Blue Orchid
The White Stripes
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You got a reaction You got a reaction didn't, you? You took a white orchid You took a white orchid turned it blue Something better than nothing Something better than nothing, it's giving up We all need to do something Try keep the truth from showing up How dare you How old are you now, anyway? How dare you How old are you now, anyway? You're given a flower But I guess there's just no pleasing you Your lips tastes sour But you think that it's just me teasing you You got a reaction You got a reaction, didn't you? You took a white orchid You took a white orchid turned it blue Get behind me Get behind me now, anyway Get behind me Get behind me now, anyway You got a reaction You got a reaction, didn't you? You took a white orchid You took a white orchid turned it blue
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Written by: John Anthony White
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release"Blue Orchid" was the lead single of the sixth album "Get Behind Me Satan" by The White Stripes. The song was released on April 19, 2005.
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SuccessThe song peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained one of the band's highest-charting singles.
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StyleDespite the bluesy style of the band, "Blue Orchid" features a more garage rock and punk blues sound.
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GuitarsThe characteristic high-pitched guitar sound on the song is achieved by Jack White's usage of a guitar with an octaver effect, which is typically used to increase the pitch and create a unique sound.
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ControversyMany fans speculated that the song's angry lyrics were directed at Jack White's former girlfriend, Renee Zellweger. However, this was never confirmed by the band.
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Music VideoFloria Sigismondi directed the music video for "Blue Orchid". She is well-known for contributing to the videos of many famous artists such as David Bowie and Marilyn Manson.
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Live performances"Blue Orchid" was frequently played as the opening song during the band's live performances during their last touring years.
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Cover versionsThe song was covered by the band U2 during a concert in New York in 2005, indicating its influence in the broader music scene.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United Kingdom, the song did well reaching number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Reception"Blue Orchid" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its energetic rhythm and raw sound.
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