Sixteen Saltines

Jack White

About Sixteen Saltines

"Sixteen Saltines" is the second single from Jack White's 2012 solo album Blunderbuss. It was when White first played this song on Saturday Night Live that the album had a surge in popularity. In December 2012, the song was named by Rolling Stone as the eighth-best song of the year.


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She's got stickers on her locker
And the boy's number's there in magic marker
I'm hungry and the hunger will linger
I eat sixteen saltine crackers then I lick my fingers

Well every morning I deliver the news
Black hat white shoes and I'm red all over
She's got a big mailbox, that she puts up front
Garbage in, garbage out, she's getting what she wants

Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who?
If I get busy then I couldn't care less what you do
But when I'm by myself I think of nothing else
Than if a boy just might be getting through and touching you

Spike heels make a hole in a lifeboat
Jumpin' and weaving, I'm talking and laughing as we float
I hear a whistle, that's how I know she's home
Lipstick, eyelash, broke mirror, broken home

Force fed, force mixed 'till I drop dead
You can't defeat her, when you meet her you'll be what I said
And Lord knows there's a method to her madness
Bustin' those jokes as I float in a sea of sadness

She doesn't know but when she's gonna sit and drink up a few
I'm sure she's drinkin too, but wondering what for and who
And I'm solo rollin'. I'm one side off the boat.
Looking out, throwing up, a lifesaver down my throat

Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who?
Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who?
Who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous who's jealous of who?

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Jack White

Jack White (born John Anthony Gillis, 9 July 1975), often credited as Jack White III, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. He was best known as the vocalist, guitarist and pianist of The White Stripes until they split in February 2011, as well as a vocalist and guitarist for The Raconteurs and the drummer of The Dead Weather. White released his debut solo album, Blunderbuss, on April 24, 2012. more »

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Written by: JOHN ANTHONY WHITE

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Album Information
"Sixteen Saltines" is the second single from the debut solo album “Blunderbuss” by Jack White, an American rock musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of The White Stripes.
Release Details
The song was released in March 2012 by Third Man Records, White's own label.
Chart Success
On the Billboard Alternative songs chart, "Sixteen Saltines" peaked at #10, while it reached #2 on the Billboard Rock songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Sixteen Saltines" was directed by A.G Rojas and was noted for its controversial and somewhat disturbing imagery such as children behaving in anarchic and violent ways.
Songwriting
Jack White wrote the song alone, showcasing his unique talent for combining elements of blues, country, and punk.
Musical Elements
Known for its heavy guitar riffs, "Sixteen Saltines" has been lauded for its refreshingly distinctive sound amidst the prevalent electronic pop.
Live Performances
During his live performances, Jack White alternates between all-female and all-male bands. In the performances of "Sixteen Saltines," this approach adds a different dimension to the energy and interpretation of the song.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics of "Sixteen Saltines" are ambiguous and open to several interpretations. Some suggest it to be a commentary on addiction, while others insist it deals with heartbreak.
Vinyl Record
In addition to the digital and CD formats, "Sixteen Saltines" was also released as a 7-inch vinyl record, maintaining Jack White's enquiry around traditional music formats.
Award Recognition
"Sixteen Saltines" was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, underlining the stunning success of Jack White's debut solo outing.
Alice in Wonderland Reference
The line "And the children they got lost in a blink of an eye" in "Sixteen Saltines" is a reference to Jack's lyrics in another White Stripes song, “We Are Going to Be Friends”, showing a recurring theme in Jack's songwriting world.
Non-Traditional Song Structure
Unlike many popular songs that follow a verse-chorus structure, "Sixteen Saltines" features a somewhat non-traditional structure, alternating between verse, pre-chorus, chorus, and bridge, underscoring White’s experimental approach.

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