Black and Blue
Carter Hulsey Lyrics


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I'll love you til we're black and we're blue
There's no words I could say to make me change
My minds made up, my thoughts stay the same
Baby, I love you
We'll make it through

The hole in my head is from the fire in your tongue
Our fights with the sink, our fights in the sun
The rinse in my hands, the bills on these strings
But i'll make it work, cause these are our dreams

I'll love you til we're black and we're blue
There's no words I could say to make me change
My minds made up, my thoughts stay the same
Baby, I love you
We'll make it through

I lie awake alone in my bed
Needles can't fix this hole in my chest
And you're in some town a thousand miles away
You're singing your dreams
Now you're singing my name

I'll love you til we're black and we're blue
There's no words I could say to make me change
My minds made up, my thoughts stay the same
Baby, I love you
We'll make it through

I'll love you til we're black and we're blue
There's no words I could say to make me change
My minds made up, my thoughts stay the same




Baby, I love you
We'll make it through

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Carter Hulsey's song, "Black and Blue," express a deep and abiding love for someone that transcends the difficulties and challenges of life. The singer is committed to standing by the person they love "til we're black and we're blue," indicating a willingness to weather storms and endure hardships. The line "there's no words I could say to make me change" further underscores the strength of this love which seems impervious to fear, doubt, or uncertainty.


The third stanza of "Black and Blue" introduces a poetic contrast between loneliness and aspiration. The singer lies alone in bed, haunted by the "hole in [their] chest" that needles cannot fix. Meanwhile, their beloved is far away, pursuing their dreams which encompass the singer's name. Despite the physical distance, however, the bond of love seems unbreakable, and the chorus repeats the singer's firm commitment to stand by their beloved whatever happens.


Overall, "Black and Blue" is a powerful and deeply emotional song about the resilience and endurance of love in the face of life's struggles. It is a testament to the enduring human capacity for connection, understanding, and compassion.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll love you til we're black and we're blue
I'll love you through the bruises and the pain


There's no words I could say to make me change
I won't change my mind


My minds made up, my thoughts stay the same
My decision is final


Baby, I love you
I am in love with you


We'll make it through
We'll get through this together


The hole in my head is from the fire in your tongue
The arguments we have hurt me deeply


Our fights with the sink, our fights in the sun
The conflicts we have are everywhere we go


The rinse in my hands, the bills on these strings
These are the things I have to deal with, but I will do it for our dreams


But i'll make it work, cause these are our dreams
I'll do whatever it takes to make our dreams come true


I lie awake alone in my bed
I can't sleep because I miss you


Needles can't fix this hole in my chest
No amount of medication can ease the pain I feel when you're away


And you're in some town a thousand miles away
You're far away from me


You're singing your dreams
You are pursuing your dreams


Now you're singing my name
You've included me in your dreams and aspirations




Lyrics © DistroKid, 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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@jhukbelinario2543

For 9 years, I can’t stop listening to this song. Super underrated

@Wachubalak

Dear Chiara, I knew in our Sophomore year that you were something special. No one had ever cared for me like you had and when I left you in the Philippines to live with my dad in the states, I thought about us the other 2 years of my High school life while we were apart. Now that we've been talking the last 5 months everyday online, you've made me feel again. I've had and always will love you. The Pacific and the miles between San Francisco and Manila will never stop us. I love you. Love, Daniel

@Hi-bc4tz

Yes! Black and blue ☺️

@BONDERRECKDELROSARIOFERR-qr2yp

Always be my favourite song since 2010❤

@secondchallenge5014

A sincronia perfeita

@BVBluvr14

I don't have anybody. But this song touches me so greatly. I hope one day i'll find someone sweet enough so this can be our song(:

@missmogovtuber

This song will always be the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

@adriansolito3276

yeah i like it when collaborating a song

@Nicoleunironically

This is the first time hearing this song, and it's amazing. I hope one day I can dedicate this to somebody.

@whatrosiegirl

I am so glad that he is supporting nevershoutnever next year, perfect combination!

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