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.

Stormy Waters
Black Lyrics

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I call of thmmm
I seen the signs
Won't waste my time any longer
You made youur choice
So go let it loose
Go play and lose... with the rainbows
Where I don't know what I see when I look at you now

Did you lie down for him
Did you give yourself to him
Dip your stupid toes in stormy waters
Stormy Waters

You look lonely and cold
A thousand years old
And you're eyes don't show what you have but you've sold

And I don't need to know
But I want to know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black's song "Stormy Waters" discuss the aftermath of a breakup and the lingering feelings that come with it. The singer has come to terms with the fact that their partner has chosen to be with someone else and they won't waste any more time trying to change their mind. The line "go play and lose... with the rainbows" implies that the singer believes their ex is seeking something fleeting and insubstantial instead of something real and meaningful.

The chorus of the song poses a series of questions to the ex-partner: "Did you lie down for him? Did you give yourself to him? Dip your stupid toes in stormy waters?" These questions suggest that the singer suspects their ex may have made a mistake in pursuing this new relationship, and that they may face "stormy waters" ahead.

The second verse of the song explores the contrast between the outer appearance of the ex-partner and the emotional turmoil they may be experiencing internally. The lyrics describe the ex as "lonely and cold" with eyes that "don't show what you have but you've sold." This poignant metaphor suggests that the ex has given up something valuable for something fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying.

Line by Line Meaning

I call of thmmm
I distance myself from you

I seen the signs
I noticed the signals

Won't waste my time any longer
I won't spend any more time on you

You made youur choice
You decided what you wanted

So go let it loose
So let it all out

Go play and lose... with the rainbows
Go have fun, but it won't last

Where I don't know what I see when I look at you now
I'm unsure of what I see in you right now

Did you lie down for him
Did you submit to him

Did you give yourself to him
Did you surrender yourself to him

Dip your stupid toes in stormy waters
Take a risk and suffer the consequences

Stormy Waters
Difficult times