My Doorbell

The White Stripes

About My Doorbell

"My Doorbell" by the American alternative rock band The White Stripes is the second single from their album Get Behind Me Satan (2005). The song garnered The White Stripes a 2006 Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The video for this single was directed by The Malloys, filmed in black-and-white, and features Jack and Meg performing in front of a crowd of children. The video was filmed at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA. Reggae artist Bigga Haitian covered the song with a unique and distinctive reggae flavor on his 2010 album, Sak Pase. Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson also opted to cover this song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge program on February 20, 2006. The song was sampled by rap group Jurassic 5 for their 2014 song "The Way We Do It". 


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I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
Yeah, I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
Yeah, I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
Yeah, I been thinkin´ about my doorbell

Oh, well

Well with me and chipin´ me and kisses?
Not the man in my life I know
And I been going to mystery misses
I respect the art of the show
Take back when you said little girl
And while you´re at it take yourself back too
Woman whatcha gonna do now, whatcha gonna do about it

I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
Yeah, I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it oh
I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
Yeah, I been thinkin´ about my doorbell

Oh, yeah

You don´t seem to come around
Point your finger and make a sound
You don´t seem to come around
Not since I said you knocked it down?

Oh, well

Make a sound and I´ll make you feel right
Right at home, yeah
Yeah, right at home, yeah

Nobody got...?
But how come it´s so easy to you
You know it´s like me at times I can be careless
But your words seem so obtuse
But then again I know you feel guilty
And you tell me you want me again
But I don´t need any of your pity
I got plenty of my own friends
They´re all above me

And I've been thinkin´ about my doorbell
When they gonna ring it, when they gonna ring it
Yeah, I've been thinkin´ about the doorbell
When they gonna ring it, when they gonna ring it oh
I've been thinkin´ about the doorbell
When they gonna ring it, when they gonna ring it
Yeah, I been thinkin´ about the doorbell

Oh, well

They don´t seem to come around
Push the finger and make a sound
They don´t seem to come around
Maybe they they´ll knock ´em down

Oh, well

Make a sound and I´ll make you feel right
Right at home
Right at home

I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
Yeah, I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
Yeah, I been thinkin´ about my doorbell
And when you´re gonna ring it, when you´re gonna ring it

I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell
When ya gonna ring it, when ya gonna ring it
Yeah, I´m thinkin´ about my doorbell

Oh, oh we

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The White Stripes

The White Stripes was an American rock duo, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of drummer Meg White (drums and occasional vocals) and songwriter Jack White (vocals, guitar, and keyboards). Meg and Jack White were previously married to each other, but are now divorced. After releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit music scene, the White Stripes rose to prominence in 2002, as part of the garage rock revival scene. Their successful and critically acclaimed albums White Blood Cells and Elephant drew them attention from a large variety of media outlets in the United States and the United Kingdom, with the single "Seven Nation Army" and its now-iconic guitar riff becoming a huge hit. The band recorded a further two albums… more »

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Written by: John Anthony White

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10 facts about this song

Band Details
The White Stripes was an American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of Jack White (songwriter, vocals, guitar, piano, and mandolin) and Meg White (drums and vocals).
Song Release
"My Doorbell" was the second single from their fifth studio album, "Get Behind Me Satan." The album was released in 2005.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and also cracked the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 13.
Grammy Nomination
In 2006, "My Doorbell" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, but it did not win.
Style & Influences
The song incorporates elements of blues, garage rock and punk blues, staying true to the band's unconventional and distinctive style.
Song's Meaning
In an interview, Jack White explained that the song talks about yearning for someone to ring the doorbell, a metaphor hinting at waiting for someone you desire to show up.
Music Video
The music video of "My Doorbell" was directed by The Malloys. It features Jack and Meg White performing the song at an evident kid's birthday party.
Piano Use
It is noteworthy to mention that this song showcases Jack White’s abilities as a pianist, as the piano features prominently over the guitar in the song.
Live Performances
"My Doorbell" was frequently included in The White Stripes' live performances and was featured in their Canadian tour documentary, "The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights."
Critical Reception
Critics praised the catchy sound of "My Doorbell". Billboard described it as 'intriguing', while Rolling Stone lauded it as an 'immediately catchy number'.

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