After releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit independent music underground, The White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002, as part of the garage rock revival scene. Their successful albums White Blood Cells and Elephant drew them attention from a large variety of media outlets in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The White Stripes used a low-fidelity, do-it-yourself approach to writing and recording. Their music features a melding of punk and blues influences and a raw simplicity of composition, arrangement, and performance. The duo is also noted for their fashion and design aesthetic which features a simple color scheme of red, white, and black.
The White Stripes' discography consists of six studio albums, two extended plays (EP), one video album, 26 singles and fourteen music videos. The band has sold approximately 12 million albums worldwide, 2 million in the US alone, and their latest three albums have each won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.
On February 2, 2011, the band announced on their website that they had disbanded.
Official band website: www.whitestripes.com
06.The Denial Twist
The White Stripes Lyrics
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C'mon, you got it all wrong, man
And if you think that our dance was all in the hips
Oh well, then do the twist
If you think holding hands is all in the fingers
Grab hold of the soul where the memory lingers and
Make sure to never do it with the fingers
'Cause I'll tell everyone in the world
But he was thinking about the girl
Ya, but he's thinking about the girl, oh
A lot of people get confused and they bruise
Real easy when it comes to love
They start putting on their shoes and walking out
And singing "boy, I think I had enough"
Just because she makes you feel wrong
She don't mean to be mean or hurt you on purpose, boy
Take a tip and do yourself a little service
Take a mountain turn it into a mole
Just by playing a different role
Ya, by playing a different role, oh
The boat ya you know she's rockin' it
And the truth well ya know there's no stoppin' it
The boat ya you know she's still rockin' it
The truth well you know there's no stoppin' it
So what, somebody left you in a rut
And wants to be the one who's in control
But the feeling that you're under can really make you wonder
How the hell she can be so cold
So now you're mad, denying the truth
And it's getting in the wisdom in the back of your tooth
Ya need ta spit it out, in a telephone booth
While ya call everyone that you know, and ask 'em
Where do you think she goes
Oh ya, where d'ya suppose she goes, oh
The truth well you know there's no stoppin' it
And the boat well ya know she's still rockin' it
The boat ya you know she's still rockin' it
And the truth ya you know there's no stoppin' it
You recognize with your back in the back?
That it's colder when she rocks the boat
But it's the cause hittin' on the Cardinal Laws?
'Bout the proper place to hang her coat
So to you, the truth is still hidden
And the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten but
You should know that the dark is one kitten?
She's been singing it all along
But you were hearin' a different song
Ya you were hearin' a different song
But you were hearin' a different song
The White Stripes's song The Denial Twist is a commentary on the confused and misguided notions that people have about love and relationships. The first verse of the song challenges the listener's perception of love by suggesting that a kiss is not just about the lips and a dance is not just about the hips. It also warns against holding hands only with fingers and not the soul, because the truth of the relationship will eventually come out. The chorus emphasizes that despite these confusions, the man in the song is still deeply in love with the girl he's thinking about.
The second verse seems to be a commentary on a man who has been hurt in love and wants to take control, but is struggling with his feelings. He is urged to turn the mountain of his pain into a molehill by playing a different role, and not letting his emotions get the best of him. The bridge states that the truth cannot be hidden, and that if the boat is being rocked in the relationship, the truth will eventually come out. This is emphasized by the repeating lines "The boat you know she's still rockin' it, and the truth well you know there's no stoppin' it."
Overall, The Denial Twist is a cautionary tale about the dangers of denial and confusion in love, and the need to be honest with oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
If you think that a kiss is all in the lips
Kissing is not just about the physical act of touching lips.
C'mon, you got it all wrong, man
You have an incorrect understanding of what kissing is.
And if you think that our dance was all in the hips
Dancing is not just about moving your hips.
Oh well, then do the twist
If you really believe that, then you should do the dance called 'the twist'.
If you think holding hands is all in the fingers
Holding hands is not just about the physical act of linking fingers.
Grab hold of the soul where the memory lingers and
When holding hands, focus on the emotional connection and shared memories.
Make sure to never do it with the fingers
Don't just focus on the physical act of holding fingers together while holding hands.
'Cause I'll tell everyone in the world
If you do it wrong, I will tell everyone about your mistake.
But he was thinking about the girl
Despite the advice given, the person is still focused on the girl.
Ya, but he's thinking about the girl, oh
The person is deeply focused on the girl and her actions.
A lot of people get confused and they bruise
Many people get hurt and confused when it comes to love.
Real easy when it comes to love
Love can be really difficult and confusing.
They start putting on their shoes and walking out
When things get tough, many people choose to leave the relationship.
And singing "boy, I think I had enough"
People will often sing about being done with the relationship.
Just because she makes you feel wrong
Just because your partner makes you feel bad doesn't mean they are doing it on purpose.
