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.
Pearl Jam
Black Lyrics
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Were laid spread out before me as her body once did
All five horizons revolved around her soul as the earth to the
sun
Now the air I tasted and breathed has taken a turn
Oooo, and all I taught her was everything
Oooo, I know she gave me all that she wore
everything
All my pictures have all been washed in black
...tattooed everything
I take a walk outside, I'm surrounded by some kids at play
I can feel their laughter, so why do I sear?
And twisted thoughts that spin round my head, I'm spinnin'
Oh I'm spinnin', how quick the sun can drop away
And now my bitter hands cradle broken glass of what was everything
All the pictures have all been washed in black
...tattooed everything
All the love gone bad turned my world to black
Tattooed all I see, all that I am, all that I'll be yeaheah
Uhuh...uhuh...oooh
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky
But why, why, why can't it be...can't it be mine? dodododo
The song "Black" by Pearl Jam is a powerful ballad about lost love and regret. The opening lyrics are haunting, with the imagery of sheets of canvas and clay representing a blank slate that was once filled with the body of someone beloved. The five horizons that revolved around her soul, like the earth to the sun, emphasize how all-consuming this love was, and how it has now been lost. The singer reflects on all that he taught her, and all that she gave him, but how bitter his hands now are beneath the clouds of what was everything. He has been tattooed, marked by this profound loss, and all his pictures have been washed in black.
The middle section of the song expresses the deep pain and confusion that the singer is experiencing. He takes a walk outside, surrounded by the carefree laughter of children at play, and yet he is unable to escape the twisted thoughts spinning around his head. He is spinning, lost in the darkness of all that has been lost, and all that he sees is black. The love that has gone bad has turned his world to black, and he is tattooed by it all - everything he sees, everything he is, and everything he'll be. The chorus poignantly expresses his heartache: he knows that someday she'll have a beautiful life, that she will be a star in somebody else's sky, but he can't help wishing that it could have been his.
The song is a raw and honest expression of grief and heartbreak, with lyrics that cut to the core. It resonates with anyone who has experienced loss, regret, or unrequited love. It is a testament to the power of music to give voice to the deepest emotions of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Sheets of empty canvas, untouched sheets of clay
The beginning of a new relationship where there are endless possibilities
Were laid spread out before me as her body once did
The excitement of the singer at the start of the relationship
All five horizons revolved around her soul as the earth to the sun
Being completely consumed by the person they are in love with
Now the air I tasted and breathed has taken a turn
The relationship has taken a negative turn
Oooo, and all I taught her was everything
The artist has given their all to the relationship
Oooo, I know she gave me all that she wore
The other person has given their all to the relationship as well
And now my bitter hands shake beneath the clouds of what was everything
The singer is feeling regret and sadness about how the relationship turned out
All my pictures have all been washed in black
The brightness and beauty that once filled the artist's life has been replaced by darkness and sadness
...tattooed everything
The pain and negative experience has left a permanent mark on the artist
I take a walk outside, I'm surrounded by some kids at play
The world keeps moving even though the artist is in pain
I can feel their laughter, so why do I sear?
