Black & Blue
Seabird Lyrics
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But we can't look away from the sun
A silhouette was burned in our minds
It's gonna take so much time
To forget what we've seen, who we met, where we been
Cause we're black and blue, yeah
We're black and blue, yeah
Yeah we're stuck
So quickly came there to
And we were stronger than they knew
So put the stake on your right
It's much better for you than ice
It's you brand wear it right
Cause we're black and blue
Yeah were black and blue
Yeah were stuck on you
Get up, get up
Stand up on your feet
Get up, get up
Don't accept this defeat
Ohh...
Get up, get up
Stand up on your two feet
Come on get up, please don't give up
Don't accept this defeat
Ohh..
The lyrics to Seabird's song Black & Blue seem to address a traumatic or tragic event that has left the singer feeling bruised and broken, yet unable to look away from the aftermath. The opening lines suggest that we've all seen too much, but we cannot turn away from the source of the pain - represented by the "sun" that has burned a silhouette into our minds. The use of color imagery - "black and blue" - further emphasizes the sense of bruising, both physical and emotional. The repetition of the chorus - "we're stuck on you" - suggests a kind of fixation or obsession with the event or person that has caused the pain.
The second verse seems to address the aftermath of the trauma, with the singer and others like them finding strength they didn't know they had. The reference to putting a stake on one's right seems to suggest a symbolic claiming of power or agency, as opposed to being left out in the cold ("much better for you than ice"). The emphasis on wearing one's "brand" right suggests a kind of ownership and control over one's identity, even in the face of adversity.
Overall, the song seems to grapple with the aftermath of trauma and the struggle to move forward, with the repetition of the calls to "get up" emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of pain and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
We've all seen way too much
We've experienced too many difficult situations that are hard to forget.
But we can't look away from the sun
We're unable to avoid the source of our pain, and it keeps affecting us.
A silhouette was burned in our minds
A lasting image of something traumatic is imprinted in our memory.
It's gonna take so much time
It will require a considerable amount of time to overcome what we went through.
To forget what we've seen, who we met, where we been
We need time to erase the memories of the people and places we encountered during our difficult times and move on.
Cause we're black and blue, yeah
Our painful experiences have marked us, and we bear their scars.
We're stuck on you, yeah
Despite the pain, we can't help but stay attached to what caused it.
So quickly came there to
The pain came to us rapidly, suddenly and was too much to handle.
And we were stronger than they knew
We endured more than anyone could imagine, and we're still standing.
So put the stake on your right
Do what feels right for you, even if others don't understand or agree with it.
It's much better for you than ice
Taking action is better than staying frozen in fear and not doing anything about our situation
It's your brand, wear it right
Embrace your experiences and the way they've shaped you as a unique part of yourself.
Get up, get up
Motivation to rise after falling, physically or mentally.
Stand up on your feet
Don't let your difficulties push you down or control your life, regain your strength and stand tall.
Don't accept this defeat
Don't give up or surrender, keep fighting for what you believe in and deserve.
Come on get up, please don't give up
Encouragement to keep trying and not lose hope.
Ohh..
Vocalization of emotional pain or struggle.
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
M. W.
I just saw them 2 days ago, They are really good live. Awesome song!!
Jane Doe
This song gets stuck in my head for days on end sometimes xD
Stella Lee
I saw them last night at the FRESH concert in Los Angeles. They were awesome.
Kryzzy
It's sad that no one really listens to these guys anymore
Taylor Woodland
this my all time favorite seabird song
Elijah Cisneros
This song is so sick live haha.
Victoria Cordery
I love this song... Its... Its... AWSOME better then samiches :3
Taylor Woodland
hey im just wondering i saw them with david too where did you go see them at? I was a mesa first assembally they where awesome!
lionofzion1
great song hahaha
Zarsa
Am I the only one who sees the title as "white and gold?"