Lazaretto
Jack White
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My veins are blue and connected And every single bone in my brain is electric But I dig ditches like the best of 'em Yo trabajo duro Como en madera y eso Como en madera y eso And even God herself has fewer plans than me But she never helps me out with my scams for free, though She grabs a stick and then she pokes it at me When I say nothing, I say everything Yeah when I say nothing, I say everything They put me down in a lazaretto Born rotten, bored rotten Making models of people I used to know Out of coffee and cotton And all of my illegitimate kids have begotten Thrown down to the wolves, made feral for nothing Quarantined on the Isle Of Man And I'm trying to escape any way that I can, oh Any way that I can, oh I have no time left Time is lost No time at all, throw it in a garbage can And I shake God's hand I jump up and let her know when I can This is how I'm gonna do it They wanna blow down the prison They're lighting fires with the cash of the masses And like the dough I don't fall down I'm so Detroit I make it rise from the ashes
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Written by: JACK WHITE
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10 facts about this song
Title Meaning"Lazaretto" is an old term for a quarantine station for maritime travelers. Jack White uses this as a metaphor for isolation and introspection in the song.
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Album Significance"Lazaretto" is the title track from Jack White's second solo album, released in 2014.
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Innovative Record ReleaseThe vinyl version of "Lazaretto" is known as the "Ultra LP," featuring numerous hidden features like dual-groove technology, secret songs hidden beneath the center labels, and holograms that appear on the vinyl while it spins.
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Record-Breaking EffortJack White set a Guinness World Record when he recorded, pressed and released the live version of "Lazaretto" all in less than four hours on Record Store Day in April 2014.
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InfluencesThe lyrics for "Lazaretto" were based on short stories White wrote when he was 19, found in his upholstery shop on scraps of yellowed paper.
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Chart Performance"Lazaretto" peaked at #14 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Genre"Lazaretto" is a blues-influenced rock song, showcasing White's mastery over both genres.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Lazaretto" got three nominations at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Music Album.
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InstrumentationThe song features an electrifying blend of fiddles, electric guitar riffs, tapping bass lines and a distinct heavy beat, adding to its unique rock sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lazaretto" features stylized black and white imagery and visual effects, enhancing the song's raw and intense vibe.
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