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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The Black Sheep Lyrics
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You have to leave me alone
I wanna be
I wanna be on my own
High Speed
The world is turning around
Too fast
There’s too much panic for me
Next level evolution comes
There is no use for any guns
It’s time to prove that you’re my friend
And not a part of our end
I can’t take this anymore
Have to stop it is too much
I don’t wanna sing
There’s no word I can touch
I am a submarine
I’m lying on the ground of the sea
Where they can’t get me
I’m deaf - I’m dumb, I’m blind, my mind -
Don’t wanna hear what’s coming out
I’m sinking - down to the ground -
Too deep to see solutions
No time the revolution comes
A new beginning is absurd
Too many nerves have been destroyed
The neutrons gone, they left the core
I can’t take this...
Don’t touch the screen
Reality TV is screwing your identity
We have to live security
I can’t take this...
The lyrics of "On the Ground" by The Black Sheep convey a message of wanting to disconnect from society and the chaos that comes with it. The singer desires to be left alone and wants to escape the high speed at which the world is turning. They feel that everything is moving too fast and there is too much panic. The concept of evolution being the next level is brought up, and the singer suggests that there is no use for guns at this point. The importance of friendship is highlighted as the singer urges their friend to prove their loyalty and not be a part of the end.
The second verse begins with the singer expressing their exhaustion from everything, saying that they have to stop because it is too much. They do not want to sing because there are no words they can touch upon. The metaphor of a submarine has been used to describe the singer's state. They feel like they are lying on the ground of the sea, where nobody can reach them. The singer is deaf, dumb, blind and their mind does not want to hear what is coming out. They feel like they are sinking too deep to see any solutions.
The final verse touches upon the revolution that is coming and how a new beginning may not be possible. The nerve endings have been destroyed, and the neutrons have left the core, highlighting the damage chaos has done to society. The lyrics end with the message of not letting TV screw your identity and to live in security.
Line by Line Meaning
You have
The singer is addressing someone who has done something wrong or hurtful.
You have to leave me alone
The singer wants the person to stop bothering them.
I wanna be
The singer desires something.
I wanna be on my own
The singer wants to be alone and independent.
High speed
The pace of everything around the singer is too fast.
The world is turning around
The world is constantly changing and unpredictable.
Too fast
The speed of change is overwhelming.
There’s too much panic for me
The constant chaos and panic around the singer is overwhelming and stressful.
Next level evolution comes
The world is constantly changing and evolving, and the singer is anticipating the next phase.
There is no use for any guns
Violence and weapons are not necessary to progress forward.
It’s time to prove that you’re my friend
The singer wants to know who their true friends are in times of change and difficulty.
And not a part of our end
The singer wants their friends to support them in moving forward rather than be a hindrance.
I can’t take this anymore
The singer is frustrated and overwhelmed.
Have to stop it is too much
The singer can't handle the stress and needs to take a break.
I don’t wanna sing
The singer doesn't want to express themselves through music anymore.
There’s no word I can touch
The singer can't find the right words to express themselves.
I am a submarine
The singer feels isolated and disconnected from the world.
I’m lying on the ground of the sea
The singer feels completely abandoned by others and is metaphorically alone at the bottom of the ocean.
Where they can’t get me
The singer is safe from others at the bottom of the ocean.
I’m deaf - I’m dumb, I’m blind, my mind -
The singer feels like they're closing themselves off from the world, metaphorically unable to hear, speak or see.
Don’t wanna hear what’s coming out
The singer doesn't want to listen to anyone or anything anymore.
I’m sinking - down to the ground -
The singer is metaphorically sinking to the bottom of the ocean and giving up.
Too deep to see solutions
The singer is lost and unable to find their way out of their problems.
No time the revolution comes
The singer feels like they've run out of time to bring about change.
A new beginning is absurd
The idea of starting over and creating a new life is ridiculous and overwhelming for the singer.
Too many nerves have been destroyed
The singer has been pushed to their limits and their mental health has taken a severe blow.
The neutrons gone, they left the core
The foundation of the singer's life has been destroyed and they're left with nothing.
Don’t touch the screen
The singer is warning against the dangers of technology and how it can negatively impact our lives.
Reality TV is screwing your identity
Reality TV is not an accurate representation of real life, and has the potential to harm a person's self-identity.
We have to live security
The singer believes that living a life that feels safe and secure is important.
I can’t take this...
The singer is still feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.