Black Crow
Angus et Julia Stone 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 phase?
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
There's propaganda for every man
On the paper stand, 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
Won't you help me be on my way?
So won't you help me be on my way?
So I can set me free
The lyrics of Angus et Julia Stone's song Black Crow convey a sense of mystery and darkness, starting with the opening lines "Eyes from the free, take me down the way, Red riders of the dark, Help me through this maze." The singer is reaching out to someone, perhaps a guide or a companion, asking for help. The imagery of "red riders of the dark" and "maze" suggest a dangerous and confusing situation that the singer is trying to navigate through.
As the song progresses, a sense of threat and danger becomes more apparent, with the line "Saw murder in her eyes, The dark of a thousand crows, Cold thriller in disguise, Blue shadows stitched to her toes." The singer observes a woman who appears to be hiding something beneath her seemingly innocent demeanor. The imagery of "blue shadows" stitched to her toes suggests that she is not who she appears to be, and the "thousand crows" add to the overall sense of danger and darkness.
The final verse of the song touches upon themes of propaganda and the power of media to shape our perceptions of the world. The use of the term "spinsters" suggests a patriarchal society in which women may be seen as deceitful or untrustworthy. The line "Let give that twist of grace, you know" may be an ironic comment on the way in which women are often expected to conform to narrow and limiting societal expectations.
Overall, the lyrics of Black Crow capture a sense of unease and danger, while also touching upon themes of power, control, and the complexity of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes from the free, take me down the way
I need someone who is free-spirited to guide me through this journey.
Red riders of the dark
I need someone who is brave and fearless to help me through this darkness.
Help me through this maze
I need someone to lead me through this complicated and confusing situation.
Do you know, mister, of this place?
I am seeking the guidance of someone who knows this place well.
Do you know, mister?
I am hoping that you have some knowledge that can help me.
No time to waste
I need to find my way out quickly.
Won't you help me be on my way?
I need someone to assist me in finding my path.
So I can set me free
Once I have found my way, I will finally be able to escape this situation.
Saw murder in her eyes
I saw a look in her eyes that made me fear for my life.
The dark of a thousand crows
The darkness around her was as oppressive as if there were many crows cawing at once.
Cold thriller in disguise
She appeared to be a calm, cold killer hidden behind a pleasant demeanor.
Blue shadows stitched to her toes
Even the shadows at her feet seemed to be ominously blue - this may be an indicator of some kind of mystical quality or danger.
There's propaganda for every man
Every person is surrounded by messages and agendas designed to influence their beliefs and actions.
On the paper stand, you know
These messages are often found in society's mass media.
When will the spinsters face
When will those who create these messages be held accountable for their impact?
Let give that twist of grace, you know
We need to introduce a new perspective that will bring greater fairness and balance to these communications.
So won't you help me be on my way?
I again plead for your guidance - this time to help me escape the manipulative forces around me.
Writer(s): ANGUS STONE, JULIA STONE
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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.