The White Stripes - The Hardest Button To Button (Official Music Video)
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- Опубліковано 25 тра 2009
- Watch the official video for "The Hardest Button To Button" by The White Stripes and directed by Michel Gondry
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Lyrics:
We started living in an old house
My ma gave birth and we were checking it out
It was a baby boy, so we bought him a toy
It was a ray gun, and it was 1981
We named him 'Baby', he had a toothache
He started crying, it sounded like an earthquake
It didn't last long, because I stopped it
I grabbed a rag doll and stuck some little pins in it
Now we're a family, and we're alright now
We got money, and a little place to fight now
We don't know you, and we don't owe you
But if you see us around, I got something else to show you
[Instrumental Break]
Now it's easy when you don't know better
You think it's sleazy? Then put it in a short letter
We keep warm, but there's just something wrong with you
Just feel that you're the hardest little button to button
I had opinions that didn't matter
I had a brain that felt like pancake batter
I got a backyard with nothing in it
Except a stick, a dog, and a box with something in it
The hardest button to button
The hardest button to button
The hardest button to button
The hardest button to button
Uh-oh
The hardest button to button
The hardest button to button
Uh-oh
The hardest button to button
The hardest button to button
[Instrumental Break]
The hardest button to button
The hardest button to button
The hardest button to button
The hardest button to button
Uh-oh
#TheWhiteStripes #HardestButtonToButton #MichelGondry
This song is my favorite mode of transport.
sohan rai I might drum & bass my way to uni tomorrow if it’s cheaper than the train.
sohan rai 😂😂😂😂 me too
Kkkkkk me too
I can agree with you there
I live in Ireland so one so about 3 minutes of the drum I'd end up South Africa
"I'm gonna call an uber."
"Nah, don't worry, I brought my bass drum."
69th like
Hahahaha *Zinger
*swichs to double bass*
Before Uber, there were drums
Dam
I absolutely love this couple's music. The way they can take the simplest things and make great songs of it. This was the most creative video I have seen in a while.
Funny thing is that they divorced in 2000, years before this song was made. Strangely despite the divorce they didn’t have any conflict with eachother and continue making music together for years, and when they retired it was just because they felt that they didn’t need to make any more music. Also, early on they repeatedly insisted they were siblings and kept their marriage a secret. They apparently did this because they didn’t want people poking into their personal life and their (former) relationship. The whole situation was extremely abnormal.
@FellDownTheStairs This is the first time I'm hearing that they weren't siblings but actually a divorced former couple... and I think it's pretty weird.
Absolute adore White Stripes videos. Their videos should be the gold standard for how other bands present their music visually. Every time I hear this kick ass song I see this video in my head and that is just righteous with me.
OK Go is another band with insane music videos, I recommend "Obsession"
Yeah, ur right. I feel like music videos are not as…”important “? as they use to be. (For context, I’m 31 yes old) I, actually, still go and look up videos to songs I like. I feel like the songs use to be almost centered around the video, they were worked on simultaneously or, at least, with the video in mind. If I’m wrong then they just did it better back then, period.
@@adecadeofpoetry4831 Your comment is spot on! Here's a perfect example. This Elvis Costello video was made in 1979 and it's way cooler and imaginative than the majority of videos that were made in the 80s. ua-cam.com/video/aU_zMvaX05Q/v-deo.html
this one is from Michel Gondry
@@szzsam Gondry is a master of the visual arts. The greatest and most entertaining videos of the last 30 years have been made by him.
this was probably the hardest video to video
Wowow
Ur my inspiration
Ur from Singapore no?
Collin Poon yeah!
Angela Low That must've been the the best comment to comment.
0_-
Every time I play this song on the drums I end up in another city.
well u can replay it to return to ur town
you got to play it backwards.
Ba DA Bum. Rimshot...😎👽💀
Hyperlapse photography.
Jajajajja
Naming the baby "Baby" was a bad ass move
It was 1981. Things were different back then.
