Your Heart Is As Black As Night
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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But the story I'm told
Is that your heart is as black as night
Your lips may be sweet
Such that I can't compete
But your heart is as black as night
[Repeat x2]
At such a perfect time
But if I let you hang around
I'm bound to lose my mind
'Cause your hands may be strong
But the feeling's all wrong
Your heart is as black a night
Your heart is as black
Oh, your heart is as black as night
Ah-ah ooo
The lyrics of "Your Heart is as Black as Night" by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa describe a situation where the singer is in love with someone but realizes that this person is not sincere and holds dark secrets. The song starts by acknowledging the physical beauty of the person, but then the lyrics reveal that what lies beneath is not pure. The metaphor used in this song is quite interesting because it compares the darkness of the heart to the color black of the night. The use of color as a metaphor to describe emotions is quite common in music, but the word choice in this song is quite remarkable.
Throughout the song, we see the singer questioning why this person came into her life, and she realizes that if she allows them to stay, she will lose her mind. The lyrics about the strength of the person's hands create an illusion that the singer is helpless against this person's charm. Still, she is aware that this attraction is solely superficial, and the feeling is not mutual. The song ends with the confirmation that the person's heart is indeed as black as the night, leaving the singer with no choice but to let go of this toxic person.
Overall, "Your Heart is as Black as Night" is a powerful song that depicts an all-too-common situation where someone is attracted to a person's appearance but can see through their false persona. The use of color as a metaphor adds depth to the lyrics, making the message of the song even more poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes may be whole
Despite your appearance, I sense something dark within you
But the story I'm told
Rumors about you suggest that you're not as good as you seem
Is that your heart is as black as night
Your heart is full of darkness and negativity
Your lips may be sweet
You can be charming and seductive
Such that I can't compete
I can't match your charm, but I see through it
I don't know why you came along
I'm not sure what you want from me or why you showed up in my life
At such a perfect time
You appeared when I was vulnerable and in need of someone
But if I let you hang around
If I let you stay in my life
I'm bound to lose my mind
It will take a toll on my mental health
'Cause your hands may be strong
You may be physically powerful and capable
But the feeling's all wrong
But something doesn't feel right with you
Your heart is as black a night
Your heart is a place of darkness and coldness
Your heart is as black
Your soul is corrupted and tainted
Oh, your heart is as black as night
Your heart is as dark and sinister as the night itself
Ah-ah ooo
Mournful sound that echo the darkness in your heart
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELODY GARDOT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Your eyes may be whole
But the story I'm told
Is that your heart is as black as night
Your lips may be sweet
Such that I can't compete
But your heart is as black as night
[Repeat x2]
I don't know why you came along
At such a perfect time
But if I let you hang around
I'm bound to lose my mind
'Cause your hands may be strong
But the feeling's all wrong
Your heart is as black a night
Your heart is as black
Oh, your heart is as black as night
Ah-ah ooo
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Anyone from 2023?
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@mic982
Beth's voice is perfect for this genre. Heck, it's perfect for nearly anything.
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Except cRAP
@Automedon2
She has a thousand faces - every one more beautiful than the other, and my God , what a voice
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That's her in the photo?!!!