Back in Black
Shakira Lyrics


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Back in black
I hit the sack
I've been too long I'm glad to be back
Yes, I'm let loose
From the noose
That's kept me hanging about
I've been looking at the sky
'Cause it's gettin' me high
Forget the hearse 'cause I never die
I got nine lives
Cat's eyes
Abusin' every one of them and running wild

'Cause I'm back
OH Yes, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Back in black

Back in the back
Of a Cadillac
Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack
Yes, I'm in a band
With a gang
They've got to catch me if they want me to hang
Cause I'm back on the track
And I'm beatin' the flack
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
Just look at me now
I'm just makin' my play
Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way

'Cause I'm back
OH Yes, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Back in back
Yes, I'm back in black

Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Back in black
Yes, I'm back in black

Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey




Back in black
Yes I'm back in black

Overall Meaning

In Shakira's song Back in Black, the singer is expressing their exhilaration at finally being free from a situation that had been holding them back. They had been "hanging about" like a person on the noose, longing to be free. The persona finally got the chance to break free from the chains that had been holding them captive for so long. The mention of "nine lives" suggests that the person has cheated death several times; however, they are far from death, and they are "back in black." This phrase could mean that they are back in their former glory after a terrible setback.


The singer declares that they are back with a vengeance, and there is no stopping them. "Number one with a bullet" signifies confidence as the person is at the top of their game, and their enemies are no match for them. They are in a band now and have a support system of likeminded individuals who have their back. The section mentions that they need to be caught to be brought in front of the noose that once held them captive. The mood is jubilant, suggesting that there is no turning back now that the person has reclaimed their power.


Line by Line Meaning

Back in black
I'm back in action, ready to take on the world and show everyone what I'm made of.


I hit the sack
I went to sleep, taking a break from the struggles of life.


I've been too long I'm glad to be back
I've been away from my passion for too long, and I'm happy to be back doing what I love.


Yes, I'm let loose
I'm finally free from the constraints that held me back before.


From the noose
From the situation that was threatening to suffocate me and restrict my movement.


That's kept me hanging about
That's kept me lingering without direction or purpose.


I've been looking at the sky
I've been daydreaming and fantasizing about what's possible.


'Cause it's gettin' me high
Because my dreams and aspirations are elevating my mood and attitude.


Forget the hearse 'cause I never die
Disregard the notion that I'm finished or down and out because I'm a survivor who always bounces back.


I got nine lives
I have a lot of opportunities to succeed and plenty of chances to make a comeback.


Cat's eyes
A reference to my sharp instincts and ability to navigate danger.


Abusin' every one of them and runnin' wild
I'm living life to the fullest, taking risks and seizing opportunities without second-guessing myself.


'Cause I'm back
I'm back and stronger than ever, ready to take on whatever comes my way.


OH Yes, I'm back
An emphatic confirmation of my return and determination to succeed.


Back in the back
In a position of power where I can call the shots and lead others to success.


Of a Cadillac
Riding in luxury as a symbol of my success and status.


Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack
I'm at the top of my game, unstoppable and full of energy and charisma.


Yes, I'm in a band
I'm part of a group of like-minded individuals who share my vision and support my goals.


With a gang
With a team of loyal and dedicated supporters who have my back no matter what.


They've got to catch me if they want me to hang
I'm too quick and too clever for any rivals or naysayers to catch up to me and bring me down.


Cause I'm back on the track
I'm back on the path to success, focused and determined to reach my goals.


And I'm beatin' the flack
I'm overcoming any and all obstacles or criticism that comes my way with ease.


Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
No one is going to unfairly accuse me or blame me for anything because I'm too smart and too careful to let that happen again.


Just look at me now
Here I am, back on top and thriving, despite any past setbacks or hardships.


I'm just makin' my play
I'm taking action and making my moves, pushing forward toward my goals with confidence and vigor.


Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way
Don't try to stand in my way or mess with me, because I'm a force to be reckoned with and won't put up with any nonsense.


Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
An emphatic declaration of my strength, energy, and determination.


Back in black
Back in the game, back in the spotlight, and back in control of my destiny.