It was NOT 1981 😭
Adds a new meaning to “call me baby”
Wait, thats who baby drivers parents are?!?!?! I thought that name sounded familiar 👀👀
The beat, the riff, lyrics, melody. The hardest button to button. Minimally magnificent.
"How many drum kits do you want?"
"Yes"
I wanted to like this comment, but it was at 420 likes so I couldn't.
@@DudeWheresMyDean Go ahead and like it now.
All
Also, yes.
'How many drum kits could you have in the park by tomorrow for the video?" We aren't sure Jack, maybe... "Yes, that sounds great, I'll take all of those, and grab a good camera while you are at it..."
"Yeah, I'd like 32 drum kits, 32 amps, and 16 mic stands please"
"How big is your band?"
"Two people"
Sorry for being that guy, but I think they used green screen
Ryan Hudson dumb boi, it's framed and it's a music video so it's not real
Debit or Credit?
I guess you could sell them easily for double the price if they wrote their names on it
Jordan Payne ha lol
I loved that album. The White Stripes were cool
Are cool*
dude, the making of this mustve been literal hell
That's always been my first reaction to this video. Lol. It looks amazing though, especially with the drum kits going in and out of the train.
True
@@josphatkahihia Yeah thanks for your input Joseph.
@@josphatkahihia Nailed it.
Literal?
Can we just appreciate how much time, effort, and energy this must have taken to do one music video?
And money
And gear
They didn’t actually use that many kits/amps. You duplicate the image and past it. It’s all in the editing
@@richie2dicks468 I disagree. If you’re trying to say that it’s one kit and they photographed it multiple times, then there’s a slight chance, but then you’re dealing with factors like light. What’s far more likely is they rented the equipment for the day, which, while still costly, is far less expensive than buying it outright
@@mattwood1562 It's all about ctrl+c, ctrl+v
I love that I grew up with the white stripes, my dad would always play their songs on the TV. This song and music video gives me so much nostalgia(: it brings me at ease
Man I feel so old reading this tea 😭
@@barrymagee4463 came here to say the same thing 😭
I’m the other side of it, I was the dad that played music like this when my kids were little and influenced them to like real music rather than crap.
@@punkoid76 Hopefully you also taught them that just because they don't like something, it doesn't make it "crap"
I have a 10yr old cousin and when I went to his house he was watching White Stripes videos and rocking out. Made me really happy to see the younger generation enjoying this music too.
Such a cool groove.
Playing a mix of lead and rhythm on bass sounds really cool.
im pretty sure they didnt use bass for this songs, in fact most of their songs are just guitar and drums.
@@oppo5itetrue, only in songs like seven nation army he changes the octave on his guitar for the "bass" part
"what do you mean you need all the drums of my shop ? "
"Yes"
Actually, you can keep all the toms
I mean ALL OF THEM!!!!
And we to paint them all the same
Don't forget all the amplifiers too
"Hey kid, Why don't you watch where you're drumming!?"
"I'm sorry White Stripes. No hard feelings?" ;D
Hell yeah ! Bart Simpson :D
I knew i heard this somewhere else LMAO
I just came from that clip.
"LET'S KICK HIS ASS!" xD
An absolute masterpiece & one of the most powerful songs ever.
🤨 You seem to have typed this on the wrong page. . .
Just a slice of one of the greatest bands known to man! Thank you both very much! Yes, Meg, I mean you too! I thought the drums were absolutely fantastic! Saw it all from the very beginning! Again, thank you both! Love my Tripplegraph and White Stripes greatest hits vinyl.
The director: How many drumsets will you need?
The White Strips: All of them
Pray to God they reused or "copy and pasted" some
+C2302 it looks like the copied and pasted most of the drums but the amps all seemed separate. they both look exhausted though. the hardest button to button is that one you keep missing because your too worn out.
+Potter Assdeflipticus they donated the drum kits to a school for fear they'd end up on eBay
+Sophie Hawton ha
I swear I saw you from the "Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground" video comment section :D
The crew who carried all the drums and amps for each take must be commended for their commitment to art!!
