Vanessa Carlton - White Houses

[megsweetie17]

What is this song about i never knew?

[TheViolinmusiclover]

hey does anybody notice the creepy guy in the corner?

[jurkeynumber2]

This song is really good and Her dancing was really good!

[Sylviabluebird]

This song is so good anyone agree?:P

[teddybalgos]

is there a rope in her hips???

[MeinHerzBrennt313]

I will win not only her heart, but also her love eternal.

[joycek207]

1:12 HOW?!

[danbay26]

She's the perfect woman.

[amaka405]

2:12 sexy moonwalk!! xx Oh i love this angel!! xx

[amaka405]

DAMN SHE CAN DANCE thmbs up if u agree??? :D

[MissRoxieRiku]

for some reason i always use to get vanessa carlton and michelle branch mixed up. 

[chinamap]

@MissRoxieRiku OMG ME TOO

[KiTTYKlaW77Cakes]

I was in love with the Harmonium album.Got me through aloooottttt

<3

[birbanto24]

wowww she is actually trained in classical dance i can notice that! not a pro but she looks good

[rappigonen]

i love vanessa carlton she's so cute and beautiful <33

[ILoveFemaleArtists]

Now Vanessa is truely awesome !

[Savannahspeak]

i hate how rebecca black gets millions of views a day but this amazing video has been out forever and it only has 5 million

[ashia4life313]

Vanessa if your reading this remember this, "When in doubt.....Twirl" I live by this motto besides it's fun.

[superblottie]

This song's so sad, but I love it anyway x

[Bernardgerrard]

nice!!



[theawesomeartist01]

This makes me wanna dance!!! :)

[chocothundaish]

She's amazing at dancing!

[nanobotfreak]

she has a really high pitched voice, but its still pretty 

[HIM47]

Man this song always gets me pumped!

[theawesomeartist01]

GO Vanessa Carlton. She looks so graceful!! Anyone agrees?

[ashia4life313]

@theawesomeartist01 Like yeah for sure, she is an incredible walking talking talent.

[LadyLoveBlood]

Her dancing is truly mesmerizing. :D

[anonnemus]

no way some of those moves are possible...not without some kind of support.

[elisewoahx]

i love this song because its so real

[PleaseDrinkMeAlice]

haha she moonwalked!:D

[rappigonen]

i love to be virgin, its feels so good <33

thank you vanessa, because of you i am a virgin for ever <33

[silentxnight]

the moonwalk is epic.

[exoticcar5482]

why is she so underrated? everyone who uses the auto-tune plug-in is so overrated! any auto-tune is her songs? NO! why do all the crappy auto-tuned songs get to be popular and have hundreds of millions of views and this song, despite being full of talent, ever become a hit and only gets 1 million views?

[dance31115]

This used to be me and my best friends song.... but she leaved me for the populars...

[xxmysteryxxx]

She's not dancing ballet, it's modern. A more rough and emotional filled routine. Like lyrical, it's a mixture of jazz and ballet.

[AWildMusicSoul]

@xxmysteryxxx I totally agree.. but I think all types of dance are equally emotionally filled.

[shikinoutaluv]

I remember this song, it brings back the best memories for me...the melody is so cute and laid back..

[daysfan213]

i think the Piano Vanessa is the older one the one telling the story and Ballet Vanessa is the younger immature one who the story is about. just sayin

[alemolano123]

Im in a dance group and I have to dance ballet and tap so for the ballet Im learning from this video ♥

[Daisey238]

Window open,sunsetting. *sigh* ilove this song =)

[Catherine007111]

I think the two sides represent the past and present. Piano V. is judging her past (dancer v.) The pants being uneven show how she has made mistakes and isn't perfect. She is ashamed 9when we walks away from the piano) and can't believe what she has done. That is why she is looking at her the way she is, curiosity and regret

[ashia4life313]

@Catherine007111 Don't quit your day job.

[hungergameslover28]

She seductively*

[hungergameslover28]

I think the dancer represents 'Jenny'.. If you watch, the dancer climbs on the piano she.difficult.crawls to Vanessa and Vanessa curious watching the dancer (aka Jenny) and sweetness to just be watching her, kinda getting turned on. Just a thought.

[FloralGarden18]

pretty :)

[ashia4life313]

AMAZING @ 1:12-13 & 140-141 THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL, AND IT'S ALL YOUR REFINED GRACE.

[ashia4life313]

OMG, VANESSA YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL DANCER.....I LOVE THE SONG BUT YOU ARE A TRULY BEAUTIFUL DANCER. I WISH I COULD SEE YOU LIVE DANCING WHAT A SHOW THAT WOULD BE.

