In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
Black
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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Too bright, those blinds
Yeah, lets just keep 'em closed
You know, my hands they know where to go
To find your finger tips
Trace 'em back to your lips, take you on a trip
Flip that switch
Knock me flat on my back, yeah
Just keep doing that, that thing you're doing there
Brush me with your hair, I swear
I don't know how long that I can last
Make my world go black, black
Make my world go black, black
Like your dress on the floor
Yeah, the one you don't need anymore
Black like a sky with no stars
Just find me and fall into my arms
And make my world go black, hit me like a heart attack
Knock me flat on my back, yeah
Just keep doing that, that thing you're doing there
Brush me with your hair, I swear
I don't know how long that I can last
Make my world go black
Make my world go black
(Black, black)
(Black, black)
I don't wanna see a thing
Baby, I just wanna feel your touch, feel your rush
I don't wanna see a thing
I just wanna feel your love
Make my world go black, hit me like a heart attack
Knock me flat on my back, yeah
Just keep doing that, that thing you're doing there
Brush me with your hair, I swear
I don't know how long that I can last
Make my world go black
Make my world go black
Make my world go (black)
I don't wanna see a thing (black)
I just wanna feel your touch, feel your rush
(Black)
(Black)
The lyrics in “Black,” a song by country artist Dierks Bentley, describe a powerful and intimate moment between two lovers. The singer asks their partner to close the blinds in their bedroom to create darkness, suggesting that the world around them is irrelevant as long as they have each other. The singer is present in the moment, admiring his partner's body and taking in her scent as he kisses her lips. He finds pleasure in the small things, like feeling her brush her hair against his arm. He knows that this moment is fleeting, and he wants to make it last as long as possible.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Make my world go black” as a metaphor for the singer's desire to escape from reality and fully immerse himself in this intimate moment. He wants his partner to continue doing whatever it is that she's doing, whether that's kissing him or just being close to him. The color black represents the unknown, the mysterious, and the infinite. The singer is overwhelmed with emotions, feeling like he's on the verge of a heart attack and falling to the floor. This experience is euphoric and transformative.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon outside
The moon is shining bright
Too bright, those blinds, yeah lets just keep them closed
Close the blinds to avoid the moonlight
You know, my hands they know where to go, to find your finger tips
I know where to touch you to find your fingers
Trace them back to your lips, take you on a trip, flip that switch
I'll kiss you passionately and get you in the mood
Make my world go black, hit me like a heart attack, knock me flat on my back, yeah
I want you to make me feel overwhelmed with love and passion
Just keep doing that, that thing you're doing there, brush me with your hair, I swear
Continue doing what you're doing, and run your hair over me
I don't know how long that I can last
I'm not sure how much longer I can endure the intensity of your love
Like your dress on the floor, yeah the one you don't need anymore,
I see your dress on the floor that you've taken off, and you don't need it anymore
Black like a sky with no stars, just find me and fall into my arms
Let's close our eyes and fall into each other's arms
I don't wanna see a thing, baby I just wanna feel your touch, feel your rush
I want to feel your touch and experience this moment without any distractions
Make my world go black
Let's get lost in each other
Black
Let's turn off the lights and experience this moment in darkness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dierks Bentley, Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The moon outside, too bright
Those blinds, yeah, let's just keep 'em closed
You know my hands, they know where to go
To find your fingertips, trace 'em back to your lips
Take you on a trip
Flip that switch
Make my world go black
Hit me like a heart attack
Knock me flat on my back, yeah
Just keep doin' that, that thing you're doin' there
Brush me with your hair
I swear I don't know how long that I can last
Make my world go black, black
Make my world go black, black
Like your dress on the floor
Yeah, the one you don't need anymore
Black like a sky with no stars
Just find me and fall into my arms
And make my world go black
Hit me like a heart attack
Knock me flat on my back, yeah
Just keep doin' that, that thing you're doin' there
Brush me with your hair
I swear I don't know how long that I can last
Make my world go black
Make my world go black
I don't wanna see a thing
Baby, I just wanna feel your touch
Feel your rush
I don't wanna see a thing
I just wanna feel your love
Make my world go black
Hit me like a heart attack
Knock me flat on my back, yeah
Just keep doin' that, that thing you're doin' there
Brush me with your hair
I swear I don't know how long that I can last
Make my world go black
Make my world go black
Make my world go (black)
I don't wanna see a thing (Black)
I just wanna feel your touch
Feel your rush (Black)
(Black)
Nicole Medrano
This song gives me chills every time I listen to it. The words...damn.
grayson merritt
real
Iselacyn
I don't usually listen to country music, but this song. Made me tear up. Love it.
Jackie - IG jackielikeskillersmiles
ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SONG OF 2017, amazing lyrics and melody. Sensual and sexy, without being overtly skanky
Nancy Riley
Exactly...
Jaimie Helmstaedter
It's 2023 & still a favorite
M.S.
Yea, this song is going to be one of those modern tunes that will be remembered in time. Great music, great lyrics. What a song, always 🔥🔥🔥 just like when i first heard it.
Christian Duran
Heard this at Country Stampede .... it blew me away and something inside of me woke up..... I ended up falling in love with my best friend and her and I have been together ever since
Cody Tyler
Congratulations
Marike Andresen
I'm so happy for you! I know exactly what you mean when you say "something inside you woke up" when you listened to the song - that's exactly what it did to me!