The Raconteurs — Top Yourself
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How are you going to top yourself
When there is nobody else?
How are you gonna do it by yourself?
'Cause I'm not gonna be here to help you, yeah
How you gonna top yourself
When there is nobody else?
How are you gonna do it by yourself?
'Cause I'm not gonna be here to help you
How you gonna do it alone?
When I don't pick up my phone
I'd love to give a dog a bone
But I'm not gonna stick around to help you
Yeah, how you gonna stop yourself when
Your man stops ringing your bell? (Your bell)
You're right between heaven and hell
And you're gonna need the good lord to help you
How I'm gonna make you see?
That this ain't no way to be
See you been getting it all for free
Guess you better get a sugar daddy to help you
Such a little girl, like a spinning time mama
But she's spinning out of control
Takes sleeping with a snake like you to
Rip apart my soul
Rip apart my soul
Rip apart my soul
How're you gonna rock yourself to sleep
When I give up my midnight creep, girl?
How're gonna get that deep
When your daddy ain't around here to do it to you?
Yeah, how you're gonna do it alone?
When I don't pick up my phone
I'd love to give a dog a bone
But I'm not gonna stick around to help you
Top yourself
Top yourself
Top yourself
When there is nobody else?
How are you gonna do it by yourself?
'Cause I'm not gonna be here to help you, yeah
How you gonna top yourself
When there is nobody else?
How are you gonna do it by yourself?
'Cause I'm not gonna be here to help you
How you gonna do it alone?
When I don't pick up my phone
I'd love to give a dog a bone
But I'm not gonna stick around to help you
Yeah, how you gonna stop yourself when
Your man stops ringing your bell? (Your bell)
You're right between heaven and hell
And you're gonna need the good lord to help you
How I'm gonna make you see?
That this ain't no way to be
See you been getting it all for free
Guess you better get a sugar daddy to help you
Such a little girl, like a spinning time mama
But she's spinning out of control
Takes sleeping with a snake like you to
Rip apart my soul
Rip apart my soul
Rip apart my soul
How're you gonna rock yourself to sleep
When I give up my midnight creep, girl?
How're gonna get that deep
When your daddy ain't around here to do it to you?
Yeah, how you're gonna do it alone?
When I don't pick up my phone
I'd love to give a dog a bone
But I'm not gonna stick around to help you
Top yourself
Top yourself
Top yourself
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Kick ass album!!! Can't believe it came out 14 years ago!!
These guys put on an incredibly rockin' live show. Go see 'em if you ever get the chance. Won't be disappointed.
Makes me want to break out the old amp with the torn speaker and crank it!
expatlar wrote:
No shit. I always turn it up when I hear him and I wasn't sure it was until I looked!
I don't really understand why young Jack has so many detractors. Sounds like rock n' roll to me.
No shit. I always turn it up when I hear him and I wasn't sure it was until I looked!
CoYoT51 wrote:
Bill pronounces it greatly, with a great US accent but it does NOT sounds AT ALL like a French would tell it. It should sound more or less like "Rack-on-Ter", no sound S at the end and the N is mute, only here to make the nasalized sound ON which is a "vocal" without any sound like 'n'. Sharkey, wash your ears,Tabernacle !
Bill, keep on saying it like you do, it's just perfect and WHO CARES if it does sound like French or Finnish!
Like many words, it is both French and English -- with different meanings & pronunciations. I pronounce it the way it's pronounced in English (as I suspect the band themselves do).
Bill pronounces it greatly, with a great US accent but it does NOT sounds AT ALL like a French would tell it. It should sound more or less like "Rack-on-Ter", no sound S at the end and the N is mute, only here to make the nasalized sound ON which is a "vocal" without any sound like 'n'. Sharkey, wash your ears,Tabernacle !
Bill, keep on saying it like you do, it's just perfect and WHO CARES if it does sound like French or Finnish!
Like many words, it is both French and English -- with different meanings & pronunciations. I pronounce it the way it's pronounced in English (as I suspect the band themselves do).
All right, all right, all right.
This is the second Jack White during last couple hours. What's the deal?
He's not that good of a guitar player (did he just learn the slide for this song?).
He vocals are ragged.
The lyrics are ho hum.
The band is mediocre.
What gives?
This is the second Jack White during last couple hours. What's the deal?
He's not that good of a guitar player (did he just learn the slide for this song?).
He vocals are ragged.
The lyrics are ho hum.
The band is mediocre.
What gives?
I don't really understand why young Jack has so many detractors. Sounds like rock n' roll to me.