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Joaquín Arzamendia

Back in black
I hit the sack
I've been too long I'm glad to be back
Yes, I'm let loose
From the noose
That's kept me hanging about
I've been looking at the sky
'Cause it's gettin' me high
Forget the hearse 'cause I never die
I got nine lives
Cat's eyes
Abusin' every one of them and running wild
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Back in the back
Of a Cadillac
Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack
Yes, I'm in a bang
With a gang
They've got to catch me if they want me to hang
'Cause I'm back on the track
And I'm beatin' the flack
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
So look at me now
I'm just makin' my play
Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Well, I'm back, yes I'm back
Well, I'm back, yes I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well I'm back in black
Yes I'm back in black
Ho yeah
Oh yeah
Yes I am
Oh yeah, yeah oh yeah
Back in now
Well I'm back, I'm back
Back, (I'm back)
Back, (I'm back)
Back, (I'm back)
Back, (I'm back)
Back
Back in black
Yes I'm back in black
Out of the sight



All comments from YouTube:

Frandani Campos

Solo puedo decir que me encanta y que un cover nunca será igual al original, ni mejor. Simplemente ella hizo su propia versión e hizo suya la canción...

J.A. V.A.

@Rocio Lopez La música le pertenece a todos. ¿Que contrato a nivel mundial dice que le pertenece a determinadas personas? Horrible, tonta, estúpida e idiota tu comentario que no lo haces bien. Si no te gusta Shakira, ¿por qué ves esto? Por lo menos con esos gemidos es quien es, y existe, hace su marca. Vos no sos nadie para denigrar así de alguien que le toco muy duro para ser lo que es. Shakira, cualquier Cover que haga de las Bandas Rockeras, le queda bien. Un Cover no tiene por que sonar igual. Lo hizo bien, y mejor que cualquier otro artista. Shakira no es cantante, es una artista, y eso pesa más. Tonto y ridículo ese comentario sin funfamentos que haces. Yo respeto la opinión de la gente, pero tu comentario es tan estúpido que como la que lo hace. Si no te gusta un artista, por lo menos respeta. Son seres humanos.

Alez Bal

Hurth de Johny Cash supera a la versión de NIN, Trent incluso afirmó que esa canción paso a ser de Cash, está canción la escucho Johnson y renunció a ACDC...

El Rábano Crema Ⓤ

@Rudy 2004 Porque lloras?, ella hizo su cover y ya.
Hay muchas personas que han hecho covers de esa cancion, y nadie les dice nada.
Porque tienes que llorar?
Obviamente la cancion no es suya
Duuuh.

Rocio Lopez

@Tiffany Aratxa puede que hable muchos idiomas, pero su versión es horrible. Si no la va a hacer bien, sino con gemidos y tipo baile de cabaret que no se ponga de metida a tomar canciones que no le pertenecen.

Fermin Hernandez

@Tiffany Aratxa y si tengo 55 años coleccionando música. Desde beatles hasta géneros actuales. Quiero sepa usted quienes en verdad somos especialistas como yo tenemos una riqueza cultural, moral, espiritual, respetuosamente, le comento las bandas de rock progresivo en inglaterra primero tienen que ir al conservatorio para hacer música aprendiendo de bach, mussorgsky, etc, después interpretar bella música, bandas de ese género son pocas como emerson lake and palmer, etc en especial yo coleccióno música de todos géneros de rock que están en el otro comentario y música antigua, del barroco, clásica, oratorios, óperas, rock jazz fusión que aterriza en el rock para bandas que sepan como fusionar.., y todavía falta muchísimo en tengo enmo

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John Velasquez

Comentario repetitivo, también soy Rockero y lo obtuve desde mis 7 años de edad al escuchar a mi abuelastro poner durante todo el día a Kraken, Metallica, Guns and Roses, entre otros pero, Shakira siempre me ha gustado desde sus principios y cantando covers como Aerosmith, Metallica y esta banda, me parece excelente. No entiendo a esos Trogloditas que se hacen llamar Rockeros, por qué la critican si ella en sus inicios, y todavía, conserva su esencia Rockera a pesar del restregón , perdón, regueatón, jejejejejejejeejejejeje. Me fascina Shakira

Alez Bal

No se man, es excelente que ella sea rockera de gustos pero no sabe rockear así de fácil, y eso no está mal decirlo. Fergie con Paradise City o Nicole Scherzinger con Black Dog dejan en vergüenza este cover.

max

No está cantando una guns N roses
Es de AC DC

Pero está bien solo es un cover

სალომე გუგავა

Restreggon hahahhahahahhahahahahah me encantó eso , jajajajajajajajajajajaj Dios que creativa está la gente estos dias.
Ah por cierrrto el restreggon no está totalmente mal , depende de a quien escuches , realmente solo es una base rítmica fija ...la letra no tiene porqué ser machista o racista.

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