Black Paint
Death Grips Lyrics


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Drop the curtains soaked in shadow, more shade
Black, black paint
Drip freak freak seek seek so cold today
Black, black paint
Making sounds that don't deserve us like blou
Black, black paint
Those are my Satanic urges right now
Right, right now

I'm down for
Boom, boom boom
Boom boom boom
Sic-sic-sic-sic
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

I require privacy
I'm always thinking finally
Dreaming, feigning

Raised up over out my smoke, black paint
Black, black paint
I am gonna take your coat, say thanks
Black, black paint
Sick people felt light up your eyes somehow
Black, black paint
Those are my Satanic urges right now
Right, right now

I'm down for
Boom, boom boom
Boom, boom boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

I require privacy
I'm always thinking finally
Dreaming, feigning
Changing, cheating

Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom boom, boom, boom, boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I don't have enough power
I was staring right at her
Hold, hold, hold
This statue, this statue
Black, black paint
Black, black paint

Black, black paint
Black
You think I could hold
This statue off the balcony
I think I'll stay a while
I think I'll stay a while
Spin the bottle

Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom boom
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

I require privacy
I'm always thinking finally
I require privacy
I'm always thinking finally




Dreaming, feigning
Changing, cheating

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Black Paint" are hard to interpret. They seem to be a meditation on privacy and the self. The first verse references curtains soaked in shadow and black paint, which could indicate hiding or masking one's true self. The lines "Making sounds that don't deserve us like blou" could suggest feeling undervalued or underestimated. The mention of "Satanic urges" adds to the overall sense of inner conflict and transgression, as if the singer is acknowledging the darker impulses within themselves. The repetition of the phrase "Boom boom boom" throughout the song could be a nod to the relentless pace of modern life, and the need to find some kind of release or escape.


The second verse adds more layers to the theme of privacy and the self. The singer "require[s] privacy" and is "always thinking finally", suggesting a need for introspection and reflection away from outside influence. The lines "Dreaming, feigning, changing, cheating" could refer to the different ways in which people can present themselves to the world, and the tension between authenticity and performance. The repeated phrase "I think I'll stay a while" could be seen as a refusal to conform or be swayed by external pressures. In line with this, the final lines of the song return to the image of black paint, perhaps symbolising the singer's refusal to be a blank canvas for others to project their own ideas onto.


Line by Line Meaning

Drop the curtains soaked in shadow, more shade
The singer is implying that their surroundings are too dark and they need some light. They want to see things clearer and not be in the shadows.


Drip freak freak seek seek so cold today
The singer is saying that they are feeling very lonely and isolated on this particular day. They are searching for ways to cope and feel better.


Making sounds that don't deserve us like blou
The singer is expressing disappointment in some of the sounds they are hearing. They feel that these sounds are not worthy of their attention.


Those are my Satanic urges right now
The singer is referring to their darker, more destructive impulses as 'satanic urges'. They are feeling overwhelmed by these urges and don't know how to deal with them.


Boom boom boom... Hey hey hey hey hey
The singer is using these repetitive phrases to create a sense of urgency and excitement. They are trying to hype themselves up and get ready to take action.


I require privacy
The singer is declaring that they need some alone time. They want to be left alone with their thoughts and are asking for others to respect their boundaries.


Raised up over out my smoke, black paint
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and disoriented. They feel like they are surrounded by darkness and confusion.


I am gonna take your coat, say thanks
The singer is talking about a social situation where they take someone's coat. They are being polite and saying 'thanks' but also hinting that they may have ulterior motives.


Sick people felt light up your eyes somehow
The singer is describing a situation where some people are trying to make them feel better. However, the singer is not really feeling it and can see through their intentions.


Boom boom boom... Hey hey hey hey hey
The singer is once again using these phrases to create excitement and hype themselves up.


I don't have enough power
The singer is feeling powerless and unable to affect change in their life. They are struggling to find the energy to keep going.


Hold, hold, hold. This statue, this statue
The singer is using these phrases as a metaphor. They are talking about holding onto something that is important to them, but they are struggling to keep it under control.


You think I could hold this statue off the balcony
The singer is asking a rhetorical question. They are wondering if they are strong enough to hold onto something valuable and not let it slip away.


Black, black paint
The singer is repeating this phrase to create a sense of darkness and foreboding. They are painting a picture of an ominous, threatening environment.


You think I'll stay a while
The singer is once again asking a rhetorical question. They are unsure if they are going to stick around for a while or move on to something else.


Spin the bottle
The singer is referencing a game where people spin a bottle and whoever it points to has to perform an action. They are using this phrase to indicate that they are ready to take action.


Dreaming, feigning, changing, cheating
The singer is listing off various actions and emotions. They seem to be grappling with these different feelings and trying to decide which direction to go in.




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Andy Morin, Zach Hill, Stefan Burnett

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[Verse 1]
Drop the curtains soaked in shadow, more shade
Black, black paint
Drip freak freak seek seek so cold today
Black, black paint
Making sounds that don’t deserve us like blou
Black, black paint
Those are my Satanic urges right now
Right, right now

[Pre-Hook]
I’m down for-
Boom, boom boom
B-boom boom boom
Sic-sic-sic-sic
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

[Hook]
I require privacy
I’m always thinking finally
Dreaming, feigning

[Verse 2]
Raised up over out my smoke, black paint
Black, black paint
I am gonna take your coat, say thanks
Black, black paint
Sick people felt light up your eyes somehow
Black, black paint
Those are my Satanic urges right now
Right, right now


[Pre-Hook]
I’m down for
Boom, boom boom
B-boom, boom boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

[Hook]
I require privacy
I’m always thinking finally
Dreaming, feigning
Changing, cheating

[Bridge]
Boom, boom, b-boom, boom, b-boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom boom, boom, b-boom, boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I don’t have enough power
I was staring right at her
H-hold, h-hold, h-hold
Black, black paint
Black, black paint
Black, black paint
Black, black paint
You think I could hold
This statue off the balcony
I think I’ll stay a while
Spin the bottle


[Pre-Hook]
Boom, boom, boom, b-boom, boom boom
Boom, boom, boom, b-boom, boom boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

[Hook]
I require privacy
I’m always thinking finally
I require privacy
I’m always thinking finally
Dreaming, feigning
Changing, cheating



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Drop the curtains soaked in shadow, more shade
Black, black paint
Drip freak freak seek seek so cold today
Black, black paint
Making sounds that don't deserve us like blou
Black, black paint
Those are my Satanic urges right now
Right, right now
I'm down for-
Boom, boom boom
B-boom boom boom
Sic-sic-sic-sic
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I require privacy
I'm always thinking finally
Dreaming, feigning
Raised up over out my smoke, black paint
Black, black paint
I am gonna take your coat, say thanks
Black, black paint
Sick people felt light up your eyes somehow
Black, black paint
Those are my Satanic urges right now
Right, right now
I'm down for
Boom, boom boom
B-boom, boom boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I require privacy
I'm always thinking finally
Dreaming, feigning
Changing, cheating
Boom, boom, b-boom, boom, b-boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom boom, boom, b-boom, boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I don't have enough power
I was staring right at her
H-hold, h-hold, h-hold
This statue, this statue
Black, black paint
Black, black paint
Black, black paint
Black, black paint
You think I could hold
This statue off the balcony
I think I'll stay a while
I think I'll stay a while
Spin the bottle
Boom, boom, boom, b-boom, boom boom
Boom, boom, boom, b-boom, boom boom
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I require privacy
I'm always thinking finally
I require privacy
I'm always thinking finally
Dreaming, feigning
Changing, cheating



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