Black Sheep
Los Brazos Lyrics
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Corsairs He get tired of awaiting for a regular flight
Black sheep you're born for this, you can really shoot them down
For old time's sake, boy, send them to the ground
Ch. You lost your chance to stop that dance
He only fights to leave all his troubles behind
The black sheep is not that fast, but he is right over you
So you better get away boy, get rid of him soon.
Old man what are you looking for, in a bottle of wine?
Are all your medals back when it's bed time?
Old sheep did you wonder who are you fighting against?
You can hit one hundred targets, but you'll still need to land
The song "Black Sheep" by Los Brazos tells the story of a fighter pilot, known as the black sheep, who is always looking for a fight. The lyrics imply that he is not content with flying regular flights like other pilots and is always eager to engage in combat. He seems to be an expert in shooting down planes and it's suggested that he does it for the thrill of leaving his troubles behind. The chorus, "You lost your chance to stop that dance," may suggest that the black sheep has become too addicted to the adrenaline rush of battle to ever stop.
Throughout the song, there is a tone of admiration for the black sheep's skills as a pilot, as well as a sense of fear and danger surrounding him. He is likened to a "wolf in disguise" and is described as being "right over you," indicating that he is always present, haunting the other pilots. The lyrics also touch on the themes of aging and existential questions. The old man mentioned in the lyrics seems to be looking for solace in wine and is questioned whether his medals bring him any comfort when he is alone at night. The black sheep's fight against an unknown enemy raises the question of who he is really fighting against and whether his victories bring any true satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
The black sheep looking for a fight rises up in the sky.
The rebel who is always searching for a confrontation is taking flight and soaring high above.
Corsairs He get tired of awaiting for a regular flight
The person who is fed up with waiting for conformity has found his own way to take flight.
Black sheep you're born for this, you can really shoot them down
You are born to stand out and can truly take your enemies down with ease.
For old time's sake, boy, send them to the ground
Just for the memories, put them in their place and make sure they don't rise again.
You lost your chance to stop that dance
You missed your opportunity to prevent this confrontation.
Sitting up there in a cloud like a wolf in disguise
Hovering in the clouds like a wolf in sheep's clothing, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce.
He only fights to leave all his troubles behind
He battles to escape from his worries and struggles.
The black sheep is not that fast, but he is right over you
Although not the quickest, the rebel is directly above you and has the upper hand.
So you better get away boy, get rid of him soon.
You should flee and remove yourself from this situation as quickly as possible to avoid confrontation.
Old man what are you looking for, in a bottle of wine?
What are you seeking by drowning your sorrows in alcohol, old man?
Are all your medals back when it's bed time?
Do your achievements still matter to you when you are alone in bed at night?
Old sheep did you wonder who are you fighting against?
Rebel, have you ever pondered over who your opposition actually is?
You can hit one hundred targets, but you'll still need to land
Even if you successfully hit 100 aims, you'll still need to land eventually and face the consequences of your actions.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.