Black and White
Salt Cathedral Lyrics
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All I hear is black and white
Take me under
All I hear is black and white
All I hear is black and white
You can take me under
And stopped at forever
Then you could've seen what you had
Now it's gone, forever
'Cause all I hear is black and white
All I hear is black and white
Take me under
All I hear is black and white
All I hear is black and white
You can take me under
All I hear is black and white
All I hear is black and white
Take me under
All I hear is black and white
Take me under
Oh, if we had a start in the end
And stopped at forever
Yes, you should've seen what we had
Now it's gone
Forever, forever
The lyrics to Salt Cathedral's song Black and White are both simple and powerful, and they convey a sense of loss and longing. The verses repeat the phrase "All I hear is black and white" emphatically, suggesting a sense of numbness or inability to feel or connect with the world. The tone is mournful and melancholic, with the repeated use of the phrase "Take me under" suggesting a desire to escape from the pain and confusion of the present. The chorus then adds a layer of regret, with the lines "Oh, if we had a start in the end / And stopped at forever" hinting at a missed opportunity to appreciate something that is now lost forever. The final lines of the song - "Forever, forever" - emphasize the finality of this loss and suggest a sense of hopelessness or resignation.
Although the lyrics to Black and White are somewhat vague and open to interpretation, they seem to paint a picture of emotional turmoil and regret. The repeated use of the phrase "black and white" suggests a world that is devoid of color or complexity, while the desire to be taken under or escape adds a sense of claustrophobia or desperation. The final lines of the song, with their emphasis on the word "forever," hint at a sense of permanence and irrevocability.
Line by Line Meaning
All I hear is black and white
The singer feels like there are only two stark choices in this situation.
All I hear is black and white
The singer repeats the line to emphasize the limited options.
Take me under
The singer wants to be submersed in the situation, despite the limited options.
All I hear is black and white
The singer continues to feel trapped by these choices.
All I hear is black and white
The singer repeats the line to emphasize the lack of variety.
You can take me under
The singer invites the other person to make a decision on their behalf.
Oh, if we had a start in the end
The singer reflects on what could have been.
And stopped at forever
The singer expresses a desire for permanence and commitment.
Then you could've seen what you had
The singer suggests that the other person may have taken things for granted.
Now it's gone, forever
The singer regrets the missed opportunity and acknowledges that it can never be regained.
'Cause all I hear is black and white
The singer links back to the limited options and the consequences of those choices.
All I hear is black and white
The singer emphasizes that there are no other options or perspectives.
Take me under
The singer again invites the other person to decide for them.
All I hear is black and white
The singer restates their feeling of being trapped.
All I hear is black and white
The singer repeats the line to emphasize the limitation.
Take me under
The singer repeats the invitation to relinquish control.
Oh, if we had a start in the end
The singer reflects on what could have been.
And stopped at forever
The singer restates the desire for permanence and commitment.
Yes, you should've seen what we had
The singer expresses frustration with the other person's lack of appreciation for what they had.
Now it's gone
The singer acknowledges that the opportunity has been lost.
Forever, forever
The singer repeats the word to emphasize finality.
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