Out Of The Black
Billie Marten Lyrics
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When it came alive and took you
Out of the black
It broke it's skin and shook through
Every part of me
Every part of you
So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to
I've got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it
Pulled a trigger for a heart beating blood from an empty pocket
And I never knew why
And you didn't care when
You closed every door
And washed away no sin
And I promised you
Like you promised me
That those vows we made
We messed them up
For free
You made a fool out of me and took the skin off my back running
So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to
I've got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it
Pulled a trigger for a heart beating blood from and empty pocket
An empty pocket
And it touches slow
Never lets you go
Deals a crooked hand
And it touches slow
Never lets you go
Deals a crooked hand
You made a fool out of me and took the skin off my back running
So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to
I've got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it
Pulled a trigger for a heart beating blood from and empty pocket
An empty pocket
The song "Out of the Black" by Billie Marten depicts a relationship that has gone wrong. The first two lines, "How did it feel when it came alive and took you out of the black," suggest that the relationship started off well and took the singer out of a dark place. However, something changed and it "broke its skin and shook through" every part of the singer and her partner. The use of the pronouns "me" and "you" in these lines contrast with the use of "we" and "us" later in the song, highlighting the emotional distance between the two.
The chorus is a powerful statement of the singer's anger towards her partner. She accuses them of making a fool out of her, taking everything from her, and leaving her with nothing. She threatens violence, describing herself as having a "gun for a mouth" and a "bullet with your name on it." The violence is metaphorical, but still unsettling. The repetition of the lines "You made a fool out of me and took the skin off my back running / So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to" emphasizes the singer's sense of betrayal and her desire to regain control.
The final lines of the song, "And it touches slow / Never lets you go / Deals a crooked hand," suggest that the singer has realized that the relationship was always going to end badly due to the other person's behavior. The use of the word "crooked" emphasizes the sense of unfairness and injustice that the singer feels. Overall, "Out of the Black" is a powerful and emotional song about a relationship that went wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
How did it feel
When it came alive and took you
Out of the black
What was your experience like when this force woke up and pulled you out of the darkness?
It broke it's skin and shook through
Every part of me
Every part of you
This thing shattered its exterior and impacted every aspect of our beings.
You made a fool out of me and took the skin off my back running
So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to
I've got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it
Pulled a trigger for a heart beating blood from an empty pocket
You hurt me deeply and left me vulnerable. Watch your words as I could lash out with venom, aching for revenge.
And I never knew why
And you didn't care when
You closed every door
And washed away no sin
And I promised you
Like you promised me
That those vows we made
We messed them up
For free
I was left in the dark about your motives, while you made an effort to hide behind locked doors and refused to take responsibility for your actions. We promised to each other and failed to keep that promise without repercussions.
And it touches slow
Never lets you go
Deals a crooked hand
This force comes without warning and doesn't let you go. Sometimes its plan is unfair and bizarre.
You made a fool out of me and took the skin off my back running
So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to
I've got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it
Pulled a trigger for a heart beating blood from and empty pocket
An empty pocket
You damaged me permanently, so I'll be careful with you. You made me feel powerless, so I could take your life just as easily as you took mine.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Thatcher, Michael Kerr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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How did it feel
When it came alive and took you
Out of the black
It broke it's skin and shook through
Every part of me
Every part of you
You made a fool out of me and took the skin off my back running
So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to
I've got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it
Pulled a trigger for a heart beating blood from an empty pocket
And I never knew why
And you didn't care when
You closed every door
And washed away no sin
And I promised you
Like you promised me
That those vows we made
We messed them up
For free
You made a fool out of me and took the skin off my back running
So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to
I've got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it
Pulled a trigger for a heart beating blood from and empty pocket
An empty pocket
And it touches slow
Never lets you go
Deals a crooked hand
And it touches slow
Never lets you go
Deals a crooked hand
You made a fool out of me and took the skin off my back running
So don't breathe when I talk 'cause you haven't been spoken to
I've got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it
Pulled a trigger for a heart beating blood from and empty pocket
An empty pocket
Written by Ben Thatcher, Michael Kerr • Copyright © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
@rachael5651
Anyone else here from thirteen? What an amazing series and final episode! Thanks to BBC 3 and all the cast for this amazingly performed series! <3
@rachael5651
+Mrgx Yeah we do have some amazing shows broadcasted! :)
@sibby84
Yes! Just finished watching it! Amazing programme and I recognised the track straight away but had to look up the cover. Fantastic!
@moyno85
+Just Rachael Shut the fuck up about Thirteen. Apparently everyone here is from Thirteen because no one can find good music on their own anymore.
@rachael5651
Calm down. No need to get so angry, I’m allowed to find songs from shows and appreciate them
@blacklotus714
moyno85 so are we to believe you stumble upon every good song you've ever heard just by researching good music and spending hours looking online? Whether you hear a song on a movie, on the radio, or through word of mouth, you hear about it somewhere originally. The reason why this artist agreed to having her song on the show was in part for the publicity, so you should be happy that so many people are finding her now! She successfully pulled people in with just a few lines of her beautiful music, many of whom will continue to explore her music. Instead of being salty about pointless YouTube comments, shouldn't you be happy that an artist you love and support is getting more recognition for her wonderful talent?
@awizardharri
Loved this at the end of Thirteen, brilliant and gripping show finished magnificently. The lyrics match Ivy's struggle and the serenity and gentleness of this version worked so well to add to it emotionally
@StrawberryLulu14
A beautiful end to thirteen
@cestlavi
in case you were wondering, this is a cover, the song is originally by royal blood.
@harveyg.syrinfellow8528
Mothership this version is better