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Jack White — Temporary Ground
Album: Lazaretto
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Released: 2014
Length: 3:06
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On a floating lily island
Moving over slowly sideways
Rested temper and the creatures
Spending all of their days

Praying for the floor to
Buckle down below their belts
Crashing into yet another
Drifting continental shelf

[Chorus x2:]
Moving without motion
Screaming without sound
Across an open ocean
Flying there on temporary ground

The old explorers had it easy
They discovered nothing new
But returned on home with answers
Of sad existent clues

All the creatures have it hard now
Nothing but god is left to know
And while he left us all here hanging
We're barely losing off our home

[Chorus x4]
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 marciajsilsbee wrote:

Jack White, in his Tesla, bought stuff at my yard sale in East Nashville in 2019!



You were having a drive through yard sale? 
:)
Must have been weird. What did he get?
Posted 8 months ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Jack White is one of a kind and an incredible musician. I was lucky enough to be at his wedding last year. 
Posted 1 year ago by luvinmuzic    [ Reply ]
Love the fiddle and pedal steel in this. Just upped it to a nine (gotta hold something back in the absence of an eleven.).
Posted 1 year ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:


You must have had an impressive yard sale. What was Jack interested in?

Someone else's stuff evidently.  ha

Posted 2 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 marciajsilsbee wrote:

Jack White, in his Tesla, bought stuff at my yard sale in East Nashville in 2019!



You must have had an impressive yard sale. What was Jack interested in?
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
I'd opine that Jack, as a person, is somewhat more interesting than Jack, the singer.  Every single interview and piece of film on this guy that I've seen reveals him as fascinating and engaging.  I can't say the same about all of his music.
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 marciajsilsbee wrote:

Jack White, in his Tesla, bought stuff at my yard sale in East Nashville in 2019!

and probably made an interesting instrument with it...or some 'new sound' even?

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 marciajsilsbee wrote:

Jack White, in his Tesla, bought stuff at my yard sale in East Nashville in 2019!



One degree of separation from fame.
Posted 2 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
Love the pedal steel!
Posted 3 years ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
 roadie wrote:

More of this guy on RP, please.  Every single variation, too.    




So you have got it.
Posted 3 years ago by Thunderbolt    [ Reply ]
Jack White, in his Tesla, bought stuff at my yard sale in East Nashville in 2019!
Posted 3 years ago by marciajsilsbee    [ Reply ]
I'm on top of the world lookin down on creation... oops sorry.. wrong song..
Posted 4 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
More of this guy on RP, please.  Every single variation, too.    
Posted 4 years ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
 Wilfrue wrote:

That's what I came here to find out... sounded a little like, but not enough like Natalie Maines. I've never heard of Ms. Rische, but this is an excellent vocal. 
 
https://www.lilliemaemusic.com...
Posted 4 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
I love the album cover's reference to Doctor Who's Weeping Angels.
Excellent song (8)
Posted 4 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
 meatmike wrote:
It's good to know there's an artist around today who's just driven to make good music without latching onto a specific genre.
 AND he's collaborated with legends like Loretta Lynn and Wanda Jackson. Nice.
c.


Posted 4 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
It's good to know there's an artist around today who's just driven to make good music without latching onto a specific genre.
Posted 5 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
 rabaak wrote:
Who is the female vocalist? Her voice sounds familiar.But I can't place it.
 
According to the Interweb, it's Lillie Mae Rische. Don't know a thing about her. She sounds great on this track. Really makes it.
Posted 5 years ago by tcseeley    [ Reply ]
Jack's music is limitless. There is  something unique to discover in each piece. While I may not love every one, I always listen because they are so interesting. His collaboration with Loretta Lynn is excellent. I imagine his brain as an ever exploding music bomb.  Love it!
Posted 5 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
 andrewmi wrote:

Apparently her name is Lillie Mae Rische? I don't recognize her name but maybe you do!

 
That's what I came here to find out... sounded a little like, but not enough like Natalie Maines. I've never heard of Ms. Rische, but this is an excellent vocal. 
Posted 6 years ago by Wilfrue    [ Reply ]
I smell sex and candy here, who's that launching in my chair.
That's what I hear... Marcy playground - AHH memories!
Posted 6 years ago by Tischler_Ireland    [ Reply ]
Has he been listening to "Once a Ghost Always a Ghost", by Curved Air?

Probably not. a pretty obscure track that I only picked up by chance. So I'll give him the benefit of the doubt..
Posted 7 years ago by Philchill    [ Reply ]
 rabaak wrote:
Who is the female vocalist? Her voice sounds familiar.But I can't place it.

 
Apparently her name is Lillie Mae Rische? I don't recognize her name but maybe you do!
Posted 7 years ago by andrewmi    [ Reply ]
Who is the female vocalist? Her voice sounds familiar.But I can't place it.
Posted 7 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
 Aud wrote:
It was announced this past week that Jack will be one of the musical acts for the first show of the NEW Prairie Home Companion season.....!

 
i listened last night, he did a fine set!
Posted 7 years ago by DoctorWho    [ Reply ]
It was announced this past week that Jack will be one of the musical acts for the first show of the NEW Prairie Home Companion season.....!
Posted 8 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
 pxd wrote:
 Does anyone else hear Sex & Candy by Marcy Playground in the early part of this?
 
Funny, I just heard it,,, it was the song played before this one......... 
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
This wears thin quickly.

