1) Black Milk, is a hip h… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Black Milk, is a hip hop producer and MC from Detroit, Michigan.
In 2004 he formed B.R. Gunna with Young RJ, and Fat Ray, and together they released Dirty District: Vol. 2, a follow up to a compilation released in 2001 by Slum Village, which he had contributed production to. Black Milk released a solo album, Sound of the City, the following year and in 2006 he signed a record contract with Fat Beats Records. In the fall of 2006, he released an EP, entitled Broken Wax. March 13, 2007 he released a second album, Popular Demand.
In addition to Slum Village, Black Milk has worked with the likes of J Dilla, Elzhi, Phat Kat, Frank-N-Dank, Lloyd Banks, Canibus, and Pharoahe Monch, and handled most of the production on T3's Olio mixtape of 2006.
In the Winter of 2007/2008 Black Milk paired with Aftermath recording artist Bishop Lamont to release a mixtape entitled Caltroit, which was nominated for Best Hip Hop Mixtape at Justo's Mixtape Awards.
Black Milk released an album with Fat Ray entitled The Set Up on March 4, 2008. His second solo album Tronic was released on October 28, 2008. He also handled the majority of production on Elzhi's album The Preface, released August 12 2008.
On December 25, 2009, he leaked the first single from his album Album Of The Year, the song is called Keep Going. He has also released two more singles named Welcome (Gotta Go) and Deadly Medley featuring Royce da 5'9" and Elzhi.
2) Black Milk is a gothic rock/alternative band from Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. They released the album "Ultrawide" in 2003.
3) Western Australia's Blackmilk (yes, one word according to their CD metadata) are an indie/alternative group.
4) Black Milk were a girl band from Czech Republic. Members were: Helena Zeťová, Tereza Kerndlová a Tereza Černochová.
Please Don't Say You Care
Black Milk Lyrics
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to breed a creed that keeps my mind from off this world for sure
there's a traitor without fear screamin' truths into my ear
yes I've surely got your point;
please stay away anyhow
please don't say you care, please don't say you dare
please don't say you understand what I demand
so don't try to make me believe you care
got a devil deep inside - take my hand when worlds collide
to lead aside from all the views that penetrate my mind
far to sell my inner soul - earn some money, gain control
but lately I have come to hear me talkin' to myself
please don't say you care, please don't say you dare
please don't say you understand what I demand
when all you see is nothing but your gain
so don't try to make me believe you care
there must be something else - far away
there must be more to this - somewhere in my dreams
is it hiding in my sleep ?
am I made to never know ?
where to go
please don't say you care, please don't say you dare
please don't say you understand what I demand
when all you see is nothing but your gain
so don't try to make me believe you care
don't try to make me believe you care
don't try to make me believe you care
Black Milk's song "Please Don't Say You Care" is a poignant message about the inner conflicts of an individual who feels overwhelmed by the world, but still doesn't want anyone's pity or fake concern. The opening lines "got a vicar with a dice to see the world is not my size to breed a creed that keeps my mind from off this world for sure" suggest that the singer is seeking some kind of religious or philosophical guidance to help them cope with the enormity of the world. They feel like they don't fit in, and they want to distance themselves from the conflicts and contradictions of reality. However, there's a "traitor without fear" who challenges their detachment by "screaming truths" in their ear. This might represent the singer's conscience, which is trying to wake them up to the injustices and suffering of others.
The chorus "please don't say you care, please don't say you dare, please don't say you understand what I demand" is a clear rejection of empathy that is not genuine or helpful. The singer is tired of people pretending to care about them out of self-interest or superficial politeness. They want to be acknowledged for who they are, not as a means to an end for someone else's glory. The lines "when all you see is nothing but your gain, so don't try to make me believe you care" reflect the cynicism and distrust that the singer has developed due to previous experiences of being used or betrayed.
In the second verse, the singer reveals a more vulnerable side to their personality. They admit to having a "devil deep inside" and feeling lost when "worlds collide". This suggests that they have conflicting desires and emotions that they struggle to reconcile. They also express the desire to "sell my inner soul - earn some money, gain control", which shows that they are not immune to the seductive power of material success. However, towards the end of the song, the singer seems to be searching for something more meaningful than just worldly achievements. They wonder if "there must be something else - far away", and if they are "made to never know where to go". This final question leaves the song open-ended, suggesting that the singer is still on a journey of self-discovery, trying to find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
got a vicar with a dice to see the world is not my size
I have a religious leader who uses chance to remind me that the world is not meant for me.
to breed a creed that keeps my mind from off this world for sure
I follow a belief system that distracts me from reality.
there's a traitor without fear screamin' truths into my ear
Someone who knows my secrets is revealing them to me without fear of retribution.
yes I've surely got your point;
I understand what you are saying.
please stay away anyhow
Regardless, please don't get involved with me.
please don't say you care, please don't say you dare
Don't bother pretending to care or take risks for me.
please don't say you understand what I demand
Don't claim to comprehend what I am asking for.
when all you see is nothing but your gain
You only care about your own benefit.
got a devil deep inside - take my hand when worlds collide
There is a part of me that is destructive and wants to cause chaos when my beliefs are challenged.
to lead aside from all the views that penetrate my mind
I need to find an alternative perspective that can help me escape my current thinking.
far to sell my inner soul - earn some money, gain control
I am willing to compromise my values in exchange for financial or personal victories.
but lately I have come to hear me talkin' to myself
I have started to question my own motives and beliefs, and it is causing me distress.
there must be something else - far away
I believe there is an alternative way of thinking, but it is distant and hard to reach.
there must be more to this - somewhere in my dreams
I have a vague feeling that there is more to life than what I understand, and it manifests in my subconsciousness.
is it hiding in my sleep ?
I wonder if my dreams hold clues to the answers I am looking for.
am I made to never know ?
I am starting to feel helpless and think I will never find the answers I am searching for.
where to go
I am lost and unsure where to turn next.
don't try to make me believe you care
I am wary of people who seem disingenuous when they express sympathy or concern for me.
Contributed by Aaliyah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.