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Jack White — Love Interruption
Album: Blunderbuss
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6.8

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Released: 2012
Length: 2:31
Plays (last 30 days): 3
I want love to
Roll me over slowly
Stick a knife inside me
And twist it all around

I want love to
Grab my fingers gently
Slam them in a doorway
Put my face into the ground

I want love to
Murder my own mother and
Take her off to somewhere
Like hell or up above

And I want love to
Change my friends to enemies
Change my friends to enemies
And show me how it's all my fault

Yeah, I won't let love disrupt, corrupt or interrupt me
I won't let love disrupt, corrupt or interrupt me
I won't let love disrupt, corrupt or interrupt me
Anymore

I want love to
Walk right up and bite me
Grab a hold of me and fight me
Leave me dying on the ground

And I want love to
Split my mouth wide open and
Cover up my ears
And never let me hear a sound

I want love to
Forget that you offended me
Or how you had defended me
When everybody tore me down

Yeah, I want love to
Change my friends to enemies
Change my friends to enemies
And show me how it's all my fault

Yeah, I won't let love disrupt, corrupt or interrupt me
I won't let love disrupt, corrupt or interrupt me
I won't let love disrupt, corrupt or interrupt me
Anymore
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 Proclivities wrote:

I concur that he can have a grating voice at times and as you point out, a "wandering voice" is not necessarily a bad thing - it's not a choir recital after all.  However, this song does not have double-tracked vocals from Jack White; that's Ruby Amanfu singing harmonies.  The vocals, keyboard, and guitar were apparently recorded "live" in a single take.


wow. that is cool to know.

i have always loved these lyrics. go jack. 
This is about having love barge in and take over your life and he is not down with that…
the perfect song for unrequited love...
Lyrically reminiscent of this Elton John song:

I want love, but it's impossible
A man like me, so irresponsible
A man like me is dead in places
Other men feel liberated I can't love, shot full of holes
Don't feel nothing, I just feel cold
Don't feel nothing, just old scars
Toughening up around my heart But I want love, just a different kind
I want love, won't break me down
Won't brick me up, won't fence me in
I want a love, that don't mean a thing
That's the love I want, I want love I want love on my own terms
After everything I've ever learned
Me, I carry too much baggage
Oh man I've seen so much traffic But I want love, just a different kind
I want love, won't break me down
Won't brick me up, won't fence me in
I want a love, that don't mean a thing
That's the love I want, I want love So bring it on, I've been bruised
Don't give me love that's clean and smooth
I'm ready for the rougher stuff
No sweet romance, I've had enough A man like me is dead in places
Other men feel liberated But I want love, just a different kind
I want love, won't break me down
Won't brick me up, won't fence me in
I want a love, that don't mean a thing
That's the love I want, I want love I want love, just a different kind
I want love, won't break me down
Won't brick me up, won't fence me in
I want a love, that don't mean a thing
That's the love I want, I want love
Had never noticed lyrics before. Amazing.
Is he singing there about Doctor Spock?
"I want love like a raptor in a rugby."
Definitely an acquired taste. Went for years just associating him with "Seven Nation Army" played at sporting events. Then started catching him here and there on various media and started to realized what this guy was doing was pretty interesting. The more I hear him, the more I grow to appreciate him.

I don't think the "genius" label gets misused here. I think a lot of people just can't get past his acerbic personality.
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
Others below have commentated on Jack White's voice as being... 'unique', 'borderline annoying', 'tonality and inflection' etc.

From a purist singing point of view his voice wanders all over place and that is not necessarily so bad - think Robert Smith of The Cure.

The trouble here is that JW does double tracked harmonies with his own voice and while that is common practice in the music industry production when you have a wandering voice then getting harmonies of yourself is a hit and miss affair.

Having had many years singing lessons as a boy I hear any imperfections in pitch and tone and unfortunately this song grates on my ears.
 
 
I concur that he can have a grating voice at times and as you point out, a "wandering voice" is not necessarily a bad thing - it's not a choir recital after all.  However, this song does not have double-tracked vocals from Jack White; that's Ruby Amanfu singing harmonies.  The vocals, keyboard, and guitar were apparently recorded "live" in a single take.
 Danimal174 wrote:
Not a fan of Jack White, who seems to think he's way better than he is. Also not a fan of this song, as it's over-repetitive, in my opinion. Just my two cents... 
 