LOL
They would've just used trolleys to get them longer distances if anything
That alone brings me back to the song
Especially with the lack of editing 13 yrs ago
They are still dreaming with moving drums.
These guys rock so hard. Purely awesome. I regret never seeing them live ! Thank you for making so many fantastic songs that I crank to this day.
I love this song reminds me of my early teen years used to sing it all the time. the simple beat is so easy to follow.
Fun Fact, To this day they are still putting all of that equipment back.
Cringe Squad
I wonder how long this must have taken to make.
FļasĥiņgÐuđ3 I'm guessing at least 5 months
Sir Orgy Play the whole thing reverse
Sir Orgy presiosa
Hey kid watch where you're drumming
wut
Sorry, White Stripes. No hard feelings?
;^;
Let's kick his ass!!!
dum dum dum dum.
The visuals in this music video we're EXTREMELY ahead of it's time. I love how the choppiness in the video, follows the beat almost PERFECTLY!
The funny thing was, he found all these drum sets at the same time, bought them all, and then made a music video out of it. The choppiness was just inherent to the situation he found himself in. A way to put all the props to use. Limitation births innovation.
@@Bubu567choppiness inherent? Wut??
@@jacobc8019 He did stop motion to put all the drums to use... Did you watch the video? Or is there something else you didn't understand? Not sure what the confusion is.
@@Bubu567don’t be a jerk!
@@Rockstarlecter I kind of felt like that guy was being a jerk to me... I even asked him to clarify what he meant. I am not sure how that is being a jerk.
Além da música ótima,o clipe é show de Bola!!!!
This song: *exists*
Rock radio stations: nope. Only Seven Nation Army forever.
STFU
@@WilliamMoscato-jw4hx no u
@@Aussieduderivs1 stfu
@@WilliamMoscato-jw4hx no u
@@vaintexleague1533 SFTU
omg the singer looks exactly like the guitarist
They're the same
It's the one same person you douchebag. -_-
Masinfira1 mmmmmmmmmm youre right, now you can go fuck yourself.
+terance niles OMG: The guitarist looks just like the lead singer!!!!
+Masinfira1 are you dumb
I remember being 12 and listening to this A LOT. My sister was the one to introduce me to this band with this song.
I was the bullied kid in middle school, but listening to this always made me feel better... I could release my stress while rocking this song. I felt like a I was transported to a different dimension when I listened to this. I have good memories with this song.
Although I don't listen to The White Stripes anymore, I still love this song as a classic that made me go further with my musical tastes.
Thank You White Stripes for being there when I needed it, and thanks to my sister for showing me this band.
Every time I listen to it (very often) I can't stop myself from moving my head like a pigeon and tapping my foot on the floor to the rhythm of the bass and drums. Epic song.
This video must have taken forever to make
It did, I seen an interview with Jack White and Charlie Rose- in which he stated that it took forever to set -up the equipment, playing a beat on each drum to make it all coincide when viewed. Very Artistic Indeed!! :)
not only that, they had to make like a thousand drum sets
Rush was the first to attempt to make a video like this, for YYZ back in 1981. They are still filming it.
The hardest video to video.
record*
stfu
to edit?
You three are so stupid.. Look at the song title then this comment 😒
The hardest comment to comment
Such an underrated song! And band for that matter!
What an iconic video. Beautiful times when MTV had music
They always had good music. ❤
*Girlfriend:* Hey babe, you need me to pick you up?
*Boyfriend:* Nah, I'm gonna take the bass
You mean bass drum
@@MichaelTurner856 you mean u have no friends so your on youtube tryna sound smart to someone with no patter
@@flyingmalkie4346 get some fresh air
CHECKMATE
@@flyingmalkie4346 wot?
I can't see this without thinking of Bart Simpson
Yes
lol yess
“Let’s kick his ass”
Lol yas
facts
Forever love this video! Thank you, Meg, Jack, Michel and the crew!!👏❤️
Just discovered this masterpiece thanks to Bart
I could never understand people who say Meg was not a good drummer. She could play every White Stripes song perfectly. She didn't need to be better than that.
