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.
Daak
Black Lyrics
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বৃষ্টি ভালোবাসো
চলোনা ভিজে যাই আজ বিকেলে?
একদিন বলেছিলে বন্ধু
মিছিলে যাবে
চলোনা রাত জাগি সংগ্রামে?
যদি না ভাঙতে পারো ইতিহাস
যদি না গাইতে পারো তুমি
পুরনো গানটাকে অস্বীকার করে।
পুরনো পথ ছিল ঢাকা মুখোশে
কাঠের সিঁড়ি তে ছিল রক্তের দাগ
ও পথ হেঁটো না বন্ধু কিছু পাবে না
দেখো লক্ষ শিশু কাঁদে তোমার অপেক্ষায়
তাহলে এসব কথার মানে কি?
যদি না ভাংতে পারো ইতিহাস
যদি না গাইতে পারো তুমি
পুরনো গানটাকে অস্বীকার করে।
তাহলে এসব কথার মানে কি?
যদি না ভাংতে পারো ইতিহাস
যদি না গাইতে পারো তুমি
পুরনো গানটাকে অস্বীকার করে।
The lyrics of "Daak" by Black convey the message of the importance of remembering the past and the consequences of forgetting it. The song tells the story of a friend who suggests going outside in the rain or staying up all night, but the singer reminds him of the meaning behind these words. The chorus repeats the message that if you cannot break the past, if you cannot sing the song, do not reject the old song.
The verses refer to the streets of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, that were marked with the bloodstains of the country's struggle for independence. The writer calls upon the listener to look at the children who cry for their fathers, who died fighting for their freedom, to remind us all of the nation's heritage, the sacrifices of our forefathers, and the significance of our independence.
Overall, "Daak" is a song that highlights the importance of remembering our past while recognising the value and beauty of the present, and inspiring us to protect our nation and people from future oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
একদিন বলেছিলে বন্ধু
Once upon a time my friend you said,
বৃষ্টি ভালোবাসো
'Let's go out and love the raindrops'
চলোনা ভিজে যাই আজ বিকেলে?
'Shall we let ourselves soak and get wet this beautiful evening?'
মিছিলে যাবে
You said, 'Let's get lost in the crowd'
চলোনা রাত জাগি সংগ্রামে?
'Why not spend our nights fighting battles?'
তাহলে এসব কথার মানে কি?
So, what do these words really mean?
যদি না ভাঙতে পারো ইতিহাস
If we cannot change history,
যদি না গাইতে পারো তুমি
If you cannot sing along,
পুরনো গানটাকে অস্বীকার করে।
Reject this old song.
পুরনো পথ ছিল ঢাকা মুখোশে
The old path was hidden behind a mask of deception,
কাঠের সিঁড়ি তে ছিল রক্তের দাগ
Blood stains on wooden fences,
ও পথ হেঁটো না বন্ধু কিছু পাবে না
But my friend, walking that path won't get us anywhere
দেখো লক্ষ শিশু কাঁদে তোমার অপেক্ষায়
Look at thousands of children crying, waiting for you
Contributed by Wyatt D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.