 
Agreed.
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
This wears thin quickly.
Posted 9 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Jack White is the greatest rock and roll performer of his generation. The versatility of his work is astounding. Jack White does it all beautifully.
Some of his early songs are a bit rough, perhaps unfinished and could use the touch of a great producer. Perhaps he can do covers of them!
Posted 9 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Middleton wrote:

Amen!  I was surprised to see so many haters here.  He is a genius.  And the Lazaretto tour was once of the best live performances I've seen by any artist EVER.  Definitely in my Top 10 concerts of all time.  Love, love, LOVE Jack White.

 
I second this. His Roskilde Festival 2014 performance was amazing!

The best part of the Rolling Stones gig was the outro announcement that Jack White would be stand in for Drake, who had cancelled just hours before. 

You can watch the whole concert on Youtube.  Jack White 2014 Roskilde Festival.


Posted 9 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
I think this is an interesting song, but it just occurred to me that it sounds an awful lot like Jack White's take on Schoolhouse Rock - which says more about the quality of Schoolhouse Rock, in my book.
Posted 9 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
 rlr511 wrote:
There is nothing Jack White can do that will be good.  nuff said{#Razz}

 
Really? {#Eh} I think you have said "nuff" now go listen to some Lawrence Welk
Posted 9 years ago by Fiji5555    [ Reply ]
There is nothing Jack White can do that will be good.  nuff said{#Razz}
Posted 9 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
 PA1749 wrote:
It took me a little while to warm up to Jack White but he truly is an amazing presence in the music world. His range is mind boggling and it's all good.

 
Amen!  I was surprised to see so many haters here.  He is a genius.  And the Lazaretto tour was once of the best live performances I've seen by any artist EVER.  Definitely in my Top 10 concerts of all time.  Love, love, LOVE Jack White.
Posted 9 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]
 haljordan wrote:
Jack, whatever you do, don't blink.

 
Blink and you're dead.
Posted 9 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
One trick pony
Posted 9 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Holy shit! (I would't ordinarily curse) I"ve heard this song three or four times in this week alone! After not hearing it for so long.
I can't stand it. Her voice, both of them, but mostly hers, makes me cringe.
Posted 9 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Second time Jack White comes around today on RP. One time a day should be enough!
Posted 9 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Sameness
Posted 9 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 pxd wrote:
 Does anyone else hear Sex & Candy by Marcy Playground in the early part of this?
 
Now that you mention it....
Posted 9 years ago by Falcon    [ Reply ]
Somehow I just don't get his music. It's about the only thing on RP that makes me switch over to a different station.
Posted 9 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
 Does anyone else hear Sex & Candy by Marcy Playground in the early part of this?
Posted 9 years ago by pxd    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:
Just a tepid Jack White fan (now and in White Stripes), but I really like this—maybe enough to buy it or even the CD after another hearing. Jack seems to me quite talented and capable of outstanding music.

 
If you get the chance to see him in concert in support of this record, do. He'll melt your face off.
Posted 9 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
It took me a little while to warm up to Jack White but he truly is an amazing presence in the music world. His range is mind boggling and it's all good.
Posted 10 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
Jack Black and Jack White should do a standup/concert tour and call it the Black and White tour.
Posted 10 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
Jack, whatever you do, don't blink.
Posted 10 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
Too much Jack White.
Not enough Jack Black.

{#Roflol}
Posted 10 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
Like it very much.
Props to the woman singer 
Posted 10 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Just a tepid Jack White fan (now and in White Stripes), but I really like this—maybe enough to buy it or even the CD after another hearing. Jack seems to me quite talented and capable of outstanding music.
Posted 10 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Instant PSD !
Posted 10 years ago by bendame    [ Reply ]
 stalfnzo wrote:
Anything Jack does is fine by me. He challenges me to keep up.

 
Nicely stated. 
Posted 10 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Anything Jack does is fine by me. He challenges me to keep up.
Posted 10 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
 OHMish wrote:
Jack White {#Frustrated}

 
Indeed. 
Posted 10 years ago by motobecane    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
I like him better this way, without his hood.

 
{#Lol}
Posted 10 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
I like him better this way, without his hood.
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Jack White {#Frustrated}
Posted 10 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
 n4ku wrote:

I was! The hearing in my left ear is slowly returning.

 
What?
Posted 10 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
 AliGator wrote:

Dude! You were there too? {#High-five}

 
I was! The hearing in my left ear is slowly returning.
Posted 10 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
 n4ku wrote:
We just saw him last weekend at the Forecastle Festival. One of the best shows I have ever seen.

 
Dude! You were there too? {#High-five}
Posted 10 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
We just saw him last weekend at the Forecastle Festival. One of the best shows I have ever seen.
Posted 10 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Saw Jack White at the Forecastle Festival in Louisville last weekend. He melted everyone's face off. 
Posted 10 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Saaweeet.
Posted 10 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
I agree, he's amazing - I've loved everything he's done
Posted 10 years ago by Lacapella    [ Reply ]
He is amaaaazing live. I think that might be his fiddle player Lillie Mae Rausch(?) singing. He is genius and I am enthralled with everything he does.
Posted 10 years ago by dancnbarefoot    [ Reply ]
I generally like White, this is pretty good.  He is an odd duck but pretty talented and a majority of his stuff is good.

Who is the female vocal? 
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
IMHO, his capabilities as a songwriter are growing. This is a long way from "Icky Thump."
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
He's an odd duck, for sure. But he makes interesting, personal art. I applaud him for that.
Posted 10 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Growing slowly on me - not like lichen, more like liking.
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]