Black & Blue
Snow Miike Lyrics
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Excuse, our disgrace
We've had no time to paint the place
The dog is always barking at the mailman
I won't waste your time with my revelation
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
My dear, come again? Your voice is fading out and in
Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again
The dog is always barking at the mailman
I won't waste your time with my revelation
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head
Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head
Hey well, I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
The lyrics of Snow Miike's song Black & Blue evokes feelings of familiarity, confusion, and frustration. The opening line "How long has it been, shall we get into it again?" seems to reference a past relationship or friendship that has been on hiatus. The singer continues with "Excuse, our disgrace, We've had no time to paint the place," suggesting that the relationship has been neglected and possibly damaged in some way. The line about the dog always barking at the mailman could be a metaphor for the constant issues that have plagued the relationship.
The next lines "I won't waste your time with my revelation, Hello my friend, I see you're back again" suggest that the singer has had a realization of some sort, but would rather not discuss it. The repetition of "Hello my friend" and "Hello mystery" indicates a sense of uncertainty or confusion about the relationship. The line "How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head" solidifies the idea that the singer is grappling with their own perception of the relationship, wondering if their perspective has been skewed.
Finally, the chorus "Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue" implies that the singer is fed up with the constant emotional turmoil that the relationship has caused them. The repeated use of "black and blue" evokes the rough, bruised feeling that a person might feel after a physical altercation, suggesting that the emotional damage caused by this relationship has been just as painful.
Line by Line Meaning
How long has it been, shall we get into it again?
It's been a while, should we revisit our past relationship?
Excuse, our disgrace
Apologies for the way things ended before.
We've had no time to paint the place
We've been too busy with life to focus on our surroundings.
The dog is always barking at the mailman
The dog is constantly making noise and causing disruptions.
I won't waste your time with my revelation
I don't want to burden you with my personal thoughts and feelings.
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Greetings, it's nice to see you again.
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
To the unknown or unresolved issues, there's no need to explain.
How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head
Perhaps everything that happened between us was only in my imagination.
Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black, and blue
I'm exhausted from the emotional pain and bruising from our relationship.
My dear, come again? Your voice is fading out and in
Pardon, can you repeat that? I'm having trouble hearing you clearly.
Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again
I recovered my purity, like finding a lost item in the laundry.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew Wyatt Blakemore, Henrik Nils Jonback, Christian Lars Karlsson, Juliet Stephanie Richardson, Pontus Winnberg
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SONG LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
How long has it been? shall we get into it again?
Excuse our disgrace, we've had no time to paint the place
The dog is always barking at the mailman
[Hook]
I won't waste your time with my revelation
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
How 'bout maybe, it's all been in my head
Hey world, I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
[Verse 2]
My dear, come again, your voice is fading out and in
Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again
The dog is always barking at the mailman
[Hook x2]
@insainityblue
Mike Snow deliveries every time. Who is still listening into 2023?😄
@chandlermarshall9613
13 years later this song hits harder than ever.
@Jwet1100
It's a total masterpiece! It seamlessly blends acoustic and electronic sounds in such a compelling way.
@kemchobhenchod
It's been so long since I've looked in the mirror and seen someone I recognize. Thank you Miike Snow for putting my feelings to music.
@i_dont_live_here
Man that hits.
@Deanoodle
Best written song I've heard in a long time.
@hermanskating
from 2.14 - 2.41 is the most beautiful sound in the world. it gives me shivers
@batsbatsghost8757
Fell down a YouTube hole today and then this came on and wow it's fantastic. It just has this sad undertone that flips back and forth between that feeling of being lost in thought and numb, while still being hyperaware of everything around you. It's melancholic yet so damn catchy.
@currensy35
Rest in peace Kobe and Gigi Bryant as well as the other family’s that were lost in this tragic accident! 💜🏀😢
@engladtur
Amazing video and not at least song! Miike Snow doing what they feel is right. Super much respect !