...he's pretty damn good on the gi-tar! 
Today, I read the lyrics while listening, and boy, pretty good song this one is....+1 on the strength of the lyrics...it's an 8 now....Long Live RP!!
Incredible virtuosity and versatility with "rough edge" always intact. Who among the "new breed" can compare? 
 Danimal174 wrote:
Not a fan of Jack White, who seems to think he's way better than he is. Also not a fan of this song, as it's over-repetitive, in my opinion. Just my two cents... 
 
I have heard a lot worse
 willmcnaught wrote:

VERY VERY good documentary! Worthy of viewing for sure{#Cheers}

 
building a truly wicked slide out of a piece of old lumber, whipping off a rip that page picks up in england. great opener. after that. he's trying to keep up with the big boys.

best taken with the raconteurs.  
The songwriting here is brilliant. There are other live versions of this song that I prefer. But Jack White is the real deal and then some. 
Others below have commentated on Jack White's voice as being... 'unique', 'borderline annoying', 'tonality and inflection' etc.

From a purist singing point of view his voice wanders all over place and that is not necessarily so bad - think Robert Smith of The Cure.

The trouble here is that JW does double tracked harmonies with his own voice and while that is common practice in the music industry production when you have a wandering voice then getting harmonies of yourself is a hit and miss affair.

Having had many years singing lessons as a boy I hear any imperfections in pitch and tone and unfortunately this song grates on my ears.
 
Janis-ish music?
High Spirits - go home..you're drunk..
Not a fan of Jack White, who seems to think he's way better than he is. Also not a fan of this song, as it's over-repetitive, in my opinion. Just my two cents... 
 (Banned) wrote:
Those who think he's over-rated need to watch the documentary, "It Might Get Loud".  He's a musical genius, along with Jimmy Page & The Edge.  And if you like those guys, "It Might Get Loud" is mandatory!

 
VERY VERY good documentary! Worthy of viewing for sure{#Cheers}
I'm hearing some borrowed phrases from Dusty Springfield's "Son of a Preacher Man"... 
The greatest of his generation
 Nerubo wrote:
Jack White is one of those musicians I can't stand normally, but this song is hitting me just right today.

 

 
I cant wrap my head around him at all. His sister and him getting together to make music is awesome but the music itsef.....eh.
Jack White is one of those musicians I can't stand normally, but this song is hitting me just right today.

 
 

stegokitty wrote:
Everytime I see this album cover it looks at first like Jack is wearing a huge black bonnet.

 
Isn't he?  If it's his creative muse hat, it's not working..not for this song, anyhow
Everytime I see this album cover it looks at first like Jack is wearing a huge black bonnet.
Can't...stand...Jack White
 ziakut wrote:
Though I respect Jack White, his voice is unique borderline annoying.

 
As with almost any vocalist of global renoun, you have to listen past surface and hear the unique inflection that makes them popular. It's nice when God given tonality, voice coaching, regional dialectic and accent and personal soul (comprised of affect, attitude, emotion...) all come together in one, but the great thing about pop is its function of promoting the central spirit fire of the worthy so we can hear it even when the lovely decorations don't all fall together as we would wish.
 ailanthushouse wrote:
Ok that fiddle break is rediculous.
 
Apparently chrome has built in filters for a ASCI expressions of exuberence. That was supposed to read "Omg "
Ok that fiddle break is rediculous.
Ok folks check the transition to afro fiddle Celtics funk...
 
Though I respect Jack White, his voice is unique borderline annoying.
jack white rock. no disputing that. just try.
 n_amee wrote:

Those who think he's over-rated need to watch the documentary, "It Might Get Loud".  He's a musical genius, along with Jimmy Page & The Edge.  And if you like those guys, "It Might Get Loud" is mandatory!


 
Have heard that this documentary is very good, so now I gotta check it out. 

That synth piano intro had me guessing it was going to lead into Dusty Springfield's "Son of a Preacher Man" but I was sorely misled.  
 checkin ...   ta   (Banned) wrote:
Those who think he's over-rated need to watch the documentary, "It Might Get Loud".  He's a musical genius, along with Jimmy Page & The Edge.  And if you like those guys, "It Might Get Loud" is mandatory!

 


killer ...  this guy rocks
 helgigermany wrote:
Jack is one of the greatest Singer/sonwriter in modern music.