[TheShhSecret]

I am so in love with this song.

[mdfiasco]

She's in a gang...like LL Cool J.

[tootsielovr]

o.o her pants aren't even.......ahhhhhhhhhhh stupid OCD!!! i cant watch this

[ConflictedTessie]

@tootsielovr lmfao

[Distractions13]

@Fireheariceeyes No go search the carlton sister, Twins

[PianoPlayer4570]

@Distractions13 No, it's the same person. They film both parts individually and then put them together in the final edit.

[Distractions13]

They are not the same people, they are twins.

[FireheartIceeyes]

@Distractions13 No it is Carlton. She is a dancer

[nonchalantd]

Damn, so she can sing, write, play, AND dance?

[jon88tryfan]

That 'guy' in the corner.. .... Pretty sure that's a mannequin

[hil0o0o0]

For years I thought Hilary Duff sang this(I obviously hadn't seen the video)

[billnye518]

love this song. she's able to touch real and true emotions

[Mysterygal08]

Is there a point to the guy in the corner. Not trying to be ignorant, but I just want to know if anyone knows if it has significance to the song or video. On another note, she has an amazing voice and a very brilliant dancer!

[xolovexo57]

@Mysterygal08 where's the guy in the corner??

[SuckMyRightToe]

@xolovexo57 Just after the 3:30 mark, hard not to notice when you look out for it though it's somehow escaped my observation through all the times I've watched it too

[manuelestuardo89]

@Mysterygal08 maybe it just happened to be there.

[girlclasse]

@Mysterygal08 Ever consider that the mannequin is just a bystander? This is could be significant in the way that Vanessa is battling her out her differences in the music vid (hence, the double shots of her at the piano, and dancing), and the mannequin is just witnessing. Anyone in this situation is just witnessing her story unravel. At the end of the day, it's all left for artistic interpretation. That's just how I see it.

[002sprinkles]

itd be cooler if the girl in black started to play the piano and then the main chick would starts dancing a lil switch-a-roo (and yes i am aware that they are the same ppl duh)

[3rdinoshikachoV2]

I like how maybe 1% of the comments are ctritizing the involvement of sex in this song and the rest of that 99% talks about "how it's so ufair that people hate this song even though she is so amazing for singing about sex with so much depth and emotion while songs these days are so slutty and blah blah blah my comment is so insightful yakidy-yak-yak-yakers."

[animegirl525100]

0:20 no guy 0: 22 guy in the corner. haha

[Prymification]

favorite music video of her <3

[TheSkellington100]

that random guy in the corner >__>

[Candy2545]

Other than the fact that Vanessa can put something like sex into such a simple and beautiful light is amazing, but then there's the way she makes it so easy to relate to. I love how sweet she managed to make it, and I have no idea why anyone would ever think such a talented artist is slutty. This song is beautiful <3

[fantagedeliah800]

I can do that thing on 1:11

[TheJaxFallen]

freakin love this songg! me and my gf's ball dance(: freakin love her tooo!!

[OfficialCarly]

she's SUCH an AMAZING dancer! :O <3

[fantagedeliah800]

wow she can dance

[SammyAMusician]

I think Vanessa Carlton is gorgeous and she is very talented singer!

[rappigonen]

to be a virgin for many years and play the piano all the time its very difficult.

because i am a virgin and play the piano all the time. <33

[TheIsobel51]

Love, or something ignites in my veins,

And i pray it never ends.

Why is that line so awesome? x)

[kmrw11]

i freaking love this song

[tinkerbell716]

Holyy she can sing, play piano and DANCCEE. sick.

[GRJ95]

this video makes want to learn how to dance ballet :D it looks so cool

[DuoInCaroUno]

@GRJ95 This isn't real ballet.. That is call Contemporaneo in spanish, but I don't know who you call it :) (I'm SO sorry for my BAAAD English D:)

[kungfoolai]

wow, this is the 2nd song ive heard from her, i didnt think she could write such a heartfelt song... but this was really meaningful and epic, love it :)

[flowr96]

Her voice sounds like Hilary Duff!:D

[Quay4MVP]

@flowr96 oh hell naw

[flowr96]

@Quay4MVP Oops.Sorry :D

[purplebutterflygirl]

I remember when this first came out. I was 13 and loved it instantly. I used to try to dance along to the ballet, but I am no dancer so I am sure that it looked awful. hehe.

[leonardo23634]

apesar de linda canta muito bem parabens!!!

