Black Hole
James Lyrics


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I've been digging this grave, but now that it`s made
I see that black is one hell of a color
Want to break out so I start to shout
But the mortician`s returned to his parlor

Black hole
Wrapped in my shroud upstairs, the music`s so loud
That I can`t concentrate on my sorrow
Let down my hair and find something to wear
And then dance myself into tomorrow

Black hole
I`m in a hole here and all I can see
Are these grey walls that are closing in on me
Throw me a ladder, lend me an arm
Beam me up Scotty, lift me from harm

Oh why, why deep holes?
Oh I love my holes
Black hole

If the weather would change these clouds might blow away
And my body'd be wrapped up in sunshine
I want out of this wind that is wearing me thin
Blasting my flesh to the marrow

Why deep holes?




Why deep holes?
Black hole

Overall Meaning

In James's song "Black Hole," the lyrics convey a sense of being trapped both physically and emotionally. The song's protagonist is surrounded by grey walls, digging a grave that has finally been finished. But instead of bringing solace or closure, the act of completing the task and seeing the grave as it now is, feels like falling into a "black hole." The color black, which is often associated with endings and sadness, takes on a heavier meaning in this song. The singer realizes that they are trapped, and wants to break out, to scream for help, but is left alone in their thoughts. The line "But the mortician's returned to his parlor" implies that there is no help available, no way out of this state of mind.


The song's chorus emphasizes this idea of being lost in a void, desperately seeking a way out. The singer is stuck in a hole, both literally and metaphorically, and all they can see are the greyness of their surroundings. They scream for help, asking for someone to throw them a ladder or lend them an arm, but there is no one coming to their aid. The song's final iteration of "Why deep holes?" underscores the futility and hopelessness of this situation.


Overall, "Black Hole" is a powerful portrayal of feeling lost and alone, trapped in a void with no way out. The use of color and imagery helps to create a vivid picture of the song's emotions, while the repetition of the chorus solidifies the sense of desperation and hopelessness.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been digging this grave, but now that it's made
I have created a problem for myself and now I realize how bad it is


I see that black is one hell of a color
I realize that the situation I am in is very difficult and depressing


Want to break out so I start to shout
I try to find a way out of this problem by making noise


But the mortician's returned to his parlor
But there is no one listening or helping me solve my problem


Black hole
My situation is like being in a black hole - a point of no return


Wrapped in my shroud upstairs, the music's so loud
I am trying to distract myself from my problems by listening to loud music


That I can't concentrate on my sorrow
I am unable to focus on my problems and how I can solve them


Let down my hair and find something to wear
I try to find something positive to do to make myself feel better


And then dance myself into tomorrow
I dance to forget my problems and to hope for a better tomorrow


I'm in a hole here and all I can see
I feel stuck and unable to find a way out of my troubles


Are these grey walls that are closing in on me
I feel trapped by my problems and they are getting worse


Throw me a ladder, lend me an arm
I seek help and support from someone else to get me out of my problems


Beam me up Scotty, lift me from harm
I wish I could magically escape my problems and be free from harm


Oh why, why deep holes?
Why am I stuck in such a difficult situation?


Oh I love my holes
I am being sarcastic and expressing how much I hate my problems


Black hole
I am still stuck in my problems and feel like I am in a black hole


If the weather would change these clouds might blow away
If something in my life changed, my problems might be solved


And my body'd be wrapped up in sunshine
I would feel happy and positive if my problems were solved


I want out of this wind that is wearing me thin
I want to escape the constant pressure and difficulties that are affecting me


Blasting my flesh to the marrow
My problems are causing me emotional pain and making me feel hopeless


Why deep holes?
Why do I feel like I am always stuck in difficult situations?


Why deep holes?
Why can't things be easier for me?


Black hole
I am still struggling with difficult problems and feel stuck




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN ANTHONY FLORES, JOHN C. JR. HUNTER, JONATHAN STILL, JONATHAN A. SLOTT

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