Black Serotonin
Hail the Sun Lyrics


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They're all watching like they know her.
Foreign nightmare never over.
Judging by their eyes, they've made up their mind.
Locked away: now they're taking her!
Overstay: and they're keeping her!
Lets appease the cameras watching- face of an angel.
Lets appease the cameras watching- so controversial!
Honesty wasn't mirrored by justice.
Devil in the people's court.
Honesty wasn't mirrored by justice.
Our city, it falls apart at the core. She'll sit there wondering what it's all for.
Media coverage is biased at best. Falsified theories are fucking with everyones head.
Cold and still, found in the back room. Carnage all over the wall for all to see.
Prosecuter's mind was made up.
False accuser, clear vendetta.
Judging by his lies, he's made up his mind.
Locked away: now they're taking her!
Overstay: and they're keeping her!
Face of an angel, so controversial.
In Perugia she'll stay!
In Perugia she'll stay!
Black serotonin aimed at those with blue eyes.
People are sick and we all like to witness suffering souls.
She'll sit alone.
Honesty wasn't mirrored by justice.
Devil in the people's court.
Honesty wasn't mirrored by justice.
Our city, it falls apart at the core. She'll sit there wondering what it's all for.




Media coverage is bias at best. Falsified theories are fucking with everyones head.
Cold and still, found in the back room. Carnage all over the wall for all to see.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Black Serotonin" by Hail the Sun tells the story of a woman who has been wrongfully accused and locked up, while the media and public continue to judge her based on falsified theories and biased coverage. The opening lines indicate that everyone is watching her as if they know her, but the truth is that she's a foreigner whose nightmare is never over. Despite her innocence, the people have made up their minds based on their own preconceived notions and perceptions of her. The chorus reveals the pressure to maintain a certain image in front of the cameras, even as the truth is distorted by those who've already passed their judgment. Throughout the song, there's a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer has been condemned and left to sit alone and wonder what it's all for.


The lyrics touch upon themes such as judgment, fairness, and the media's influence in shaping public opinion. The song is inspired by the Amanda Knox case, where the American student was accused of murder and wrongfully convicted in Italy. The media coverage of the case was heavily biased and influenced by sensationalism, with many false theories presented as fact. The lyrics also reflect on the flaws in the justice system, where honesty may not always be mirrored by justice. The use of the term "Black Serotonin" in the title suggests a feeling of melancholy and emptiness that arises when justice is not served and people are wrongfully condemned. Ultimately, the song speaks to the need for empathy and understanding in a world that's quick to judge and condemn.


Line by Line Meaning

They're all watching like they know her.
She is being watched by many people who act like they know her, even though they don't really know anything about her.


Foreign nightmare never over.
She is in a foreign place experiencing a never-ending nightmare.


Judging by their eyes, they've made up their mind.
The people watching her have already formed their opinions about her, based solely on the way she looks.


Locked away: now they're taking her!
She is being taken away and locked up.


Overstay: and they're keeping her!
She is being kept in custody for too long without any valid reasons.


Lets appease the cameras watching- face of an angel.
In order to please the cameras watching her, she is putting on a face that is sweet and innocent like an angel.


Lets appease the cameras watching- so controversial!
Although she is trying to appear calm and collected, the media is making her seem controversial.


Honesty wasn't mirrored by justice.
Despite her honest pleas, she was not given a fair trial by the legal system.


Devil in the people's court.
The people in charge of the court have turned into devil-like beings who are not interested in justice.


Our city, it falls apart at the core. She'll sit there wondering what it's all for.
The city she is in is crumbling, and she is left to ponder what the purpose of it all is.


Media coverage is biased at best. Falsified theories are fucking with everyones head.
The media is heavily biased and is spreading false information which is confusing everyone and causing unrest.


Cold and still, found in the back room. Carnage all over the wall for all to see.
She was found in a cold, still back room with blood splattered all over the walls.


Prosecuter's mind was made up.
The prosecutor had already made up his/her mind before the trial even began.


False accuser, clear vendetta.
The person accusing her has a clear vendetta against her and their claims are false.


Judging by his lies, he's made up his mind.
The person accusing her is lying and has already made up their mind about her guilt.


In Perugia she'll stay!
She will be staying in Perugia, which is where the trial is being held.


Black serotonin aimed at those with blue eyes.
The black serotonin represents the dark emotions aimed at people who are perceived as different because of the color of their eyes.


People are sick and we all like to witness suffering souls.
People have become sick-minded and enjoy seeing others suffer.


She'll sit alone.
She will be isolated and alone in her situation.




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