Paint it Black
Harley Poe - Topic Lyrics
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And I want it painted black
No colors anymore
I want them to turn black
I see the girls walk by
Dressed in their summer clothes
I have to turn my head
I see a line of cars
And they're all painted black
With flowers and my love
Both never to come back
I see people turn their heads
And quickly look away
Like a newborn baby
It just happens every day
I look inside myself
And see my heart is black
I see my red door
And I want it painted black
Maybe then I'll fade away
And not have to face the facts
It's not easy facing up
When your whole world is black
No more will my green sea
Go turn a deeper blue
I could not foresee this thing
Happening to you
If I look hard enough
Into the setting sun
My love will laugh at me
Until my morning comes
I see a red door
And I want it painted black
No colors anymore
I want them to turn black
I want to see your face
Painted black
Black as night
I wanna see the sun flying high
In the sky
I wanna see it painted
Painted, painted
Painted black
I wanna see it painted
Painted, painted
Painted black
The song "Paint It Black" by Harley Poe is a cover of the classic Rolling Stones' hit. The lyrics portray a sense of darkness and despair, reflecting the singer's desire to see the world around them engulfed in black. The opening line, "I see a red door and I want it painted black," sets the tone for the song's motif of wanting to erase color and replace it with darkness. The red door represents a symbol of vibrant life and vitality, and the desire to paint it black indicates a longing for that vibrancy to be extinguished.
As the song progresses, the lyrics mention girls walking by in their summer clothes, but the singer feels the need to divert their gaze until their darkness fades away. This suggests a struggle with inner demons and the difficulty in facing the outside world. The mention of cars, flowers, and lost love painted black implies themes of death, mourning, and grief.
In the later verses, the lyrics imply an introspective journey, as the singer looks inside themselves and sees a heart that is black. They long for their own red door to be painted black, hoping that fading away and avoiding reality will bring solace. The mention of the green sea turning a deeper blue signifies the loss of hope or optimism, as the singer realizes that unforeseen tragedies can occur.
The final verses express a yearning to see the face of a loved one, painted black, and a desire to see the sun flying high in the sky, also painted black. These lines indicate a loss of hope and a longing for darkness to pervade all aspects of life.
Overall, "Paint It Black" by Harley Poe explores themes of darkness, grief, and the desire to escape from the harsh realities of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a red door
I observe a vibrant door
And I want it painted black
And I desire it to be coated in the color black
No colors anymore
No shades or hues exist
I want them to turn black
I desire for them to transform into the color black
I see the girls walk by
I witness the girls passing by
Dressed in their summer clothes
Adorned in their attire suitable for summer
I have to turn my head
I must avert my gaze
Until my darkness goes
Until my sorrow and despair dissipate
I see a line of cars
I perceive a row of automobiles
And they're all painted black
And all of them are adorned in the color black
With flowers and my love
With flowers and my affection
Both never to come back
Both forever gone
I see people turn their heads
I see individuals avert their gazes
And quickly look away
And promptly avert their eyes
Like a newborn baby
Similar to a recently born infant
It just happens every day
It occurs routinely
I look inside myself
I introspect
And see my heart is black
And discover my heart is filled with darkness
I see my red door
I notice my vibrant door
And I want it painted black
And I desire it to be coated in the color black
Maybe then I'll fade away
Perhaps then I will vanish
And not have to face the facts
And not have to confront the harsh realities
It's not easy facing up
It is difficult to confront
When your whole world is black
When your entire existence is filled with darkness
No more will my green sea
Never again will my vibrant sea
Go turn a deeper blue
Transform into a more profound shade of blue
I could not foresee this thing
I could not have predicted this occurrence
Happening to you
Taking place in your life
If I look hard enough
If I search diligently
Into the setting sun
Towards the descending sun
My love will laugh at me
My affection will mock me
Until my morning comes
Until my moment of renewal arrives
I see a red door
I observe a vibrant door
And I want it painted black
And I desire it to be coated in the color black
No colors anymore
No shades or hues exist
I want them to turn black
I desire for them to transform into the color black
I want to see your face
I yearn to behold your countenance
Painted black
Coated in the color black
Black as night
As dark as the night
I wanna see the sun flying high
I long to witness the soaring sun
In the sky
Amongst the heavens
I wanna see it painted
I want to see it coated
Painted, painted
Coated, coated
Painted black
Coated in the color black
I wanna see it painted
I want to see it coated
Painted, painted
Coated, coated
Painted black
Coated in the color black
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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