Black and Blue
Isakov Gregory Alan Lyrics
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Fills up a room
All the things I never told you still glooming
And I try though, I try though
Talking never seems to do it
I miss the taste of you, red hearts and the dust of June
Oh I miss the taste of you
The night now, its as dark as the crows
That call me in the discernment above
Still they won't let me be
Two hearts gone black and blue
Oh they wont let me be...closer to you
The song "Black and Blue" by Gregory Alan Isakov is a melancholic piece that delves into the themes of longing, loss, and regret. In the opening lines, the singer describes a room filled with boxes and all the things he never told the person he cared about, which are still looming over him. He tries to bridge the gap between them through conversation but it doesn't seem to work. Despite his efforts, he misses the "taste" of his partner, which could be interpreted as their presence, intimacy, and affection.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about the darkness around him, comparing it to the crows that call to him. The metaphorical comparison between the crows and his feelings of loneliness and despair reveals the depth of his emotional turmoil. He mentions that he is unable to get closer to his loved one as both their hearts have turned black and blue, possibly due to the pain and trauma they have experienced. The repetition of the phrase "they won't let me be" highlights the helplessness and frustration felt by the singer.
Overall, the song "Black and Blue" is a compelling portrayal of the complexities of love and loss. The poignant lyrics, combined with Isakov's haunting melodies, make for a deeply moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I see boxes
Boxes that fill up a room catch Isakov's attention
Fills up a room
The boxes occupy a considerable portion of the space inside a room
All the things I never told you still glooming
Things that Isakov never expressed to his significant other still haunt him
And I try though, I try though
Isakov attempts to overcome his challenges
Talking never seems to do it
Communicating doesn't seem to help solve Isakov's problems
I miss the taste of you, red hearts and the dust of June
Isakov misses the alluring attributes of his significant other
Oh I miss the taste of you
Isakov longs for the essence of his significant other's existence
The night now, its as dark as the crows
The night is profound and full of darkness as compared to the loudness of the crows
That call me in the discernment above
The crows give Isakov a sense of discernment regarding his surroundings
Still they won't let me be
Isakow's thoughts and missings still haunt him
Two hearts gone black and blue
The two individuals in the relationship have been ruined emotionally
Oh they wont let me be...closer to you
Isakov's thoughts and emotions are still impacting his ability to be closer to his significant other
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV
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