She don't mean to be mean or hurt you on purpose, boy
Your partner is not trying to hurt you intentionally.
Take a tip and do yourself a little service
Take some advice and help yourself out.
Take a mountain turn it into a mole
Take a big problem and make it small and manageable.
Just by playing a different role
By changing your attitude and actions, you can make a big difference.
Ya, by playing a different role, oh
Changing yourself can change the dynamics of the relationship.
The boat ya you know she's rockin' it
The relationship is experiencing some rough waters.
And the truth well ya know there's no stoppin' it
The truth about the relationship cannot be denied or avoided.
The boat ya you know she's still rockin' it
The relationship is still struggling.
The truth well you know there's no stoppin' it
The truth is still inescapable and causing problems.
So what, somebody left you in a rut
So what if someone hurt you and left you in a tough spot.
And wants to be the one who's in control
Your partner wants to be in control of the relationship.
But the feeling that you're under can really make you wonder
The pressure from your partner can make you question things.
How the hell she can be so cold
Your partner's actions may seem uncaring and hurtful.
So now you're mad, denying the truth
You're angry and unwilling to accept the reality of the situation.
And it's getting in the wisdom in the back of your tooth
Your refusal to accept the truth is hurting you from the inside out.
Ya need ta spit it out, in a telephone booth
You need to express your feelings and vent to someone else.
While ya call everyone that you know, and ask 'em
You need to reach out to others for support and advice.
Where do you think she goes
Where do you think your partner goes when she's not with you?
Oh ya, where d'ya suppose she goes, oh
Where do you guess your partner goes when they're not with you?
You recognize with your back in the back?
Do you realize what's happening behind your back?
That it's colder when she rocks the boat
Things get more difficult when your partner causes problems in the relationship.
But it's the cause hittin' on the Cardinal Laws?
Is it really the root issue or is something else causing the problems?
'Bout the proper place to hang her coat
Is the argument really about something as small as where to put a coat?
So to you, the truth is still hidden
You're still not willing to face the reality of the situation.
And the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten but
Your emotions are like a lost kitten, wandering and unsure.
You should know that the dark is one kitten?
You should know that your negative emotions are only temporary.
She's been singing it all along
Your partner has been trying to communicate with you but you haven't been listening.
But you were hearin' a different song
You were not paying attention to what your partner was trying to say.
Ya you were hearin' a different song
You were not understanding the true feelings and intentions of your partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK WHITE
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@chicaboogie1441
Lyrics:
If you think that a kiss is all in the lips
C'mon, you got it all wrong, man
And if you think that our dance was all in the hips
Oh well, then do the twist
If you think holding hands is all in the fingers
Grab hold of the soul where the memory lingers and
Make sure to never do it with the fingers
'Cause I'll tell everyone in the world
But he was thinking about the girl
Ya, but he's thinking about the girl, oh
A lot of people get confused and they bruise
Real easy when it comes to love
They start putting on their shoes and walking out
And singing "boy, I think I had enough"
Just because she makes you feel wrong
She don't mean to be mean or hurt you on purpose, boy
Take a tip and do yourself a little service
Take a mountain turn it into a mole
Just by playing a different role
Ya, by playing a different role, oh
The boat ya you know she's rockin' it
And the truth well ya know there's no stoppin' it
The boat ya you know she's still rockin' it
The truth well you know there's no stoppin' it
So what, somebody left you in a rut
And wants to be the one who's in control
But the feeling that you're under can really make you wonder
How the hell she can be so cold
So now you're mad, denying the truth
And it's getting in the wisdom in the back of your tooth
Ya need ta spit it out, in a telephone booth
While ya call everyone that you know, and ask 'em
Where do you think she goes
Oh ya, where d'ya suppose she goes, oh
The truth well you know there's no stoppin' it
And the boat well ya know she's still rockin' it
The boat ya you know she's still rockin' it
And the truth ya you know there's no stoppin' it
You recognize with your back in the back?
That it's colder when she rocks the boat
But it's the cause hittin' on the Cardinal Laws?
'Bout the proper place to hang her coat
So to you, the truth is still hidden
And the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten but
You should know that the dark is one kitten?
She's been singing it all along
But you were hearin' a different song
Ya you were hearin' a different song
But you were hearin' a different song
@channel4ripoffcompany404
Probably one of the most underrated White Stripes songs
@alaricbergeron6258
Yes
@XZ-III
I have seen this comment on songs that wasn't seven nation army or hardest button to button :/
@hungryjim3998
tru dat
@elbratzo
AAAAAAAHHHHgreed
@Shines-On
Absolutely!!!
@jessefigueroa2682
Conan is officially the third White Stripe.
@frantungate4749
Third man huh.. that rings a bell
@cruxisK
We're all Candy Cane Children, though.
@halffulltome
So they’re adidas now?