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.
Why I'm Here
Black Milk Lyrics
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I wouldn't mind but somehow I got
lost along my way
the borders you seek are what I left behind
all I can see is just an
apparition to the blind
you may not know me
for what you show me
and sometime
you may find
why I'm here
and there's nothing I can give
but the simple fact I live
why I'm here
if I cast the days away
I've got nothing to explain
but maybe I'll ease your pain
that's why I'm here
would you believe in any vow I make
I wouldn't mind but you'll find
it's more than you can take
I know that you're lost but I won't interfere
maybe someday you'll discover
where to go from here
you may not know me
but I keep your hand in mine
for what you show me
and sometime
you may find
why I'm here
and there's nothing I can give
but the simple fact I live
why I'm here
if I cast the days away
I've got nothing to explain
but maybe I'll ease your pain
that's why I'm here
why I'm here
and there's nothing I can give
but the simple fact I live
why I'm here
if I cast the days away
I've got nothing to explain
colder than the rain
I'm colder than the rain
and I wash away the stains
I will wash away the stains
The lyrics to Black Milk's song "Why I'm Here" convey a sense of being lost and adrift, yet still searching for meaning and purpose. The opening lines - "would you believe in any word I say / I wouldn't mind but somehow I got lost along my way" - speak to the singer's own uncertainty and lack of confidence in his words and actions. He acknowledges that what he sees and experiences may not be the same as what others perceive, as when he sings "the borders you seek are what I left behind / all I can see is just an apparition to the blind." He may be trying to reach out to someone else, to connect and find meaning together, but he doesn't know if he can be trusted or relied upon.
The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "why I'm here," which could be interpreted in different ways. Perhaps the singer is asking himself why he exists or what his purpose is in the world. Or maybe he's trying to explain to someone else why he's shown up in their life, even if he doesn't know what he can offer or if he can provide any comfort or solace. The line "I've got nothing to explain / but maybe I'll ease your pain" suggests a desire to help others, even if he doesn't know how or why he's able to do so. And the final verse, which describes the singer as "colder than the rain," could be seen as a metaphor for the difficulties and challenges he's faced, yet still persevered through.
Line by Line Meaning
would you believe in any word I say
Asking the listener if they would trust and have faith in what the artist is saying
I wouldn't mind but somehow I got lost along my way
The artist admitting that they have lost their way and possibly their credibility
the borders you seek are what I left behind
The artist has moved on and left behind their past struggles and limitations
all I can see is just an apparition to the blind
The artist's vision and aspirations may not be clear to those who are unable to see or understand their perspective
you may not know me but I keep your hand in mine
Although the listener may not be familiar with the artist, the artist still wishes to support and guide them
for what you show me and sometime you may find
The artist is open to learning from the listener and acknowledges that they too may have valuable insights
why I'm here and there's nothing I can give but the simple fact I live
The artist recognizes their limitations but hopes that their mere existence provides some sort of impact or influence
if I cast the days away I've got nothing to explain but maybe I'll ease your pain
The artist may not have a specific purpose or explanation for their actions, but they hope to alleviate the listener's suffering
would you believe in any vow I make
The artist questions if the listener would trust them enough to fulfill any promises they make
I know that you're lost but I won't interfere
The artist acknowledges the listener's struggles but respects their journey and will not intervene
maybe someday you'll discover where to go from here
The artist remains hopeful that the listener will find their own path and destination in life
colder than the rain, I'm colder than the rain, and I wash away the stains, I will wash away the stains
The artist presents themselves as a force to be reckoned with, capable of cleansing and purifying any negative residue or experiences
Contributed by Scarlett J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.