White Knuckles
OK Go
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You'll never get that taste, out of your mouth You'll never the paw prints, out of the hen house now And you can't go back, same way you came Round all the pieces up, but they just don't fit the same White knuckles Maybe it's not so bad So let your hair down now White knuckles Yeah maybe its not so bad Aww go ahead and let it down So come and let it all out, let it bleed Did you get what you want? did you get what you need? Behind the lines, behind the walls Tell me whats the bet you made, was it that bad after all? White knuckles Yeah maybe its not so bad So let your hair down now White knuckles Aww maybe its not so bad Just let it all come down now So just have fun, its far enough Everybody needs to sleep at night, everybody needs a crutch But couldn't good, be good enough? 'Cause nothin' ever doesn't change but nothin' changes much Yeah, maybe its not so bad So let your hair down now White knuckles Aww maybe its not so bad Just let it all come down now Yeah maybe its not so bad Just let your hair come down now Oh maybe its not so bad Just let it all come down
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10 facts about this song
Band Creation"White Knuckles" is a song by the American rock band OK Go, formed in 1998. This band has always been known for its creativity and innovative approach towards their music and videos.
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Album InformationThis song appears on the band's third studio album, "Of the Blue Colour of the Sky," which was released in 2010.
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Song's StyleMusically, "White Knuckles" is a strong push towards the dance-rock spectrum. It features an infectious rhythm and catchy, repeated hooks, aligning with the band's evolution from a more traditional rock sound to one heavily influenced by Prince and funk music.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "White Knuckles" have been described as cryptic and emotionally charged, reflecting themes of anxiety, tension, and the struggle to maintain control.
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Innovative Music VideoOne of the most fascinating aspects about "White Knuckles" is its innovative music video. It features the band members performing choreographed moves with trained dogs and furniture. All the stunts and effects accomplished in the video are practical effects, with no CGI or special effects.
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One-Take VideoJust like many other OK Go videos, the "White Knuckles" video is shot in one continuous take. It took 124 attempts to get the successful shot.
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Animal Welfare PromotionThe "White Knuckles" video also serves as a promotion for animal rescue and welfare. The band directed sales of the video toward animal rescue efforts, collaborating with the ASPCA.
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Awards and AchievementsFor its creativity in music and video production, the "White Knuckles" video won several awards, including the UK Music Video Award for "Best Rock Video" and "Most Innovative Music Video" at the MTV O Music Awards.
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Encourages Viewer ParticipationFollowing the release of the video, the band encouraged fans to create their own versions of the song's video in order to raise additional money for animal charities.
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Regarded as Viral VideoJust as previous videos from the band had done, the "White Knuckles" video quickly went viral, racking up millions of views on YouTube shortly after its release.
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