Ashtray Heart
White Stripes, The · Other Songs - White Stripes, The
Right from the start
Case of the punks
I feel like a glass shrimp
Make invalids out of supermen
Call in a shrink
And pick you up
In a girdle
You used me like an ashtray heart
Right from the start
Case of the punks
Another day, another way
Somebody's had too much to think
Open up another case of the punks
You hid behind the curtain
Waited for me to go out
A man on a porcupine fence
Each pillow is touted like a rock
The mother / father figure
Somebody's had too much to think
Send your mother home your navel
Case of the punks
You picked me out like an ashtray heart
Hid behind the curtain
Waited for me to go out
Used me like an ashtray heart
A man on a porcupine fence
Hit me where the lover hangs out
While they crushed me out
You used me for an ashtray heart
Look behind the curtain
You looked in the window when I went out
You used me like an ashtray heart
Brush me off
While I was burning out
Ashtray Heart
Ashtray Heart stands as a defining track from The White Stripes' 2001 album, White Blood Cells. Recorded during a period of intense creative expansion, the song captures the duo's signature blend of raw blues energy and minimalist rock. Jack White's driving guitar work and Meg White's steady percussion create a propulsive rhythm that underscores the track's emotional urgency. The recording reflects the band's growing confidence in blending traditional American roots music with modern indie sensibilities. As part of a celebrated era in their discography, the song exemplifies their ability to distill complex feelings into concise, powerful musical statements. It remains a staple in their live performances, showcasing the enduring appeal of their stripped-down aesthetic and the chemistry that defined their most influential years.