Black and 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 the Snow Miike's song "Black and Blue" seem to revolve around a tumultuous relationship that the singer is going through. The first few lines set up a conversation between the two partners after a long time of not talking to each other. They mention "our disgrace," which could indicate a mistake they made in the past, and that they haven't had time to fix things up. The barking dog at the mailman may be a metaphor for the underlying tension between the two characters.
The singer then mentions a revelation but doesn't go into detail about it, indicating that they want to move past it. The chorus of the song seems like an inner monologue, where the singer is tired of feeling "black and blue." The lines "Hello my friend, I see you're back again" and "Hello mystery, don't bother to explain" indicate a cyclical nature to this relationship where the couple keeps coming back together despite past grievances. The final line of the song, "I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue" seems to indicate that the singer is ready to move on and break the cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
How long has it been, shall we get into it again?
It's been a while, should we rekindle our relationship?
Excuse, our disgrace
Sorry for our past behavior
We've had no time to paint the place
We haven't had the opportunity to improve our situation
The dog is always barking at the mailman
Our everyday problems continue to persist
I won't waste your time with my revelation
I won't burden you with my personal struggles
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Welcome back, my old friend
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
I don't need an explanation for your mysterious behavior
How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head
Perhaps the problem is with me, not you
Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
I'm exhausted from this never-ending cycle of pain and suffering
My dear, come again? Your voice is fading out and in
Could you repeat that? I'm having trouble hearing you clearly
Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again
I rediscovered my pure and uncorrupted self
Hello my friend, I see you're back again
Nice to see you again, my friend
Hello mystery, don't bother to explain
No need to try to explain your enigmatic ways
How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head
Perhaps I'm the one who needs to change my perspective
Hey well, I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
I'm exhausted from this constant feeling of hurt and despair
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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 !