The singer is in a lot of pain which contradicts the happy noise of the children
And twisted thoughts that spin round my head, I'm spinnin'
The negative thoughts are consuming the artist
Oh I'm spinnin', how quick the sun can drop away
The singer is reflecting on how quickly things can change
All the love gone bad turned my world to black
The pain of heartbreak has left the singer feeling like their world is dark and despairing
Tattooed all I see, all that I am, all that I'll be yeaheah
The pain has become a part of the singer's identity and has changed them as a person
Uhuh...uhuh...oooh
Sound effects to create a mood of sadness and despair
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
The artist recognizes that the other person will move on and find happiness
I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky
The other person will find someone who appreciates them and loves them for who they are
But why, why, why can't it be...can't it be mine? dodododo
The singer is still in love with the other person and regrets what could have been
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@florenciacampos1738
Hey, oh
Sheets of empty canvas
Untouched sheets of clay
Were laid spread out before me
As her body once did
All five horizons
Revolved around her soul
As the earth to the sun
Now the air I tasted and breathed
Has taken a turn
Oh and all I taught her was everything
Oh I know she gave me all that she wore
And now my bitter hands
Chafe beneath the clouds
Of what was everything
Oh the pictures have
All been washed in black
Tattooed everything
I take a walk outside
I'm surrounded by
Some kids at play
I can feel their laughter
So why do I sear
Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin
Round my head
I'm spinning
Oh, I'm spinning
How quick the sun can, drop away
And now my bitter hands
Cradle broken glass
Of what was everything
All the pictures have
All been washed in black
Tattooed everything
All the love gone bad
Turned my world to black
Tattooed all I see
All that I am
All that I'll be, yeah
Uh huh, uh huh, oh
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a star
In somebody else's sky
But why
Why
Why can't it be
Oh can't it be mine
@danieledward8992
Lyrics-
Hey, oh
Sheets of empty canvas
Untouched sheets of clay
Were laid spread out before me
As her body once did
All five horizons
Revolved around her soul
As the earth to the sun
Now the air I tasted and breathed
Has taken a turn
Oh and all I taught her was everything
Oh I know she gave me all that she wore
And now my bitter hands
Chafe beneath the clouds
Of what was everything
Oh the pictures have
All been washed in black
Tattooed everything
I take a walk outside
I'm surrounded by
Some kids at play
I can feel their laughter
So why do I sear
Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin
Round my head
I'm spinning
Oh, I'm spinning
How quick the sun can, drop away
And now my bitter hands
Cradle broken glass
Of what was everything
All the pictures have
All been washed in black
Tattooed everything
All the love gone bad
Turned my world to black
Tattooed all I see
All that I am
All that I'll be, yeah
Uh huh, uh huh, oh
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a star
In somebody else's sky
But why
Why
Why can't it be
Oh can't it be mine
@user-vb3qq5rh3k
This love to this time... and music... says everything about you.
You were here
You tried.
You won
You lost
You ....thrived....cried...
Im proud of you
Your still here!
With us all - your not alone
We are many.
@mauricioprada4976
Sheets of empty canvas
Untouched sheets of clay
Were laid spread out before me
As her body once did
All five horizons
Revolved around her soul
As the earth to the sun
Now the air I tasted and breathed
Has taken a turn
Oh, and all I taught her was everything
Oh, I know she gave me all that she wore
And now my bitter hands
Chafe beneath the clouds
Of what was everything
Oh, the pictures have
All been washed in black
Tattooed everything
I take a walk outside
I'm surrounded by some kids at play
I can feel their laughter
So, why do I sear?
Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin round my head
I'm spinning, oh, I'm spinning
How quick the sun can drop away?
And now my bitter hands
Cradle broken glass
Of what was everything
All the pictures have
All been washed in black
Tattooed everything
All the love gone bad
Turned my world to black
Tattooed all I see
All that I am
All that I'll be, yeah
I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a star
In somebody else's sky, but why? Why? Why
Can't it be, oh, can't it be mine?
@mattdavis8473
Layne - Love, Hate, Love
Trent - Hurt
Corey - Snuff
Kurt - Where did you sleep last night
Eddie - Black
Chester - Messenger
Chris - Seasons
Scott - Wonderful
Iconic performances, filled with raw emotion and filled with pain, goes to show that some of the best music comes from the heart and life’s experiences
@nathanielcastillo2792
“I know some day you’ll have a beautiful life, I know you’ll be a star in somebody else’s sky, but why can’t it be mine” slaps
@Yahooligan72
No it doesn't
@allmektig3604
@@Yahooligan72 Wow dude you're so cool and edgy
@melmel3894
Yup. Agreed. It is gut wrenching
@jackpage2588
@@allmektig3604 you’re an edge lord just for calling someone edgy.
@allmektig3604
@@jackpage2588 Wtf is an edge lord
@danielgarcia-zw9ut
God, I can't believe it's been 30 years. This song still hits me like a teenager. If you are in your teens right now I bet it hits you hard, you are lucky, enjoy your youth 😎
@claudiopimenta4362
You are the best man
10 times 10
@mr.vancando4849
That's awesome. Restless souls enjoy your youth
@FahrezaRakha
Thanks 🙏