300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues
The White Stripes
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I'm bringing back ghosts that are no longer there I'm gettin' hard on myself, sittin' in my easy chair Well, there's three people in the mirror, and I'm wonderin' which one of them I should choose Well, I can't keep from laughin', spittin' out these 300 mile per hour outpour blues I'm breakin' my teeth off tryin' to bite my lip There's all kinds of red-headed women that I ain't supposed to kiss And it's that color which never fails to turn me blue So I just swallow it and hold on to it, and use it to scare the hell out of you I have a woman, says come and watch me bleed And I'm wonderin' just how I can do that and still give her everything that she needs Well, there's three people in my head that have the answer, and one of them's got to be you But you're holding tight to it - the answer Singin' these three hundred mile per hour outpour blues Put on gloves, a tied scarf and wrap up warm on this winter night Every time you get defensive you're just looking for a fight It's safe to sing somebody out there's got a problem with almost anything you'll do Well, next time they stab you don't fight back just play the victim instead of playin' the fool And the roads are covered with a million little molecules Of cigarette ashes, and the school floors are covered with pieces of pencil eraser, too Well, sooner or later the ground's gonna be holdin' all of my ashes, too But I can't help but wonder if after I'm gone, will I still have these three hundred mile per Hour, finger-breaking, no-answers-makin', battered-dirty-hands, bee-stung and busted-up Empty-cup torrential outpour blues? One thing's for sure in that graveyard: I'm gonna have the shiniest pair of shoes
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Written by: JACK WHITE
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Album Detail"300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues" is a song by The White Stripes, an American rock band. It is a part of their sixth and final studio album, "Icky Thump," which was released on June 15, 2007.
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Song LengthThe track is one of the longest on the album, running for approximately 5 minutes and 29 seconds.
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SongwritingLike all songs on "Icky Thump," "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues" was written by Jack White, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist.
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Music StyleThe song embodies The White Stripes' eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk blues, garage rock, and folk influences into a distinct sound.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics are noted for their introspective content and emotional depth. Addressing loneliness, heartache, and melancholy themes, they are often interpreted as reflective of Jack White's personal struggles.
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ProductionThe album was recorded, mixed, and produced by Jack White himself at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. The production of "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues," like the rest of the album, shares the raw, stripped-down aesthetic for which The White Stripes are known.
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Album Charts"Icky Thump" which includes the song "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues" debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, selling over 223,000 copies in its first week.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not being a single, "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues" received positive reviews from critics. The song has been praised for its emotional storytelling, with Jack White's soulful vocal performance particularly applauded.
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Live PerformancesThe White Stripes have performed "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues" live several times, showcasing Jack White's prowess as a live performer and his ability to convey the song's powerful emotions on stage.
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Band's DisbandmentThe White Stripes officially disbanded in 2011, making "Icky Thump" their last album. Thus, "300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues" represents part of the band's final works.
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