The White Stripes - Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground (Official Music Video)

Watch the official music video for "Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground" by The White Stripes, directed by Michel Gondry

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Lyrics:
Dead leaves and the dirty ground
When I know you're not around
Shiny tops and soda pops
When I hear your lips make a sound
When I hear your lips make a sound
Thirty notes in the mailbox
Will tell you that I'm coming home
And I think I'm gonna stick around
For a while so you're not alone
For a while so you're not alone

If you can hear a piano fall
You can hear me coming down the hall
If I could just hear your pretty voice
I don't think I'd need to see at all
Don't think I'd need to see at all
Soft hair and a velvet tongue
I want to give you what you give to me
And every breath that is in your lungs
Is a tiny little gift to me
Is a tiny little gift to me

I didn't feel so bad 'til the sun went down
Then I come home
No one to wrap my arms around
Wrap my arms around

Well, any man with a microphone
Can tell you what he loves the most
And you know why you love at all
If you're thinking of the holy ghost
If you're thinking of the holy ghost

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[plemgrubern]

every note that is in this song is a tiny little gift to me 

[aesir]

"And every breath that is in your lungs is a tiny little gift to me"

That line hit me heavy. My eyes watered as I replyed it about a dozen times.

[cyndygough]

My oldest son LOVED this & all their other songs. Tomorrow will be 2 years since he left this mean ole world. RIP My Son BB Norman. 😭💔😭

[sebasvega]

That distorted guitar is everything, what a rocker wants to hear to forget everything, jack white and his guitar save rock and roll

[Meandgenevieve]

20 years too late, but finally dived in, i'm mad on this band.

[dillimeinbilli]

I miss Meg. :( The video is so personal.  
'Every breath that is in your lungs is a tiny little gift to me' is such a perfect line. 

[wideawake]

This song is such a raw, wonderful and unexpected love song. One of the most underrated songs in history.

[isaiahdavis]

regardless of what genre or sub genre you like, heavy metal, punk, hell even industrial rock, I think nearly everyone likes White Stripes.

[Doveskie]

"and every breath that is in her lungs is a tiny little gift to me"
i havent slept the sun is coming up and this line is drivign me crazy its so good ugh

[reymhd]

One of the greatest songs written this century, that's for sure.

[Sickfpsx]

this is probably one of the best music videos I've ever seen.

[leschameaux]

This is hands-down my favorite song of all time. So simple and romantic, and of course Jack and Meg make it so cool that it's not overly sappy.
"And every breath that is in your lungs is a tiny little gift to me..."

[randomguyontheinternet]

This has to be my favorite White Stripes music video. When I first found this it just seemed really fun and random. But now its so eerie. I love how The Stripes really feel like a band that documents childhood. This isnt a song about being in love, its about the empty feeling that lays bare once its gone. As those shadows party, Jack and Meg playfully play piano and sing all the memories just keep coming back, somehow wrecking the place even more. Its ao chaotic, yet depressing and hopeful at the same time. Whenever I see Meg pack up and leave at the end it almost makes me cry. Then the song softly finishes like wiping away tears. there's another day to ge through and clean all that shit up little by little.

[JacoboZea]

The blues song that most people don't know is blues.
A classic tune.
A masterpiece

[Kookieduck]

'Soft hair and a velvet tongue, I wanna give you what you give to me' - the sexiest and most romantic lyrics ever. Thank you Jack and Meg for this great song.

[ryonmabeyFUQ]

I can't explain it, but this song hits notes, sings cords that are in sync to how I feel. Love you two!

[eastKilroy]

Love how this recording is full of mistakes and slightly out of tune guitar. So raw and that's fucking amazing. Legendary song.

[samanthamcb]

OK, it's 2022, this song was definitely underplayed in its time. I listened to it on repeat. Specifically at :35, it is such a beautiful and excellent riff, it brings me such internal peace every time I hear it. 😌💛

[maryholland]

Will never forget how this song impacted me as a young guitar player. ♥️

[aaronfernandez]

" If you can hear a piano fall you can hear me coming down the hall " This is one of my favorite white stripes songs. Jack White is an amazing artist that can create music out of nothing. Great song.