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.
Nobody but you
The Black Keys Lyrics
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Nobody but you, darlin'
Nobody babe
Nobody but you, darlin'
On my mind
Baby
I need you, darlin'
I need you, darlin'
Nobody baby
Nobody but you, darlin'
On my mind
Baby
I'm on my knees
I'm beggin' you, babe, ah
Don't leave me, darlin'
If you leave me, baby
My darlin'
Will be in sorrow
Nobody babe
Nobody but you, darlin'
On my mind
Baby
I love you, girl
Baby
I love you, girl
Nobody baby, hey
Nobody but you, darlin'
On my mind
The Black Keys’ “Nobody But You” is a soulful love song that speaks of deep affection and dependence on a significant other. The song starts with the repetition of the line “Nobody babe, nobody but you darlin’” which emphasizes the idea that the singer has no one else on their mind or in their heart except the person they’re addressing. The obsession and devotion to this person is further expressed in the repetition of the line “On my mind” which implies that they’re constantly thinking about them. The singer goes on to express their need for the other person and their fear of losing them. They continue to plead and beg for their love with lines such as “Baby, I’m on my knees, I’m begging you, babe” and “if you leave me, baby, my darling will be in sorrow”. The song ends with the repetition of “Baby, I love you girl, nobody baby, nobody but you darlin’, on my mind” which just emphasizes the fact that the singer cannot think of anyone else other than their significant other.
Overall, “Nobody But You” is an intimate song that showcases the importance of love and the necessity of having someone to depend on. The song speaks to the fears and insecurities of relationships and how losing someone can be devastating because of the dependency on them emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody babe
I have been with a lot of people, but nobody compares to you. You hold a special place in my heart.
Nobody but you, darlin'
I have searched everywhere and haven't found anyone who matches your qualities, I want no one else but you.
Nobody babe
My mind is constantly thinking about you and no one else.
Nobody but you, darlin'
You are the one I need in my life, and I don't want anyone else. You are everything to me.
On my mind
You keep appearing in my thoughts; I can't get you out of my mind.
Baby
I feel vulnerable and desperate without you.
I need you, darlin'
I can't imagine my life without you. I am incomplete without you.
Baby
I want to be with you always, and I need you to make that happen.
I'm on my knees
I am begging and pleading with you not to leave me.
I'm beggin' you, babe, ah
I need you to know that I am begging for you to stay with me.
Don't leave me, darlin'
Please don't leave me; I can't go on without you.
If you leave me, baby
I am afraid that if you go, I will be lost forever.
My darlin'
You are my sweetheart, my love, my life. I can't live without you.
Will be in sorrow
My life will be devoid of joy and happiness, and I will always be sad.
Nobody babe
You are the only person who can make my heart complete, and my love for you is unmatched.
Nobody but you, darlin'
You are the missing piece in my life, and I can't find it anywhere else. You are the one I need.
On my mind
Everywhere I go, everything I do, I can't stop thinking about you.
Baby
You are my world, my everything, my true love.
I love you, girl
You are my soulmate, and my love for you can't be measured. You are everything to me.
Nobody baby, hey
You are the only one I want and the only one I need. You complete me.
Nobody but you, darlin'
I have searched everywhere, and there's no one like you. You are one in a million, and I can't find a match for you.
On my mind
I can't stop thinking about you; you are constantly on my mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEE CLARK
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Janet Weir
This band is magnificent!
Bill Doran
This album turns all your bad feelings into good feelings!!
Orion P.
This is a cover of Dan's biggest influence: Junior Kimbrough.. holy shit, he ... fucking nailed this. My god.
Brian Sanson
Now when I listen to this forever you be engraved in my soul
diamon dave
Love the Keys !!!
Alex
Hey Trengo34. Thanks for sharing Dan's experience and letting me know about Junior Kimbrough. Much appreciated mate. It's always good to discover new and above all, good music. Thank you.
Piotr X
pure magic
Michael Tait
This is when you have a gift that makes other people talented inspiration.....My gift to this world is having a ear for good music and using that inspiration to make me a motivated consultant..
Maribel Car-Vall
Your gift is definitely Not to b humble
Just K
We played this together when you visited your Mom one time 4k miles away, happier times, how things change