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The Black Keys — Things Ain't Like They Used to Be
Album: Attack And Release
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Released: 2008
Length: 4:30
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I went around the way for you
Did all the things you asked me to
I thought it was the perfect day
'til she just opened up to say

It doesn't mean a thing to me
It doesn't mean a thing to me
And it's about time you see
Things ain't like they used to be

I headed out to Lester Hill
But that just made me weaker still
She's got the kind of love I need
The kind that's never good on me

It doesn't mean a thing to me
It doesn't mean a thing to me
And it's about time you see
That things ain't like they used to be

Walked into the battle blind
It happens almost all the time
The yard is kinda overgrown
And all those happy times are gone

But it doesn't mean a thing to me
It doesn't mean a thing to me
And it's about time you see
That things ain't like they used to be

It doesn't mean a thing to me
It doesn't mean a thing to me
And it's about time you see
Things ain't like they used to be
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I thought this was Paul Rodgers and Bad Company when it first came on.
Posted 8 months ago by TC1    [ Reply ]
so strange. i had a very vivid dream last night about patrick. we were very close.
 dreams are so much fun.
Posted 9 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 icemang wrote:

Definitely hear  "Don't Bring Me Down" to a degree but it's hardly copyright infringement by any means. Good tune. 



The ELO song? i don't hear that at all.

Maybe the Beatles' Dont Let Me Down...
Posted 9 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
gah. this one hits hard. reminds me of my ex for so many reasons. 
Posted 9 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
My hubby bought this LP after seeing them play on some morning news show (Today Show?) and bought on the attractiveness of Dan and Patrick.  I've spun it a couple of times, but just can grasp the sound. I'll have to spin again I guess. This is nice, but I like their later blues sound.

Posted 1 year ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
 coy wrote:

am i noticing how people seem to write songs about when things have gone bust
but not so much when they're cruising ? or is it just me 




It's not your imagination. Heartbreak is universal. Sad songs make you feel better. Songs that are happy like "Walking on Sunshine" makes you feel like shit, at least according to songwriter and performing artist  Justin Townes Earle.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
1st time in 3.5 years.  Nice to hear some old stuff from the Keys, as I never really was aware of them until "El Camino" blew up.
Dan sure had a rockin' Fleet Foxes-esque beard 10 years ago.
Posted 7 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
"Don't let me down" 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqw59HyrV3M 

Tell me you don't hear it - seriously, it's clearly a *massive* influence on this song, which isn't a bad thing, as this song is rather good.
Posted 10 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
am i noticing how people seem to write songs about when things have gone bust
but not so much when they're cruising ? or is it just me 
Posted 11 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
Hahahaha!!  and now I am hearing it again 20 minutes later...  good thing I like it
Posted 11 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Nice!  One of my faves — and I landed here from PSD today.  Much prefer this to Elvis Costello....
Posted 11 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
This is the first cut by the BKs that I didn't think was just butt-kicking.  This is tedious, plodding and tritely lyriced.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 icemang wrote:
Definitely hear  "Don't Bring Me Down" to a degree but it's hardly copyright infringement by any means. Good tune. 

 
It's a traditional chord progression; and I think you are referring to "Don't Let Me Down" by The Beatles, not "Don't Bring Me Down" by E.L.O.  
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
friggin sloppy guitars...makes Kurt Cobain sound like a technical genius.
Posted 12 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
I don't get the hype - although I guess I really haven't given them a fair chance - just doesn't appeal to me.  I liked it the first time around when it was called The White Stripes {#Stupid}
Posted 12 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]


Today at Lollapalooza, Grant Park in downtown Chicago, Illinois:

1st  seems that copied the damn lights scene of another band that now is a bit "lost in itself."
2st: I do not like the drummer style.
3st do not like the scratchy sound of distorted guitars and too yellow lead-guitar, voice seems ok. 
4st  do not like the overall sound produced, is even worse live than in studio.
5st  What at first may seem a sound energetic and attractive, it becomes tiresome after a while (like a garage band), and becomes a great nuisance.
6st  seems that some members of the band are "dazzled" in themselves.
7st  have in fact some interesting songs, but far from the fame that allegedly are assigned to them.
8st  A band full of "automatic", a very basic way of playing, no place to recreate, improvise, far away from what I consider to be a virtuoso musicians.
9st  I'm sorry to say this: but what happens is that many of the songs of this band is a dish you do not like to repeat.

