This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Yeah
Oh
Let's shake hands
Oh
Baby lets shake hands
Well there's something here in the air
Jump up and let me know when you're there
Baby lets shake hands
Oh
Let's be friends
Oh
Baby lets be friends
I can't come up with a better plan
Put your fingers in my hand
Baby lets be friends
Yeah
Oh
Say my name
Oh
Baby say my name
Well you can do what you want to do
Throw it in the garbage can
But just say my name
Yeah
Yeah
Oh
Let's shake hands
Oh
Baby lets shake hands
Well there's something here in the air
Jump up and let me know when you're there
Baby lets shake hands
Oh
Let's be friends
Oh
Baby lets be friends
I can't come up with a better plan
Put your fingers in my hand
Baby lets be friends
Yeah
Oh
Say my name
Oh
Baby say my name
Well you can do what you want to do
Throw it in the garbage can
But just say my name
Yeah
Yeah
Lyrics submitted by Flyingtreemonkey
Let's Shake Hands Lyrics as written by Jack White
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
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For me this song has always had "make-up sex" written all over it, with its vague-but-not-so-vague sexual references and aggressively dangerous attacking guitar sound. Straight up raw-ass rock'n'roll.
And shaking hands doesn't necessarily mean meeting someone, but making up with someone after a fight. This is especially encouraged to squabbling kids (f.ex. siblings), fitting in with the Stripes' overall theme.
This... song... is... AWESOME!
this song is definetely about sex. "OH, baby, say my name" "Throw it in a garbage can" is refering to throwing the condom away.
Again where can I get this song?
I imagined this to be about having to put things aside with someone you hate. Otherwise, it wouldn't really matter to shake hands... 0.o
This song is great, luv it to bits :D White Stripes rawk... I agree with goodtimesbadtimes, I think it's about meeting someone, getting them to like you and then getting them into bed ;)
i always thought this song was about sex, i love the way he says you could do what you wana do MEG! throw it in a garbage can but just say my name! i love it when he mentions meg
I thought it was about the evolution of a relationship from being lovers to being friends.
Considering the history of The White Stripes, especially early on in their career, I highly doubt this is about sex.
It's probably just about KNOWING you want to be with someone for a long while and then hoping it progresses into something more.