Black & Blue
Raheem Devaughn(라힘 드본) Lyrics

I just wanna speak from the heart right now To a friend in need I hope you get this
The musician is speaking from the heart to offer advice to a friend who is in need of help.

Love ain't pain love ain't fear Love ain't bruises love ain't tears Love ain't two in the morning phone call, phone call to 911 Love ain't fear for your life day and night Isolated from your loved ones And I know it ain't make up to cover your scars Compromising who you are
The artist describes what love is not, highlighting that it does not involve pain, fear, abuse, and isolation, and it never makes someone compromise their identity to please their partner.

So tell me (tell me) What type of love is that to you (to love you) To love you till you're black and blue (oh no woman) That's something I would never do (no) I'd never put my hands on you
The musician questions the idea of a love that leads to someone being physically hurt and asserts that he would never resort to violence in any romantic relationship.

Love ain't ? love ain't shame Love ain't callin' you out your name Love ain't leavin' you blue and black Love is a man who has your back Love won't knock you to the ground Love ain't designed to bring you down Love don't beat you or mistreat you Or only loves you when he needs to
The musician continues to define the things that love is not, including shame, verbal abuse, physical harm, and manipulation, emphasizing that love involves a partner who supports and uplifts their significant other.

So tell me (tell me yeah yeah) What type of love is that to you (what type of love is that) To love you till you're black and blue (black and blue) That's something I would never do (I would never ever ever ever) I'd never put my hands on you
The artist reiterates that he finds the idea of a love that makes someone physically hurt unacceptable and emphasizes his commitment to never resort to violence in a relationship.

(Love is) Love is courage love is hope Love is facing all your fears Love is strength in seeking help Love is the joy inside your tears Love is help to lend a hand Being loved by a real man Love is this, from me to you 'Cause I would never put my hands on you
The musician concludes by defining what he thinks love truly is, highlighting that it involves courage, hope, and seeking help and support when needed, and that someone who loves you will lift you up and never hurt you physically.

Tell me What type of love is that to you (what type of love) To love you till you're black and blue (what man would leave you black and blue) That's something I would never do (no) I would never put my hands on you (never put my hands on you)
The artist once again emphasizes his disbelief and disapproval of a love that can lead to physical harm, underscoring that he would never be the type of man who would hurt a partner in any way.

Tell me What type of love is that to you (yeah what type of love) To love you till you're black and blue (that's something I would never do) That's something I would never do (I would never never never never put my hands on you) I would never put my hands on you [Repeat: x8] (Only) only love you, only kiss you only hug you, only love you
The artist repeats his commitment to love his partner in non-violent ways, emphasizing that he wants to only show physical affection and never harm her, and repeats this several times for emphasis.