Black Crow
Angus Stone & Julia Lyrics
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Red riders of the dark
Help me through this maze
Do you know, mister, of this place?
Do you know, mister?
No time to waste
Won't you help me be on my way?
So I can set me free
Saw murder in her eyes
The dark of a thousand crows
Cold thriller in disguise
Blue shadows stitched to her toes
Do you know, mister, of this place?
Do you know, mister?
No time to waste
There's propergand for everyman
On the paperstand you know
When will the spinsters face
Let give that twist of grace you know
Do you know, mister, of this place?
Do you know, mister?
No time to waste
In Black Crow, Angus Stone & Julia's song, the lyrics refer to a person who is seeking help to find their way out of a confusing maze. They are asking the "red riders of the dark" or the "eyes from the tree" to guide them out. The singer is surrounded by darkness, represented by the thousand crows and the blue shadows on the murderer's toes. The singer is asking for guidance and help from a figure of authority, asking if they know the location and how to escape from it.
The lyrics also mention propaganda, either hinting at controversies, misinformation or attempts to influence the masses. The twist of grace in this context could mean offering a different perspective with a positive impact on the person's state of mind or the society as a whole. The character in the song is feeling trapped and lost, and it seems they are looking for someone who can help them find their way out.
Overall, the song creates an eerie and mystical atmosphere with fantastical imagery, inviting the listeners to reflect on their own journey of self-discovery and search for guidance in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes from the tree take me down the way
Looking down from the tree, guide me in the right direction
Red riders of the dark
Tough challenges and obstacles
Help me through this maze
Assist me in navigating the complicated journey
Do you know, mister, of this place?
Are you familiar with this location?
Do you know, mister?
Do you have knowledge about this situation?
No time to waste
There is no time for hesitation or delay
Won't you help me be on my way?
Kindly aid me in continuing my journey
So I can set me free
To escape and find freedom
Saw murder in her eyes
Observed a dangerous and threatening gaze
The dark of a thousand crows
The ominous presence of thousands of crows
Cold thriller in disguise
Sneaky and chilling deception
Blue shadows stitched to her toes
Mysterious and ominous qualities in her appearance
There's propaganda for everyman
There are lies and misleading information meant for every individual
On the paperstand you know
In the media and news outlets
When will the spinsters face
When will those responsible for the deceit be held accountable
Let give that twist of grace you know
Let justice be served in a merciful way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS STONE, JULIA STONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AllisonGhost
Eyes from the free take me down the way
Red riders of the dark
Help me through this maze
Do you know, mister, of this place?
Do you know, mister?
No time to waste
Won't you help me be on my way?
Won't you help me be on my way?
So I can set me free
Saw murder in her eyes
The dark of a thousand crows
Cold thriller in disguise
Blue shadows stitched to her toes
Do you know, mister, of this place?
Do you know, mister?
No time to waste
There's propaganda for everyman
On the paperstand you know
When will the spinsters face
Let give that twist of grace you know
Do you know, mister, of this place?
Do you know, mister?
No time to waste
@allchoxn1601
after 10 years, this song has been in the back of my mind all I remembered was a drawing type film of a man crawling through a tunnel, after 10 years I’ve found the song and the memories come rushing back
@Schmatzediekatze
ME TOOOO
@wig.snatcher
same
@oliveowaowa
SAME I JUST FOUND IT AGAIN
@hentaigals
it gets better and better the more you listen to it
@VikasKumar-se3pw
I love the notion, I'll definitely try it.
Any other song you think where this happens?
@timothybarnhart2489
I forgot about this song years ago. Came up on my random. God I love everything about this song.
@purplelove8398
Music video has SUCH A powerful meaning.
@2xlart
Hello, how have you been over these long years?
@NZBeautiful
just realized how fucking amazing this video is. i gotta rewatch that now. all of their vids are amazing. and songs. they're just perfection.