Back To Black
Beyoncé feat. André 3000 Lyrics
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Kept my dick wet with his same old bet
You and your head high
And your tears dry get on without your guy
And I went back to what you knew
So far removed from all that we been through
Oh,. and you tread a troubled track
We only said goodbye with words
I know a hundred times
I go back to her
And you go back to
You go back to
I love you much
It's not enough, I love blow and you love puff
And life is like a pipe
And I'm a tiny penny rolling up the walls inside
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
I go back to black
In "Back To Black", Beyonce is talking about the pain of lost love, infidelity and addiction. She describes how she tried to move on from a failed relationship by having casual sex with someone else, but it only made her feel more empty and regretful. She contrasts this with her ex-partner, who appears to be able to move on without any emotional fallout.
The second verse indicates that the people concerned had gone through some difficult times in their relationship before breaking up, as Beyonce sings "So far removed from all that we've been through". The chorus then emphasizes the tragic nature of the situation, with Beyonce saying "Your odds are always stacked" and "You'll go back to black", which refers to the darkness and pain of addiction. The repeated line "We only said goodbye with words" reinforces the idea that there was a lack of genuine emotional connection despite all the time they spent together.
The second part of the song is a duet with Andre 3000. He describes how he loves drugs ("I love blow") and his partner loves weed ("you love puff"), and how this fundamental difference in lifestyle ultimately played a role in their breakup. He compares life to a pipe, with he and his lover both rolling up the walls like tiny balls, but ultimately going their separate ways. The song ends with the repeated phrase "I go back to black", echoing the chorus and indicating that despite all the heartache and pain, the singer can't resist the lure of what they know.
Line by Line Meaning
I left no time to regret
I didn't give myself time to feel sad about leaving you.
Kept my dick wet with his same old bet
I found comfort in someone else and continued to sleep with them despite knowing it was a mistake.
You and your head high
You're acting strong and confident despite the pain you're feeling.
And your tears dry get on without your guy
You're finding a way to move on from the relationship despite the emotional pain.
And I went back to what you knew
I returned to my old ways of seeking comfort in someone else.
So far removed from all that we been through
It feels like we never even had a relationship, like we've always been strangers.
Oh, and you tread a troubled track
You're struggling to move on and are experiencing a lot of emotional pain.
Your odds are always stacked, you'll go back to black
You always seem to return to the pain and sadness of being alone.
We only said goodbye with words
We didn't emotionally say goodbye, we just had a conversation and left it at that.
I know a hundred times
I've said goodbye to you many times but always return to you.
I go back to her
I go back to my old ways of finding comfort in someone else.
And you go back to
You also find ways to cope and move on from the pain.
I love you much
I love you deeply.
It's not enough, I love blow and you love puff
Our love for each other can't compete with our addictions.
And life is like a pipe
Life is fragile and can be easily broken.
And I'm a tiny penny rolling up the walls inside
I feel insignificant and lost in the world.
I died a hundred times
Every time we say goodbye, it feels like a little part of me dies.
You go back to her
You also find comfort in someone else.
And I go back to
And I return to my old ways.
I go back to black
I return to the pain and sadness that comes with being alone.
Contributed by Taylor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cruzden6140
Covers aren't meant to sound exactly like the original. Otherwise there would be no point in making a fucking cover. This version is awesome in its own way as is the original.
@atcheynumlady
Amen...they made it thier own. I like it..but love Amy Winehouses version
@mangoblood69
cosign 10000% all these people coming for beyoncé and andre 3000 ans saying they ruined the song obviously don't understand the meaning of a cover
@benja7076
Always thought this version was way better hot take or not idc, that beat drop hits a nerve that Amy’s style could not. Respectfully
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@george munoz you're* ;)
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Xan Anthony you’re lit 🔥