often
All that work, over, over so much time
The effort and time invested in the relationship is now gone
If I, if I think too hard, I might lose my mind
I need to avoid dwelling on the past to maintain my mental health
With my next girl
Future romantic partner
It was a painful dance and I
The relationship with my ex-girlfriend was difficult
I got a second chance, yeah
I am hopeful for a better relationship in the future
Next girl, yeah
Referring to a future romantic partner
My next girl
Referring to a future romantic partner
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Written by: Daniel Auerbach, Patrick Carney
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@Mary-eo7ir
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The look of the cake
It ain't always the taste
My ex girl she had
Such a beautiful face
I wanted love
But not for myself
But for the girl
So she could love herself
My next girl
Will be nothing like my ex girl
I made mistakes back then
I'll never do it again
With my next girl
She'll be nothing like my ex girl
That was a painful dance
Now I got a second chance
A beautiful face
And a wicked way
And I'm paying for her
Beautiful face every day
All that work
Over so much time If I think too hard
I might lose my mind
My next girl
Will be nothing like my ex girl
I made mistakes back then
I'll never do it again
With my next girl
She'll be nothing like my ex girl
That was a painful dance
Now I got a second chance
@SansRedGoddess
The Black Keys "Next Girl" Lyrics
The look of the cake
It ain't always the taste
My ex girl she had
Such a beautiful face
I wanted love
But not for myself
But for the girl
So she could love herself
My next girl
Will be nothing like my ex girl
I made mistakes back then
I'll never do it again
With my next girl
She'll be nothing like my ex girl
That was a painful dance
Now I got a second chance
A beautiful face
And a wicked way
And I'm paying for her
Beautiful face every day
All that work
Over so much time If I think too hard
I might lose my mind
My next girl
Will be nothing like my ex girl
I made mistakes back then
I'll never do it again
With my next girl
She'll be nothing like my ex girl
That was a painful dance
Now I got a second chance
@jojorockets7452
"I wanted love, but not for myself, but for the girl so she could, so she could love herself." Definitely one of the best lyrics ever
@yelizaveta1278
Truly..
@michaelzehetmaier9635
Detection at best
@timhankins6884
Made me realize why I loved her. It wasn't for me but....
You have to love yourself before you can love someone else.
@joejacquesschulz8514
What I heard "Cobra Tate" sees himself that way...đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
@RegGalloway-im1ys
Comment above says it all
@Drunkraft
Like most people I read the subtitles and thought they were hysterical, but fun fact the video was directed and sent to the Black Keys and they legitimately hated it and Dan said the only way he would approve it is if he can put this disclaimer on it dissing the video thinking they would be deterred and move on away from the project, and they were like lol ok, slapped the disclaimer on there, sent it out anyways and called it a day
@alexander63736
sauce?
@Drunkraft
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/31/133276978/the-fresh-air-interview-the-black-keys
They talk about it at 24:55. you should listen to the whole thing though its hilarious
@TheBSishere
looking at their other music videos and reading the back of their album "the big come up" (the vinyl). this type of humor seemed present, and they also have a history of not giving interviewers the info they want. I wonder if this music video was meant to be like this, and the whole thing was/is a front.