White Room
Cream
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In the white room with black curtains near the station Blackroof country, no gold pavements, tired starlings Silver horses ran down moonbeams in your dark eyes Dawnlight smiles on you leaving, my contentment I'll wait in this place where the sun never shines Wait in this place where the shadows run from themselves You said no strings could secure you at the station Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows I walked into such a sad time at the station As I walked out, felt my own need just beginning I'll wait in the queue when the trains come back Lie with you where the shadows run from themselves At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd Consolation for the old wound now forgotten Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes She's just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings I'll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd; Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves
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Written by: Jack Bruce, Pete Brown
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Band Composition"White Room" is a song performed by British supergroup Cream, consisting of Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton, and Ginger Baker. Jack Bruce was the lead vocalist and bass guitarist for the band.
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Label ClassificationThe song "White Room" was produced under the record label Polydor.
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Single Release"White Room" was originally released as a single in 1968.
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Album FeatureThe song features on the band’s final studio album "Wheels of Fire."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "White Room" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Bruce’s RoleJack Bruce has written most of the song's lyrics, which speak about depression and hopelessness.
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Song StructureThis song is known for its distinctive 'Wah-Wah' guitar introduction by Eric Clapton.
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Popular Recognition"White Room" is considered one of Cream's biggest hits and is often seen as an exemplary track of the psychedelic rock genre.
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Lyric InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are known to be slightly enigmatic, depicting a tale of existential crisis.
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Song LengthThe album version of "White Room" lasts for approximately five minutes, while the single version is about three minutes.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song was used in several movies and TV series, including Goodfellas, The Simpsons, and The X-Files, helping it maintain its relevance years after its original release.
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Reunion PerformanceCream performed "White Room" during their reunion concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London in May 2005.
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Inspiration and ProductionThe song was written in a literal white room in which Jack Bruce resided in a former mansion.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists including The Vines, Helloween, and Joel Hoekstra have covered "White Room".
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Recognition in Music IndustryIn 2009, the song was named the 376th best song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
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