[xHearterx]

and god her voice is so pretty too. it has such a unique sound to it

[xHearterx]

she is so pretty!! and I love her vibe! it's so unique and you can tell she's such an amazing person

[marmify17]

1:13 POWER TO YA GIRL

[saakther14]

she looks so much like my friend valeria..

[ambre15]

Ok...I just noticed the black guy standing in the corner at 0:23. Mad creepy.

[PamitaPhiola]

@ambre15 Yep saw it too, and right after he disappears. Whoops a mini failure.

[destinaj234]

@ambre15 its a mannequin....

[JGoutify]

@destinaj234 I don't think it's a mannequin. At 2:41 you can see his white shirt moving. He put's his hips forward. But you have to really look. Maybe it's just some wind blowing ...

[Dinoxdeath]

She is such an amazing dancer and singer. I used to listen to here for days. She is so talented and absolutely gorgeous!

[kinusakina]

the way her body moves is mesmerising. And so much for all the controversies around the lyrics. If this had been released in 2012 no-one would have blinked.

I love the message behind the video. It's so simple, and so beautiful. ugh. I love it.

[AmethystLunitari]

I remember when I first saw this, I saw Vanessa approaching Vanessa, then seductively crawling across the top of the piano. I thought she was going to make out with herself or something. Anyone who watched this video knows she didn't. But it would've been interesting. ;)

[whosesaturn]

been watching this vid since 04 and will never know whos that person in the white in the background....kinda creepy O_O

[dannyyspencerr]

is this like a kind of black swan/white swan situation in relation to the context? it's really beautiful and i think it sparked controversy because it actually gave meaning to sex..... unlike Nicki's "Stupid Hoe" or other stuff that's out now. People are just singing about it like it's whatever. Vanessa is putting meaning to something that should be felt with more than skin.... This was really beautiful and I like it

[kSuNsHyN3]

i love this song >.< since the day i first heard it its so beautiful ('; i can relate.. ;

[leopsyr]

2:12

michael jackson o.O

[nihome85]

Many people don’t know this, but Vanessa did took ballet when she was a kid all the way through her teenage years, and let me tell you…this girl has more talent than many have seen. Love the video and the song. We all went through it somehow.

[MrLrndlph]

@nihome85 She is actually classically trained in ballet, that was her first love. But between the structure and rigidity of classic ballet and her mother being a pianist and music teacher, we were lucky enough to have her switch interests. :)

[ngardne2]

that little backbend thing at 1:40 is so sick

[distortedponyy]

I'd like to white her house if you know what I mean.

[emmanisms]

its really a no big deal!

[Crazyismygame]

0:30 Ninja!

[AllRLove]

When i was about 6 years old I would sing and listen to this song all the time.. i had no idea what it was about though BUT now im 13 and i get it....... O.O

[SuperSpeciallk]

This song is about purity. As in 'white' being a pure color. But this song also is telling when she lost her virginity to a guy at a camp who she loved, but he didn't love her.

[FlubberNub]

203 people live in plaid houses!!!

[justmechrista]

this song is seriously my first semester of college... im brought to tears when i hear this song.

[ordinarigrrrl]

@justmechrista Are you reading my mind? Lmfao, I'm sitting here crying over my first semester right now ..

[KoolAidKammers]

@ordinarigrrrl Oh, no. I know that this comment wasn't originally to me, but-- Don't worry. Things will get better for you. Use your pain to fuel you, for the rest of life's journey. You can do it. :D

[MsBudgies]

Omg....I didnt know this song was about her first time and etc.

I just liked the tune and her voice when I was younger and i realize the lyrics are amazing!!!

Very well thought out and beautiful <33

I don't see the need to bash on her it's a very nice song xxxxxx

[MrYoyocap]

LOL, if you think this song is too promiscuous then you have a pretty fu*cked up view on sex, and are pretty narrow minded. I get that if you're from the 17ht century this might be a bit to much, but as long as you were born some time during the last 100 years you should see that it's a pretty good story and far from being bad. "my first mistake", know the lyrics, she said it was a bad thing, a mistake, so if anything it sends out a good message to young girls, and boys for that matter.

[KoolAidKammers]

@MrYoyocap You have one of the best comments. I've been observing the comments, since 2009, and this is by far, one of my top 10. Go, you. (:

[gimmedatbeckayy]

also, this isn't really ballet...it's lyrical

[gimmedatbeckayy]

I like how people are calling her a slut for making a classy, emotional and very relatable song about losing her virginity, complete with her amazing piano skills and beautiful dancing. But there are songs such as "S&M" by Rihanna, "Dancin' In The Dark" by Dev, etc...if you think THIS song is in any way slutty, please go look up the lyrics to those songs. Thank you.

