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
Good To Me
The White Stripes Lyrics
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I get it started up and I go
It's not a vintage Cadillac
And it doesn't have fins in the back
But it always gets me there and back
And it will always be good to me
Always be good to me
Always be good to me
I've got a beat up Silvertone amp
I plug it in and it sounds like a champ
It's not a Fender Tweed Deluxe
It only cost me a couple of bucks
And it will always sound good to me
Always sound good to me
Always sound good to me
Always sound good to me
I've got a girlfriend she's so true
And no other kind of girl will do
'Cause I've lots of girls in the past
And I knew none of their love would last
But this one will always be true to me
Always be true to me
Always be true to me
Always be true to me
Always be good to me
Always be good to me
Always be good to me
Always be good to me
Good to me
Good to me
Good to me
The White Stripes’ song “Good to Me” is an ode to appreciation and contentment. The first two stanzas talk about the singer's material possessions: a 1980 Volvo and a beat-up Silvertone amp. The singer acknowledges that they are not the most glamorous or high-end items, but they get the job done and are reliable. He recognizes their worth and takes pride in them, stating that they will always be good to him.
The third stanza takes a turn towards relationships, as the singer praises his girlfriend for being faithful and true. He contrasts her loyalty with his past experiences with other women who were not committed to him. The resounding message throughout the song is that sometimes the most humble and unassuming things in life can bring us the most joy and satisfaction. The singer's appreciation for what he has is a refreshing sentiment in a world that often values material wealth and status above all else.
Overall, "Good to Me" is a simple and straightforward song that has a universal message about gratitude and the value of the things that we have in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a 1980 Volvo
I own a car that's not very flashy or expensive
I get it started up and I go
It still runs despite being old and beat up
It's not a vintage Cadillac
It's not a high-end luxury car
And it doesn't have fins in the back
It's a simple and practical car
But it always gets me there and back
It serves its purpose and takes me where I need to go
And it will always be good to me
Despite its flaws, I appreciate and value my car
I've got a beat-up Silvertone amp
I have a guitar amplifier that's not in great condition
I plug it in and it sounds like a champ
Despite its appearance, the amp still produces good sound
It's not a Fender Tweed Deluxe
It's not a highly sought-after and expensive amplifier
It only cost me a couple of bucks
It was a cheap purchase, but still serves its purpose
And it will always sound good to me
I appreciate the value of the amp, and enjoy playing through it
I've got a girlfriend she's so true
I'm in a committed relationship with a trustworthy person
And no other kind of girl will do
I've had past relationships that weren't as fulfilling
'Cause I've lots of girls in the past
I've had multiple romantic relationships
And I knew none of their love would last
I didn't have a strong connection with those past partners
But this one will always be true to me
I trust and believe in the loyalty of my current partner
Always be true to me
She'll always be honest and faithful
Always be good to me
She'll always treat me with kindness and respect
Good to me
Overall, I have things in my life that I appreciate and value, despite their imperfections
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRENDAN BENSON, JASON FALKNER
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cauthoncrazy
I absolutely love the original (so fun!) but this a great version too. Hopefully more people will listen to it and be interested in Brendan Benson's original--he needs more fans! :)
Tom Jablonski
the best, super utwór, uwielbiam
Thomas Wilkerson
Their music will always sound good to me.. :(
seandeyoung01
I heard it first too on Wicker Park. I heard that sound and had to look it up. Love this song.
sophiepingitzer
It physically hurts that The White Stripes split up. They were my fucking life support.
Cleavage
Rest In Pepsi
Coraline Smith
I love this song! heard on the Wicker Park, but apparently it isn't on the soundtrack list.
Kitti
Quite good indeed! :)
abe hitesman
this song sounds good to me
João Ribas
yes it is. I found this awesome sound, thanks to that movie :)