Turn Blue
The Black Keys
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In the dead of the night I start to lose control But I still carry the weight like I've always done before It gets so heavy at times but what more can I do I got to stay on track just like pops told me to I really don't think you know There could be hell below, below I really do hope you know There could be hell below, below When the music is done and all the lights are low I will remember the times when love would really glow I could dream ahead before my world turned blue And the light inside would only shine for you I really don't think you know There could be hell below, below I really do hope you know There could be hell below, below I really don't think you know There could be hell below, below
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Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, DANIEL AUERBACH, PATRICK CARNEY
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Album Placement"Turn Blue" is the title track from The Black Keys' eighth studio album, which was released in 2014.
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GenreThe song and the album are both classified within the genre of blues rock, but they also incorporate elements of soul and psychedelic rock.
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Chart RankingsDespite its less mainstream sound, the "Turn Blue" album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, indicating the popularity of the title track amongst other songs.
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CollaboratorThe Black Keys collaborated with producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) on "Turn Blue". This was not their first collaboration; Danger Mouse previously worked with the band on the successful albums "Attack & Release" and "El Camino".
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Writing ProcessThe song's lyrics were written by Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys and producer Danger Mouse. The writing was done during studio sessions in Los Angeles and Nashville.
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Lyric InspirationThe lyrics of "Turn Blue" were inspired by Auerbach's divorce. The singer and guitarist used the music as an outlet for his feelings during this difficult personal time.
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Music StyleUnlike many of the band's previous songs, "Turn Blue" features a slower, more introspective style, reflecting the mood of the lyrics.
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Single SuccessThe song "Turn Blue" was the third single to be released from the album of the same name.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover for "Turn Blue" features a hypnotic spinning blue and black design, which reflects the psychedelic and dreamy elements of the title track.
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Critical Reception"Turn Blue" received mostly positive reviews from critics, with many praising its maturity and depth compared to The Black Keys' earlier work.
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Fan ReceptionWhile some fans missed the band's more traditional blues rock sound, others praised the evolution and complexity seen in "Turn Blue."
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PromotionFor the promotion of the album and the song, The Black Keys performed "Turn Blue" on a number of television shows, including The Late Show with David Letterman.
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