1) An Englis… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists referred to as "Black":
1) An English singer-songwriter.
2) A Bangladeshi rock band.
3) A Malaysian singer-actor.
4) A hip-hop artist from New York.
1) Black is the name by which Liverpool born singer/songwriter Colin Vearncombe (26/5/1962 - 26/1/2016) identified himself through his music career. Dave Dix was also a member of the band from 1981 to 1988.
His fist gig was New Year’s Day, 1982 and his debut single 'Human Features' was released the same year. An erratic few years followed and he signed for WEA records in 1984, but the relationship was not fruitful and Vearncombe was dropped during the promotion period for the single ‘More Than The Sun.’
Black had two top-ten hits in the UK in 1987: 'Sweetest Smile' and 'Wonderful Life'. The album of this name reached no. 3 in the UK album chart, but following albums and singles did not enjoy similar commercial success. He was able to continue recording music, releasing 14 albums over the course of his life. His latest, ‘Blind Faith’, was released in 2015.
Vearncombe died in Cork, Ireland, on January 26, 2016, after suffering from head injuries in a car accident.
2) Black is a band from Bangladesh. Black is mainly an alternative band who sings in Bangla, the language of Bangladesh. The band formed in 1998 with four members - John, Tony, Asif, Spondon. Later the band line-up changed as Miraz and Tahsan joined the band in 2000 and Spondon and Asif left the band. Their first song was released in an underground mixed album "Charpotro", their first solo album Amar Prithibi was released in 2002 which is still a big hit. Their second album Utshober Por got released in 2003. Both albums were released from the label G-Series. Though their released music now defines them, and that has been a plethora of styles present in them from nu metal to emo like alternative, they had before that time performed in a lot of underground metal concerts covering the likes of Pantera. They are pretty known for their innovative stances on music and performance.
3) Hanifah bin Md Hanafiah , rather known mononymously by his stage name Black, is a Malaysian singer and actor who rose to fame after winning the third season of the local reality show Mentor. At the time, Black was the protege of renowned Malaysian singer Mas Idayu.
4) black is an artist and rapper from New York who released his debut album JAZZ FOR JESUS on September 17, 2021. His latest project In All Its Messiness, released September 6, 2022, is an EP containing barely mixed and unmastered demos.
13
Black Lyrics
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[00:14.46]Have a seat [00:15.57]
We have something for you
[00:18.94]Just sit back [00:20.19]
[00:20.61]Try and relax [00:21.78]
Please let me set the mood
One lock of hair
Candle to spare
Add some love
With your blood
Mix it up in a soup
We will make you see
You will soon be
Thirteen pins
[00:48.71]Stick ‘em all in [00:49.80]
Let me stitch up those eyes
[00:53.23]Can't say a word? [00:54.57]
[00:54.81]You've been cursed [00:56.11]
Your lips I already tied
[00:59.54]Please wake up [01:00.77]
[01:01.04]We're not quite done [01:02.24]
[01:02.49]We need a little more time [01:05.02]
[01:05.74]You can sleep [01:06.96]
[01:07.38]After we eat [01:08.54]
Please let me conjure some grub
One piece of skin
[01:13.60]Picture to burn [01:14.84]
Arms and legs and head
[01:18.25]Add some love [01:19.55]
[01:19.86]With your blood [01:21.13]
Mix it up in a stew
We will make you see
You will soon be
Thirteen pins
[01:35.46]Stick ‘em all in [01:36.62]
Let me stitch up those eyes
[01:40.04]Can't say a word? [01:41.28]
[01:41.66]You've been cursed [01:42.81]
Your lips I already tied
We will make you see
Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh... aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh...
You will soon be...
Thirteen pins
[02:15.92]Stick ‘em all in [02:17.16]
Let me stitch up those eyes
[02:20.57]Can't say a word? [02:21.77]
[02:22.09]You've been cursed [02:23.37]
Your lips I already tied
Thirteen pins
[02:28.38]Stick ‘em all in [02:29.70]
Let me stitch up those eyes
[02:32.95]Can't say a word? [02:34.30]
[02:34.53]You've been cursed [02:35.95]
Your lips I already tied
Thirteen
The lyrics of "13" by Black tell a dark and eerie story of a ritual or curse being performed on someone. The song sets a mysterious and unsettling mood right from the beginning, with the invitation to "come in" and "have a seat," as if the listener is being drawn into a sinister ceremony. The singer then describes using various objects and ingredients, such as a lock of hair, a needle and thread, and blood, to create a concoction or soup that is intended to make the recipient "see." The lyrics also mention thirteen pins being stuck into the person, their eyes being stitched up, and their lips being tied, suggesting a transformation or loss of control over their senses.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of the singer being in control and the recipient being powerless. The repetition of phrases like "can't say a word," "you've been cursed," and "your lips I already tied" emphasizes this power dynamic. The lyrics create a haunting atmosphere and leave the listener with a sense of unease and curiosity about the nature and purpose of the ritual.
Line by Line Meaning
Please come in
We invite you to enter
Have a seat
Take a chair and make yourself comfortable
We have something for you
We have a surprise or gift prepared for you
Just sit back
Relax and lean back
Try and relax
Make an effort to calm yourself down
Please let me set the mood
Allow me to create the ambiance or atmosphere
One lock of hair
A single strand of hair
Candle to spare
An extra candle that is not needed
Needle and a thread
A sewing needle and a thread used for stitching
Add some love
Infuse affection or emotional attachment
With your blood
Using your own blood
Mix it up in a soup
Combine the ingredients to create a mixture similar to soup
We will make you see
We will ensure that you experience or understand
You will soon be
In a short time, you will become
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Please wake up
Kindly regain consciousness
We're not quite done
Our task is not yet complete
We need a little more time
We require a short additional period
You can sleep
You can rest or sleep
After we eat
Once we finish our meal
Please let me conjure some grub
Permit me to create or summon some food
One piece of skin
A single patch or portion of skin
Picture to burn
An image intended for burning
Arms and legs and head
The limbs and main part of the body
Mix it up in a stew
Blend or combine it in a stew-like mixture
We will make you see
We will ensure that you experience or understand
You will soon be
In a short time, you will become
Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh... aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh...
Vocalization expressing fright, shock, or suspense
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Thirteen pins
A total of thirteen needles or pins
Stick ‘em all in
Insert all of them into something
Let me stitch up those eyes
Allow me to sew or close your eyes
Can't say a word?
Unable to utter any speech?
You've been cursed
You have been placed under a spell or hex
Your lips I already tied
I have already bound or sealed your lips
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Grandy, Pauline Cox, Raven Band, Ryan Cox, Teran Murillo
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