My Doorbell
The White Stripes
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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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Written by: John Anthony White
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band DetailsThe 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).
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Song Release"My Doorbell" was the second single from their fifth studio album, "Get Behind Me Satan." The album was released in 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and also cracked the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 13.
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Grammy NominationIn 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.
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Style & InfluencesThe song incorporates elements of blues, garage rock and punk blues, staying true to the band's unconventional and distinctive style.
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Song's MeaningIn 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Piano UseIt 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.
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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."
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Critical ReceptionCritics 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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