The correct lyrics for the hard-to-understand verse are:
"You recognize the effect and the fact
that it's comin' when she rocks the boat.
But it's the cause hittin' on the cardinal laws
about the proper place to hang her coat.
So to you the truth is still hidden
and the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten
but you should know that the doctors weren't kiddin'
she's been singin' in all along."
I think it's insane that so many people seem to forget this song because I honestly believe it's one of the best songs in the White Stripes repertoire. The lyrics flow so unbelievably well--probably the most free-flowing song they have--and it's lyrics are so well-written and meaningful. Who can't relate to this song? Anyone who hasn't had any relationships, I guess.
@yoshemitzu Somehow I find myself here, over 16 years later, and I\'ve realized I got this wrong! It\'s close, and still better than the lyrics provided, but the actual lyrics are:\r\n\r\nYou recognize the effect and the wreck\r\nthat it\'s causin\' when she rocks the boat.\r\nBut it\'s the cause hittin\' on the cardinal laws\r\nabout the proper place to hang her coat.\r\n\r\nSo to you the truth is still hidden\r\nand the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten\r\nbut you should know that the doctors weren\'t kiddin\'\r\nshe\'s been singin\' it all along....
@yoshemitzu Somehow I find myself here, over 16 years later, and I\'ve realized I got this wrong! It\'s close, and still better than the lyrics provided, but the actual lyrics are:\r\n\r\nYou recognize the effect and the wreck\r\nthat it\'s causin\' when she rocks the boat.\r\nBut it\'s the cause hittin\' on the cardinal laws\r\nabout the proper place to hang her coat.\r\n\r\nSo to you the truth is still hidden\r\nand the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten\r\nbut you should know that the doctors weren\'t kiddin\'\r\nshe\'s been singin\' it all along.
The correct lyrics for the hard-to-understand verse are: "You recognize the effect and the fact that it's comin' when she rocks the boat. But it's the cause hittin' on the cardinal laws about the proper place to hang her coat.
So to you the truth is still hidden and the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten but you should know that the doctors weren't kiddin' she's been singin' in all along."
I think it's insane that so many people seem to forget this song because I honestly believe it's one of the best songs in the White Stripes repertoire. The lyrics flow so unbelievably well--probably the most free-flowing song they have--and it's lyrics are so well-written and meaningful. Who can't relate to this song? Anyone who hasn't had any relationships, I guess.
@yoshemitzu Somehow I find myself here, over 16 years later, and I\'ve realized I got this wrong! It\'s close, and still better than the lyrics provided, but the actual lyrics are:\r\n\r\nYou recognize the effect and the wreck\r\nthat it\'s causin\' when she rocks the boat.\r\nBut it\'s the cause hittin\' on the cardinal laws\r\nabout the proper place to hang her coat.\r\n\r\nSo to you the truth is still hidden\r\nand the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten\r\nbut you should know that the doctors weren\'t kiddin\'\r\nshe\'s been singin\' it all along....
@yoshemitzu Somehow I find myself here, over 16 years later, and I\'ve realized I got this wrong! It\'s close, and still better than the lyrics provided, but the actual lyrics are:\r\n\r\nYou recognize the effect and the wreck\r\nthat it\'s causin\' when she rocks the boat.\r\nBut it\'s the cause hittin\' on the cardinal laws\r\nabout the proper place to hang her coat.\r\n\r\nSo to you the truth is still hidden\r\nand the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten\r\nbut you should know that the doctors weren\'t kiddin\'\r\nshe\'s been singin\' it all along.