Back To Black
Karise Eden Lyrics


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He left no time to regret
Kept his dick wet
With his same old safe bet
Me and my head high
And my tears dry
Get on without my guy
You went back to what you knew
So far removed from all that we went through
And I tread a troubled track
My odds are stacked
I'll go back to black

We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to.....

I go back to us

I love you much
It's not enough
You love blow and I love puff
And life is like a pipe
And I'm a tiny penny rolling up the walls inside

We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to

We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to

Black, black, black, black, black, black, black,
I go back to
I go back to

We only said good-bye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to

We only said good-bye with words
I died a hundred times




You go back to her
And I go back to black

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Karise Eden's "Back to Black" describe the pain and heartbreak of a failed relationship, where one partner has chosen to return to an old, familiar flame instead of working on their current relationship. The opening lines express a sense of frustration and resignation, as the singer realizes that her partner has left her behind without the chance to reconcile or say a proper goodbye. She watches him walk away, knowing that he will continue with his same old habits and patterns, while she must try to move on with her life.


The chorus repeats the phrase "We only said goodbye with words / I died a hundred times," emphasizing the sense of loss and despair that the singer feels. The lyrics compare the ups and downs of life to a pipe, with the singer feeling like a tiny penny rolling along inside. The final lines of the song repeat the phrase "You go back to her / And I go back to black," underscoring the idea that the singer's only refuge now is to return to a state of sadness and despair, represented by the color black.


Overall, the song captures the disappointment and sadness of trying to hold onto a love that has already slipped away, and the only thing left to do is to try and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

He left no time to regret
He moved on so quickly that I didn't have time to think or feel anything


Kept his dick wet
He found someone new to sleep with immediately after leaving me


With his same old safe bet
He went back to his old habits and the type of girl he always seemed to choose


Me and my head high
I remained strong and tried to keep my dignity


And my tears dry
I cried so many tears already that I had none left


Get on without my guy
I have to try to live my life without him and move on


You went back to what you knew
You went back to the comfortable and familiar, even if it wasn't good for you


So far removed from all that we went through
You seem to have forgotten everything we shared and the struggles we faced together


And I tread a troubled track
I am going through a rough patch in my life


My odds are stacked
The situation is not in my favor, and my chances of succeeding are low


I'll go back to black
I will turn to sadness and despair to cope with the pain


We only said goodbye with words
Our farewell was only verbal, and there was no physical contact


I died a hundred times
The emotional pain feels so intense that it's like dying over and over again


You go back to her
You returned to your old flame, despite the history and the feelings involved


And I go back to.....
I go back to remembering our time together, the love we shared, and the happy moments


I go back to us
I reminisce about the two of us, the passion, and the love we once had


I love you much
I love you deeply, more than words can describe


It's not enough
My love alone is not enough to make you stay or change your behavior


You love blow and I love puff
Your interest in drugs is incompatible with my love of smoking marijuana


And life is like a pipe
Life is unpredictable, chaotic, and can easily break or collapse


And I'm a tiny penny rolling up the walls inside
I feel small, helpless, and trapped in a situation that keeps getting worse


Black, black, black, black, black, black, black,
Repeated mentions of black signify a return to sadness, darkness, and grief


I go back to
Reiterates the theme of returning to the past or reverting to a bad habit




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@reijien4374

When Karise opened her mouth I saw a dawn of angels before my eyes

@ifi1409

Wong Rei Jien ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@LaineMann

She has a daughter someone in Germany. I hope they find each other at some point.

@alisacs_f.l1312

X2

@aquamarineflower

Stop smoking opium.

@quietlyso

nigga what

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@bluelagoon1980

I LOVE Seal's face when Karise starts singing. Priceless.

@kias8212

It's called a instant hard on 🤣

@ella-grace4571

@@kias8212 that is what I thought!!!😂

@fionagrant2023

he is in love 😍😍😍😍

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