Black Is The Colour
Dies Natalis and Friends Lyrics

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Black is the color of my true love's hair
Her lips are like some roses fair
She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
And I love the ground whereon she stands

I love my love, and well she knows
I love the ground whereon she goes
I wish the day soon would come

When she and I will be as one

And black is the color of my true love's hair
Her lips are like some roses fair
She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
And I love the ground whereon she stands

I go to the Clyde and mourn and weep
But satisfied I never shall be
I'll write her a letter with a few short lines
and suffer death a thousand times

And black is the color of my true love's hair
Her lips are like some roses fair
She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
And I love the ground whereon she stands

I love the ground whereon she stands
I love the ground whereon she stands

Overall Meaning

The song "Black is the Colour" by Dies Natalis and Friends is a melancholic love song that speaks about the love for someone who is far away. The singer describes their true love's black hair and rose-like lips, and their gentle personality. The singer is deeply in love with this person and wishes to be with them soon. However, the distance between them makes the singer mourn and weep by the river Clyde. The song reflects the pain of waiting for someone you love and the singer would rather suffer death a thousand times than not be with their true love.

The song's lyrics evoke strong emotions of longing, heartache, and desire. The repetition of the first verse emphasizes the depth of the singer's love and increases the intensity of the emotions that are conveyed by the melody. The sadness is palpable as the singer speaks of their unrequited love and the struggle to remain apart from the person they love. The song is mostly known for its simplicity and quiet melody, which brings to life the emotions in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Black is the color of my true love's hair
My true love has black hair

Her lips are like some roses fair
Her lips are as beautiful as roses

She has the sweetest smile the gentlest hands
Her smile is sweet and her hands are gentle

And I love the ground whereon she stands
I love everything about her, including where she stands

I love my love, and well she knows
I love my love and she is aware of it

I love the ground whereon she goes
I love everything about her, including where she goes

I wish the day soon would come
I hope the day comes soon

When she and I will be as one
When we will be together as a couple

I go to the Clyde and mourn and weep
I go to the Clyde river to mourn and weep for my love

But satisfied I never shall be
I will never be satisfied without her by my side

I'll write her a letter with a few short lines
I will write her a letter with a few short messages

and suffer death a thousand times
I would rather suffer death a thousand times than be without her

I love the ground whereon she stands
I love everything about her, including where she stands

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMIEN GEORGE RICE, . TRADITIONAL

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