Hypnotize

Album: Elephant (2003)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about a guy who likes a girl, but is too shy to approach her. He dreams of hypnotizing her so he will not have to reveal himself. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Bertrand - Paris, France
  • White Stripes leader Jack White wrote this song in the late '90s before they released their first album. He offered it to a local Detroit band called The Henchmen, but they didn't use it. When it came time to record the fourth White Stripes album, Elephant, Jack's bandmate (also his ex-wife) Meg White remembered the song and suggested they record it themselves.

    Running just 1:48, it's typical of their early sound, with unadorned guitar and drums powering through.

Comments: 1

  • Cj from West Haven, CtI love this song!! My CD skips so in the beginning it's like "tuh-tuh-tuh-[guitar starts]". It's awesome!! Also, any one who reads this needs to go to nothing.net. NOW!
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