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.
Together
The Raconteurs Lyrics
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We belong together
And we'll always endeavor
Through any type of weather
You want everything to be just like
The stories that you read, but never write
You've gotta learn to live and live and learn
Or you'll get burned
We wrote our names down on the sidewalk
But the rain came and washed them off
So we should write them again on wet cement
So people a long time from now will know what we meant
You want every morning to be just like
The stories that you read, but never write
You've gotta learn to live and live and learn
You've gotta learn to give and wait your turn
I'm only concerned
I'm adding something new to the mixture
So there's a different hue to your picture
A different ending to this fairytale
And no sunset into which we sail
You want everything to be just like
The stories that you read, but you can't write
You've gotta learn to live and live and learn
You've gotta learn to give and wait your turn
Or you'll get burned
The Raconteurs' song "Together" is a love song that expresses the willingness of two people to stick together through any kind of weather. The opening lines, "You and me forever, we belong together, and we'll always endeavor, through any type of weather", show the depth of the commitment between the two people involved. The lyrics suggest that the bond between the two people will be strong and unbreakable no matter what challenges they face in life.
In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that the person being addressed wants everything to be perfect, just like the stories they've read, but they have to learn to live and give before getting burned. The lyrics suggest that life is not always perfect and one needs to be prepared for the ups and downs that come with it. The chorus reinforces this message, urging the person to live and learn, while giving and waiting their turn.
The third verse introduces a new element to the relationship, with the singer promising to bring something new to the mix, changing the fairytale ending and sailing off into an unknown sunset. Overall, the song portrays a powerful message of love and commitment, as well as the awareness that life is not always perfect and that we need to be ready to adapt to new situations.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me forever
We will always be together, no matter what happens
We belong together
We are meant to be together
And we'll always endeavor
We will strive to maintain our relationship
Through any type of weather
We will endure the good and the bad times
You want everything to be just like
You desire your life to match your idealistic expectations
The stories that you read, but never write
The perfect stories that you imagine but are hesitant to create
You've gotta learn to live and live and learn
You need to gain life experiences and learn from them
You've gotta learn to give and wait your turn
You must be selfless and patient to achieve your goals
Or you'll get burned
Otherwise, you will suffer the negative consequence of your actions
We wrote our names down on the sidewalk
We marked our love for each other for all to see
But the rain came and washed them off
However, time or external factors have erased the memory of our love
So we should write them again on wet cement
Therefore, we should reaffirm our love in a more permanent way
So people a long time from now will know what we meant
So that our love will be remembered and respected for generations to come
I'm only concerned
I have just one worry on my mind
I'm adding something new to the mixture
I am bringing novelty and variety to our love
So there's a different hue to your picture
So that you can see and appreciate our love from a different perspective
A different ending to this fairytale
Our love story will have a unique and exceptional conclusion
And no sunset into which we sail
Our love will not come to an end
You want everything to be just like
You still have idealistic expectations for your life
The stories that you read, but you can't write
You are struggling to make your idealistic dreams a reality
You've gotta learn to live and live and learn
You still need to gain life experiences and learn from them
You've gotta learn to give and wait your turn
You still need to practice being selfless and patient to achieve your goals
Or you'll get burned
Otherwise, you will still suffer the negative consequence of your actions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: RONALD BELL, RAY WRIGHT, KEVIN LASSITER, MICHAEL CHEEK, DENNIS WHITE, WILSON BECKETT, KEVIN BELL, CALLIE CHEEK, PETER DUARTE
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Jennifer Jackson
My hubby and I danced to this song to our first dance at our wedding 10 years ago. I was front and center on the stage when the Racs sang it acoustic at Cass. I had tears in my eyes as my hubby and I swayed. Love this song!
centrist
Very underrated band all the members are extremely talented, I heard they are recording some new stuff
Flahoo ?
The stuff they put out was really good too
James Ramsey
Portland, Or Dec 5th
Everything San Diego
Seeing them on tour would be cool
neocitran12
I just added this song to our wedding playlist
Anaísa Yopla Sevilla
Awwwww🤩🥺
Scott Gilbert
Congratulations!!!❤️✌️
Valerie Love
I haven't heard this song in ages and I just got reminded of it for no reason. Melody just started playing in my head and I'm glad it did.
jéssica silva
Que delícia de música ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️