Also she is the only know master of the duodeca kick drum as seen in this vid
That's because the drumming in there is easy, because she wasn't that good
White stripes songs have incredibly simple drum sections probably because it's all she could do. If she was better than more complicated drumming would come naturally.
But that doesn't necessarily make the music any worse.
@@firstlast6437 i'm pretty sure she only played drums live. Jack white played everything on the record
Who cares how good she was/is? She played the drums in White Stripes, those who are "good" didn't. Most pro backing vocalists kick the shit out of Jack White's vocals, but I want his vocals on White Stripes. Best doesn't mean interesting.
Hey how far is the restaurant from your house
Meg:”about 32 drum sets and 16 mic stands”
What
😂
'Murica, rejecting the normal Metric System since 1975
Americans would do anything not to use the metric system 😂
A great display of simple musicality.
Lo increíble de este dúo es que sea literal una banda de dos personas
"Why do you need so many drum kits?"
Jack: "Yes."
Sooo many.....HHHMMMM. It is called, ""THE WORLD OF THE MAGICAL BRAIN TRUST." Trust in that. It is "HOLLYWOOD",No matter where or when. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!
Song was so good it even got into the Simpsons.
i loved that scene lol
Meg: "Let's kick his ass!" 1:23
And Peaky Blinders
True originality like this is rarely seen in this world. Most things are copies. White Stripes forever. 😊
Michel Gondry (the director) was imitating a director from the 80's called Zbigniew Rybczyński
Michel Gondry was a real innovator in his own right. He has done some of the most recognizable music videos ever.
Even if he borrowed from other visual artists, he really brought it to the masses. Never boring.
I’m exhausted trying to imagine all the labor required for this stop motion
“We had a baby. We named him baby”
Hmmmmmmmmm............
Super deep...
He grew up and changed his name to Guy Fieri
@@asurasyn He moved from Detroit to Flavortown.
Its the guy from baby driver Lmao
You sound more like your mom, Bort.
“Why you are late?”
“The subway it was full of speakers and drums”
“I understand it’s ok”
“Am i fired?, hello”
The boss goes to the subway on his way home.
The boss: *sees all the speakers and drums*
The boss: ...
Jack and Meg still walking in the subway and the boss get crushed by a wall of speakers amd drums
Had me wondering if they filmed that at 3 AM or something, and got the line to turn on some lights and open up a train just for them.
One of my favorites from you guys!
I love the effort that went into this video almost as much as the song, and I love the song immensely.
all I can think about is Bart Simpson
same xD
"Hey kid, why don't you watch where your drumming?" I like that line.
+Spyder Soup "Sorry, White Stripes. No hard feelings?"
Faith Welton "Let's kick his ass!"
Faith Welton (Punch punch punch punch)
Jack White definitely had a friend who owned a music supply store
Copy and paste lol
Nah no, Jack White is cool and the gang x
È,
Lol
Editing tricks and a large amount but still limited supply looks limitless
Love the drumming in this so much.
Just drums and guitar. Amazing
Between this and Fell in Love With a Girl, I think any music video director getting a call from Jack White would run away from the phone screaming.
Agreed. 😝
Funny u say that, it wasn't jack white idea to make this video, it was the directors idea who convinced jack to make a video with him. also a funny little thing to notice is jack white isn't even playing guitar he had broken his left hand from a car accident and he has a black cast on it
😂😂
+Edgar Bernabe well you can still play guitar--i mean he only broke his finger
+ohwellwhateverr Tell that to michel gondry... He had the idea for a lot of stripes´s videos
Me: *clicks on chrome*
Chrome: *doesn't open*
Me: *clicks on chrome again a hundred times*
Chrome:
(Edit: guys why are you still liking this dumb comment)
Crepzdar true
Best coment ever.
Well, there it is, kids.
The perfect comment.
Enjoy.
C mamu
Wheeeze... can relate
Pure magic.