Self-Parody from Jack 
~
~Like it or don't, this is music that demands to be heard. Not good as Muzak.
Wish I could have gone to Jack's $3.00 concert when he was here in Anchorage this last spring. Too short of notice for working people with responsibilities. Or maybe I was just being too responsible. Should have gone.
You tell em Jackie
Mama does count as topping oneself ? Looks like doubling.
MizzFarola wrote:
Watched it again last night, but certainly have never felt that Jimmy was smug (on the contrary), nor did I feel that Jack wiped the floor with anything other than perhaps a mop. Don't get me wrong, I love JW's music and consider him a noteworthy talent, but I thought the movie brought together 3 wonderful and diverse talents in a very accessible way.
Reading past comments I gues JW is like marmite, luv'im or hate'im. Me I'm in camp the first. Always recognise new tracks with joy. I also thought he wiped the floor with smug little Jimmy Page and the Edge for flair and can do creativity in It Might Get Loud.
Watched it again last night, but certainly have never felt that Jimmy was smug (on the contrary), nor did I feel that Jack wiped the floor with anything other than perhaps a mop. Don't get me wrong, I love JW's music and consider him a noteworthy talent, but I thought the movie brought together 3 wonderful and diverse talents in a very accessible way.
Reading past comments I gues JW is like marmite, luv'im or hate'im. Me I'm in camp the first. Always recognise new tracks with joy. I also thought he wiped the floor with smug little Jimmy Page and the Edge for flair and can do creativity in It Might Get Loud.
Interesting album cover
"How are you going to top yourself
When there is nobody else?"
Each day .. a lil more.. each day striving higher....
each day ..... More ... bring it... Do it....
When there is nobody else?"
Each day .. a lil more.. each day striving higher....
each day ..... More ... bring it... Do it....
idiot_wind wrote:
Jack White held up pretty well next to Jimmy in "It Might Get Loud". That film was a lot of fun. Except I could have done with less of Edge.
Jack White...this band...White Stripes...very much over rated.
Nothing new. Nothing unique.
The standards are so low for R n R bands in the 2000s. It a person can play some simple chords or a slide, it like "oh my God,,,this is the next Jimmy Page".
RIP...R n R. You had a heck of a run.
Nothing new. Nothing unique.
The standards are so low for R n R bands in the 2000s. It a person can play some simple chords or a slide, it like "oh my God,,,this is the next Jimmy Page".
RIP...R n R. You had a heck of a run.
Jack White held up pretty well next to Jimmy in "It Might Get Loud". That film was a lot of fun. Except I could have done with less of Edge.
Jack White SO wants to be Led Zeppelin all by himself.
Thanks to the rest of The Raconteurs for tempering that, if only just a little.
Thanks to the rest of The Raconteurs for tempering that, if only just a little.
YIEYA 
Excellent tune! Nice to hear it on RP...
rlr511 wrote:
A "wraith"? It's interesting that a 21st-Century American would be using 18th-Century, Scottish vernacular, unless there's now some silly "vampire" TV show on the WB that uses the term. Is someone's resemblance to a ghost a reason to dislike them?
sounds too much like the AWFUL (but everyone loves him) Jack White. Really? Jack White's album cover makes him look like a Wraith, too. just another reason to dislike him. But the raconteurs aren't great either.
A "wraith"? It's interesting that a 21st-Century American would be using 18th-Century, Scottish vernacular, unless there's now some silly "vampire" TV show on the WB that uses the term. Is someone's resemblance to a ghost a reason to dislike them?
This band flat out rocks. A cool, diverse collection of songs from both albums. I wish I had a chance to see them live.
Pretty certain it's a minority position, but I think this is dreck, as is pretty much everything else I've heard Jack White do. Some of the instrumental parts are enjoyable, but the vocals and slide work grate on my nerves.
rlr511 wrote:
Gee.... I wonder why.
Psyched to hear Jack has gotten the Raconteurs back together to record another album.
sounds too much like the AWFUL (but everyone loves him) Jack White. Really? Jack White's album cover makes him look like a Wraith, too. just another reason to dislike him. But the raconteurs aren't great either.
Gee.... I wonder why.
Psyched to hear Jack has gotten the Raconteurs back together to record another album.
This is actually pretty good. Perhaps I owe Jack White an apology ...
Jack White...this band...White Stripes...very much over rated.
Nothing new. Nothing unique.
The standards are so low for R n R bands in the 2000s. It a person can play some simple chords or a slide, it like "oh my God,,,this is the next Jimmy Page".
RIP...R n R. You had a heck of a run.
Nothing new. Nothing unique.
