Black Dog
Melody Pool Lyrics


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All I can taste is cigarettes
And the kiss you left upon my lips
I' ve left a number of old regrets
From my silken white legs to my hips
People often say there' s no time in a day
But there 's way too much time for me
I' m empty and aching; my whole world is sh ...
And the black dog has sat at my feet
Nobody sees what I do to me
Nobody sees when I'm crazed
The contempt that I hold for my own defeat
And the guilt I feel masked by my rage
You waltz in the room in your drunken perfu ...
And you touch every inch of my being
Until the bitter sun rises and shows our disg...
You stretch while I 'm left there bleeding
And you step away ' cause you' re part of the ...
And I sleep ' cause I' m part of the night
And you say my chains will soon break away
And I' ll join you one day in the light
You push me and pull me, you ride me, you t...
Then turn every inch of me down
And I have nothing and no one
So what could I owe to one man who is cra...
Break my hands; I can ' t, I cannot break the ...
I see my own mind and the poisoning of its ...
Help is beyond me; help won 't come from s ...
You waltz in the room in your drunken perfu ...
And you touch every inch of my being
And you grab my hand; reassure me again
That knowledge is so often freeing
And you say my chains will soon break away
And I' ll join you one day in the light




But I 'm empty and aching; my whole world i ...
And the black dog is holding me tight

Overall Meaning

"Black Dog" by Melody Pool is a song about the emotional struggle that one goes through when dealing with depression. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, and the metaphor of the "black dog" is often used to describe the heavy weight that is depression. Throughout the song, Pool sings about feeling empty, aching, and surrounded by regret. The chorus particularly highlights her struggle, as she sings "nobody sees what I do to me, nobody sees when I'm crazed." The second verse describes a toxic relationship where the singer is continually used and abused, with a partner who promises to help them break free but never follows through.


The song paints a vivid picture of the pain and isolation that comes with depression. Pool's lyrics are particularly insightful in how she describes the inner turmoil that people may feel. The line "I see my own mind and the poisoning of its well" is particularly powerful in conveying the sense of self-destruction that often comes with depressive episodes. Overall, "Black Dog" is a touching and revealing song about the hardships of living with depression, and the challenges of finding a way out.


Line by Line Meaning

All I can taste is cigarettes
The singer is consumed by the memory of the person who left a kiss upon her lips.


And the kiss you left upon my lips
The memory of the person who left the kiss is still fresh in the singer's mind.


I've left a number of old regrets from my silken white legs to my hips
The singer has made mistakes in the past and they have weighed heavily on her conscience.


People often say there's no time in a day, but there's way too much time for me
The singer is feeling extremely lonely and isolated with her thoughts, and time seems to pass by very slowly for her.


I'm empty and aching; my whole world is sh... And the black dog has sat at my feet
The singer is feeling emotionally drained and depressed, and is struggling to cope with the self-doubt and negativity that is consuming her.


Nobody sees what I do to me
The singer is suffering in silence, and nobody is aware of the emotional pain she is going through.


Nobody sees when I'm crazed
The singer's behavior may become erratic and impulsive when she is overwhelmed by her emotions.


The contempt that I hold for my own defeat and the guilt I feel masked by my rage
The singer is angry at herself for making mistakes and feels guilty for the negative impact her failures have had on others.


You waltz in the room in your drunken perfume and you touch every inch of my being
The person the singer is addressing enters the room in a drunken state and tries to make physical contact with her despite her discomfort.


Until the bitter sun rises and shows our disg... You stretch while I'm left there bleeding
After spending the night with the singer, the person shows no interest in her and leaves her feeling hurt and vulnerable.


And you step away 'cause you're part of the day, and I sleep 'cause I'm part of the night
The person is able to move on with their life and is not affected by the negative emotions that are consuming the singer.


And you say my chains will soon break away and I'll join you one day in the light
The person the singer is addressing promises that things will get better for her, and she will be able to find happiness.


You push me and pull me, you ride me, you t... Then turn every inch of me down
The person the singer is addressing uses her for their own pleasure but then rejects her when they no longer need her.


And I have nothing and no one, so what could I owe to one man who is cra...
The singer feels hopeless and has nobody to turn to, and does not feel like she owes the person anything.


Break my hands; I can't, I cannot break the ... I see my own mind and the poisoning of its ...
The singer is unable to escape her negative thoughts and emotions, and is feeling overwhelmed by them.


Help is beyond me; help won't come from s...
The singer does not believe she can find any relief from her struggles, and does not believe anyone can help her overcome her pain.


You waltz in the room in your drunken perfume and you touch every inch of my being
The person the singer is addressing tries to make physical contact with her again, despite having hurt her in the past.


And you grab my hand; reassure me again that knowledge is so often freeing
The person the singer is addressing tries to comfort her by telling her that gaining knowledge and understanding can be helpful and empowering.


And you say my chains will soon break away, and I'll join you one day in the light
The person the singer is addressing continues to offer her reassurances that things will get better for her, and that she will find happiness eventually.


But I'm empty and aching; my whole world i... And the black dog is holding me tight
The singer is still feeling hopeless and consumed by negative emotions, and the 'Black Dog' (a metaphor for depression) is keeping her in its grip.




Writer(s): MELODY POOL

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Comments from YouTube:

The Burley Griffin

what a killer song!

Denise 1962

This song always makes me cry. So much feeling.

paul Hicks

Stunning

lucinda drew

Thank god for the black dog,,,, without it we wouldn't have artists like Melody!

Maureen Amos

Beautiful girl! As a fellow black dogger I understand your thoughts. Firstly , when I saw the beginning of the Australia Story I was thinking "Oh yeh! Another gorgeous young thing created for publicity!" . So please don't think you don't have the "looks" my lovely. As a 63 yo lady there would be nothing that you can think that I haven't so hang in. I have a happy life and I've learned the tricks to keep that dog at bay. You can too. I'd love to help you know what I know now after living my life until my late 40's before finding normality. All the best. I'll look for you on Facebook. Maureen :)

gilfavor1river

Great comments Maureen. This girl is beautiful, and wow what talent, this song is so beautiful, because there is hope to get through , and kick that black dog.
Keep going MELODY, YOU ARE BLOODY FANTASTIC!!!!

gilfavor1river

Lovely comments Maureen. I know what your saying, I'm 67 , just learning to get by, my boy is having a fight too, hope he finds himself happy before his fourth decade. This girl is brilliant, keep going .

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