Howlin’ for You Lyrics
Alright
Yeah
Well now
[Verse 1]
I must admit, I can't explain
Any of these thoughts racin' through my brain, it's true
A-baby, I'm howlin' for you
[Verse 2]
Alright
There's something wrong with this plot
The actors here have not got a clue
Baby, I'm howlin' for you
[Chorus]
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[Verse 3]
Mockingbird, can't you see
Little girl's got a hold on me, like glue
Baby, I'm howlin' for you
Yeah
Throw the ball, to the stick
Swing and miss and catcher's mitt, strike two
Baby I'm howlin' for you
Yeah
Yeah
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About
A pretty straightforward love song about being completely struck by a woman’s beauty, The Black Keys' “Howlin' For You” has been featured in a variety of films, commercials and television shows, sending the duo’s popularity skyrocketing. The Grindhouse style video is a consummate marriage of sleazy rock and roll and flashy and often sexy images, following a wronged woman along a sordid path of revenge.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
According to a 2011 interview with NPR, both Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney stated that the music of Gary Glitter had an influence on the song.
In 2022, The Black Keys dissected the song with Rolling Stone and talked about how it influenced their record Dropout Boogie.
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