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Black Strat
Paul Baribeau Lyrics
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made my way through the crowd
your guitar was screaming in the dark
your black stratocaster sound
it was holy
it felt so holy
i said holy shit
rode my bike through the town
saw the sky look like a handful of sparkles
falling shimmering down
it was holy
it felt so holy
i said holy shit
The song describes a moment where the singer attends a concert and hears a guitarist play a powerful solo on their black stratocaster guitar. The poignant scene is set in a basement club where the guitar is heard above the noise of the crowd. The sound of the guitar is so powerful it is described as "holy." The singer finds their way towards the guitar sound and is struck by the emotion and power of the moment.
After the concert, the singer goes outside into a "perfect midwestern night" and rides their bike through town. They see the sky with stars that look like "a handful of sparkles" falling down. This moment is also described as "holy." The song captures two moments of transcendence, one through music and one through nature. Both experiences lead the singer to exclaim "holy shit," a phrase that conveys both awe and disbelief.
The lyrics of "Black Strat" celebrate the power of music to create moments of transcendence. The song is a tribute to the transformative power of music and the emotional experiences it can create. The words describe two different experiences that both stir the singer's emotions and elevate them to a higher state of being.
Line by Line Meaning
heard your voice cut through the basement noise
I could distinguish your voice from the rest of the noise in the basement.
made my way through the crowd
I navigated my way through a group of people to get closer to you.
your guitar was screaming in the dark
The sound of your guitar was intense and prominent.
your black stratocaster sound
The distinct sound produced by your black stratocaster guitar.
it was holy
The experience had a sacred or religious feeling to it.
it felt so holy
The feeling was intense and meaningful.
i said holy shit
I was taken aback or astonished by the experience.
went outside, perfect midwestern night
The weather was pleasant and ideal for an outdoor activity.
rode my bike through the town
I traveled on my bicycle through the streets of the town.
saw the sky look like a handful of sparkles
The sky looked like it was filled with an abundance of glitter or stars.
falling shimmering down
The stars or sparkles appeared to be plummeting towards the earth.
Contributed by Julia L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.