Black Crow
Beyond The Wizards Sleeve Lyrics
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With a splinter in your father's face
But I I didn't need his love anyway
Of all the children you would turn away
Did you look certain
That you were sober when it comes down under
I'm looking inwards
As my bones break away
All the dust is here to stay
Think I would say I'm sorry
To the king who left his people here to die
Black crow, you're the only one to know
Evil didn't tell me what to say
I know a way to pay my debts today
But we, we made a deal I remember
The devil came round for tea today
Now he won't leave
Is there something in your smile
While you cry
I'm looking inwards
Reflecting off these symbols
As my bones break away
All the dust is here to stay
Think I would say I'm sorry
To the king who left his people here to die
Black crow, you're the only one to know
Real love, throw you overboard love
Would you protect your only son
If you could care to pick one
Or shall I be your sacrifice, your sacrifice
I'm looking inwards
Reflecting off these symbols
As my bones break away
All the dust is here to stay
Think I would say I'm sorry
To the king who left his people here to die
Black crow, you're the only one to know
Real love, throw you overboard love
Would you protect your only son
If you could care to pick one
Or shall I be your sacrifice, your sacrifice
The lyrics to Beyond The Wizards Sleeve's song Black Crow are abstract and metaphorical, creating a sense of mysticism throughout the song. The first verse discusses a person leaving their home with a splinter in their father's face, suggesting they are running away from something. The singer claims that they didn't need the love of the person being left behind in any case. The second verse mentions reflecting on symbols as bones break away and dust remains. The singer contemplates apologizing to a king who left people to die and says that the black crow is the only one who knows what really happened. The devil appears, and the singer made a deal with him that he won't leave. The final verse talks about real love and the possibility of being sacrificed.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but it is possible that the song is discussing themes such as loss, regret, and sacrifice. It could also be exploring the idea of making deals with the devil or being caught between different choices in life.
Line by Line Meaning
When the rain come you were on your way
You left just as the hard times began
With a splinter in your father's face
You parted on bad terms with your dad
But I I didn't need his love anyway
You did not care about receiving your father's love
Of all the children you would turn away
You rejected your own childhood and distance yourself from others
Did you look certain that you were sober when it comes down under
Were you lucid and honest when faced with the darkest moments?
I'm looking inwards Reflecting off these symbols As my bones break away All the dust is here to stay Think I would say I'm sorry To the king who left his people here to die Black crow, you're the only one to know
I'm reflecting on myself while everything around me is slowly decaying, and I regret the actions of the leader who abandoned their people. The black crow is the only one who witnessed it all.
Evil didn't tell me what to say
My conscience is clear, and I did not receive any malicious guidance
I know a way to pay my debts today
I have found a way to repay my obligations promptly
But we, we made a deal I remember
We agreed on terms and conditions that I have not forgotten
The devil came round for tea today
I had an unexpected visitor in the form of temptation
Now he won't leave Is there something in your smile While you cry
Evil lingers and is hard to shake off, and you might be hiding something behind your sad grin
Real love, throw you overboard love Would you protect your only son If you could care to pick one Or shall I be your sacrifice, your sacrifice
True love can push you to the edge, and would you save your own flesh and blood or abandon them? Or will I be your sacrificial lamb?
Writer(s): Erol Mustafa Alkan, Angelo Badalamenti, Richard Norris, William Carl Cameron, Holly Miranda Grice, John Clifford
Contributed by Eli V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dickiemckay
I love that all your songs sound so distinct.
This wouldn't be out of place as a Bond theme!
@wpshadow
Sounds like the next Bond Intro for me :D
@boogiewoogie9770
Samples the whole intro to I Hold No Grudge by Joy Unlimited. Now that's a tune!
@JohnPenfold1
Brilliantly cinematic track, with a simple but affecting video.
@666DemonCleaner
i found this song from the erol alkan rework, but its honestly not too often i love the original as much or as more of a rework/remix if i hadn't herd the song before. both versions are beautiful.
@Hallowas97
Great video!
@ktomkt
you Guys are awesome , this deserves a lot more views and recognition
@oldyoutubeaccount7056
U r so right
@blazeling4318
agreed
@Bruchaful
I have to add something here :) I hear for them on fm4, that is my favorite radio station from Austria. They play a lot of good music. They deserve your attention :)