The standards are so low for R n R bands in the 2000s. It a person can play some simple chords or a slide, it like "oh my God,,,this is the next Jimmy Page".
RIP...R n R. You had a heck of a run.
I think this is what John Boehner told Harry Reid the other day: "Go top yourself!"
rlr511 wrote: sounds too much like the AWFUL (but everyone loves him) Jack White. Really? , Jack White's album cover makes him look like a Wraith, too. just another reason to dislike him. But the raconteurs aren't great either.
Please separate your opinions from facts in your posts. Many thanks from the (strivingly objectivist) RP community!
Please separate your opinions from facts in your posts. Many thanks from the (strivingly objectivist) RP community!
rlr511 wrote: Good thing different stokes for different folks applies here! Since out of 379 reviews this is a 7 + I think you are in the minority, and the majority could care less what you think! lmao! 
sounds too much like the AWFUL (but everyone loves him) Jack White. Really? Jack White's album cover makes him look like a Wraith, too. just another reason to dislike him. But the raconteurs aren't great eitGood thing different strokes for different folks applies here!
sounds too much like the AWFUL (but everyone loves him) Jack White. Really? Jack White's album cover makes him look like a Wraith, too. just another reason to dislike him. But the raconteurs aren't great either.
Damn I loved The Raconteurs!! Great to see how Jack played with others — not just Meg.
TOP NOTCH Rock'n'Roll!!
TOP NOTCH Rock'n'Roll!!
Son of Led Zeppelin..?
On the same wavelength. Why, I don't know. Like this song ... Bill keep 'em coming.
sharkey wrote:
Just heard bill pronouce it again, and his pronunciation is absolutely correct. PS I'm French Canadian from Quebec.
Bill pronounces it greatly, with a great US accent but it does NOT sounds AT ALL like a French would tell it. It should sound more or less like "Rack-on-Ter", no sound S at the end and the N is mute, only here to make the nasalized sound ON which is a "vocal" without any sound like 'n'. Sharkey, wash your ears,Tabernacle !
Bill, keep on saying it like you do, it's just perfect and WHO CARES if it does sound like French or Finnish!
Just heard bill pronouce it again, and his pronunciation is absolutely correct. PS I'm French Canadian from Quebec.
Bill pronounces it greatly, with a great US accent but it does NOT sounds AT ALL like a French would tell it. It should sound more or less like "Rack-on-Ter", no sound S at the end and the N is mute, only here to make the nasalized sound ON which is a "vocal" without any sound like 'n'. Sharkey, wash your ears,Tabernacle !
Bill, keep on saying it like you do, it's just perfect and WHO CARES if it does sound like French or Finnish!
It just seems annoying to me. 2.
Awesome song!! Really rocks!
Guelfling wrote:
Just heard bill pronouce it again, and his pronunciation is absolutely correct. PS I'm French Canadian from Quebec.
Bill, please learn how to pronounce "Raconteurs" properly, the way you say it sounds ridiculous 
It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
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It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
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Just heard bill pronouce it again, and his pronunciation is absolutely correct. PS I'm French Canadian from Quebec.
OH YEAH!
Cynaera wrote:
Someone's been watching The Wicker Man lately, I suspect...
Something tells me that Jack White has a world much akin to the whole "Alice In Wonderland" world, and there are far too many people who willingly live there and find magic and mayhem. I fear I might be one of those people. Didn't like White Stripes at first, but as with the Raconteurs, the music has grown on me. So - donning my harlequin hat with the tricorn bells, and joining the rather twisted parade, somewhere between the bearded lady and the Doormouse, I go dancing...
Someone's been watching The Wicker Man lately, I suspect...
Something tells me that Jack White has a world much akin to the whole "Alice In Wonderland" world, and there are far too many people who willingly live there and find magic and mayhem. I fear I might be one of those people. Didn't like White Stripes at first, but as with the Raconteurs, the music has grown on me. So - donning my harlequin hat with the tricorn bells, and joining the rather twisted parade, somewhere between the bearded lady and the Doormouse, I go dancing...
Guelfling wrote:
LOL! On another tack, that cover reminds me of the closing 'party' in the old Brit comedy film "Carry on Camping". One for Brits of a certain age and disposition, mind.
Quite a fun track, very White Stripes-ish as someone's already commented. 7 from the Nottingham jury.
Bill, please learn how to pronounce "Raconteurs" properly, the way you say it sounds ridiculous
It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
LOL! On another tack, that cover reminds me of the closing 'party' in the old Brit comedy film "Carry on Camping". One for Brits of a certain age and disposition, mind.
