Black is the Color
Brian McFadden feat. Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics

Black is the color of my true love's hair
The singer is describing the beauty of their lover's black hair.

Her lips are like some roses fair
The singer is complimenting their lover's beautiful lips by comparing them to the beauty of roses.

She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
The singer describes their lover's gentle and kind nature, and how their smile is sweet.

And I love the ground whereon she stands
The artist deeply loves and admires their lover to the extent that they express love even for the ground on which their lover stands.

I love my love, and well she knows
The artist asserts that they love their lover, and their lover is aware of their love.

I love the ground whereon she goes
The singer expresses love not only for their lover, but also for the ground where their lover walks.

I wish the day soon would come
The singer is expressing their strong desire for a future where they can be united with their lover.

When she and I will be as one
The artist wishes for a time where they and their lover will be united and inseparable.

I go to the Clyde and mourn and weep
The artist goes to a river called Clyde where they mourn and grieve over their separation from their lover.

But satisfied I never shall be
The artist can never be truly satisfied without their lover by their side.

I'll write her a letter with a few short lines
The singer explains their intention to write their lover a short letter about their feelings.

And suffer death a thousand times
The artist would rather suffer death countless times than live without their lover.

I love the ground whereon she stands
The singer reiterates their love for the ground on which their lover stands.

I love the ground whereon she stands
The singer repeats their love for the place where their lover walks and stands.