 


Posted 12 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Definitely hear  "Don't Bring Me Down" to a degree but it's hardly copyright infringement by any means. Good tune. 

Posted 12 years ago by icemang    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Like this music! Who is playing the organ?
 
The grinder.
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
i wish i could say to who i want to say what i want to say.
Posted 13 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
usually like this band enough..can't get my brain around this tune tho...
Posted 13 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
Everybody seem to talk about the beatles-resemblance,
am I the only one hearing a lot of neil young guitar in this (dead man soundtrack)?

Ps. love this tune. 
Posted 13 years ago by slippery    [ Reply ]
 coomerfan wrote:
Too many Black Keys songs in RP.
 
You know, this is not a musical request programme!

Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Like this music! Who is playing the organ?
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
killergrovinorgan playin right there

Posted 13 years ago by nightmann    [ Reply ]
how about some stuff from Thickfreakness ?

Posted 13 years ago by corndog4000    [ Reply ]
 o_unico wrote:
Why I never found a version of this song live on youtube?
 

Not sure.  Saw them at Bonnaroo and I think they played this song.  Fantastic show. 
Posted 13 years ago by coyotexxx2    [ Reply ]
 coomerfan wrote:
Too many Black Keys songs in RP.
 
COUGH ... not enough!!
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:

No, I wouldn't shoot them..  But this just is a total lack of originality, this song has taken another's identity
 
IMHO, I disagree.  It vaguely resembles "Don't Let Me Down," and only where the Keys sing, ". . .doesn't mean a thing to me."  Otherwise, your assertion begins to fade between stanzas. . . 
 
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Great song. Rip off conspiracy theorists: Get over yourselves, haters.
Posted 13 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

Like OMG!  Take them out and have them shot!  They took influence from the holy and sacred Beatles!  Die, Die, Die!!!

I've said it before: You deconstructionists need to get over yourselves. . . 
 
 
No, I wouldn't shoot them..  But this just is a total lack of originality, this song has taken another's identity

Posted 13 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
I like the song, but that's because it sounds just like Don't Bring Me Down, and I love that song
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Why I never found a version of this song live on youtube?
Posted 13 years ago by o_unico    [ Reply ]
heartbreaking for me. love this.
Posted 13 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

Like OMG!  Take them out and have them shot!  They took influence from the holy and sacred Beatles!  Die, Die, Die!!!

I've said it before: You deconstructionists need to get over yourselves. . . 
 
 

Ditto!!
Posted 13 years ago by crnkan    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:


{#Roflol} total rip off.......
 
Like OMG!  Take them out and have them shot!  They took influence from the holy and sacred Beatles!  Die, Die, Die!!!

I've said it before: You deconstructionists need to get over yourselves. . . 
 
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 ice-9 wrote:
Don't let me down...

Don't let me down...
 

{#Roflol} total rip off.......
Posted 13 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Hmm, I thought it was Ryan Adams...
 
And I thought it sounded like both Ryan Adams and Robert Plant.

Posted 13 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Lets start with a 5 and go from there!
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Don't let me down...

Don't let me down...
Posted 13 years ago by ice-9    [ Reply ]
Is this really the only song worth listening to off of this album?
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Damn, I love this band.  Something about them....original and edgy.  Another 10.
Posted 13 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
Too many Black Keys songs in RP.
Posted 13 years ago by coomerfan    [ Reply ]
BILL'S LIVE (now)...
and on a good roll!

HOMEGROWN, I assume!


Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
The Coral Sea - Under The Westway
KT Tunstall - Golden Frames
The Black Keys - Things Ain't Like They Used t
Joan Osborne - What You Are
Patty Griffin - Long Ride Home
Guster - On The


Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
This band never disappoints...things may not be the way they used to be, but this band keeps getting better. {#Cowboy}{#Chillpill}{#Motor}{#Fire}
Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
Pretty good. I've seen their name about, I'll have to check them out.
Posted 13 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 13 years ago by jcjoh    [ Reply ]
"She's got the kind of love I need
The kind that's never good on me"

What a great line! {#Drunk}


Posted 14 years ago by mfcrowe    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
Wow...I thought it was Robert Plant at first. More coffee....
 
Hmm, I thought it was Ryan Adams...

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Really diggin it.  Thanks!
Posted 14 years ago by jessicagray2    [ Reply ]
Been following these guys since ThickFreakness back in like 04....they are OUTSTANDING and after 5+ shows they are even better live. 

Glad you got The BK in your rotation Bill...humbly request to hear some of their more "lively" tunes as well.

{#Drummer}

 
Posted 14 years ago by Radiohead-head    [ Reply ]
Wow...I thought it was Robert Plant at first. More coffee....
Posted 14 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
likin some Black Keys
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
Bill, Thank you for introducing me to groups like Mazzy Star to the Black Keys,
Oh and Stevie's little wing and lots more.
This is where i go to get off the beaten path.

Wonderful.
Thank You !

Posted 14 years ago by Kemoc    [ Reply ]

9 {#Arrow} 10

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
SURPRISE!  We finally have The Black Keys.  Good song, Bill - thanks for putting it on RP!{#Dancingbanana_2}
 

thank goodness! since i first heard them i'd been hoping they'd get on RP. i think they're a good fit here. lots of their stuff, anyways. LOVE it.
Posted 14 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I think I'm going to have to raid the piggy bank for this.
Posted 14 years ago by tipper    [ Reply ]
AMAZING.
Posted 14 years ago by ashjonesie    [ Reply ]

8 {#Arrow} 9

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Liking this a lot.
Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
I love this!!!!
{#Hearteyes} 
Posted 14 years ago by ETTAKKEN    [ Reply ]
 nerakdon wrote:
I can literally feel this pull my heart rate down.
 
I know what you mean - isn't it freaking great?

8

{#Meditate}

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
If you're diggin on their vibe now just wait till you see them live cause the keys really kick arse!

Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I can literally feel this pull my heart rate down.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
Nice segue from "while my guitar...". Sounds Beatles-esque ("Don't bring me down"? anyone else?)
 
Yep, I hear "Don't Bring Me Down" as well.  Good call!

Posted 14 years ago by nini    [ Reply ]
 jkamm14 wrote:
Hey, I submitted this one.  Thanks Bill!  I love these guys.  
 
Great submission!  saaaWEET song.  Thanks for sharing.

Posted 14 years ago by gofishbish    [ Reply ]
 greenvelour wrote:
Thanks RP—love the Black Keys.  Akron Ohio Rocks!!!  Just ask DEVO.
 

...or Rachel Sweet
Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 greenvelour wrote:
Thanks RP—love the Black Keys.  Akron Ohio Rocks!!!  Just ask DEVO.
 
I used to live in Akron. "Rocks" isn't the word I would use for it. Can you still catch the fine odor of rubber on a good day? I didn't know they were from Akron!

Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Hey, I submitted this one.  Thanks Bill!  I love these guys.  
Posted 14 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP—love the Black Keys.  Akron Ohio Rocks!!!  Just ask DEVO.
Posted 14 years ago by greenvelour    [ Reply ]
Nice segue from "while my guitar...". Sounds Beatles-esque ("Don't bring me down"? anyone else?)
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Their new album is excellent.
Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Ooooh!  Yay!!
Posted 14 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
I am surprised to see this group here, usually a little too rough around the edges for here; but this is one of their slower songs.{#Meditate}


Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
SURPRISE!  We finally have The Black Keys.  Good song, Bill - thanks for putting it on RP!{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Why not?
Posted 14 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]