Black & Blue
In Memory Of Lyrics
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But no one knows why (no one knows why)
She hides behind black & blue
Her eyes tell a story her lips are shy to tell.
She'll never find her way out of hell.
His words wave you closer
Feeding her ears with false pretenses
These hands they tell her true intentions.
She said she's had enough! ( why don't you leave this place?)
Away, away, away with you.
You've over stayed your welcome.
You're no man if I've ever seen one. With no choice left to change(No choice left to change.)
She'll write down everyday
Every scream for help she'll never make
But what you've done is enough. You've ruined her whole life
What right do you have to call yourself a man?
I don't think there's room for you to understand.
Silence and secrets have become her best friends.
'Cause the one who loves her can only show her with his hands.
Away, away, away with you.
You've over stayed your welcome.
You're no man if I've ever seen one. With no choice left to change(No choice left to change.)
She'll write down everyday
Every scream for help she'll never make
But what you've done is enough. You've ruined her whole life
She's black & blue (run girl run)
She's black & blue (run girl run)
She's black & blue (run girl run)
She's black & blue (run girl run)
The lyrics of "Black & Blue" by In Memory Of paint a picture of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship with a partner who physically and emotionally hurts her. She finds safety in the hand that strikes her, which is a depiction of Stockholm Syndrome, a psychological condition where a victim can find comfort in their abusers. She hides behind the bruises, using them as a shield to protect her from the judgment and pity of others. Despite the mark that her abuser leaves on her, she remains silent, wanting to keep the secrets hidden rather than get the help she needs. Her eyes tell a story, but her lips stay mum, unable to share her experience with others.
The woman tries to break free from her hell but cannot do so alone. Her abuser's words, filled with false pretenses, continue to deceive her, making it difficult to leave. Nevertheless, she has had enough, but she desperately needs someone to help her escape. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and the need to distance oneself from an abusive situation. The woman is running away from her abuser, underscoring that she is a survivor, one who will not be defeated.
Line by Line Meaning
She finds safety under the hand that strikes her.
She feels safe with the abuser, even though they physically hurt her.
But no one knows why (no one knows why)
No one understands why she stays in the abusive relationship.
She hides behind black & blue
She covers up her bruises and injuries with black and blue clothing.
Her eyes tell a story her lips are shy to tell.
Her eyes show the pain and fear she feels, but she is too scared to speak up about it.
She'll never find her way out of hell.
She doesn't believe she can escape the abusive relationship.
His words wave you closer
The abuser is manipulating her with false promises and words of affection.
Feeding her ears with false pretenses
The abuser is lying to her about their intentions and feelings.
These hands they tell her true intentions.
The abuser's actions show their true intentions of hurting her.
She said she's had enough ( she said she's had enough)
She has reached her breaking point and can no longer tolerate the abuse.
She said she's had enough! ( why don't you leave this place?)
She wants the abuser to leave and end the relationship.
Away, away, away with you.
She wants the abuser to go away and never come back.
You've over stayed your welcome.
The abuser has outstayed their welcome in her life and needs to leave.
You're no man if I've ever seen one. With no choice left to change(No choice left to change.)
The abuser is not a real man if they have to resort to hurting and abusing someone to feel powerful.
She'll write down everyday
She journals her experiences and pain every day.
Every scream for help she'll never make
She can't vocalize her cries for help and remains silent about the abuse.
But what you've done is enough. You've ruined her whole life
The abuser has caused irreparable damage to her life and well-being.
What right do you have to call yourself a man?
The abuser has no right to identify as a man, as they are not acting like one.
I don't think there's room for you to understand.
The abuser is incapable of understanding the impact of their actions on the victim.
Silence and secrets have become her best friends.
She keeps the abuse a secret and silences herself to avoid further harm.
'Cause the one who loves her can only show her with his hands.
The only physical affection she receives is from someone who loves her without causing pain or harm.
She's black & blue (run girl run)
Her physical injuries are evident and she needs to escape the abusive relationship.
She's black & blue (run girl run)
Her bruises and injuries continue to be a reminder of the abuse she's endured.
She's black & blue (run girl run)
She needs to run away from the abuser and the pain they have caused.
She's black & blue (run girl run)
Leaving the abuser is necessary for her healing and well-being.
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hannah honey was a peachy kind of girl
Her eyes were hazel And her nose were slightly curved
We spent a lonely night at the Memory Motel
It's on the ocean, I guess you know it well
It took a starry night to steal my breath away
Down on the water front
Her hair all drenched in spray
Hannah baby was a honey of a girl
Her eyes were hazel And her teeth were slightly curved
She took my guitar and she began to play
She sang a song to me
Stuck right in my brain
You're just a memory of a love
That used to mean so much to me
She got a mind of her own And she use it well
Well she's one of a kind
She got a mind of her own And she use it mighty fine
She drove a pick-up truck Painted green and blue
The tires were wearing thin
She turned a mile or two
When I asked her where she headed for
"Back up to Boston I'm singing in a bar"
I got to fly today on down to Baton Rouge
My nerves are shot already
The road ain't all that smooth
Across in Texas is the rose of San Antone
I keep on a feeling that's gnawing in my bones
You're just a memory girl
You're just a sweet memory
And it used to mean so much to me
Sha la la la la
She got a mind of her own And she use it well
Mighty fine, she's one of a kind
On the seventh day my eyes were all a glaze
We've been ten thousand miles
Been in fifteen states
Every woman seemed to fade out of my mind
I hit the bottle and hit the sack and cried
What's all this laughter on the 22nd floor
It's just some friends of mine And they're busting down the door
Been a lonely night at the Memory Motel
@josephmartinez1958
It was my wife's favorite song. She recently passed away. Got married in 1983. I wanted to play it at her funeral
@tomy.1846
Sorry to hear, hope you are doing as well as you can.
@paullabrosse5673
Sorry for your loss
@nestorlozada8441
SAD 😔
@wyline53
Your wife had great taste RIP
@caroline5421
Rip, my fellow Stones fan.
@gccbytmfrd
Keith always gives me goosebumps on this track... His voice is so pure, true and sincere. The little fragility and imperfection in his tone literally melt my heart and soul
@tf4606
Couldn't agree more!
@cotswoldcuckoo775
Gold Old Keef. He reckoned that the height of bad manners was turning blue in someone else's bathroom. Wonder how he feels now.
@johnmckee390
Keef is the best!!!