Quite a fun track, very White Stripes-ish as someone's already commented. 7 from the Nottingham jury.
8
Guelfling wrote:
Okay, that website is just creepy. The speaker's eyes FOLLOWED MY CURSOR. I think I'm getting paranoid, and cartoon figures are out to spy on me and steal all my secrets... I'ma have nightmares for weeks. Thanks a lot, Mr. Jack White and your band of raccoon turds.
Seriously, though - I like this song. And I wll never visit the above-listed website again (at least, not without drugs.)
Bill, please learn how to pronounce "Raconteurs" properly, the way you say it sounds ridiculous
It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
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It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
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Okay, that website is just creepy. The speaker's eyes FOLLOWED MY CURSOR. I think I'm getting paranoid, and cartoon figures are out to spy on me and steal all my secrets... I'ma have nightmares for weeks. Thanks a lot, Mr. Jack White and your band of raccoon turds.
Seriously, though - I like this song. And I wll never visit the above-listed website again (at least, not without drugs.)
Wouldn't one have to be a contortionist in order to top one's self? Just wondering...
Bluesgrrl wrote:
How do you pronounce Gotye?
I pronounce it "gaht-yyyyyeeeeeeeeeeee". But that's just twisted ol' me.
How do you pronounce Gotye?
I pronounce it "gaht-yyyyyeeeeeeeeeeee". But that's just twisted ol' me.
Lots of energy...but no explosion... just one more spark...drummer, lead guitar-? Something that takes it to the rafters,...
But good enuff for a 7. I like it... I like intelli-gent lyrics and some phrasing that makes a statement... What would Bob Plant do with this-?
Maybe next album... Do thes guys know what the Brits mean when they say "Top your self"-? Not surei
But good enuff for a 7. I like it... I like intelli-gent lyrics and some phrasing that makes a statement... What would Bob Plant do with this-?
Maybe next album... Do thes guys know what the Brits mean when they say "Top your self"-? Not surei
i hear adam sandler's "opera man" of years ago
This is probably my favorite Raconteurs song... it's amazing. :)
I liked someone's comment that it feels like it wants to explode. If it blew up into something moshpit-worthy, it might get me going along with it. I suppose others might emphasize that tension, waiting and expectation as the real kicker of the song. To me, it feels more like a promise unfulfilled.
This sounds like the Black Crowes meets Zepplin? So uninnovatingly derivative.
Now Dread Zepplin is a mash-up.
nate917 wrote:
Bill's actually taught me how to pronounce some things, like Gotye. On the other hand, I will never have to actually pronounce that word.
How do you pronounce Gotye?
Bill's actually taught me how to pronounce some things, like Gotye. On the other hand, I will never have to actually pronounce that word.
How do you pronounce Gotye?
sounds more like the white stripes to me
I caught that Led Zep groove too
some tastee guitar work, and is that some rock banjo?? yes!
some tastee guitar work, and is that some rock banjo?? yes!
Guelfling wrote:
Bill's actually taught me how to pronounce some things, like Gotye. On the other hand, I will never have to actually pronounce that word.
Bill, please learn how to pronounce "Raconteurs" properly, the way you say it sounds ridiculous
It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
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It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
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Bill's actually taught me how to pronounce some things, like Gotye. On the other hand, I will never have to actually pronounce that word.
huebdoo wrote:
I thought the same thing!
Totally felt like it was Zepplin going on here ... very cool
I thought the same thing!
Tres bon!
Bill, please learn how to pronounce "Raconteurs" properly, the way you say it sounds ridiculous
It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
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It is the French word for "Story Tellers" but the way you say it, the closest plausible thing I can think of is "Racoon tueurs". "Tueurs" is the French word for "killers"
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wyoschrods wrote:
Agreed. Love that song and the whole cd with Loretta.
Good enough...yet fails to reach the intensity achieved with Loretta Lynn re Portland and sloe gin fizz.
Agreed. Love that song and the whole cd with Loretta.
LOve it.. ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS
Jack still sounds like he's about to explode at any second. PulL iT!
Crank it up! The entire album is playable over and over. Grammy nominated for best rock album, Grammy winner for best-engineered album. Saw 'em live at Austin City Limits, blew us away.
sirrus wrote:
Yep, I heard that, too. not so much Led as a lot of others hear.
This is much more White-Stripey than the other tracks that Bill has played from this album...
Yep, I heard that, too. not so much Led as a lot of others hear.
Totally felt like it was Zepplin going on here ... very cool
beefheart zeppelins
lingchih wrote:
I heard LZ influences, too, loud and clear. Very cool album cover, as well.
