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
Dead Leaves
The White Stripes Lyrics
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When I know you're not around
Shiny tops and soda pops
When I hear your lips make a sound
When I hear your lips make a sound
Thirty notes in the mailbox
Will tell that I'm coming home
For a while so you're not alone
For a while so you're not alone
If you can hear a piano fall
You can hear me coming down the hall
If I could just hear your pretty voice
I don't think I need to see ya at all
I don't think I need to see ya at all
Soft hair and a velvet tongue
I want to give you what you give to me
And every breath that is in your lungs
Is a tiny little gift to me
Is a tiny little gift to me
I didn't feel so bad till the sun went down
Then I come home
No one to wrap my arms around
Wrap my arms around
Well any man with a microphone
Can tell you what he loves the most
And you know why you love at all
If you're thinking of the holy ghost
If you're thinking of the holy ghost
The lyrics of The White Stripes's song "Dead Leaves" explore the singer's longing for a romantic partner who is no longer present. The "dead leaves and dirty ground" serve as a metaphor for the bleakness and emptiness the singer feels without their lover. The shiny tops and soda pops represent the shallow and superficial distractions that fail to fill the void left by their absence. The singer longs to hear their partner's voice, indicating that their absence is more than just physical. Even hearing their voice would be enough to satisfy the singer's longing. The repetition of the line "when I hear your lips make a sound" emphasizes the importance of their partner's voice.
The second verse evokes a sense of anticipation for the singer's return home to their partner. The thirty notes in the mailbox indicate that the wait is over and the singer is returning home. The desire to stick around for a while so their partner is not alone emphasizes the importance of their relationship. The line "if you can hear a piano fall, you can hear me coming down the hall" suggests that the singer's arrival is significant and impossible to ignore. Even if their partner cannot physically see them, they will know that the singer is present.
The third verse expresses the singer's desire to reciprocate the love they receive. The soft hair and velvet tongue represent the physical and emotional aspects of the relationship. The singer treasures every breath their partner takes, implying that they value their presence in their life. The final verse is more abstract, speaking about the nature of love and the importance of faith. The holy ghost is a reference to the Christian faith, suggesting that perhaps love is a spiritual force that is difficult to comprehend but universally felt.
Line by Line Meaning
Dead leaves and the dirty ground
The world, while beautiful, can also be gritty and unpleasant.
When I know you're not around
It's difficult to enjoy things when the person you care about isn't there to share it with you.
Shiny tops and soda pops
The superficial things in life can be alluring and distracting.
When I hear your lips make a sound
The sound of someone you love can make everything else fade into the background.
Thirty notes in the mailbox
The anticipation of going home and being reunited with someone you love can be overwhelming.
Will tell that I'm coming home
Small gestures can communicate big emotions.
And I think I'm gonna stick around
Being with the person you love is the most important thing.
For a while so you're not alone
It's important to be there for the people you care about.
If you can hear a piano fall
The sound of someone you love can be heard even from a distance.
You can hear me coming down the hall
The sound of someone you love approaching can be exciting and comforting.
If I could just hear your pretty voice
The sound of someone you love's voice is enough to make everything else fade into the background.
I don't think I need to see ya at all
Being with the person you love is more about the emotional connection than the physical presence.
Soft hair and a velvet tongue
Physical attraction and intimacy are important in a relationship.
I want to give you what you give to me
A healthy relationship involves mutual emotional and physical support and care.
And every breath that is in your lungs
The presence of someone you love can feel like a gift that keeps on giving.
Is a tiny little gift to me
The small things in a relationship can have a big impact.
I didn't feel so bad till the sun went down
Alone time can exacerbate feelings of loneliness and sadness.
Then I come home
Being home can be a relief and source of comfort.
No one to wrap my arms around
The absence of someone you love can make you feel incomplete and lonely.
Well any man with a microphone
Anyone can talk about what they love, but it's important to remember the reasons behind it.
Can tell you what he loves the most
Everyone has something or someone they love deeply.
And you know why you love at all
Love is complex and multifaceted, but ultimately worth it.
If you're thinking of the holy ghost
Love can feel like a spiritual experience.
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@mcblahflooper94
Well since you're curious!! This is probably what it is right now; in no particular order. A lot of these songs albums are prob my faves too.
1. Age of Consent - New Order
2. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
3. Disorder - Joy Division
4. Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground - White Stripes
5. Neighboorhod #1 - Arcade Fire
6. Grace - Jeff Buckley
7. Momma - Kendrick Lamar
8. What We Do is Secret - Germs
9. Nude - Radiohead
10. Pale Blue Eyes - Velvet Underground
11. Her She Comes Now - Nirvana (cover)
12. Nothing that Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control - Tame Impala
13. Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes
14. Chemicals - Tigers Jaw
15. Across The Sea - Weezer
16. Symmetry - Title Fight
17. Defriended - Beck
18. Sons and Daughters - Decemberists
19. Rumble - Link Wray
20. Flashlight - The Front Bottoms
@plemgrubern
every note that is in this song is a tiny little gift to me
@IndieAuriemma
+Charles Crumb LOL, you like shitty gifts :D
No surprise....most bitches are cheap enough to please anyways
@joshytypebeat
Dog Blues 👌
@vj6499
Dog Blues Way to have appreciation 😁❤
@jimbo0o0o
Don't be mean to Shane, he's just a drunk.
@samanthasimmers6279
Dog Blues lol true doh
@cyndygough4107
My oldest son LOVED this & all their other songs. Tomorrow will be 2 years since he left this mean ole world. RIP My Son BB Norman. 😭💔😭
@dmam20
😂
@mariovelez7621
@dmam20 what’s so funny, jackoff?
@GoldenboY-DE
@@dmam20🤨 what the Hell ist wrong with you?