Black
Dio Lyrics

At last alone, his fire's dying
The person is finally alone with his fire dying, representing the end of a long day or journey.

Burned another day
Another day has passed by, with no significant effect or progress.

Now to pretend and make up an ending
The person wants to pretend that everything is fine and make up a happy ending, in order to escape the harsh reality.

Somewhere far away
The person wants to escape to a faraway place, away from their problems and struggles.

He reached for a book all bound in leather
The person reaches for a book, perhaps for comfort or guidance.

Something that he knows he's never read
The book is unfamiliar to the person, suggesting that it may contain something new and unexpected.

And the first page says beware you've found the answer
On the first page of the book, the person finds a warning that the answer he seeks may not be what he wants to hear or accept.

The next one says I wish you were dead!
The next page contains a wish for death, indicating that the book may contain dangerous or harmful information.

Don't go out, put it back
The person is warned not to continue reading the book and to put it away.

You're reading from the Bible Black!
The book is identified as the 'Bible Black,' indicating a possible reference to evil or darkness.

What's this word I see
The person is confused by something he sees or reads.

Who are you and who are me
The person questions his own identity and that of others.

Maybe I just stumbled in the dark
The person realizes that he may have been lost or wandering aimlessly, without any clear direction or purpose.

I must have been out cold
The person realizes that he was unconscious or unaware of what was happening, possibly due to a traumatic experience.

But the way the story's told
The person is trying to understand and make sense of a confusing or complex situation.

They found me lying naked in the rain..yeah
The person realizes that he was in a vulnerable and exposed state, perhaps having been stripped of his dignity or pride.

Let me go I've seen a vision?
The person may have experienced a vision or revelation that he wants to pursue or explore further.

But the light has left me blind
The person may have been blinded by the truth or realization he experienced.

Take me back; I must have the Bible Black!
Despite the danger and warning, the person feels drawn to the book and wants to continue reading it.

Well here I go again
The person is about to embark on a new experience, perhaps feeling resigned or weary.

From the start to the end
The person is fully committed to seeing the experience through, from beginning to end.

I wish I could remember what I've done
The person is nostalgic or regretful about past actions or choices, wishing he could remember them more clearly.

Now here's another spell
The person is about to encounter another challenge, possibly involving magic or manipulation.

It could take me straight to hell
This new challenge could have dire consequences or lead to a negative outcome.

And I feel I'm getting closer to my home
The person may be feeling more comfortable or at home in his current situation, despite its potential dangers.

Let me go I've found addiction
The person has become addicted to the experience or the potential knowledge it can offer.

And it makes me feel alive
The person is energized and excited by the new experiences and knowledge he has gained.

He locks himself away and tastes the silence
The person isolates himself and seeks a peaceful, meditative state.

Hungry for another bite of wrong
Despite his understanding of the potential dangers, the person craves more of the negative experiences he has had.

And just the words 'oh Lord please take me with you'
The person is expressing a desire to be saved or rescued from his current path, but may still be struggling with temptation.

Took him to a place we don't belong
The prayer or plea brought the person somewhere unfamiliar, perhaps outside the realm of normal experience.

Let him go!
The person is being urged to break free from the negative experiences and influences in his life.

He can't come back
The person may have gone too far or become too entrenched in his current path to return to his previous state of being.

So if your fine with dying
The person is questioning whether it's worth risking everything for the sake of knowledge or experience.

And what's the use of trying?
The person is feeling discouraged or defeated, wondering if it's even worth making an effort.

I may have know another place that you can go
The person is suggesting that there may be another way or place to find what he is looking for.

It's hiding in the pages
The solution or answer may be hidden, requiring some effort or searching to find.

But you may not come back
There may be a risk or cost to pursuing this alternative path to knowledge or understanding.

You're reading from the Bible Black!
The book is identified again as the source of the person's negative experiences and influences.