I'm Lonely (But I Ain't That Lonely Yet)

The White Stripes · Get Behind Me Satan [2005]

Well I miss my mother

And I miss being her son

As crazy as I was I

Guess I wasn't much of one

Sometimes I miss her so much,

I want to hop on the next jet

And I get lonely, but I ain't that lonely yet

And I love my sister

Lord knows how I've missed her

She loves me

And she knows I won't forget

And sometimes I get jealous

Of all her little pets

And I get lonely, but I ain't that lonely yet



I roll over in bed

Looking for someone to touch

There's a girl that I know of

But don't ask for much

She's homely, and she's cranky

And her hair's in a net

And I'm lonely, but I ain't that lonely yet



I get my friend when I need one

I need someone to be one

I take anybody I can get

And sometimes I wanna call you

And I feel like a pet

And I'm lonely, but I ain't that lonely yet



I go down to the river

Filled with regret

I go down and I wonder

If there was any reason left

I've just before my lungs could get wet

I'm lonely, but I ain't that lonely yet



And I love my sister

Lord knows how I've missed her

She loves me

And she knows I won't forget

And sometimes I get jealous

Of all her little pets

And I get lonely, but I ain't that lonely yet

Yeah I get lonely, but I ain't that lonely yet

I'm Lonely (But I Ain't That Lonely Yet)

Released on the 2005 album Get Behind Me Satan, this track by The White Stripes exemplifies the band's signature blend of garage rock and punk energy. Featuring Jack White's distinctive vocals and a driving rhythm section, the song captures a raw, unpolished aesthetic that defined their later work. It reflects the band's commitment to analog recording techniques and DIY production, maintaining the chaotic yet melodic spirit of their earlier albums like De Stijl and White Blood Cells. The song stands as a testament to their ability to craft catchy, emotionally resonant rock anthems without relying on traditional pop structures.