Black Hair Black Eyes Black Suit
Cornwell Hugh Lyrics
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Another marriage on the rocks that's ending in misery
Another strike and another plague
Another mad dog held at bay
It comes as no surprise when I hear all the victims say
Black hair black eyes black suit
Black hair black eyes black suit
I'll take you out to the garden of eden
The same thing still happens today
As you all surely know
A poor girl consoles herself with thoughts of better days
And if you ask her why she looks so sad this is what she'll say
Black hair black eyes black suit
Black hair black eyes black suit
You'll find they're all blind when it gets to the lineup
Don't care if they stare when it gets to the lineup
I'll meet you out in the modern world
We got modern ideas too
So glad just to be around but I don't see nothing new
Its still the same struggle in the end
No matter who or where you be
Its still you on top and me down below and I'm trying to get free
Black hair black eyes black suit
Black hair black eyes black suit
The song "Black Hair Black Eyes Black Suit" by Cornwell Hugh is a reflection on the various struggles and challenges faced by individuals in their everyday lives. The lyrics depict the various situations that lead to misery, including missing persons cases, failed marriages, strikes, and plagues. The song tells of how people console themselves through tough times by thinking of better days.
The chorus, "Black hair black eyes black suit," is poignant and powerful, as it represents the uniformity of people's experiences throughout the world, irrespective of race, gender, or background. The phrase suggests that everyone dresses the same, and that their experiences are virtually indistinguishable from one another. The garden of Eden mentioned in the song symbolizes a lost paradise, where everything was perfect and just, while the modern world represents a place where things are not so clear-cut.
Hugh's lyrics reveal the struggle to break free from the limitations of societal expectations and standards. The song suggests that we create our own struggles in life, with the one on top controlling everything, often oppressing those below. The song is a powerful reminder that things might change slightly on the surface, but in reality, it remains the same old struggles and conflicts across the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Another missing person another mystery
Yet another person has gone missing, and nobody knows what happened to them.
Another marriage on the rocks that's ending in misery
Another relationship is falling apart, leading to sadness and pain for those involved.
Another strike and another plague
More bad news, from disease outbreaks to workers going on strike.
Another mad dog held at bay
Another dangerous situation has been contained and prevented from getting worse.
It comes as no surprise when I hear all the victims say
I'm not shocked when I hear people who have suffered say...
Black hair black eyes black suit
...that the perpetrator was dressed in all black with dark hair and eyes.
I'll take you out to the garden of eden
Let's escape to a place of paradise and beauty.
It was all those years ago
This has been happening for a long time, not just recently.
The same thing still happens today
These same patterns of events continue to occur in the present day.
As you all surely know
This is common knowledge for everyone.
A poor girl consoles herself with thoughts of better days
A girl who is struggling finds comfort in imagining a brighter future.
And if you ask her why she looks so sad this is what she'll say
If you inquire about her sadness, she'll explain that...
You'll find they're all blind when it gets to the lineup
Eyewitnesses can't always identify the right person in a lineup.
Don't care if they stare when it gets to the lineup
People might stare or judge you during a lineup, but it doesn't matter.
I'll meet you out in the modern world
Let's connect in today's society and culture.
We got modern ideas too
We have new and innovative thoughts and concepts as well.
So glad just to be around but I don't see nothing new
I'm happy to exist, but I don't see any exciting changes or progress happening.
Its still the same struggle in the end
No matter what, life is still challenging and difficult.
No matter who or where you be
Regardless of your identity or location...
Its still you on top and me down below and I'm trying to get free
...there will always be inequalities and power dynamics, and I'm striving for freedom.
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