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Black Sheep
Jak3 Lyrics
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That the hourglass spins
More deadly than a knife
Rips us out from within
Life seems dismal sometimes And I want to give in
To violence, throw my body off a bridge but what would happen then
I'm so unsure of anything cept the sting of his pain
Is there a cure for insane, I doubt it, I think I'm damned to this chain
So I'm holding god in disdain
And wishing on every star in space
I'm a bane to your guidance
A drain in your finance
The grain of salt in your diet
Now that I'm gone please do enjoy the quiet
It's a riot
Look in the mirror and see a client
That's supposed to be a grown up
I throw up I'm not ready
Black sheep black sheep
Have you any wool
No sir no sir
Gave it away to pay the tole
All for my masters
Into my grave
I once was a little boy
But now I'm insane
Ba Ba black sheep
Santa gave you coal
Toxic toxic
So I'm gonna play the role
The lyrics of Jak3's song "Black Sheep" describe feelings of fear, despair, and self-destructiveness. The singer admits to being unsure of anything except for the pain caused by a specific person, possibly a former lover or abuser. The lyrics suggest that the singer has considered or attempted suicide, but also express doubt as to whether there is any cure for the insanity they feel trapped in. The singer has lost faith in God and sees themselves as a drain on others' resources, and wishes to escape their own existence. The chorus references the nursery rhyme "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," but subverts it to express feelings of being discarded and rejected by authority figures, also suggesting a sense of being poisoned or toxic. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of deep and abiding hopelessness, as the singer struggles with negative emotions and mental illness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm afraid of the way
I'm scared and anxious about the way things are happening around me.
That the hourglass spins
I'm worried about how fast time is passing by and the consequences it brings along.
More deadly than a knife
The effects of time are more severe and destructive than that of a sharp-edged weapon.
Rips us out from within
The passage of time causes great internal pain, like an emotional tearing apart.
Life seems dismal sometimes
Sometimes life appears hopeless and gloomy with no signs of happiness ahead.
And I want to give in
At times, I feel like surrendering to the tough times and letting go.
To violence, throw my body off a bridge but what would happen then
At my worst, I contemplate violent ways out, but I know there are consequences to such actions and outcomes can be worse.
I'm so unsure of anything cept the sting of his pain
I'm unsure of many things in life, but the one thing I'm certain of is the painful feeling of hurt that I carry within me.
Is there a cure for insane, I doubt it, I think I'm damned to this chain
Is there a way out of my insanity? I'm skeptical; I feel like I'm stuck forever in this vicious cycle of pain.
I'd prayed nothing changed, and i'm tired of sitting in the rain
I had hoped things would start to look better on their own, but I'm tired of waiting and enduring the hard times.
So I'm holding god in disdain
My bitter experiences have made me disrespect and question the concept of God.
And wishing on every star in space
I'm desperately grasping at anything for hope, even seeking solace from the outside world like wishing on stars in the sky.
I'm a bane to your guidance
My destructive nature contradicts your guidance and support.
A drain in your finance
My damages and misdeeds have drained you financially and emotionally.
The grain of salt in your diet
Like a small but significant negative component in your life, I have ruined your experiences.
Now that I'm gone please do enjoy the quiet
After my departure, I hope that you'll relish peace and solace.
It's a riot
It's comical and absurd that I'm even in this situation.
Look in the mirror and see a client
When you look at me, you see someone needing guidance and therapy.
That's supposed to be a grown up
Despite being an adult, I still can't handle life effectively.
I throw up I'm not ready
I'm not mature or experienced enough to face the harsh realities of life; it makes me sick to my stomach.
Black sheep black sheep
I'm the black sheep of the family or the society.
Have you any wool
Do I have any resources or value left to bring to the table?
No sir no sir
No, I have nothing to offer.
Gave it away to pay the tole
I sacrificed everything I had to bear the costs of my actions and consequences.
All for my masters
I foolishly did everything my inner demons instructed me to do, and they are now my masters.
Into my grave
I'm trapped in my terror and agony, and it's taking me down to my grave.
I once was a little boy
I was once innocent and pure before I was corrupted by this evil.
But now I'm insane
Now I have lost my sanity and the ability to reason and think straight.
Ba Ba black sheep
I'm still the black sheep of the family, and the society hasn't accepted me.
Santa gave you coal
The rewards of life have been replaced with punishments and humiliation because of my deeds.
Toxic toxic
I'm toxic to myself and everyone around me because of my negative attributes and actions.
So I'm gonna play the role
I'll continue with my negative behavior and actions because that's what I know how to do at this point.
Writer(s): Edward Carel
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.