The Denial Twist
The White Stripes
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If you think that a kiss is all in the lips C'mon, you got it all wrong, man And if you think that our dance was all in the hips Oh well, then do the twist If you think holding hands is all in the fingers Grab hold of the soul where the memory lingers and Make sure to never do it with the fingers 'Cause I'll tell everyone in the world But he was thinking about the girl Ya, but he's thinking about the girl, oh A lot of people get confused and they bruise Real easy when it comes to love They start putting on their shoes and walking out And singing "boy, I think I had enough" Just because she makes you feel wrong She don't mean to be mean or hurt you on purpose, boy Take a tip and do yourself a little service Take a mountain turn it into a mole Just by playing a different role Ya, by playing a different role, oh The boat ya you know she's rockin' it And the truth well ya know there's no stoppin' it The boat ya you know she's still rockin' it The truth well you know there's no stoppin' it So what, somebody left you in a rut And wants to be the one who's in control But the feeling that you're under can really make you wonder How the hell she can be so cold So now you're mad, denying the truth And it's getting in the wisdom in the back of your tooth Ya need ta spit it out, in a telephone booth While ya call everyone that you know, and ask 'em Where do you think she goes Oh ya, where d'ya suppose she goes, oh The truth well you know there's no stoppin' it And the boat well ya know she's still rockin' it The boat ya you know she's still rockin' it And the truth ya you know there's no stoppin' it You recognize with your back in the back? That it's colder when she rocks the boat But it's the cause hittin' on the Cardinal Laws? 'Bout the proper place to hang her coat So to you, the truth is still hidden And the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten but You should know that the dark is one kitten? She's been singing it all along But you were hearin' a different song Ya you were hearin' a different song But you were hearin' a different song
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Written by: JACK WHITE
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10 facts about this song
Band Biography"The Denial Twist" is a song by The White Stripes, an American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The band members were songwriter Jack White (vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin) and his ex-wife Meg White (drums, vocals).
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Album HistoryThe song features in the band's sixth album titled "Get Behind Me Satan", which was released in 2005.
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Music VideoThe music video of "The Denial Twist" is directed by renowned director Michel Gondry, who had previously directed videos for Björk, Daft Punk, and Radiohead. Famous TV host Conan O'Brien also makes an appearance in the music video.
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Chart Performance"The Denial Twist" was successful in terms of chart performance. It reached number 7 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2005.
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Unique InstrumentationOne unique aspect of the song is its integration of piano into its instrumentation, an instrument not typically associated with the band's older, primarily guitar-driven, work.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "The Denial Twist" are thought to deal with relationship complications, miscommunication, and distorted truths, which have been consistent themes in much of The White Stripes' music.
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Song StyleThe song is also known for its melancholic tone and Jack White's unique vocal delivery which have made it one of the band's more memorable tracks.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its catchy hook and emotive lyrics.
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Grammy AwardsThe album "Get Behind Me Satan", which includes "The Denial Twist", won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2006.
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Live Performances"The Denial Twist" became a staple of live performances of The White Stripes until the band's dissolution in 2011.
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