Black Coffee
Nyah Grace Lyrics
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Sunday evening
Up and lucky,
I was feeling
Well black coffee hit me
On a crowded 6th street
Stuck with no better place to go
And as of lately I am numb
I know you mean well,
Well in time
But distance ain't no friend of mine
And the days they pass like
Falling rain
Well, falling rain just ain't the same
I know you mean,
Well in time
But distance ain't no friend of mine
Sidewalk talking,
Easy listening
Funny story,
With a sweet beginning
Well that dirty pavement
Is far from saving
Stuck with no better place to go
Better times love,
I haven't seen
Falling in and out of
Black coffee
Far from enough,
Far in between
Falling in and out of,
Black coffee
Stuck with no better place to go
The song "Black Coffee" by Nyah Grace communicates the feeling of being lost and stuck in a moment. The opening line of the song, "plain black coffee, Sunday evening, up and lucky, I was feeling," refers to the singer's initial positive mood. However, the song takes a turn when the singer admits to feeling numb and distant from someone they care about. The singer mentions that "distance ain't no friend of mine," suggesting that the physical distance between them and the person they're talking about is causing them emotional pain.
The second verse talks about "Sidewalk talking, easy listening" and a "funny story" with a "sweet beginning." These lines imply that the singer is seeking a moment of solace while feeling lost and confused. She seems to be reminded of a better time with someone, but it's far from enough to satisfy her current feelings. The song ends with the repeated line, "stuck with no better place to go," which emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a moment and not knowing how to move forward.
Overall, "Black Coffee" portrays the complexities of human emotion and the vulnerability that comes with feeling lost and stuck. It's a relatable song that speaks to anyone who has experienced these feelings, whether due to distance in a relationship or personal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Plain black coffee,
The singer is drinking black coffee on a Sunday evening.
Sunday evening
The time of day when the singer is drinking black coffee.
Up and lucky,
The singer is feeling fortunate.
I was feeling
The artist was feeling good.
Well black coffee hit me
The artist is affected by the coffee.
On a crowded 6th street
The coffee was consumed on a busy street.
Stuck with no better place to go
The singer has no particular destination.
I know it's been awhile love
The artist has not seen or spoken to their lover in a long time.
And as of lately I am numb
The artist has been emotionally detached recently.
I know you mean well,
The artist acknowledges their lover's good intentions.
Well in time
The singer believes that things will improve in the future.
But distance ain't no friend of mine
The artist is struggling with the distance between them and their lover.
And the days they pass like
Time moves too quickly for the singer.
Falling rain
Days are blending together.
Well, falling rain just ain't the same
The singer is missing something in their life.
Sidewalk talking,
The artist is chatting with someone on the sidewalk.
Easy listening
The conversation is relaxed and comfortable.
Funny story,
Someone is telling a humorous anecdote.
With a sweet beginning
The story has a pleasant introduction.
Well that dirty pavement
The artist is standing on a sidewalk with stained concrete.
Is far from saving
The location does not improve the artist's mood.
Better times love,
The artist has experienced happier times with their lover.
I haven't seen
The singer has not encountered those happier times lately.
Falling in and out of
The artist's emotional state fluctuates.
Far from enough,
The singer's current situation is dissatisfying.
Far in between
The singer's more content moments are becoming less frequent.
Stuck with no better place to go
The singer is unsure of where they should go next.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nyah Grace
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