There are at least four artists referred to as "Black":

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.

Rut un Wiess
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Rut un wiess, wie lieb ich Dich
Rut un wiess, ich jöv et letzte Hemb für Dich
Rut un wiess es unser Fahn
Rut un wiess Du bes Jesetz
Rut un wiess schlät et echte kölsche Hätz

Wiess es die Unschuld, die Liebe, die es rut
Uns Junge sin jeräuch un

Uns Mädche voller Jlut
Wiess sin uns Scheffe
Die fahren op dem Rhing
Rut jlänz d'r Dom em Owendsonnesching

Wat wiess un rut es, dat es kölsch
Wat kölsch es es och jot
Für Funke un de Südkurv heiß
Et oberste Jebot:

Rut un wiess, wie lieb ich Dich

Rut es d'r Wing
D'r Schuum vum Kölsch es wiess
E Bützje an d'r Thek
Dovür es he keiner fies
Mir ston op d'r FC, op Fritte rut un wiess
Tomate Mozarella un e schön Spajetti Ies

Mir han en kölsche Mafia
Do klüngelt Jroß un Klein
Denn janz Kölle es un bliev

Ne Karnevalsverein
Rut un wiess, wie lieb ich Dich

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bläck's song "Rut un Wiess" express a deep love and connection to the city of Cologne (Köln) in Germany. "Rut un Wiess" refers to the colors red and white, which are the traditional colors of Cologne. The song speaks of how much the singer loves Cologne and how they are devoted to it. The colors symbolize various aspects of the city's identity, such as its innocence, love, youthfulness, and the passion of its people.

The song also mentions specific cultural and iconic elements of Cologne. It references the city's famous cathedral, known as the "Dom," shining in the evening sun, and the Rhine River on which people cruise. The lyrics highlight the significance of being "kölsch," which represents the local dialect and culture. It emphasizes the pride and joy of being a part of the Cologne community and the unity that comes from supporting the local football club (FC Köln), enjoying traditional food such as Fritten (fries), and embracing the vibrant atmosphere of the Karneval (Carnival).

Line by Line Meaning

Rut un wiess, wie lieb ich Dich
Red and white, how I love you

Rut un wiess, ich jöv et letzte Hemb für Dich
Red and white, I would give my last breath for you

Rut un wiess es unser Fahn
Red and white is our flag

Rut un wiess Du bes Jesetz
Red and white, you are the present

Rut un wiess schlät et echte kölsche Hätz
Red and white beats the true Cologne heart

Wiess es die Unschuld, die Liebe, die es rut
White is the innocence, the love that is red

Uns Junge sin jeräuch un
Our boys are rowdy and

Uns Mädche voller Jlut
Our girls are full of passion

Wiess sin uns Scheffe
White are our leaders

Die fahren op dem Rhing
They sail on the Rhine

Rut jlänz d'r Dom em Owendsonnesching
Red shines the Cathedral on a Sunday evening

Wat wiess un rut es, dat es kölsch
What is white and red, that is Cologne

Wat kölsch es es och jot
What is Cologne is also good

Für Funke un de Südkurv heiß
For the sparks and the Südkurve, it's hot

Et oberste Jebot:
The top commandment:

Rut un wiess, wie lieb ich Dich
Red and white, how I love you

Rut es d'r Wing
Red is the passion

D'r Schuum vum Kölsch es wiess
The foam of Kölsch is white

E Bützje an d'r Thek
A kiss at the bar

Dovür es he keiner fies
For that, no one is mean

Mir ston op d'r FC, op Fritte rut un wiess
We stand for the FC, for French fries, red and white

Tomate Mozarella un e schön Spajetti Ies
Tomato mozzarella and a nice spaghetti meal

Mir han en kölsche Mafia
We have a Cologne Mafia

Do klüngelt Jroß un Klein
They network, the big and small

Denn janz Kölle es un bliev
Because all of Cologne is and remains

Ne Karnevalsverein
A carnival club

Rut un wiess, wie lieb ich Dich
Red and white, how I love you

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Rut un wiess
Musik und Text :Bläck Fööss

Rut un wiess wie lieb ich dich
Rut un wiess ich jöv et letzte Hemp für dich
Rut un wiess es unser Fahn
Rut un wiess du bes Jesetz
Rut un wiess schlät et echte kölsche Hätz

Wiess es die Unschuld
Die Liebe die es rut
Uns Junge sin jeräuch
Un uns Mädcher voller Jlut
Wiess sin uns Scheffe
Die fahren op dem Rhing
Rut jlänz d`r Dom
Em Ovendsonnesching

Wat wiess un rut es dat es kölsch
Wat kölsch es es och jot
Für Funke un de Südkurv heiß et oberste Jebot

Rut un wiess wie lieb ich dich…

Rut es d`r Wing
D´r Schuum vum Kölsch es wiess
E Bützje an d`r Thek
Dovür es he keiner fies
Mir ston op d`r FC
op Fritte rut un wiess
Tomate Mozarella
Un e schön Spajetti Ies

Mir han en kölsche Mafia
Do klüngelt Jroß un Klein
Denn janz Kölle es un bliev
Ne Karnevalsverein

Rut un wiess wie lieb ich dich…