The White Stripes One More Cup Of Coffee Lyrics
Introduction
The White Stripes is an American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The band consisted of Jack White (vocals, guitar) and Meg White (drums, percussion). One of their popular covers is "One More Cup of Coffee" originally by Bob Dylan. The song was released in 1976 and has been covered by various artists including The White Stripes. In this article, we'll take a closer look at The White Stripes' rendition of "One More Cup of Coffee" and analyze the lyrics.
Verse 1
Your breath is sweet
Your eyes are like two jewels in the sky
Your back is straight, your hair is smooth
On the pillow where you lie
But I don't sense affection
No gratitude or love
Your loyalty is not to me
But to the stars above
The first verse sets the tone of the song. The narrator describes the physical attributes of his lover, but he doesn't feel any affection or love from her. He senses that her loyalty is to something else, perhaps to her own desires or to the universe. The White Stripes' version of the song is more upbeat and energetic compared to Dylan's original.
Chorus
One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below
The chorus is simple and repetitive. The narrator asks for one more cup of coffee before he leaves for the valley below. The valley could symbolize a place of darkness or a place of salvation. The White Stripes' version of the chorus is more intense with Jack White's vocals and guitar riffs.
Verse 2
Your daddy he's an outlaw
And a wanderer by trade
He'll teach you how to pick and choose
And how to throw the blade
He oversees his kingdom
So no stranger does intrude
His voice it trembles as he calls out
For another plate of food
The second verse introduces the father of the narrator's lover. He is described as an outlaw and a wanderer who teaches his daughter how to pick and choose and throw a blade. He oversees his kingdom and demands another plate of food. The White Stripes' version of the song has a faster tempo and a more aggressive sound.
Chorus
One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below
Verse 3
Your sister sees the future
Like your mama and yourself
You've never learned to read or write
There's no books upon your shelf
And your pleasure knows no limits
Your voice is like a meadowlark
But your heart is like an ocean
Mysterious and dark
The third verse describes the narrator's lover's sister who is able to see the future like her mother and herself. They never learned how to read or write, and there are no books on their shelf. The narrator describes his lover's voice as beautiful like a meadowlark, but her heart is mysterious and dark like an ocean. The White Stripes' version of the song has a bluesy feel with the guitar and drum beats.
Chorus
One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below
Conclusion
The White Stripes' rendition of "One More Cup of Coffee" is a powerful cover of Bob Dylan's original. Their version has a more intense and energetic sound that adds to the lyrics' depth and meaning. The song tells a story of a narrator who is in love with someone who doesn't love him back. It also introduces the narrator's lover's family and their mysterious ways. The White Stripes' version has a unique sound that showcases their musical talents.