Only white stripes can do that
I was young baby when this amazing song was sounding on MTV in 2002
Still one of the coolest and most creative music videos ever
They need more band members
I would literally blow my head off editing this music video.
Jim jarmusch is a genius- oh and they donated the extra instruments to a school to keep the video on the dl
Well then, I hope you're like that alien, the pawn shop owner in Men in Black.
@@karenandrews4224 this was directed by Michel Gondry idk you're mentioning Jim
I wonder how long it took to make this video
Almost as long as fell in love with a girl probably longer lol
+Nick Lindsey you're a genius!
+Josh Graham Three days, shooting for sixteen hours each.
Idk but jack white has enough twin reverbs to supply an army
the better question is, how satisfying was it to put all these little snippets together and hit play every now and then.
This is amazing!!!! I actually love the drumkit!!!
this song takes me every where and no where and that why i love it
When people say you own to many drums or amps, just show them this video
YASS
Are you accusing Jack White of owning too many Fender amps? Then in all reality you could accuse him of owning too many pairs of red twill jeans. ;o)
*too
So grateful I got to see them live. Unlike any other show I’ve ever attended. Phenomenal 🔥
I almost did but that had to be the year he broke his hand punched some guy and cancelled.
I'm driving to a jack white concert right now
No fair...
No fair...
Technically I did too, my mom went to one when she was pregnant with me 😂
He was my waiter at this restaurant called Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak, Michigan before they made it. My friend Jim Diamond was the producer on the first two albums. I still remember the first time I heard the music playing at this boutique clothing store. I left Detroit area in 2003. I’ve never seen him play, no rock and roll acts come down to Miami. My loss.
whoah that drum sound, kick and crash.. good mastering.. to give room for the drummer.. theres space
Im literally editing a video and this song kicked into my head. Nostalgia at its finest.
Still dunno how they filmed this in daylight without people screaming and yelling OMG THE WHITE STRIPES,
Elephant was their success album. They weren't super popular before this.
Nate River this is elephant
@@remixdragon6156 Exactly, they filmed this before they blew up.
HEY, I'm drumming here! I'm DRUMMING HERE!
Idk how they set up all those drums in a crosswalk before a car came along.
Now It would take them a seven nation army to put the gear back.
Haha clever
They have enough drums for a seven nation army
Aradhya Sharma You people are good.
I sang that wtf
Ha ha
Love this video. The creativity that went into this music video is outstanding.
Velho... o som hipnotiza! Amo demais!
2022 ainda ouvindo!
@@festol1 . Pois é... sempre !
Must've been a pain in the ass to record this video
Probably, but still
photoshop?
I'll give it one thing, moving all of those drums must of been one hell of a workout
***** Even if it was, it'd still be a pain in the ass.
~Film & Video Major, Graphic Design Minor
William Austin Get outta here with that crap.
This band has some of the most creative videos I've ever seen.
Same
To be able to make that statement you need to be really young. I mean they are neat and cool but “most creative” arguably at best.
*cries in Ok Go*
You kids obviously haven't heard of Michel Gondry then it seems from the comments?
Real artists right there for ya.
I like this two they remind me of 90s music even their music vids it's like I'm travelling back in time i know they literally came out in the late 90s, when there is no internet just tv and radio with tons of cassette tapes I miss that time when recording of legit cassette tapes sounds really good
The White Stripes always had the best music videos.
"Sorry, White Stripes! No hard feelings?"
"Let's kick his ass!"
jo joy jo joy
Jajaja entendí esa referencia
@@gowtherelpecadodelalujuria8432 2:25 Start Pursuit
Hey KID! Why don't you watch where you're drumming!
We started living in an old house
My ma gave birth and we were checking it out
It was a baby boy
So we bought him a toy
It was a ray gun
And it was 1981
We named him "Baby"
He had a toothache
He started crying
It sounded like an earthquake
It didn't last long
Because I stopped it
I grabbed a rag doll
Stuck some little pins in it
Now we're a family
And we're alright now
We got money and a little place
To fight now
We don't know you
And we don't owe you
But if you see us around
I got something else to show you
Now it's easy when you don't know better
You think it's sleazy?
