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
You've Got Her in Your Pocket
The White Stripes Lyrics
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And there is no way out now
Put it in the safe and lock it
Cause it's home sweet home
Nobody ever told you that it was the wrong way
To trick a woman, make her feel she did it her way
And you'll be there if she ever feels blue
What to do
Well you know
You keep her in your pocket
Where there's no way out now
Put it in the safe and lock it
Cause it's home sweet home
The smile on your face made her think
She had the right one
Then she thought she was sure
By the way you two could have fun
But now she might leave
Like she's threatened before
Grab hold of her fast
Before her feet leave the floor
And she's out the door
Cause you want
To keep her in my pocket
Where there's no way out now
Put it in the safe and lock it
Cause it's home sweet home
And in your own mind
You know you're lucky just to know her
And in the beginning all you wanted
Was to show her
But now you're scared
You think she's running away
You search in you hand for something clever to say
Don't go away
Cause I want
To keep you in my pocket
Where there's no way out
Put it in the safe and lock it
Cause it's home sweet home
Home sweet home
The White Stripes’s song “You've Got Her in Your Pocket” is a track about possession, jealousy, and fear of loss. The lyrics begin with, “You’ve got her in your pocket, and there is no way out now. Put it in the safe and lock it, cause it’s home sweet home”. The pocket is a metaphorical reference to confinement or the control one possesses over their partner, indicating that the singer has total control over their partner, and they have no other option but to stay. The lyrics then go on to say, “Nobody ever told you that it was the wrong way to trick a woman, make her feel she did it her way, and you'll be there if she ever feels blue, and you'll be there when she finds someone new.” These lines reveal the singer’s manipulation of their partner, intending to make her feel like she is in control, but ultimately they control the situation.
The song also touches on the idea of consequences and loss, as they sing, “But now you're scared you think she's running away, you search in your hand for something clever to say, don't go away, cause I want to keep you in my pocket where there's no way out, put it in the safe and lock it cause it's home sweet home.” The singer is fearful of losing their partner, so they attempt to keep them locked away, safe from harm, in fear of being left alone. “You've Got Her in Your Pocket” highlights the theme of dominance and control displayed through the lyrics, emphasizing how one can become an abuser and cause someone they love to feel as though they are being held hostage.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got her in your pocket
You have her wrapped around your finger and under your control.
And there is no way out now
She is trapped in this situation with you and powerless to escape.
Put it in the safe and lock it
Keep this situation under wraps and don't let anyone find out or interfere.
Cause it's home sweet home
You are comfortable in this situation and don't want anything to change.
Nobody ever told you that it was the wrong way
You are aware that your actions are wrong or unethical, but no one has called you out on it.
To trick a woman, make her feel she did it her way
You deceive her into thinking she has control, but in reality, you are manipulating the situation.
And you'll be there if she ever feels blue
You act as her support system and comfort her when she is down, but only to maintain control over the situation.
And you'll be there when she finds someone new
You stay close, even when she moves on to another relationship, in hopes of remaining in control or getting her back.
What to do, well you know
You are aware of your actions and their consequences, but still choose to continue with them.
You keep her in your pocket
You maintain control over her and the situation.
Where there's no way out now
She is trapped and powerless to escape your influence.
The smile on your face made her think
Your deceptive behavior and charming personality fooled her into thinking that you were the right person for her.
She had the right one
She believed that you were the perfect person for her.
Then she thought she was sure
She had confidence and certainty in your relationship.
By the way you two could have fun
The enjoyable times you shared added to her belief that you were right for her.
But now she might leave
She is considering leaving the relationship.
Like she's threatened before
She has expressed dissatisfaction or possible departure from the relationship in the past.
Grab hold of her fast
You are desperate to maintain control and prevent her from leaving the relationship.
Before her feet leave the floor And she's out the door
Before she has a chance to leave the situation entirely and escape your influence.
Cause you want
You desire to maintain control over her and the situation.
To keep her in your pocket
You want to maintain power over her and the situation.
Where there's no way out
You want to keep her trapped and powerless to leave your influence.
And in your own mind
You have a clear understanding of your own thoughts and desires.
You know you're lucky just to know her
You are aware that she is an amazing person and feel fortunate that you are in a relationship with her.
And in the beginning all you wanted Was to show her
You initially wanted to impress or woo her, but eventually became interested in controlling her.
But now you're scared
You are afraid of losing her or losing control over the situation.
You think she's running away
You believe that she is considering leaving the relationship.
You search in you hand for something clever to say
You try to come up with a convincing argument or plan to prevent her from leaving the relationship.
Don't go away
You implore her to stay and maintain the relationship.
Cause I want
You desperately desire to maintain your control over the situation and her.
To keep you in my pocket
You want to maintain your power over her and the situation.
Where there's no way out
You want to keep her trapped and powerless to leave your influence.
Put it in the safe and lock it
Keep the situation secret and away from prying eyes and outside influence.
Cause it's home sweet home
You feel safe and comfortable in this situation and don't want it to change.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK WHITE
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Larissa Brown
Love this song, one of my favorites ❤
Ash
My all time favorite 💜
Panda
Meaningful lyrics sung very well! Playing only an acoustic guitar for this one was the perfect choice instrument. Suttle in playing yet full of expression.
Adrián Caltempá Verde
Gran Album !!! Me trae demasiados recuerdos buenos. Lo chévere es que me sigue moviendo mucho la música como desde aquellos días, es parte del gran soundtrack de mi vida.
The social anxiety squid 🦑
The white stripes have me in their pocket.
SUBBURBIA
this one its like a good coffee in a cold weather 🥰
LuckyGypsy13
Beautiful song and beautiful graphics on this video ♥️
Jacob Caudle
Prolly the best love song ever…😊
JOHNNY
very nice !
Janelle Giromus
It's okay I guess but I like the other ones more