Bone Broke
Bone Broke

The White Stripes - Bone Broke Lyrics

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Jun 15, 2007
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Bone Broke Music Video

Bone Broke Lyrics

Hey
Hey

Look closer, you can see all the money
I got a dollar bill in the cockpit
Surprised that your wallet is a black hole
I got another job at the liquor store, damn

Oh, well
I'm bone broke

Hey

They got a white pony in the stable
And ride him when the doggie isn't able
But he doesn't really care because they pay him
But, still, a black suit is gonna shake him down

Oh, well
I'm bone broke
Hey, broke as I'll ever be

Look another way, girl, I'm telling ya
God gave seven minutes right to ya
And your mother put her money into platinum
And now you never have to pay
Attention

Do ya?
Do ya?

Uh-huh

Yeah

I'm kneeling on a brick with my nails
I'm telling her the money's in the mail
Keeps shiny in my box, never fake it
But now the brick breaker's gonna break it down

Oh, well
I'm bone broke

Look another way, girl, I'm telling ya
God gave seven minutes right to ya
Your mother put her money into platinum
So that you wouldn't have to pay
Attention
Right?

Writer(s): Jack White
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics to 'Bone Broke' by The White Stripes?

    The lyrics for 'Bone Broke' were written by Jack White, the lead vocalist and guitarist of The White Stripes.

  2. On which album can 'Bone Broke' by The White Stripes be found?

    'Bone Broke' is a track from The White Stripes' sixth studio album, 'Icky Thump,' which was released in 2007.

  3. Did 'Bone Broke' feature any special recording techniques or locations?

    While the specific recording techniques for 'Bone Broke' aren't detailed, the album 'Icky Thump' was recorded and mixed entirely in analog at Nashville's Blackbird Studio by Joe Chiccarelli, which marked a shift for the band as they used 16-track analog recording instead of the usual 8-track.

  4. How was The White Stripes' 'Icky Thump' album received commercially and critically?

    The 'Icky Thump' album was well received, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and number one on the UK Albums Chart. It sold 223,000 copies in its first week in the US and was certified gold by late July 2007. The album also won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2008.

  5. What kind of musical influences are present in the 'Icky Thump' album where 'Bone Broke' appears?

    The 'Icky Thump' album features a mix of punk, garage rock, and blues influences, with elements of Scottish folk music, avant-garde, trumpet, and bagpipes incorporated into the music. This varied stylistic approach can be seen as part of the band's return to their earlier, more raw musical roots.

  6. What is the lyrical theme of 'Bone Broke' by The White Stripes?

    While the exact meaning of 'Bone Broke' isn't provided, the lyrics depict themes of financial struggle, resilience, and social commentary. It reflects a narrative of someone dealing with economic hardship and societal pressures.

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