Black Sheep
Maddie Wilson Lyrics


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In love with the maiden, the flower of winter
Lowbrow children in grove of the inland
How many times heart′s gone through the grinder
Wherever you look there's a painful reminder

Singing a love song, words of a stranger
The howling miller, never to face her
Temple of the evil, temple of the weak
No one knows how bad he feels
Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key
Live with the Black Sheep, live with me

Insanity, blessing for those born to hate you
Burned by the embers of love, it is so cruel
Howling the night for sun of the midnight

Serving the people, condemned you in the eternal night
Of the lost song, words of the stranger
The howling miller, never to face her

Temple of the evil, temple of the weak
No one knows how bad he feels
Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key
Live with the black sheep, live with me

Temple of the evil, temple of the weak
No one knows how bad he feels
Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key
Live with the black sheep, live with me
Temple of the evil, temple of the weak
No one knows how bad he feels





Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key
Live with the black sheep, live with me

Overall Meaning

Maddie Wilson's song "Black Sheep" is a song filled with intriguing and cryptic lyrics that leave listeners guessing. The song is about someone who is deeply in love with a woman who is seen as an outcast by society, referring to her as the "black sheep." The opening lines of the song, "In love with the maiden, the flower of winter, Lowbrow children in grove of the inland," paint a picture of someone who is captivated by this woman who stands out from the rest, as she is the "flower of winter" among the "lowbrow children."


Throughout the song, we get the sense that the singer has been hurt before in their past relationships, as they sing, "How many times heart's gone through the grinder, Wherever you look there's a painful reminder." They go on to describe the woman they are in love with as a "stranger" and a "black sheep" who is condemned by society. The themes of love and loneliness are explored in the haunting and somber melody of the song.


The lyrics also touch on darker topics such as evil and weakness, referring to a "temple of the evil" and a "temple of the weak." These lines hint at the idea that society often ostracizes those who are seen as different, painting them as the villains or the weak ones. The repeated line of "Live with the Black Sheep, live with me" throughout the song adds to the overall feeling of longing and desperation for connection.


Overall, "Black Sheep" is a melancholy song that examines society's harmful perception of those who are seen as different, and the singer's desire for meaningful connection regardless of societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

In love with the maiden, the flower of winter
I am deeply in love with a girl who is as beautiful as the winter flowers


Lowbrow children in grove of the inland
The people around us are simple and uneducated


How many times heart's gone through the grinder
My heart has been broken many times


Wherever you look there's a painful reminder
Everywhere I look, I am reminded of the pain of lost love


Singing a love song, words of a stranger
I am singing a love song, but the words feel like they are from someone else


The howling miller, never to face her
The one who is causing me pain is not even aware of it


Temple of the evil, temple of the weak
There are places that bring out the worst in people


No one knows how bad he feels
I am hurting deeply, but no one can see my pain


Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key
There are whispers and temptation that come in the late hours of the night


Live with the Black Sheep, live with me
Come live with me, even if the world sees us as outcasts


Insanity, blessing for those born to hate you
Those who hate us cannot understand the beauty of our madness


Burned by the embers of love, it is so cruel
Love can be cruel, leaving us burned by its flames


Howling the night for sun of the midnight
I am crying out for light in the darkness of my soul


Serving the people, condemned you in the eternal night
Sometimes doing what is right can lead to being ostracized


Of the lost song, words of the stranger
The song of my life feels like it has been written by someone else




Writer(s): Madalyn Wilson, Kayliann Lowe, Robert Douglas Jr Lowe

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@just_jana9959

Thank you Maddie for this wonderful and hearts warming song. I guess I needed a song like this.❤

@berndgerlach3731

Yes, every human has his gifts. Call different people "Black Sheep" doesn`t change the fact, that they are valuable. Thank you Maddie that you give us "Black Shepps" appreciation with this song full of light, warmth and joy! :)

@evawild2910

Omg this is AMAZING song ...
Love you maddie 💙🕷 I hope u get the recognition that you deserve

@MarksMusicCollection

Great song!!! Love it. 😃😃🎵🎶😊
Thanks Maddie!!!!


I am sure the black sheep of my family. lol. 😃😃

@spatzen4475

Dear Maddie, years have passed but your fantastic voice has not changed. It is a wonderful song.

@catcat7090

YOU DESERVE MUCH MORE VIEWERSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REEEEEEEE! you deserve it so much c:

@melanniegregersen6020

I. Love. This. Song! It totally resonates with me ❤

@Damir_abashev

Wonderful song!

@karlicarver2010

Love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@VolkerundWallyMusic

Great Sound 🎄👍

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