 
{#Roflol} {#No} {#Naughty}
Jack is one of the greatest Singer/sonwriter in modern music.
{#Heartkiss}  ..... luv it ........ {#Kiss}  9
Those who think he's over-rated need to watch the documentary, "It Might Get Loud".  He's a musical genius, along with Jimmy Page & The Edge.  And if you like those guys, "It Might Get Loud" is mandatory!
 Art_Carnage wrote:
He may be the most overrated performer of the last decade.

 
Your comment had a typo—you meant underrated performer.
He may be the most overrated performer of the last decade.
 kayakingclark wrote:
Love it! keep on rockin' RP. Isn't it ironic when people whine about whiney music?
 

 
All RP posts can be divided into two types...people whining...and people whining about all the whining.
Love it! keep on rockin' RP. Isn't it ironic when people whine about whiney music?
 
 subgyro wrote:
Gotta love that early-70s feel, and is it just me, or does anyone else hear Robert Plant at first?

 
Yes, strange, my first thought was the breaking sand album.
Cheesy!  {#Snooty}
 kurtster wrote:
Could be liked more when heard less.

 
Well said
Could be liked more when heard less.
This song's raw whiney-ness just doesn't do it for me.
Possibly the best love song ever written.
Saw his Austin City Limits performance recently and it was VERY impressive.  He truly has a gift and passion for music that is not typical!
Props to Jack White for this brilliant song after all the barking about his yodeling I've done on RP. Quite likeable. {#Clap}
Gotta love that early-70s feel, and is it just me, or does anyone else hear Robert Plant at first?
 gypsyman wrote:
Like him or not, Jack is a huge genius, making overall great music. He's setting the bar for real rock'nroll, along with the Black Keys

 
Darn right you are.  Good thing I like him.
 Hasan wrote:
One of those strange symmetries of life.

Last night I had to shut off a movie with that thoroughly obnoxious and replusive actor Jack Black.  This morning, I get up and have to immediately PSD a song with that thoroughly obnoxious and replusive singer Jack White.
 
You don't know Jack.


This one's gone from 8 to 9 for me. I love his creativity.
Like him or not, Jack is a huge genius, making overall great music. He's setting the bar for real rock'nroll, along with the Black Keys
 Hasan wrote:
One of those strange symmetries of life.

Last night I had to shut off a movie with that thoroughly obnoxious and replusive actor Jack Black.  This morning, I get up and have to immediately PSD a song with that thoroughly obnoxious and replusive singer Jack White.
 
I wonder where Jack Gray (or Grey) will turn up.  
 Hasan wrote:
One of those strange symmetries of life.

Last night I had to shut off a movie with that thoroughly obnoxious and replusive actor Jack Black.  This morning, I get up and have to immediately PSD a song with that thoroughly obnoxious and replusive singer Jack White.
 
Agreed{#Beat}
One of those strange symmetries of life.

Last night I had to shut off a movie with that thoroughly obnoxious and replusive actor Jack Black.  This morning, I get up and have to immediately PSD a song with that thoroughly obnoxious and replusive singer Jack White.


 TJS wrote:
It's growing on me.
 
It's Jack White.
This song reminds me of Frasier & Debolt, a very underappreciated duo from the early 70's.
 rdo wrote:
Very much like the Kinks' "I'm not like everybody else".
 
Well caught!
Very much like the Kinks' "I'm not like everybody else".
It's growing on me.
 johnjconn wrote:


Let me guess, the part about murdering his own mother does it for you?
 
You mean to tell me that hasn't ever crossed your mind?
Brilliant song from a great album.  Started at 8, now a 9, may make it to 10.
 h8rhater wrote:

Your rudeness is weak... or should I say mediocre.  On the bright side, your neighbor sounds cool.
 

{#Idea}  After all these years I finally figured our what the h8rhater screen names means. 

h8rhater does not hate songs, h8rhater hates haters

And all this time is was thinkin'... 
This song makes me grin every time. That's worth an 8 in my book.
 Forest267 wrote:
Hearing "Son of a Preacher Man" in the opening notes...
 
Agreed!
Hearing "Son of a Preacher Man" in the opening notes...
A jumper ... 9 -> 10
 lily34 wrote:
who's singing with him on this? anybody know? quirky/interesting voice.
 
