Black Sheep
Emi Meyer feat. Brett Dennen Lyrics


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You live between two worlds
Never pictured you a poster girl
Lucky enough to have the best of both
Have you ever felt invisible
Does it make you laugh
Does it make you weep
Baby you're my black sheep
Before I called you mine
I swear you could read my mind
Dreamin' if I were a different color
Would I ever be your lover
Sometimes I make you laugh
Sometimes I make you weep
Baby you're my black sheep

Have you ever seen
Sunshine on a rainy day
She came to me, sat on my window then she flew away
Some things you just can't change

My mama raised me right
Baby don't pay them no mind
Take all the lies that you've been told
Turn 'em into, turn 'em into gold
Wipe those tears from your eyes
Don't you lose precious sleep
Cause baby you're my black sheep

Have you ever seen
Sunshine on a rainy day
She came to me, sat on my window then she flew away
Some things you just can't change

Little darlin' of mine
Let the spinning wheels of time
Knit us together as we grow old
Someday down the road
You'll look back and laugh
So promise me to keep
Keep yourself a black sheep

Have you ever seen
Sunshine on a rainy day
She came to me, sat on my window then she flew away
Some things you just can't change

Na-na-na
They just don't change
Keep yourself a black sheep




Na-na-na-na-na-na
Keep myself a black sheep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Black Sheep" by Emi Meyer featuring Brett Dennen explore the theme of identity and the feeling of being caught between two different worlds. The singer is described as living between two worlds and being lucky enough to have the best of both. However, despite this, she still feels invisible at times. The song describes the singer as a black sheep, someone who is different and doesn’t fit in. The lyrics describe the struggles of life, both the ups and downs, but the singer’s lover reminds her that despite the hardships, she is still his black sheep and encourages her to keep her unique identity.


The song also describes the dreams and thoughts of the singer's lover. He wonders if he were a different color, would he ever be her lover? These lyrics suggest that the singer is attracted to someone who is different from her, but he is unsure if he can be accepted because of his race. Ultimately, the song is a message of encouragement and empowerment. It reminds the listener that it is okay to be different and that there is value in holding onto one's unique identity.


Overall, "Black Sheep" is a heartfelt and emotional song that speaks to the struggles and joys of life, the importance of holding onto one's unique identity, and the value of embracing differences in ourselves and others.


Line by Line Meaning

You live between two worlds
You often find yourself trying to navigate between two very different lifestyles or environments.


Never pictured you a poster girl
You don't fit into the stereotypical mold of what society expects from a certain group of people.


Lucky enough to have the best of both
You are fortunate to have been exposed to different experiences and ways of life, and can draw from these to create your own unique identity.


Have you ever felt invisible
Have you ever felt like nobody notices or understands you?


Does it make you laugh
Does the absurdity of the situation ever strike you as humorous?


Does it make you weep
Does the pain of feeling isolated ever bring you to tears?


Baby you're my black sheep
I love you and accept you for who you are, even if you feel like an outsider.


Before I called you mine
Before we became a couple or before I realized I had feelings for you...


I swear you could read my mind
I felt like you had an innate understanding of who I am and what I needed.


Dreamin' if I were a different color
Wondering if my race or ethnicity played a role in how you saw me or felt about me.


Would I ever be your lover
Would you have been interested in me romantically if I looked different?


Sometimes I make you laugh
I have the ability to bring joy into your life and make you smile.


Sometimes I make you weep
I have the ability to hurt you and bring tears to your eyes.


Have you ever seen Sunshine on a rainy day She came to me, sat on my window then she flew away Some things you just can't change
Sometimes it's hard to hold onto the good moments and feelings in life when they seem so fleeting and unpredictable.


My mama raised me right
I was brought up with strong values and morals by my mother.


Baby don't pay them no mind
Don't listen to the negative opinions or treatment of others who can't accept you for who you are.


Take all the lies that you've been told
Don't let falsehoods or misunderstandings about who you are and what you stand for get into your head and influence how you see yourself.


Turn 'em into, turn 'em into gold
Take these negative experiences and turn them into something that can enrich your life and make you stronger.


Wipe those tears from your eyes Don't you lose precious sleep
Don't let the pain and hurt caused by others keep you up at night or get in the way of your well-being.


Cause baby you're my black sheep
I will always stand by you and love you for who you are, even if you feel like you don't belong.


Little darlin' of mine
An affectionate term for the person I care about.


Let the spinning wheels of time Knit us together as we grow old
Let the passage of time bring us closer together and build a shared history that strengthens our bond.


Someday down the road You'll look back and laugh
One day we'll be able to reflect on our shared experiences and find humor in the ups and downs of life.


So promise me to keep Keep yourself a black sheep
Promise me that you'll stay true to yourself and not let societal expectations or pressure change who you are at your core.


Na-na-na They just don't change
Some people will always hold onto their prejudices and stereotypes, no matter what.


Keep yourself a black sheep
Stay strong and proud of who you are, even if others don't understand or accept you.


Na-na-na-na-na-na


Keep myself a black sheep
I too will stay true to who I am and love and support you for doing the same.




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