White Houses
Vanessa Carlton
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Crashed on the floor when I moved in This little bungalow alone with some strange new friends Stay up too late, and I'm too thin We promise each other it's til the end Now we're spinning empty bottles It's the five of us With pretty eyed boys girls die to trust I can't resist the day No, I can't resist the day Jenny screams out and it's no pose Cause when she dances she goes and goes And beer through the nose on an inside joke And I'm so excited, I haven't spoken And she's so pretty, and she's so sure Maybe I'm more clever than a girl like her The summer's all in bloom The summer is ending soon It's alright and it's nice not to be so alone But I hold on to your secrets in white houses Maybe I'm a little bit over my head I come undone at the things he said And he's so funny in his bright red shirt We were all in love and we all got hurt I sneak into his car's cracked leather seat The smell of gasoline in the summer heat Boy, we're going way too fast It's all too sweet to last It's alright And I put myself in his hands But I hold on to your secrets in white houses Love, or something ignites in my veins And I pray it never fades in white houses My first time, hard to explain Rush of blood, oh, and a little bit of pain On a cloudy day, it's more common than you think He's my first mistake Maybe you were all faster than me We gave each other up so easily These silly little wounds will never mend I feel so far from where I've been So I go, and I will not be back here again I'm gone as the day is fading on white houses I lie, put my injuries all in the dust In my heart is the five of us In white houses And you, maybe you'll remember me What I gave is yours to keep In white houses In white houses In white houses
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Written by: STEPHAN DOUGLAS JENKINS, VANESSA CARLTON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"White Houses" is the first single from Vanessa Carlton's second studio album titled "Harmonium."
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Release DateThe song was released in the United States on August 30, 2004.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "White Houses" is about the rites of passage from adolescence to adulthood, focusing on the experiences and feelings of the transition.
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CensorshipThe song created some controversy and was censored or banned by some radio stations in the US because it alluded to losing virginity.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "White Houses" was directed by Sophie Muller, a renowned music video director who has worked with artists like Beyonce, The Killers, and Gwen Stefani.
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Piano InfluenceVanessa Carlton, known for her piano-driven songs, also brings this influence to White Houses, highlighting her Central European roots.
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Co-writerThe song was co-written by Carlton and Stephan Jenkins, the lead vocalist for the rock band "Third Eye Blind."
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Commercial Use"White Houses" has appeared in an episode of the MTV reality show "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County."
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PerformancesVanessa Carlton performed "White Houses" on several live television shows including Good Morning America and The Tonight Show.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
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Official VideoThe official video for "White Houses" has a narrative that mirrors the lyrics of the song, showing Carlton experiencing life's transitions with her friends.
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Soundtrack Appearance"White Houses" is included in the soundtrack of "Dancing with the Stars: We Dance!", a 2008 video game.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its storytelling and emotion, but noted its commercial performance was underwhelming, especially compared to Carlton's breakout hit, "A Thousand Miles."
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Music LabelThe song was released under the music label A&M Records.
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