The Black Keys

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Edit lightly

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When in doubt, ask the crowd

Not sure what they’re singing in that fuzzy bridge? Drop a question in the comments and let the music nerds swarm. Someone always knows.

acidmaniac

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2008-02-23 22:07:26

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Cover art for Just a Little Heat lyrics by Black Keys, The

by doctorkizzle

17y ago

i think the lyrics are actually:

Just a little heat Now on this cold day You know it would take my Worry away Worry away

It's in my head Can't let go No matter what you said 'Cuz I already know

Leave this place 'Cuz you, you got it written All over your face

Why can't trouble Find a new friend 'Cuz this can't be the way For the story to end Oh, no

It's in my head I can't let go No matter what you said 'Cuz I already know

Leave this place 'Cuz you, you got it written All over your face

As for what its about, I think its Auerbach describing a guy seeing a cheating girlfriend for the first time after finding out that she's cheated on him. He's looking for a spark of passion still there, "just a little heat, now on this cold day", but the moment he sees her it's clear that she can't hide the fact she cheated. So he tells her to leave. Makes sense to me, any other interpretations? Also, I just listened for the lyrics, couldn't find them on the official site.

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by hajuvenile

16y ago

I think that is a perfect interpretation

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by sloth1974

15y ago

EXACTLY...great song!

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