Sommerset was a traditio… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1968 Utrecht, Holland, disbanded 1981
Sommerset was a traditional Country & Western Band from Holland.
Also a,
Kiwi four piece melodic punk rock band who broke up recently (2005) to pursue other avenues eg Cobra Khan. Very widely recieved in the New Zealand rock/punk scene as well as scoring some international attention with hits like "Streets Dont Close" and "Say What You Want"
Blackheart
Sommerset Lyrics
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Then i'm open… to all the nights of my disgrace
When i focus in… i feel the black blood through my veins
Then i'm open… to all the bitter driving rain
I've been caught… between the lines across my face
Then i'm open… to all the nights of my disgrace
When i focus in… i feel the black blood through my veins
When I get that feeling i will stumble through the air
A part of me that's missing something simply is not there
Could it be I'm not so old
Could it be im not so broken
Could it be that life will open up again
Could it be I'm not so old
Could it be im not so broken
Could it be that life will open up again
Could it be I'm not so old
Could it be im not so broken
Could it be that life will open up again
Could it be I'm not so old
Could it be im not so broken
Could it be that life will open up again
(so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
(so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
(so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
(so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
(so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
(so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
(so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
(so broken) (so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
The lyrics of Sommerset's song Blackheart seem to explore the pain, regret, and self-doubt that can haunt a person, especially when they are caught between conflicting emotions and desires. The reference to being caught between the lines across the face might suggest that the singer is struggling to reconcile their outward appearance with their inner turmoil. However, when they focus in, they feel the black blood (perhaps a metaphor for their inner pain) flowing through their veins. They seem to be resigned to facing the bitterness and adversity of life, represented by the driving rain.
Despite this sense of despair, the singer seems to also hold onto a glimmer of hope. They repeat the refrain "Could it be I'm not so old/Could it be I'm not so broken/Could it be that life will open up again" multiple times. It's as if they're trying to convince themselves that things could get better, that they are not too far gone to be redeemed. They acknowledge that something is missing from their life ("a part of me"), but they leave it unsaid what that might be.
Overall, the lyrics of Blackheart seem to capture the conflicting emotions and struggles that many people face when dealing with inner pain and doubt. It's as if the singer is caught between the darkness and the possibility of light, unable to fully commit to one or the other.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been caught... between the lines across my face
I have been trapped between my regrets and my mistakes, which have caused visible signs of aging
Then i'm open... to all the nights of my disgrace
This leaves me vulnerable to all the shameful memories and moments in my life
When i focus in... i feel the black blood through my veins
When I reflect deeply, I can sense the darkness and negativity within me
Then i'm open... to all the bitter driving rain
This makes me susceptible to the metaphorical storms and challenges life throws my way
When I get that feeling i will stumble through the air
When I experience that sensation, I will feel disoriented and unsure about myself and my direction in life
A part of me that's missing something simply is not there
It feels like a fundamental part of me is missing or incomplete, yet I cannot identify what it is
Could it be I'm not so old
Perhaps I am not as old or jaded as I think I am
Could it be im not so broken
Maybe I am not as damaged or hopeless as I perceive myself to be
Could it be that life will open up again
There is a possibility that my life and circumstances will improve and become more positive
(so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
This repeated line emphasizes the theme of darkness and despair within the artist
(so broken) (so broken) the blackest blood the blackest heart
This line is also reinforcing the idea that the singer's brokenness is reflected in their internal darkness and negativity
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ricekopf330
Finally someone uploaded this awesome song! thx!