Black Sheep
Saliva [gen-thylon] Lyrics
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An outlaw straight from birth
My mama danced around a fire
And pulled me from the dirt
I live out in the woods
I'm not misunderstood
Maybe you're thinking that I won't
That's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
One, one sick son of a gun
I'm crushing you for fun
Don't find yourself on the wrong end
Of anything I've done
'Cause I'll lay you to waste
I guess I like the taste
I'll take you out the back door
And shoot you right in the face
That's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I was born into a curse
An outlaw straight from birth
My mama danced around a fire
And pulled me from the dirt
I live out in the woods
I'm not misunderstood
Maybe you're thinking that I won't
I'm thinking that I would
That's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
I'm the black sheep of the family
Whoa, that's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
Whoa, that's why I'm dressed in black
Ain't ever coming back
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
No, don't look the other way
I'll spit right in your face
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
"Black Sheep" is a song by Saliva [gen-thylon] that talks about being an outcast and embracing that identity. The lyrics suggest the singer was born into a curse and an outlaw from birth, raised by a mother who danced around a fire and pulled him from the dirt. Despite living in the woods and not being understood, he's not afraid to take action and hurt those who have wronged him. He accepts his black sheep status and dresses in black, never looking back.
The song seems to delve into the idea of nature versus nurture and the concept of one's identity being shaped by their environment and upbringing. The singer's mother and upbringing in the woods with an outlaw mentality led to him becoming a black sheep. The song also touches upon themes of rejection and rebellion against societal norms. The chorus of the song is a declaration of embracing his black sheep status and not caring about judgment or rejection from others.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born into a curse
I was born with a stigma attached to me
An outlaw straight from birth
I was born to be a rebel
My mama danced around a fire
My mother was a free spirit who did what she liked
And pulled me from the dirt
And brought me up in a rough environment
I live out in the woods
I am a loner who lives far from civilization
I'm not misunderstood
I know who I am and what I stand for
Maybe you're thinking that I won't
You may doubt my abilities
I'm thinking that I would
But I am confident that I can succeed
That's why I'm dressed in black
I want to be seen as different and edgy
Ain't ever coming back
I am committed to my path
'Cause I'm the black sheep of the family
Because I don't conform to my family's expectations
No, don't look the other way
Don't ignore me or underestimate me
I'll spit right in your face
I'll confront anyone who challenges me
'Cause I'll lay you to waste
I'll defeat my enemies
I guess I like the taste
I find satisfaction in winning
I'll take you out the back door
I'll handle the situation discreetly
And shoot you right in the face
I'll eliminate my opposition
I'm the black sheep of the family
I stand out and am different from the rest of my family
One, one sick son of a gun
I am a twisted individual
I'm crushing you for fun
I enjoy causing pain
Don't find yourself on the wrong end
Don't cross me
Of anything I've done
Or you'll face the consequences of my actions
I'm the black sheep of the family
I am different and will never fit in with my family
Whoa, that's why I'm dressed in black
This is why I choose to wear black clothes
No, don't look the other way
Don't turn a blind eye to me
I'll spit right in your face
I'll confront anyone who opposes me
Ain't ever coming back
I've made my choice and won't turn back
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY
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