Hotel Yorba
The White Stripes Lyrics


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I was watching
With one eye on the other side
I had fifteen people telling me to move
I got moving on my mind
I found shelter
In some thoughts turning wheels around
I said thirty nine times that I love you
To the beauty I had found

Well its one, two, three, four
Take the elevator
At the Hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy

I've been thinking
Of a little place down by the lake
They got a dirty little road leading up to the house
I wonder how long it will take till we're alone
Sitting on the front porch of that home
Stomping our feet on the wooden boards
Never gonna worry about locking the door

Well its one, two, three, four
Take the elevator
At the Hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy

It might sound silly
For me to think childish thoughts like these
But I'm so tired of acting tough
And I'm gonna do what I please
Let's get married
In a big cathedral by a priest
'Cause if I'm the man that you love the most
You can say I do at least

Well its one, two, three, four
Take the elevator
At the Hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy

And its four, five, six, seven
Grab your umbrella
Grab hold of me




'Cause I'm your favorite fella
All they got inside is vacancy

Overall Meaning

The song Hotel Yorba by The White Stripes tells the story of a person who is tired of living a tough life and just wants to take a break and appreciate the simple pleasures in life. The song starts with the person being out of sorts and feeling like they need to move on from something. They have found a place of solace where they can turn their wheels and appreciate the beauty that they have found.


The chorus of the song is a playful invitation to join the person at the Hotel Yorba. The Hotel Yorba is a real hotel located in Southwest Detroit. It is a budget hotel known for its low rates and not much else. The person is ready to enjoy the company of their loved one at the hotel and is excited to spend time together.


The verses of the song are filled with childish thoughts and dreams, such as a little place down by the lake and getting married in a big cathedral. These are things that are often considered silly or thoughtless, but the person has had enough of acting tough and wants to appreciate the simple pleasures that life has to offer. The song ends with a playful invitation to grab an umbrella and hold hands, showing that the person is ready to let go of their worries and just enjoy the company of their loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

I was watching With one eye on the other side I had fifteen people telling me to move I got moving on my mind I found shelter In some thoughts turning wheels around I said thirty nine times that I love you To the beauty I had found
I was aware of what was happening around me, with people telling me to move, but I had a destination in mind. I found solace in my own thoughts and kept repeating how much I loved someone special that I had found.


Well its one, two, three, four Take the elevator At the Hotel Yorba I'll be glad to see you later All they got inside is vacancy
The singer is inviting someone to meet them at a specific location, the Hotel Yorba, and mentions that there is space available.


I've been thinking Of a little place down by the lake They got a dirty little road leading up to the house I wonder how long it will take till we're alone Sitting on the front porch of that home Stomping our feet on the wooden boards Never gonna worry about locking the door
The singer is envisioning a quiet and secluded place by a lake, where they could sit on the front porch together and enjoy each other's company without worrying about their safety or any distractions.


It might sound silly For me to think childish thoughts like these But I'm so tired of acting tough And I'm gonna do what I please Let's get married In a big cathedral by a priest 'Cause if I'm the man that you love the most You can say I do at least
Although some might find it naive, the singer is tired of being stoic and wants to do what makes them and their partner happy. They propose getting married in a grand way in a cathedral, to solidify their love and commitment to one another.


And its four, five, six, seven Grab your umbrella Grab hold of me 'Cause I'm your favorite fella All they got inside is vacancy
The singer is providing an additional invitation, telling their partner to hold onto them as they head to the Hotel Yorba, where space is still available.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK WHITE

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Ooey Dewey

I was watching
With one eye on the other side
I had fifteen people telling me don't move
I got moving on my mind
I found shelter
In some thoughts turning wheels around
I said 39 times that I love you
To the beauty I had found

Well it's 1 2 3 4
Take the elevator
At the hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy

I been thinking
Of a little place down by the lake
They got a dirty little road leading up to the house
I wonder how long it will take 'til we're alone
Sitting on the front porch of that home
Stomping our feet on the wooden boards
Never gonna worry about locking the door

Well it's 1 2 3 4
Take the elevator
At the hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy

It might sound silly
For me to think childish thoughts like these
But I'm so tired of acting tough
And I'm gonna do what I please
Let's get married
In a big cathedral by a priest
'Cause if I'm the man that you love the most
You could say "I do" at least

Well it's 1 2 3 4
Take the elevator
At the hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy

And it's 4 5 6 7
Grab your umbrella
Grab a hold of me
'Cause I'm your favourite fella
All they got inside is vacancy



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Lyrics:

I was watching
With one eye on the other side
I had fifteen people telling me to move
I got moving on my mind
I found shelter
In some thoughts turning wheels around
I said thirty nine times that I love you
To the beauty I had found

Well its one, two, three, four
Take the elevator
At the Hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy

I've been thinking
Of a little place down by the lake
They got a dirty little road leading up to the house
I wonder how long it will take till we're alone
Sitting on the front porch of that home
Stomping our feet on the wooden boards
Never gonna worry about locking the door

Well its one, two, three, four
Take the elevator
At the Hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy

It might sound silly
For me to think childish thoughts like these
But I'm so tired of acting tough
And I'm gonna do what I please
Let's get married
In a big cathedral by a priest
'Cause if I'm the man that you love the most
You can say I do at least

Well its one, two, three, four
Take the elevator
At the Hotel Yorba
I'll be glad to see you later
All they got inside is vacancy
And its four, five, six, seven
Grab your umbrella
Grab hold of me
'Cause I'm your favorite fella
All they got inside is vacancy



All comments from YouTube:

davy canter

Walked into the reception to this at my wedding in 2007, still love this song and my wife!

Sean Villalta

:)

Mike VC

Cool

Slippy Jones

That's AWESOME!!!

Alys Marcus

you're lucky - on all those counts

DOdGe

Эх, а мне тогда было 4 года отроду)

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Samuel Dworkin

Favorite song. They were so great. I regret never seeing them live.

Olivia Grace

yeah I regret not seeing them too, not that I had much choice - I was two years old when the band split up but my parents did manage to go see them and they said it was amazing !!

Ava Dunne

I wasn’t alive when they were a thing so same

Captain Ravioli

@Ava Dunne how old are you lmao they disbanded in 2011

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