P.S. I love both Rihanna & Dev too, just making a point! :P I absolutely LOVE this song and video. Have for years <3

[welovemusic519]

I wish I knew where this dance studio was. It's always been my favorite video of hers because of the gorgeous set (and the amazing dancing, of course).

[EmLovescrazy]

When she talks about losing her virginity. It reminded me of when i lost my virginity to my boyfriend except for the him being my mistake part im still with him and i dont regret it of course. But that part just has a huge meaning to my heart it was a rainy day <333 memories I love her so much more for this song <333

"My first time, hard to explain, rush of blood, and a little bit of pain. On a cloudy day its more common than you think, hes my first mistake"

[unforgettable903]

@EmLovescrazy It's so crazy how those lyrics are all it has and yet people think it's "slutty" sheesh XD

[EmLovescrazy]

@unforgettable903 those people are close minded or just are haters. She doesnt have 5 million + views on this video for nothing lol im sure so many girls can relate and love the song so much and i am one of those girls <333 & i am sure you are too :)

[tricksterson]

Love this video. it's proof that not only does Vanessa have incredible musical talent she also has a hell of a body and knows how to move it.

[LuvMyBucs20]

@ktrose104 lol!!! Yes!

[itstheleoshow]

IM OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG ♥♥♥♥♥

[cait1218XS]

does anyone else see the creeper at 3:42? he's been there the whole timee O.o

[fantagedeliah800]

@cait1218XS BTW not a real person it's a mannequin

[violetgirl1996]

@cait1218XS haha lol yeah it's a mannequin

[cait1218XS]

guys nicki minaj is creeping me out

[unforgettable903]

@cait1218XS i second that, enthusiastically

[thevoidbender]

I'm jealous of her ballet skills. lol and her singing skills... and piano skills... xD

[csodapopgirl95]

okay... shes amazing. i love how she explains her difficulty and stress on how she lost her virginity.

[AkiranoYoru49]

If I remember correctly, this song caused controversy when it first came out because she very vaguely describes her first time in the lyrics... while presently, I look underneath this beautiful, elegant piece of art to see that some song entitled "Stupid Hoe" got 4.8 million views within 24 hours ... ... anyone else see where I'm going with this?

[dezziibabii1223]

@AkiranoYoru49 YES! Agreed.

[manuelestuardo89]

@AkiranoYoru49 ditto!

[TheIsobel51]

@AkiranoYoru49 we as a generation are too exposed to sex and drugs and all that crap? I can't believe THIS song caused controversy when the stuff we listen to these days like LMFAO and Nicki Minaj is so much worse.

[emilyobby]

@justinbieberlvr01 honey, you said this dancing is easy?... i didn't know the moonwalk & standing on your big toe was easy. she doesn't suck at dancing.. if you really were a competitive dancer you would understand what a good dancer is. she's talented at piano singing AND dancing

[ginganinja213]

i wish i listened to this song 6 months ago...

[Silverbullet1222]

i wish i could do the moonwalk lol

[idaluvanimals]

This song convinced me to become a dancer, now I'm taking modern dance lessons and I love it.

[MinajAsianBarbie]

When she gets up from the piano i think it shows how deep the memory is and she needs a minute. When she comes back i think she is refering to all the girls she lived with were in love with the same guy and when they found out everything fell apart and "they gave each other up" meaning they stopped talking. So vanessa decides to leave and begin a new life, but she still loves the memories she had and she keeps them locked up in a "white house" which might refer to her hart and a place thats pure

[MinajAsianBarbie]

Okay im auditioning for my school musical next monday and im singing this song! :) here's my personal take on the song and music video. First, i think that the reason there is two of her is to symbolize where she is (piano one) and where she has been (dancer). i think the cat leaving is like 9 lives and she finished one or lost one during this experience. the hitched pant leg is either a artistic thing or it means unfinished business.

[leelarainbow7]

Justinbieberlvr01 if your a competetive dancer you would understand there's no such thing as a bad dancer -_- dance comes from a rhythm within the heart and if that's what Vanessa feels then she's laying it down on the stage don't call yourself a dancer more of a disgrace really

[rappigonen]

every time that i watch this movie of vanessa carlton, that is reminding me of

simple and smart girl that she never had sex in her life.

she spends her life to be a nun and playing the piano every day and dancing.

i am falling in love with a girl (vanessa carlton) who never had sex in her life.

[peoplewhomatter]

@rappigonen are you kidding

i love jou xxx