Black is the Color
Tar and Flowers Lyrics

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Said you want it like that
Can't take it back
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Said you want it like that
Can't take it back

Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Said you want it like that

Switching up real fast
Everything I had that I left in the past
It gets better when it's just us
And now I'm a shell of what I once was
You cut all the ties
Read between the lines
I fall all the time
But I'm still doing fine
I can't read your mind
I can't make it right
Miss you every night
Need you by my side

Said you want it like that
Can't take it back
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Said you want it like that
Can't take it back
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Said you want it like that

Caught me looking like the bad guy
I'll stay by myself
You know that's fine
We fell in love at the wrong time
Think I need help
Guess its goodbye

Said you want it like that
Can't take it back
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Said you want it like that
Can't take it back
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black
Switching up real fast
Now my heart is turning black

Said you want it like that
Said you want it like that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tar and Flowers's song "Black is the Color" delve into the feelings of heartbreak and emotional transformation. The opening line, "Said you want it like that, can't take it back," suggests that the singer's partner expressed a desire to change or end the relationship, leading to a feeling of being trapped. The phrase "switching up real fast" indicates that the partner quickly changes their mind or behaviors, causing confusion and pain. This rapid change causes the singer's heart to turn black, symbolizing the emotional heaviness and darkness they are experiencing.

Line by Line Meaning

Said you want it like that
You stated your desire for things to be this way

Can't take it back
Unable to retract or reverse the decision

Switching up real fast
Quickly changing and altering the situation

Now my heart is turning black
Now my emotions are becoming dark and negative

Everything I had that I left in the past
All the things I possessed that I abandoned previously

It gets better when it's just us
Improves when it's only the two of us

And now I'm a shell of what I once was
Now I am a empty representation of my former self

You cut all the ties
You severed all the connections

Read between the lines
Look for hidden meanings or implications

I fall all the time
I constantly stumble or make mistakes

But I'm still doing fine
However, I am still managing well

I can't read your mind
I am unable to understand your thoughts or intentions

I can't make it right
I cannot fix or rectify the situation

Miss you every night
Long for your presence every evening

Need you by my side
Desire your companionship

Caught me looking like the bad guy
Caught me appearing to be the villain or antagonist

I'll stay by myself
I will remain alone

You know that's fine
You understand and accept that

We fell in love at the wrong time
We developed romantic feelings at an unfortunate moment

Think I need help
I believe I require assistance

Guess its goodbye
Suppose it signifies the end