Black n' Blue
Oh Laura Lyrics


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I'm on the outside looking in, it's how I pay for all my sins
The list is long as my left arm
I always thought it would be cool if I could walk all over you
And have you fall for all my charm
A taste of my own medicine
I tell you it's a bitter pill

Beat me black and blue, as long as you forgive me
As long as you forgive me
Lock me in your room, as long as you're with me
Well honey, there ain't nothing I won't do

I don't know how I failed to see, you were a step ahead of me
I didn't see the bigger picture
I can't belive I let it slip
I always thought I had a grip, I guess the devil's in the details
A taste of my own medicine
I tell you it's a bitter pill

Beat me black and blue, as long as you forgive me
As long as you forgive me
Lock me in your room, as long as you're with me
Well honey, there ain't nothing I won't do





Beat me black and blue, as long as you're with me
Well honey, there ain't nothing I won't do

Overall Meaning

"Oh Laura's" song "Black n' Blue" expresses the realization of the singer that they have been living their life wrong by not seeing the bigger picture and being selfish. The singer acknowledges the length of their list of sins, which has led them to be on the outside looking in. The singer confesses their desire to walk all over someone while having them still fall for their charm. However, they admit that they need a taste of their own medicine, even if it's a bitter pill to swallow. The chorus then goes on to say that the singer is willing to be beaten black and blue and locked in a room, as long as their lover forgives them and is with them. The singer realizes their love and seems willing to do anything to keep it.


The lyrics show a person who has finally come to terms with their selfish ways and wants to do everything they can to right their wrongs, even if it means being subjected to physical pain. The chorus almost suggests a level of masochism, where the singer is willing to endure anything to avoid losing the one they love. The mention of "I guess the devil's in the details" suggests that the singer now realizes that they were not paying close enough attention to what was important. They were only focused on themselves and not seeing the bigger picture. The song's lyrical content portrays vulnerability, growth and love.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on the outside looking in, it's how I pay for all my sins
I feel like an outsider who is paying the price for all of my past mistakes.


The list is long as my left arm
I have committed many sins, and the list of them is very long.


I always thought it would be cool if I could walk all over you
I used to think it would be fun to manipulate and control you.


And have you fall for all my charm
And make you believe in my charm and deceit.


A taste of my own medicine
Now I am experiencing the same kind of treatment that I used to give to others.


I tell you it's a bitter pill
And it feels bitter to me to experience it firsthand.


Beat me black and blue, as long as you forgive me
I am willing to endure physical or emotional pain if it means you will forgive me.


Lock me in your room, as long as you're with me
I am willing to be confined as long as I can be with you.


Well honey, there ain't nothing I won't do
I am willing to do anything to be with you, even if it means sacrificing myself.


I don't know how I failed to see, you were a step ahead of me
I am realizing that I underestimated you and your intelligence or cunning.


I didn't see the bigger picture
I failed to see the overall situation and consequences of my actions.


I can't belive I let it slip
I can't believe I let the opportunity pass me by.


I always thought I had a grip, I guess the devil's in the details
I thought I had control, but it turns out that the small details are what really matter and can cause problems.




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