Sixteen Saltines
Jack White
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She's got stickers on her locker And the boy's number's there in magic marker I'm hungry and the hunger will linger I eat sixteen saltine crackers then I lick my fingers Well every morning I deliver the news Black hat white shoes and I'm red all over She's got a big mailbox, that she puts up front Garbage in, garbage out, she's getting what she wants Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who? If I get busy then I couldn't care less what you do But when I'm by myself I think of nothing else Than if a boy just might be getting through and touching you Spike heels make a hole in a lifeboat Jumpin' and weaving, I'm talking and laughing as we float I hear a whistle, that's how I know she's home Lipstick, eyelash, broke mirror, broken home Force fed, force mixed 'till I drop dead You can't defeat her, when you meet her you'll be what I said And Lord knows there's a method to her madness Bustin' those jokes as I float in a sea of sadness She doesn't know but when she's gonna sit and drink up a few I'm sure she's drinkin too, but wondering what for and who And I'm solo rollin'. I'm one side off the boat. Looking out, throwing up, a lifesaver down my throat Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who? Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who? Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who?
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Written by: JOHN ANTHONY WHITE
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12 facts about this song
Album Information"Sixteen Saltines" is the second single from the debut solo album “Blunderbuss” by Jack White, an American rock musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of The White Stripes.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in March 2012 by Third Man Records, White's own label.
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Chart SuccessOn the Billboard Alternative songs chart, "Sixteen Saltines" peaked at #10, while it reached #2 on the Billboard Rock songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sixteen Saltines" was directed by A.G Rojas and was noted for its controversial and somewhat disturbing imagery such as children behaving in anarchic and violent ways.
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SongwritingJack White wrote the song alone, showcasing his unique talent for combining elements of blues, country, and punk.
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Musical ElementsKnown for its heavy guitar riffs, "Sixteen Saltines" has been lauded for its refreshingly distinctive sound amidst the prevalent electronic pop.
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Live PerformancesDuring his live performances, Jack White alternates between all-female and all-male bands. In the performances of "Sixteen Saltines," this approach adds a different dimension to the energy and interpretation of the song.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics of "Sixteen Saltines" are ambiguous and open to several interpretations. Some suggest it to be a commentary on addiction, while others insist it deals with heartbreak.
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Vinyl RecordIn addition to the digital and CD formats, "Sixteen Saltines" was also released as a 7-inch vinyl record, maintaining Jack White's enquiry around traditional music formats.
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Award Recognition"Sixteen Saltines" was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, underlining the stunning success of Jack White's debut solo outing.
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Alice in Wonderland ReferenceThe line "And the children they got lost in a blink of an eye" in "Sixteen Saltines" is a reference to Jack's lyrics in another White Stripes song, “We Are Going to Be Friends”, showing a recurring theme in Jack's songwriting world.
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Non-Traditional Song StructureUnlike many popular songs that follow a verse-chorus structure, "Sixteen Saltines" features a somewhat non-traditional structure, alternating between verse, pre-chorus, chorus, and bridge, underscoring White’s experimental approach.
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