It's Ruby Amanfu:
For all the hype with Mr. White's first solo offering, this is....well.....stunningly average. {#Confused}
who's singing with him on this? anybody know? quirky/interesting voice.
love love love
Me likey!
"i want you to fuck me???????????????
more anxiety inducing junk. what kinda mood you in today ;) not officially Sucko Barfo as that more YELPY one 
 gmichaelt wrote:
Ok, Bill, you've played it. That's great! And that should hold us all for at least the next 8 months or so. You can play it again in the new year. ;) (It's not 'the devil made me do it'; upstairs neighbour is playing this one tape-loop style and... let's just say that I've had my fill of what is a mediocre tune with mediocre lyrics.)
 
Your rudeness is weak... or should I say mediocre.  On the bright side, your neighbor sounds cool.
Sing to me Jack!
 rdo wrote:

The word blunderbuss is also in a recent Arctic Monkey's song, I think.  It's a type of old gun.  I think they just like saying it.  Reminds me of wanderlust.  {#Think}

 
Or if taken at its parts, it could mean "accidental kiss." Tho' I kinda think Jack's acknowledging the soft touch of his people skills. Give him props for self-deprecating humor.
Now as soon as I hear those sparkling notes (Roland?) come out and dance across my desk, I RUN AND CRANK THIS BABY RIGHT ON UP AND THEN SOME!  Jack is back in Elephant mode, and I am digging it immensely...
 johnjconn wrote:
naw
I'm going with the "he married his sister" story.
It fits in better with his creepy personality
 
Creepy? Really? Individualistic maybe, but if you find him 'creepy' then you would do well to avoid visiting where I live as he would blend into the background here.
Grow up people, or not. :)
 johnjconn wrote:


Are you saying he married his sister? 
That's sick!
 
No, the early "sister" thing was likely Jack shooting off at the mouth somewhere and it became part of the standard press for them for a while. As you can easily tell from this song and others, Jack says whatever he wants. I like the song and others I have heard from this CD. He is a pretty amazing though not congenial artist.
 rdo wrote:

The word blunderbuss is also in a recent Arctic Monkey's song, I think.  It's a type of old gun.  I think they just like saying it.  Reminds me of wanderlust.  {#Think}

 

Ok, Bill, you've played it. That's great! And that should hold us all for at least the next 8 months or so. You can play it again in the new year. ;) (It's not 'the devil made me do it'; upstairs neighbour is playing this one tape-loop style and... let's just say that I've had my fill of what is a mediocre tune with mediocre lyrics.)
This is a GREAT album.
Keep Rocking it Bill, with no interruptions... haters will always hate.
I just want her to stop trying to sing with Jack. It's like a Yoko Ono duet. It's still an 8.
 stalfnzo wrote:
OK, so Jack may be an acquired taste and not for all. But for those of us that "get" him, this is great music.
 
This is indeed great music.
 TJS wrote:
I never got into his music whether by himself or with his sister.  This song continues the legacy of "meh".
 
Meg is not his sister. She's actually his ex-wife....

Yup - this song is killing me..I've only listened to this album 100 times since it came out. And now RP is playing it! 
hahhah - the album is KILLER!   
OK, so Jack may be an acquired taste and not for all. But for those of us that "get" him, this is great music.
 johnjconn wrote:


I don't hate him, but I typically turn the station off when a JW song comes on. 
He does nothing for me. 
Borderline annoying.
Maybe it's that out of date goth thing he's got going on.
 
I feel the same way. I don't really like the casual violence in this particular song. Switching away, despite the clarinets.
yuck and more yuck. 
Love Jack.  Love White Stripes (Even Megs marginal drumming), His collaberations.

Maybe an acquired taste.  But, I love his variety. So will be getting Blunderbuss...
 TJS wrote:
I never got into his music whether by himself or with his sister.  This song continues the legacy of "meh".
 
you took the MEH. right out of my mouth...
I never got into his music whether by himself or with his sister.  This song continues the legacy of "meh".
He rarely misses the sound that he is after..  Always impressed,
 and I hope that he never stops searching.
First I've heard anything from the new album. Liking it so far!
This is one of those times that I would swear Jack is the secret son of Robert Plant. Something about his voice and how he uses it.
The first part reminded me of the beginning of Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield.  Anyway, I really like this song so far.
Yeah, THAT'S what I'm talkin' bout!  Jack is BACK!

The word blunderbuss is also in a recent Arctic Monkey's song, I think.  It's a type of old gun.  I think they just like saying it.  Reminds me of wanderlust.  {#Think}


Love Jack or hate him.. well, I cant see how anyone can hate this bit of a genius. It's crazy boogie woogie !!!
Jack rarely disappoints. Love the Hammond B3 in the background.