Black Night
Hugo Strasser Lyrics


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Black night is not right
I don't feel so bright
I don't care to sit tight
Maybe I'll find on the way down the line
that I'm free, free to be me
Black night is a long way from home

I don't need a dark tree
I don't want a rough sea
I can't feel, I can't see
Maybe I'll find on the way down the line
that I'm free, free to be me
Black night is a long way from home

Black night, black night
I don't need black night
I can't see dark night
Maybe I'll find on the way down the line




that I'm free, free to be me
Black night is a long way from home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hugo Strasser's song "Black Night" express a sense of discomfort and unease with darkness and uncertainty. The repeated line "Black night is not right" suggests a lack of acceptance or comfort with the current state of affairs. The singer's mood is low and they are struggling to see a positive outcome, as evidenced by the line "I don't feel so bright". The statement "I don't care to sit tight" implies an urge to take action and move forward, even if it means encountering new challenges or risks.


The second stanza of the song continues the theme of discomfort with darkness and turbulence. The singer does not want a dark tree or a rough sea, suggesting a desire for stability and security. It is also notable that the singer says "I can't feel, I can't see", which could suggest a sense of numbness or confusion. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the repeated line "Maybe I'll find on the way down the line that I'm free, free to be me". This suggests a possibility for growth and self-discovery, and a potential for finding a more fulfilling path in life.


Overall, the lyrics to "Black Night" seem to express a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with the current situation, but also a desire for growth and personal fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Black night is not right
The darkness of the night is not appropriate or suitable


I don't feel so bright
The darkness of the night makes me feel unhappy or gloomy


I don't care to sit tight
I don't want to stay in this darkness for long


Maybe I'll find on the way down the line that I'm free, free to be me
Perhaps as I continue my journey, I will discover my true identity and be liberated


Black night is a long way from home
The darkness of the night is far away from the comfort of my own place


I don't need a dark tree
I don't require anything that symbolizes darkness


I don't want a rough sea
I don't desire any turbulence or chaos


I can't feel, I can't see
I am unable to sense or perceive anything in this darkness


Black night, black night
A repetition of the darkness to emphasize it further


I don't need black night
I don't have a need for the darkness of the night


I can't see dark night
I am unable to see anything in the darkness of the night


Maybe I'll find on the way down the line that I'm free, free to be me
Reiterating the possibility of discovering one's self and being free


Black night is a long way from home
Repeating that the darkness of the night is far away from the safety of one's dwelling




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover

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