Paint it Black
Ciara Lyrics

I see your red door, I want it painted black
The singer sees a colorful and happy-looking door and wants to cover it with black paint in order to match the dark feeling inside.

No colors any more, I want them to turn black
The singer wishes everything around them to be painted black, so their surroundings match how they feel inside.

I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes
The singer observes people who are happy and enjoying summertime, which contrasts with their own dark emotions.

I have to turn my head until my darkness goes
The artist is unable to face the happiness of others and has to look away until their own negative feelings dissipate.

I see the line of cars and they're all painted black
The artist notices cars that are all black, which may have a connection to feelings of loss and sorrow.

With flowers and my love, both never to come back
The presence of flowers may indicate a funeral procession, and the singer has lost someone they love and will never see again.

I see people turn their heads and quickly looked away
The singer perceives others avoiding eye contact and disregarding their pain, as if it is a common occurrence.

Like a newborn baby it just happens everyday
The artist compares their struggles to that of a helpless newborn, implying that they are frequently experiencing similar feelings.

I look inside myself and see my heart is black
The artist introspects and finds that their own heart is filled with darkness and sadness.

I see my red door, I must have it painted black
The artist is fixated on changing the appearance of their door to reflect the darkness within themselves.

Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts
The singer hopes that by immersing themselves in darkness, they can avoid confronting their problems and difficult realities.

It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black
The artist acknowledges the difficulty of confronting their problems when everything in their environment is dark and negative.

No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue
The singer's previously vibrant and colorful surroundings have lost their appeal and now seem empty and dark.

I could not foresee this thing happening to you
The singer is surprised by a difficult or tragic event that has affected someone they care about.

If I look hard enough into the setting sun
The singer is searching for some glimmer of hope or positivity even amidst their dark surroundings.

My love will laugh with me before the morning comes
The artist hopes that they can find joy and happiness with their loved one, even in the face of difficult circumstances.

I want to see your face painted black
The artist wishes for their loved one to join them in their dark world, rather than trying to find happiness amidst the darkness.

Black as night, black as coal
The singer emphasizes the desire for everything to be completely dark and devoid of life or color.

See the sun blotted out from the sky
The singer desires for even the sun and any semblance of light to be removed from their environment.