The band has released three albums, 2006's "Broken Boy Soldiers", 2008's Consolers of the Lonely and 2019's Help Us Stranger.
Dean Fertita from The Waxwings did live keyboards for the band in 2006; he also played in Brendan Benson's band and is now touring with Queens Of The Stone Age, and is a member of White and Lawrence's band The Dead Weather.
The band had to change their name in Australia, since there already was a band named The Raconteurs there. The band is referred to as The Saboteurs in Australia.
Blue Veins
The Raconteurs Lyrics
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You were the only one who came
And you were the only one astounded
Which kept me grounded
As the other girls trashed my very name
Then I looked over just in time
To see her smiling back at me and saying everything's okay
Your blue veins
Yeah, and the feeling that you gave me
No matter what I do or where I go
It always will remain
And those who would enslave me
To get to me must get past you and will have no luck
'Cause you protect me from all pain
(It's true ya know, but)
You're the most beautiful, yeah the most beautiful thing
'Cause anything else can't compare
It must be the blood that's running through your blue veins
Your blue veins
Your blue veins
And I know you won't deceive me
Like the rest and there's nothing you need to explain
You always were the first one to believe me
When I said to you girl, I think it's gonna rain
But I could be wrong
Yeah, but all of these things
All these things
They're all truly nice but ain't nothing
Ain't nothing compared to the love
That's running through your little blue veins
Your blue veins
The Raconteurs' song Blue Veins is a love song that describes the connection between two individuals. The lyrics talk about how the singer was surrounded by the world, and how the only person who came to his aid was the woman he loves. Despite other women trying to tarnish his name, his love always stood by him and grounded him. She is the only one who truly astounded him with her love, and he sees that in her blue veins. The idea is that the blue veins represent the blood that runs through her, and the love that runs deep within her.
The love that the singer feels for the woman is so profound that it is unbreakable, and it will remain with him no matter where he goes or what he does. He believes that she is the most beautiful thing in the world, and nothing compares to the blood that flows through her veins. He knows that she will never deceive him, and she is the only one who truly believes in him. He values her love above everything else, and through her love, he is protected from all pain.
Overall, the song is a beautiful description of two individuals who share a profound love. The blue veins represent the depth of love that runs through the woman's blood, and it is powerful enough to ground the singer and protect him from all pain.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was surrounded by the world
During a difficult time in my life when I felt like the world was against me
You were the only one who came
You were the only one who cared enough to be there for me
And you were the only one astounded
You were amazed by me when everyone else put me down
Which kept me grounded
Your support helped me stay emotionally stable
As the other girls trashed my very name
While others talked about me behind my back, you never did
Then I looked over just in time
I realized in that moment the importance of your presence in my life
To see her smiling back at me and saying everything's okay
You were smiling at me and reassuring me that everything would be alright
As long as you're inside my blue veins
I feel protected and secure because of the love you have for me
Your blue veins
The unique and special qualities that exist in you and cannot be found in anyone else
Yeah, and the feeling that you gave me
The emotions and sensations that arose within me because of you
No matter what I do or where I go
No matter what happens in my life or where I end up
It always will remain
My love and appreciation for you will always stay the same
And those who would enslave me
Those who try to harm me or take advantage of me
To get to me must get past you and will have no luck
They cannot succeed in their malicious intentions because you will protect me
'Cause you protect me from all pain
You are my shield from emotional and physical pain
(It's true ya know, but)
I know it sounds too good to be true, but it really is
You're the most beautiful, yeah the most beautiful thing
You are the most beautiful and valuable presence in my life
Cause anything else can't compare
Compared to you, everything else is meaningless
It must be the blood that's running through your blue veins
The essence of what makes you unique and special
Your blue veins
The qualities and characteristics that exist in you alone
And I know you won't deceive me
I trust you and know that you will never betray me
Like the rest and there's nothing you need to explain
Unlike others who deceive and hurt me, you have nothing to prove or explain
You always were the first one to believe me
You have always had faith and trust in me
When I said to you girl, I think it's gonna rain
In the past, when I made predictions about the future, you were the first to believe me
But I could be wrong
Even though I am not always right, you still support and believe in me
Yeah, but all of these things
Although all of these other qualities and experiences are nice
All these things
Everything else
They're all truly nice but ain't nothing
Despite the positive qualities of other things, they are still not comparable
Ain't nothing compared to the love
Nothing is more valuable or meaningful than the love
That's running through your little blue veins
That exists within you and makes you who you are
Your blue veins
The unique and unreplicable qualities that make you special and important to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brendan Benson, John Anthony White
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