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.
It's Not Over Yet
Black Lyrics
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How it crumbled inside.
You should see my world
From the inside.
Walls can have ears
But what about you.
It's not over,
Oh, I'll hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
Oh, I'll hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
But the truth of if is
I was never so brave
As to speak my own mind
To misbehave.
Mouths can tell lies
And they often do.
It's not over,
It's not over yet.
I'll hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
I will hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
But what if it's true,
What if it's true,
But what if it's true,
What if it's true.
You should see my world
How it crumbled inside.
You should see my world
From the inside.
Say it's a good one,
I so rarely do.
It's not over,
It's not over yet.
I will hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
I will hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love, for love.
I will hold you in my arms,
I will hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love, for love.
But what if it's true.
It is true.
I will hold you,
I will hold you.
(Whatever it takes to get through)
Hold you, hold you.
Hold you, hold you.
I will hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
I'll hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
I will hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
I will hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love, for love.
I'll hold you,
I will hold you,
I will hold you,
I will hold you.
The song "It's Not Over Yet" by Black is about a person who has been through a lot of pain and suffering, but still believes that there is hope for finding love and happiness. The song starts with the singer asking the listener to see their inner world and how it has crumbled inside. The phrase "you should see my world" is repeated often throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desperation to have their pain recognized by someone. The walls may have ears, but the singer wonders if the person they're speaking to is truly listening to their story.
The chorus declares that "it's not over yet" and that the singer is "holding out for love." Despite the struggles they've faced and their fear of speaking their own mind and misbehaving, the singer is still holding onto the hope of finding love. The repetition of "I will hold you" at the end of the song reinforces the idea of holding onto hope, love, and connection. The final line, "whatever it takes to get through," suggests a determination to persevere and overcome the challenges that life throws their way.
Line by Line Meaning
You should see my world
How it crumbled inside.
The singer's life has fallen apart and they are struggling internally.
You should see my world
From the inside.
The singer's pain is not visible to others from the outside.
Walls can have ears
But what about you.
While walls can listen in on private conversations, the singer wonders if the person they're addressing can truly understand them.
It's not over,
It's not over yet.
Despite the difficult circumstances, the singer continues to hold out hope and persevere.
Oh, I'll hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
The singer desires a romantic connection with the person they're addressing and is willing to wait for it.
But the truth of if is
I was never so brave
As to speak my own mind
To misbehave.
The singer admits to being fearful of expressing themselves honestly and acting out of line.
Mouths can tell lies
And they often do.
People are capable of being deceitful through their words and the singer has likely experienced this firsthand.
But what if it's true,
What if it's true,
But what if it's true,
What if it's true.
The singer grapples with the possibility that their yearning for love might never be fulfilled.
Say it's a good one,
I so rarely do.
The singer doesn't often make positive statements but is hopeful that things will get better.
I will hold you,
I will hold you.
(Whatever it takes to get through)
Hold you, hold you.
The singer emphasizes their commitment to supporting the person they're addressing.
I'll hold you in my arms,
I'll hold you in my heart,
I'm holding out for love.
The singer repeats their desire to have an emotive, physical relationship with the person they care about.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: COLIN VEARNCOMBE
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