Black Heart
Amy Ray And The Volunteers Lyrics
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I eat them by the waterside
Throw the peels and taste the clean
How could I still feel so mean
Take this meanness out of me
I got a black heart today
Even the dogs are tired of me
Howling at the trees
Take this meanness out of me
I got a black heart today
Take this meanness out of me
The lyrics of "Black Heart," by Amy Ray and The Volunteers, are about struggling with a negative or "black" emotional state. The song describes the singer's attempts to find solace in the world around her, but ultimately acknowledging that her feelings are too powerful for any amount of external positivity to overcome them. The image of eating Spanish Clementines by the waterside evokes a sense of calm and innocence, but this is juxtaposed with the singer's inability to shake off her "mean" feelings.
The repetition of the refrain "Take this meanness out of me" adds to the sense of desperation and frustration. The singer is crying out for help but ultimately acknowledges that she is the only one who can heal herself. The use of the dog howling at the trees adds to the despair of the song; even the animals are tired of the singer's negativity. Overall, the lyrics of "Black Heart" are a poignant reflection on the human experience of struggling with one's own emotions and the difficulty of finding a way out of a dark mental state.
Line by Line Meaning
She brings me Spanish clemintine
Someone gives me sweet fruits from Spain
I eat them by the waterside
I enjoy these fruits by a river, perhaps in nature
Throw the peels and taste the clean
After eating the fruit, I discard the waste and feel refreshed
How could I still feel so mean
Even though I had a pleasant experience, I still feel negative inside
Take this meanness out of me
I wish for someone or something to remove the negativity from my thoughts and feelings
I got a black heart today
I am feeling particularly miserable and unkind at this moment
No amount of kindness can turn it the other way
Despite attempts at positivity or kindness, I cannot shake this negativity
Even the dogs are tired of me
I have even worn out the patience or goodwill of those who typically care about me, like pets or friends
Howling at the trees
I am behaving in a way that others find frustrating or irrational
Take this meanness out of me
Once again, I am expressing my desire to be rid of this negative mindset or attitude
I got a black heart today
Reiterating the theme of feeling particularly unkind and negative
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH RAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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