Steady, As She Goes
The Raconteurs
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Find yourself a girl and settle down Live a simple life in a quiet town Steady as she goes (steady as she goes) Steady as she goes (steady as she goes) So steady as she goes Your friends have shown a kink in the single life You've had too much to think, now you need a wife Steady as she goes (steady as she goes) So steady as she goes (steady as she goes) Well here we go again You've found yourself a friend that knows you well But no matter what you do You'll always feel as though you tripped and fell So steady as she goes When you have completed what you thought you had to do And your blood's depleted to the point of stable glue Then you'll get along Then you'll get along Steady as she goes (steady as she goes) So steady as she goes (steady as she goes) Well here we go again You've found yourself a friend that knows you well But no matter what you do You'll always feel as though you tripped and fell So steady as she goes Steady as she goes Settle for a world (settle for the world), neither up or down (neither up or down) Sell it to the crowd (sell it to the crowd) that is gathered round (that is gathered round) Settle for a girl (settle for the girl), neither up or down (neither up or down) Sell it to the crowd (sell it to the crowd) that is gathered round (that is gathered round) So steady as she goes (steady as she goes) Steady as she goes (steady as she goes) Steady as she goes (steady as she goes) So steady as she goes (steady as she goes) Steady as she goes, are you steady now? Steady as she goes, are you steady now? Steady as she goes, are you steady now? Steady as she goes, are you steady now? Steady as she goes
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Written by: John Anthony White, Brendan Benson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Band FormationThe Raconteurs, the band that sang "Steady, As She Goes," is an American rock supergroup formed in 2005.
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Group MembersThe band consists of Jack White (formerly of The White Stripes), Brendan Benson (solo artist), Jack Lawrence (of The Greenhornes and Blanche), and Patrick Keeler (also of The Greenhornes).
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Release DateThe song "Steady, As She Goes" was the group's debut single, released in 2006.
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Chart Performance"Steady, As She Goes" reached the top on the UK Indie charts, and it reached no. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Award NominationIn 2007, "Steady, As She Goes" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.
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ArtworkThe single's cover art showcases four white elephants standing on a black background.
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Album PremiereThe song was also the first track on band's debut album "Broken Boy Soldiers".
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Music VideoThe band released two different music videos for "Steady, As She Goes." The first one features a British soapbox derby called "The Boundary 500," while the second one is directed by Paul Haggis, famous for his films like 'Crash’, and shows the band performing among various scenarios.
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InspirationJack White, the songwriter, recounts that the lyrics for "Steady, As She Goes" came to him during a soundcheck in Australia while he was playing an acoustic guitar.
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Live PerformancesThis song has been one of The Raconteurs' most played songs during live shows.
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Critics ReactionCritics appreciated the song for its catchy chorus, power-pop influences, and its classic, raw rock sound. It has been lauded as a strong start for The Raconteurs.
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B-Side TrackThe single was also released with a B-side titled "Store Bought Bones".
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Vinyl ReleaseA limited edition, tri-colored 7" vinyl version of "Steady, As She Goes" was released by Third Man Records.
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Remix VersionThe song was also later remixed by The DFA, which was well-received and played in dance clubs across the country.
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