One of the best tunes off of a truly great CD. Channeling some Zeppelin here.
I heard LZ influences, too, loud and clear. Very cool album cover, as well.
First I've heard it. Like it, yes.
polkadude wrote:
Hrm, I gotta give that trophy to Tom Morello. Jack White is perhaps more unique in his sound. I'm still not a huge fan though.
Jack White may be on the way to setting the world record for coaxing unique sounds out of guitars and amps. Maybe when his firepower starts to subside, he'll come back home to Detroit to reload. Nashville? Give me a break.
Hrm, I gotta give that trophy to Tom Morello. Jack White is perhaps more unique in his sound. I'm still not a huge fan though.
white stripes only good. oddly enough, i like white stripes but for different reasons.
incidentally, the photo up there is only about 1/4 of the total photo. like the instruments they use, they must have insisted that the photographer use vintage equipment. look like its an authentic dageurrotype or tintype.
incidentally, the photo up there is only about 1/4 of the total photo. like the instruments they use, they must have insisted that the photographer use vintage equipment. look like its an authentic dageurrotype or tintype.
thewiseking wrote:
fittingly from Detroit—home of the American Badass.
Jack White.
American Badass.
American Badass.
fittingly from Detroit—home of the American Badass.
I couldn't take it anymore...I had to go buy the album. Thanks RP!
More banjo for an 8.
wyoschrods wrote:
Yeah, that's a good one.
Good enough...yet fails to reach the intensity achieved with Loretta Lynn re Portland and sloe gin fizz.
Yeah, that's a good one.
This has to be one of the top albums of 2008. I belive nearly each song on the album has radio-potential.
btw - their website is kind of odd ;)
Good enough...yet fails to reach the intensity achieved with Loretta Lynn re Portland and sloe gin fizz.
I saw these guys on Austin City Limits a few weeks ago with my 14 yr old son. We were both amazed at how well these guys jammed. It was really intense, and White is a really good guitarist. They just worked so well together, the chemistry was perfect!
Fantastic CD -- all the way around!
Excellent album! If you enjoyed this track, pick it up.
Very funky! I give it an 8.
Jack White.
American Badass.
Strong Zep influence on this track.......
Not bad. Not life-changing, as others on here seem to feel, but a solid song.
I upgrade this every time I hear it. I think Jack White is a guitar god, and love the intensity of his voice.
sirrus wrote:
Maybe they're trying to keep her away from the drumset?
Heh... I am a fan of the minimalist thing from the Stripes and Meg's drumming lends itself well to that.
But I sure hear you... this is a much better outlet for Jack especially with a real rock drummer and all...
WonderLizard wrote:
I'm wondering how you got the LP into the CD player to begin with...
when its this good you should definitley have both...
polkadude wrote:
Jack White may be on the way to setting the world record for coaxing unique sounds out of guitars and amps.
I agree. In particular, his mastery of the Digitech Whammy has resulted in some amazing guitar work.
Just heard this for the first time. Had to give it a 10. Astounding.. IMHO.
I like this a lot more than the White Stripes.
Why sound bad when you can sound good?
Jack White may be on the way to setting the world record for coaxing unique sounds out of guitars and amps. Maybe when his firepower starts to subside, he'll come back home to Detroit to reload. Nashville? Give me a break.
...yes, i'd swear this was a white stripes track, negligible straying from formula to my ears...
ALive wrote:
Jack White can do no wrong! I love him, one of my favorite tracks from the lp, however I haven't been able to take it out from my cd player since it's release...oh my i am a fan!
I'm wondering how you got the LP into the CD player to begin with...
good, non over produced sound
lingchih wrote:
One of the best tunes off of a truly great CD. Channeling some Zepppelin here.
I was just gonna say , it sounds like Jimmy Page!
One of the best tunes off of a truly great CD. Channeling some Zeppelin here.
Jack White can do no wrong! I love him, one of my favorite tracks from the lp, however I haven't been able to take it out from my cd player since it's release...oh my i am a fan!
Thought the singer sounded a lot like Levon Helm of the Band
Undoubtedly Jack White...
Very decent. It's hard not to compare them to the Stripes! But I will try to listen to them as themselves.... :-)
bobringer wrote:
Why is Meg (at least it looks like Meg) blindfolded?
Maybe they're trying to keep her away from the drumset?
This is much more White-Stripey than the other tracks that Bill has played from this album...
Why is Meg (at least it looks like Meg) blindfolded?
toe tapping, shoulder shaking, head nodding - yeah good for this first time listening of this song.
Makes me want to break out the old amp with the torn speaker and crank it!
well?