Black and Blue
Brand New Sin Lyrics


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Hard to believe in something you just can't see
Hard to tell yourself sometimes its just me
Hard to believe ourselves when its all inside
Hard to tell yourself when your full of pride

I know you don't believe it
Damnation's almost through
I've almost lost what's all me
We've battled hard
We're black and blue

Hard to push away all your fears
Hard to recapture all those years
Hard to see with blinders on
I don't care no cause now I'm gone

I know you don't believe it
Damnation's almost through
I've almost lost what's all me




We've battled hard
We're black and blue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brand New Sin's Black and Blue express the difficulty of believing in oneself, overcoming fear and pride, and moving on after many years have passed. The song starts by outlining just how hard it can be to have faith in something that is invisible or intangible. It can be challenging to admit to ourselves that our struggles are internal, and it's even more complicated to come to terms with that when we are full of pride. The singer is aware that the listener might not believe what they are saying, but they speak with conviction, telling them that damnation is almost over.


As the song progresses, the chorus kicks in, and it tells the story of two people who have been through the wringer. They have fought hard, and as a result of their struggles, they have been left black and blue. Nonetheless, the singer is resolute and wants to move on from the pain. They explain how challenging it is to let go of all of the pain and fear that has built up over time. It can be nearly impossible to recapture all of the years that were lost because of the agony.


Overall, the lyrics are exceptionally poignant, and they paint a picture of two people who have been beaten down but are still determined to come out on top.


Line by Line Meaning

Hard to believe in something you just can't see
It is difficult to have faith in something that is not tangible or visible.


Hard to tell yourself sometimes its just me
It is challenging to acknowledge that we are our own problem or obstacle at times.


Hard to believe ourselves when its all inside
It is tough to trust ourselves and our own feelings and thoughts when they are not validated externally.


Hard to tell yourself when your full of pride
It is hard to admit when we are wrong or when our ego is clouding our judgment.


I know you don't believe it
The artist is aware that the listener may not trust or agree with them.


Damnation's almost through
The feeling of eternal punishment or condemnation is coming to an end or decreasing.


I've almost lost what's all me
The singer is barely holding onto their sense of identity or self.


We've battled hard
The artist and those involved have fought and struggled extensively.


We're black and blue
The physical and emotional scars resulting from the battle are visible and painful.


Hard to push away all your fears
It is tough to overcome and let go of our anxieties and trepidations.


Hard to recapture all those years
It is challenging to regain lost time or opportunities that cannot be revisited.


Hard to see with blinders on
It is difficult to have objective or unbiased perception when our view is narrowed or obstructed.


I don't care no cause now I'm gone
The singer no longer cares or is invested because they have left the situation or relationship.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller

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Far beyond us

I remember the day i bought the "tequila" album. Didn't know the band
back in this time, i actually found it in a pawnshop in 2008 in my city
(Aix en Provence, France).


Got it for 1buck, so i was thinking that even
if it sucks, it wouldn't be a big loss of money.

Then i listened to it...9 years laters i'm still listening!

Thank you for the great music!



A huge fan, from France.



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Cristián García A.

Aún recuerdo cuando escuché este tema por primera vez. Pensé que la batería entraría diferente, pero el riff es poderoso y esa voz carraspeada calza como anillo al dedo. Después de 15 años aprox, sigo escuchando sus temas. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

Cecília Nagy

Such an underrated band.

Just Joe

Yes we WERE!!! :)

Cameron Ruble

Joe was so clearly the best singer for this band, and really the best singer for this kind of music. So awesome!

Just Joe

+Cameron Ruble I appreciate the kind words brother!! THANK YOU!!!!

FUNERAL BILL II

One of the MOST UNDERRATED American band to come out in the last 20 years. I've seen them live and even got to know the guys over the past 14-15 years, such great guys!! I wish Joe and Slider got the original band back together, they were an unstoppable force for sure!! I even got to sing "My World" live on stage with them in 2005, Joe and the crowd pulled me (and my wheelchair) up on stage for the tune!! GREAT guys!!

Cliff King

I seen them on tour back in the early 2000's with black Label Society, take no prisoners whiskey music!

calvometal

One of the best hard rock bands ever... after so many years I keep listening to them. I hope one day we have a new album in the future.

Dave Salter

My favourite Brand New Sin song, great band.

Just Joe

Yesssss

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