Then put it in a short letter
We keep warm
But there's just something wrong with ya
Just feel that you're the hardest little button to button
I had opinion that didnt matter
I had a brain that felt like pancake batter
I got a backyard with nothing in it
Except a stick, a dog
And a box with something in it
The hardest button to button [x4]
Ah oh
The hardest button to button [x2]
Ah oh
The hardest button to button [x4]
Ah oh
Thanks mate
This song is like a heartbeat. If you don’t feel it you may not have one.
If that's what your heartbeat sounds like you probably need to go see a doctor
This song gets stuck in my head. Especially when I am doing the sleeve buttons on my shirt.
I love how if this were made today, the image would just been edited together and the weather and surroundings would have been crisp in cgi goodness, but they made the video using dozens of amps and drums, they must have had to listen to this song hundreds of times over the days they shot it and you can see that when watching, got a magic little charm to it.
100% must've been a nightmare for the crew
missing the part where he collides with Bart jajajaja
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
omfg am pissing my self laughing because your patter is acto stinking
The dedication and patience to make this video, setting up all those drums and amps and then the editing process. Must have been such a pain in the ass but the results were a masterpiece
It's amazing him and Meg make beautiful music together I loved it
White Stripes: “Yeah, I need to rent 20 drum sets.”
Music store: “I think we can do that for you.”
White Stripes: “Oh, and they need to all look like starlight mint candies.”
Music store: “Ummm...”
more like 100 sets
White Stripes: $$$$$$
Music Store: "Where do you want them delivered?"
@@alisterfolson yes.
oh yea dont forget some amplifier
This was on the Simpsons
That's how I got here
thts how i got here
all u guys are lameos
ADVENTURE TIMEEE
Nope there's no joke, I think I would know since I wrote it twat Oscy
I love this song sm
Watching this b4 school was epic! It was always the same videos on mtv b4 I caught the bus forever engraved in my mind❤
in the simpsons i saw a reference about this song... i finally found it
I knew of the song before that. Because of lockdown (mines been 10 months) I've killed Netflix of everything I have any interest of watching. So moved over to Disney+ which had been used to watch the mandalorian...... Now it's used for the Simpsons 90's Xmen and Spiderman cartoons. And the few marvel movies I don't own.
Yes
i know u dont care but i love the simpsons i rewatch every episode every year just because of my childhood
Me too
Same bro 😂
Imagine seeing this in real life when you’re traveling in any city.
I'd live there
On acid.
i’d recon that i’d have some issues
Wow trippy man
teleporting drums
I’m 59 and this is not at all the type of music I usually go for. But the Stripes are so wonderful I love them.
54 here and totally agree.
Hard to believe it's been 20 years now since the incredible "Elephant" album was released.....damn how time flies.
Were the jokes about Ctrl+C Ctrl+V?
Were the jokes about Ctrl+C Ctrl+V?
Were the jokes about Ctrl+C Ctrl+V?
here
@@RyyoNihil fricc u
Were the jokes about Ctrl+C Ctrl+V?
"How many unoriginal comments do you want?"
"yEs"
Caleb Pinto for reallllll
Oh the irony. Also the fact that because your comment is in meme format the youtube algorithm sends it straight to the top with only 8 likes
Lolz
Say the Guy with a Jojo picture
It's just my profile picture, I don't go everywhere saying that I have a jojo picture, besides, my comment says unoriginal comments not profile pictures
Classic!!!Great video too!!!💜💥💯
This song is on Rocksmith for the guitar and it's great for just starting out because it's so ridiculously easy but you feel like a rock star.
I really like the sound she gets out of that ride cymbal in this song.
Same for some odd reason the ride sounded clear and beautiful no extra like noise when you hit it
NorthernChev it's the crash
Paiste Signature 19" power crash.
This blew my mind back in the day. Still does.
Luv this song
I was 14 when this legendary miracle happened. This vibe changed me forEver 😎
Love from France 🇨🇵