There's more than one artist with the name "The Black Sheep" and yet others… Read Full Bio ↴There's more than one artist with the name "The Black Sheep" and yet others with the name "Black Sheep".

1. The Black Sheep was a UK avant-rock group affiliated with groups such as Red Balune, Henry Cow and Mass Culture Control Bureau. They released a classic EP in 1982 called Animal Sounds Vol. 1. Their work was reissued as part of the Mass Culture Control Bureau CD called .....Things From the Past on Ad Hoc Records. Members included: Geoff Leigh [aka Daddy Longlegs] (saxophones, vocals, guitar, organ, drums, sequencer, 1981-82, 2004-), Aloijsius van Saus [aka Red Phantome] (vocals, organ, guitar, trumpet), Colin McClure [aka Rock Steady] (bass, guitar, tuba, accordion, vocals), Ron Krepel (drums), Theo Olsthoorn (guitar), Chris Cutler (drums).

2. The Black Sheep was also a California quintet that changed its name to Trayne in 1967.

3. The Black Sheep is an alternative rock group from Cologne, Germany formed in 2005.
The lineup consists of Charlotte "Charly" Klauser (vocals), Johanna "Jo" Klauser (guitar), Aurora Steffens (bass) and Patricia "Trish" Ross (drums).
They signed to Roadrunner Records Germany in 2008 and released their debut album Not Part Of The Deal in March 2009.

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My Answer
The Black Sheep Lyrics

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Why did I let you in?
Why don’t I shut you out?
I can’t believe the words
That tumble from your mouth

You’re always up and down
These elevator moods
Are killing something that

I thought was true

Sometimes you turn so cold
My tears are falling snow
I try to understand
You’re a complete unknown

The questions that you ask
They rattle round my head
But do you love me as much
As you love you?

This is my answer
I’ll burn you up and you can watch me soar
This is my answer
You can bet I’ll pay you back for sure

Why should I feel like this?
Why don’t I shake it loose?
You can’t appreciate
What’s right in front of you

You’re always up and down
These elevator moods
Are killing something that
I thought was true

I try to talk to you
But you’re an empty space
Let you hear my song
But you just hit erase

The questions that you ask
They rattle round my head
But do you love me as much
As you love you?

This is my answer...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Black Sheep's song "My Answer" convey a sense of frustration and confusion about a tumultuous relationship. The singer is struggling to understand why they keep letting their partner in despite the ups and downs, including the partner's coldness and unpredictable moods. They question whether their partner truly loves them or if they only care about themselves.

The chorus of the song, "This is my answer, I'll burn you up and you can watch me soar," suggests that the singer has decided to take control of the situation and move on from their partner. They are ready to leave the relationship behind and focus on their own growth and success, even if it means letting go of someone they once cared for.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of self-empowerment and resilience in the face of a challenging relationship. The singer has reached a breaking point and is ready to take charge of their own life, even if it means leaving someone they once thought was true love.

Line by Line Meaning

Why did I let you in?
Why did I allow you to enter my life?

Why don’t I shut you out?
Why am I not cutting you off?

I can’t believe the words That tumble from your mouth
I am shocked by the things you say

You’re always up and down These elevator moods Are killing something that I thought was true
Your emotional instability is ruining our relationship

Sometimes you turn so cold My tears are falling snow I try to understand You’re a complete unknown
Your sudden change of emotions leaves me confused and hurting

The questions that you ask They rattle round my head But do you love me as much As you love you?
I keep thinking about the questions you ask, but I wonder if you care about me as much as you care about yourself

This is my answer I’ll burn you up and you can watch me soar This is my answer You can bet I’ll pay you back for sure
I am done with this toxic relationship and will find success without you, while also getting revenge

Why should I feel like this? Why don’t I shake it loose? You can’t appreciate What’s right in front of you
I shouldn't have to feel this way and I can't continue ignoring how you don't appreciate me

I try to talk to you But you’re an empty space Let you hear my song But you just hit erase
I attempt to connect with you, but you are emotionally unavailable and dismissive

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