Black and Blue
Rory Butler Lyrics
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I should have lied
I should have told you
I cried. I'm dumb. I'm blind.
does it come easy to you
Like you should have come easy to me
Dig your grave you gonna pay for it
Breaking up was just a game
It was Black and blue
I want to be broken by you
I want to be spoken, cared for and open
All night I've learned my rights
does it come easy for you
Like you should have come easy for me
You still amaze me
Waking up I can't escape from it
Breaking up and getting laid
was Black and blue
I'm not afraid of asking you
If you're wasting my precious time
I'm just afraid of the answer
I don't blame me either
If your just another good friend of mine
Did it come easy for you
Like you should of come easy to me
You still amaze me
Dig a grave you got to pay for it
Woke up in a golden age
It was Black and blue
You still amaze me
You still amaze me
Woke up in a golden age
It was black and blue
The lyrics to Rory Butler's song "Black and Blue" seem to be about a broken relationship, where the singer is reflecting on what went wrong and the pain they endured. The lines "As far as an eye for an eye / I should have lied" suggest that the singer may have been hurt by their partner's actions, but they chose not to retaliate by lying to them. This statement is followed by "I'm dumb. I'm blind," which could mean that the singer feels foolish for not defending themselves or that they were unaware of what was happening in the relationship.
The lines "Breaking up was just a game / It was Black and blue" could indicate that their partner did not take the breakup seriously, and the singer is hurt by how casually it was treated. However, they also express a desire to be close to this person again. The lines "I want to be broken by you / I want to be spoken, cared for and open" suggest that the singer wants to be vulnerable with their partner, to be cared for and understood.
The repeated lines "Does it come easy for you / Like you should have come easy for me" further reinforce the idea of an unequal relationship, where one person was not putting in as much effort as the other. The chorus repeats "You still amaze me," which could mean that the singer is still impressed by their partner's qualities despite their flaws. Lastly, the lines "Woke up in a golden age / It was Black and blue" could suggest that the singer is looking back on the relationship with rose-tinted glasses, remembering the good times but also the pain they felt.
Line by Line Meaning
As far as an eye for an eye
In terms of seeking revenge for hurt caused
I should have lied
I should have hidden my emotions and pretended I was fine
I should have told you
I should have expressed my true feelings
I cried. I'm dumb. I'm blind.
I was emotional and unable to see things clearly
does it come easy to you
Is it effortless for you
Like you should have come easy to me
Like it should have been natural for us to be together
It still amazes me
I'm still surprised by our breakup
Dig your grave you gonna pay for it
Your actions will have consequences
Breaking up was just a game
Our breakup felt trivial and meaningless
It was Black and blue
It was painful and hurtful
I want to be broken by you
I want to be vulnerable and open with you
I want to be spoken, cared for and open
I want communication, love and vulnerability in our relationship
All night I've learned my rights
I've realized what I deserve
Waking up I can't escape from it
I'm constantly reminded of our breakup
Breaking up and getting laid
Our breakup and subsequent rebound relationships were meaningless
I'm not afraid of asking you
I'm not hesitant to ask if you're wasting my time
If you're wasting my precious time
If you're not serious about us and our relationship
I'm just afraid of the answer
I'm scared of the truth about how you feel
I don't blame me either
I don't blame myself for being uncertain
If your just another good friend of mine
If you're not interested in a romantic relationship with me
Did it come easy for you
Was it simple for you
You still amaze me
I'm still impressed and in love with you
Woke up in a golden age
I had a fleeting moment of happiness
It was Black and blue
But our breakup always comes back to haunt me in the end
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isadorafrediano1514
This is amazing! It's finding this kind of artist/music that makes spotify worthwhile.
@greggdpethers
Dude, you're fantastic. Please keep these videos coming. One of the best new voices in music, great songwriting.... I am so glad there is more of your stuff to watch now!
@luanaportthome7205
My God, that's the best song, I'm in love for this music <3
Brazillian here xoxo :)
@alexanderson7977
what a gorgeous song mate. heard this on a Spotify playlist
@gentygent
Can't wait to see you in Manchester 👍
@TheSmileyThing
I just discovered your music, and I love it. Keep it up! I can't wait to hear more :)
@LydiaWheatleyMusic
Your music just melts me... x
@Patrick-dz9pj
So good Rory!
@TeganMacMoss
You have got talent love it Rory. Ur voice is a unique voice, which is good. Will Probs see you at christmas drinks this year fingers crossed. Our yearly catch up. x
@joolsiejuly1
Diamond