Black And White
Kennesaw Lyrics

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It's not right or is it?
Can you feel my words? Can you hear my pain?
(Please explain)
Numbed by the looks of it
It's an abstract painting and I can't see the colors
(That seem to pop)
I hear your words and I feel your pain
Your confusion isn't displayed in vain

We've all felt this way
So what's the point?
See through the blanket
Can it be figured out?
The worth may be
Unreal or tainted
It's a masterpiece that
Keeps us guessing
Would it really be as beautiful
Without the framework that surrounds?
(Not allowed)
Would it really be as beautiful
Without the framework that surrounds?
I feel your words and I hear your pain
Your confusion isn't displayed in vein
Just do whatever you can
Turn off the heat because I'm cold
You'll see what you want
Black and White
Everything is just black and white
All around me is just black and white

Everything I see is just black and white
Black and white...black and white

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kennesaw's song "Black and White" convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty about the world and its value. The lyrics start with a question of whether something is right or wrong, and the following lines describe the difficulty of perceiving the true nature of things. The singer feels numb and unable to see the colors of an abstract painting, which seems to be a metaphor for the complexity of life and the difficulty of understanding it. The line "I hear your words and I feel your pain" suggests that the singer recognizes this confusion in others and empathizes with them.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Black and White", which can be interpreted as a reference to the stark contrast between good and evil, or right and wrong. However, the rest of the lyrics suggest that this contrast is not so clear-cut and that there are many shades of gray in between. The singer suggests that the value of something may be unreal or tainted, but also acknowledges that there is a certain beauty in the ambiguity and complexity of life. The last lines of the song ("Turn off the heat because I'm cold / You'll see what you want") suggest a sense of resignation, as if the singer has given up trying to understand the world and is content to let others see it as they will.

Line by Line Meaning

It's not right or is it?
Is there a clear answer or is it subjective?

Can you feel my words? Can you hear my pain? (Please explain)
Do my emotions come through in my speech?

Numbed by the looks of it. It's an abstract painting and I can't see the colors (That seem to pop)
I can't discern the emotions beneath the surface.

I hear your words and I feel your pain. Your confusion isn't displayed in vain. We've all felt this way. So what's the point?
I empathize with your confusion, but what's the purpose of dwelling on it?

See through the blanket. Can it be figured out? The worth may be / Unreal or tainted
Is there value in seeing past the surface, or is it an illusion?

It's a masterpiece that / Keeps us guessing
The ambiguity is what makes it intriguing.

Would it really be as beautiful / Without the framework that surrounds? (Not allowed)
Does context enhance the beauty or detract from it?

Would it really be as beautiful / Without the framework that surrounds?
Is the art only appreciated as part of a larger narrative?

I feel your words and I hear your pain. Your confusion isn't displayed in vein. Just do whatever you can
I understand your struggle and don't judge your actions.

Turn off the heat because I'm cold. You'll see what you want
I'll relinquish control and let you see what you will.

Black and White / Everything is just black and white / All around me is just black and white / Everything I see is just black and white / Black and white...black and white
Everything seems simple and straightforward.

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