The following day the song was registered on TikTok & the studio version of the song was first heard. On the 17th of August, RAYE announced via YouTube shorts that there would be a different release date, changing it to the 24th August., day later announcing it on other social media’s. The music video was released on the same day of the release as well.
“This song is about another story that has contributed to my “blues”. I used the juxtaposition of an upbeat dance track to tell this awful story of being misled by someone I really loved and trusted. While it was a dark low moment, it was also cathartic for me. The lyric “once you see my black mascara run from me to my mother’s hands” is me saying, “if only you could actually see the damage that’s been done”. But I don’t want the story to end there, it’s meant to be empowering, to lend a voice to women like me who may have experienced their own blues in this 21st century. That’s what my album is about really– tackling all of those blues that we experience as a generation. Ironically, this is the only upbeat dance track on the album, but I used my voice this time to tell a raw unfiltered story.“
— via EUPHORIA
Black Mascara.
Raye Lyrics
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Run from you into my mama's hands
You selfish man
You'd understand (understand, what you)
Once you see my slick eyeliner
Blend into my black designer
Bags under my eyes
What you done (to me)
What you done (to me)
What you
Done to me
You done to me
You done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You made your bed (made your bed)
Lied your lies (lied your lies)
And fucked my mind up
Try to understand just what you
Done to me
You done to me
You done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You made your bed (made your bed)
Lied your lies (lied your lies)
And fucked my mind up
Try to understand just what you
Now you see my black mascara
Run from you into my mama's hands
You selfish man
(You'd understand)
How it feels
And what you done
(Done to me)
You done to me
You done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You're done to me
You made your bed (made your bed)
Lied your lies (lied your lies)
And fucked my mind up
Try to understand just what you
Try to understand just what you
Try to understand just what you
Try to understand just what you
Tripped on the throttle, sipped on bottle, serious
Tell them hoes to be minding they business
Heart broke but I'm still looking like millions
Six shots down so I can't feel this
Talking my ear off, cocaine
Got a bitch gassed up, propane
Now I can't come down or it pours
Oh, underneath my eyes how it rains
There's clouds up high
But there's stars on the ceiling of the Royce
I hear this pain drown every other noise
You talk to me dumb like you didn't have a choice
I'm here now, fucked up thinking this why
I'm out here sinking in these dark nights, nights ah yeah
Look what you've done to me
You've done to me, my baby
Look what you've done to me
You've done to me, my lover
Just what you've done to me
You've done to me
You've done to me
You've done to me
You've done
Try to understand just what you
Try to understand just what you
(You want)
(Do you understand how it feels?)
Try to understand just what you
(Look what you've done to me)
(You've done to me, my baby)
Try to understand just what you
(Do you know, do you understand how it feels and what you've done?)
What you've done
Raye's song "Black Mascara" is an emotional ballad about heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics depict a woman who has been hurt by a selfish man and seeks comfort in her mother's arms. The black mascara and eyeliner she wears are symbolic of her pain and the bags under her eyes serve as a visual representation of her exhaustion from trying to make sense of what has happened to her. Throughout the song, the singer pleads with the man to understand the extent of the damage he has caused and to take responsibility for his actions.
The chorus is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the magnitude of the pain caused by the man's lies and deceit. Additionally, in the second verse, the lyrics suggest that the singer has turned to drugs to numb the pain, revealing the depths of her despair. The bridge then shifts in tone, with the singer acknowledging that she is still struggling to come to terms with the situation but is trying to move on.
Overall, "Black Mascara" is a raw and emotional track that captures the anguish and confusion of heartbreak. It is a powerful reminder of the impact that one person's actions can have on another's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Once you see my black mascara
As soon as you notice my darkly painted eyes
Run from you into my mama's hands
I will flee to my mother if you come too close
You selfish man
You think only of yourself
You'd understand (understand, what you)
You would comprehend the pain you caused
Once you see my slick eyeliner
Upon seeing my perfectly applied makeup
Blend into my black designer
It will complement my designer clothing
Bags under my eyes
My eyes are tired and puffy
Oh, how'd you try to understand
You attempted to grasp the depth of my suffering
What you done (to me)
What you have done to me
You done to me
You caused harm to me
You made your bed (made your bed)
You have created the unfortunate situation for yourself
Lied your lies (lied your lies)
You told falsehoods
And fucked my mind up
You have severely damaged my mental well-being
Now you see my black mascara
Now that I am wearing my dark makeup
How it feels
The pain I am experiencing
Done to me
The harm you caused me
(Done to me)
The damage you inflicted upon me
You made your bed (made your bed)
You have created the unfortunate situation for yourself
Lied your lies (lied your lies)
You told falsehoods
And fucked my mind up
You have severely damaged my mental well-being
Tripped on the throttle, sipped on bottle, serious
I indulged in risky behavior, consuming alcohol and drugs
Tell them hoes to be minding they business
Warn others to stay out of my affairs
Heart broke but I'm still looking like millions
I am devastated, yet outwardly appear successful
Six shots down so I can't feel this
I consumed 6 alcoholic drinks to numb my emotions
Talking my ear off, cocaine
Someone is speaking incessantly while high on cocaine
Got a bitch gassed up, propane
A woman is intoxicated with drugs or excitement
Now I can't come down or it pours
I am unable to stop my drug-fueled high
Oh, underneath my eyes how it rains
Tears are falling from my eyes uncontrollably
There's clouds up high
The sky is overcast with bad feelings
But there's stars on the ceiling of the Royce
Inside the car, it is luxurious and beautiful
I hear this pain drown every other noise
My suffering is the only thing I can focus on
You talk to me dumb like you didn't have a choice
You speak foolishly and irresponsibly
I'm here now, fucked up thinking this why
I am in this bad state of mind, wondering why
I'm out here sinking in these dark nights, nights ah yeah
I am struggling in the midst of difficult circumstances
Look what you've done to me
See the damage you have caused
You've done to me, my baby
You inflicted harm on me, my love
Look what you've done to me
See the damage you have caused
(Do you know, do you understand how it feels and what you've done?)
Do you realize the pain and suffering you have caused me?
What you've done
The harm you have caused
Try to understand just what you
Attempt to comprehend the pain you caused
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Nicholas Ealand Morgan, Rachel Agatha Keen, William Lansley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IToraino
Hands down the most underrated Queen of ALL times !!!
@ellenzarira1976
Thank you ❣️
@hazzaplayz808
Amen to that shit
@Youtubeaccount50512
@@ellenzarira1976 they wasnt talking about you 💀💀💀
@Carolina-rd3gh
Just discovered Raye through Escapism like most and now checking out the rest of her discography. It’s SO GOOD!
@TheXUHAzE
Blasting this song in the car 24/7 love you RAYE❤
@chelseymarks8047
if you like this you
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@Lady_Scorpion1027
me too. just love this song😊
@LisaThreet
this song gives me chills and makes me wanna cry... it's just so beautiful.
@PROD5VE
RAYE is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for her one day.