While you may not have recognized Karlsson and Winberg by their full names, you may have heard their work as production duo Bloodshy & Avant. The duo has written and produced for Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Britney Spears and claimed a Grammy for their work on Britney Spears’ Toxic. Wyatt is fresh off co-production duties with Mark Ronson on Daniel Merriweather’s April release, Love And War.
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Miike Snow Lyrics
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Excuse, our disgrace
We've had no time to paint the place
The dog is always barking at the mailman
I won't waste your time with my revelation
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
My dear, come again? Your voice is fading out and in
Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again
The dog is always barking at the mailman
I won't waste your time with my revelation
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head
Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head
Hey well, I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
The lyrics of Miike Snow’s “Black & Blue” portray a conversation between two people who have possibly been out of touch with one another for a while. The first line, “How long has it been, shall we get into it again?” suggests that they have a history and that there may have been some unresolved issues between them. The next line, “Excuse, our disgrace,” could be interpreted in different ways. It could refer to the fact that they have let their relationship fall apart or that they have not talked in a long time. The following line, “We’ve had no time to paint the place,” supports the idea that the two have neglected their relationship.
The mention of the dog barking at the mailman could be interpreted as a metaphor for the noise and distractions that keep them from communicating properly. The line, “I won't waste your time with my revelation,” suggests that the singer has been holding back some information or feelings. The chorus, “Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue,” could be interpreted as an expression of weariness and frustration with the situation.
The second stanza is largely similar to the first one with some minor changes in the lyrics. The line, “Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again,” suggests that the singer is trying to find some purity or redemption. Overall, the lyrics of Miike Snow’s “Black & Blue” depict a complex relationship that has been strained and possibly hurtful but remains open to reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
How long has it been, shall we get into it again?
Let's revisit what we had before, it's been a while since we last did.
Excuse our disgrace.
Please forgive us for our shameful behavior.
We've had no time to paint the place.
We've neglected our surroundings, we haven't been keeping up with maintenance.
The dog is always barking at the mailman.
Our pet is always making noise in response to the mail carrier.
I won't waste your time with my revelation.
I won't bore you with my personal discovery.
Hello my friend, I see you're back again.
Hello again, old acquaintance.
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain.
Hello unknown person, don't worry about clarifying your situation.
How 'bout maybe, it's all been in my head.
Perhaps what I've been experiencing is just a figment of my imagination.
Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue.
I'm fed up with feeling battered and bruised, emotionally speaking.
My dear, come again? Your voice is fading out and in.
Pardon me, could you repeat that? You're breaking up on the line.
Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again.
Unexpectedly, I regained a sense of purity or naivete by finding something in the laundry.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wyatt Blakemore, Henrik Nils Jonback, Christian Lars Karlsson, Juliet Stephanie Richardson, Pontus Winnberg
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SONG LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
How long has it been? shall we get into it again?
Excuse our disgrace, we've had no time to paint the place
The dog is always barking at the mailman
[Hook]
I won't waste your time with my revelation
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
How 'bout maybe, it's all been in my head
Hey world, I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
[Verse 2]
My dear, come again, your voice is fading out and in
Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again
The dog is always barking at the mailman
[Hook x2]
@insainityblue
Mike Snow deliveries every time. Who is still listening into 2023?😄
@chandlermarshall9613
13 years later this song hits harder than ever.
@Jwet1100
It's a total masterpiece! It seamlessly blends acoustic and electronic sounds in such a compelling way.
@kemchobhenchod
It's been so long since I've looked in the mirror and seen someone I recognize. Thank you Miike Snow for putting my feelings to music.
@i_dont_live_here
Man that hits.
@Deanoodle
Best written song I've heard in a long time.
@hermanskating
from 2.14 - 2.41 is the most beautiful sound in the world. it gives me shivers
@batsbatsghost8757
Fell down a YouTube hole today and then this came on and wow it's fantastic. It just has this sad undertone that flips back and forth between that feeling of being lost in thought and numb, while still being hyperaware of everything around you. It's melancholic yet so damn catchy.
@currensy35
Rest in peace Kobe and Gigi Bryant as well as the other family’s that were lost in this tragic accident! 💜🏀😢
@engladtur
Amazing video and not at least song! Miike Snow doing what they feel is right. Super much respect !