Black & Bleu
Future Generations Lyrics
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Everything that you have written down.
I swear that it's engraved in me,
I couldn't forget it if I wanted to.
And trust me I do
Black, black, black and bleu.
I know what you want to do, cause I need you
I'll be what you want to be,
I just need you.
Father, son and holy ghost,
Worried the fastest gets the most.
I gotta couple enemies,
but isn't that what friends are for?
Yeah they are
Black, black, black and bleu.
I know what you want to do, cause I need you
Ye-ye-yellow green,
I'll be what you want to be,
I just need you.
In "Black & Bleu," Future Generations sing of the lasting impact that words and actions can have on an individual. The lyrics suggest that someone close to the singer has said or written something that has become ingrained in their psyche, and they cannot forget it even if they wanted to. The repetition of "black, black, black and bleu" could symbolize the bruises left behind from this hurtful statement or experience. Despite the pain, the singer still needs and desires this person. The chorus repeats the phrase "I know what you want to do, cause I need you" indicating that the singer is aware that this person may continue to hurt them, but they are willing to endure it because of their attachment.
The second verse refers to the competition and comparison that often exist amongst friends or acquaintances, with the reference to "worried the fastest gets the most." However, even with these perceived enemies, the singer still considers them to be friends. This may reflect a sense of loyalty, even when it may not be entirely warranted.
Overall, the song explores the complex and often contradictory nature of human relationships, where individuals can hurt each other deeply, yet still feel a strong connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything you said to me,
I remember every single word you have ever spoken to me
Everything that you have written down.
I have not forgotten anything that you have written
I swear that it's engraved in me,
Your words and writings have made a lasting impact on me
I couldn't forget it if I wanted to.
Even if I tried, I wouldn't be able to forget what you have said and written
And trust me I do
But I really wish I could forget
Black, black, black and bleu.
Feeling beaten down and hurt
I know what you want to do, cause I need you
I understand your intentions because I am dependent on you
Ye-ye-yellow green,
Confused about how to feel or react
I'll be what you want to be,
I will change myself to please you
I just need you.
I am reliant on you and can't imagine life without you
Father, son and holy ghost,
Referencing the Christian Trinity, indicating a sense of spirituality, or perhaps indicating that relationship dynamics can be complex like the Trinity
Worried the fastest gets the most.
Uncertainty that if they don't act quickly, they will lose something important
I gotta couple enemies,
I have a few people that I don't get along with
but isn't that what friends are for?
Rhetorical question acknowledging that having disagreements with friends is normal
Yeah they are
Agreement that conflicts happen in friendships
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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hey, hahah , ok, give me a second
everything you've said to me, everything that you have written down.
I swear that's it ingraving me, I couldn't forget it if I wanted to. Trust me I do.
Black, black, black and blue
Now I knew what you want to do
'Cause I need you
ye, ye, yellow green
now I knew what you want to be
I just need you
Father son and holy ghost
Whoever is the fastest gets the most
I've got a couple enemys
But isn't that what friends are for
Yeah they are
Black, black, black and blue
Now I knew what you want to do
'Cause I need you
ye, ye, yellow green
now I knew what you want to be
I just need you