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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This house it ain’t a home
You’re knockin’ at the door
Pretending you’re the saviour
I don’t believe a word
So many have been hurt
But still it seems that you only
Don’t shut your eyes
See what you have done
See the world outside
And stop telling lies
You’ve gone too far
Who do you think you are
So take the bullets back
Take the bullets back
Just take them back
Now we’re livin’ in the streets
The truth beneath our feet
The sky has turned from blue to grey
We’re gonna change it
Everything we got
You took it and you shot
But now we’re gonna stop you
You’re losing control
Don’t shut...
I miss my sister
‘Cause she is gone
With the sun
And I miss my brother
‘Cause he is gone
With the sun
My sister
She is gone
She is gone!
Don’t shut...
The Black Sheep's "Take The Bullets Back" is a song that talks about standing up against injustice and taking responsibility for one's actions. The first verse of the song talks about how the walls are coming down and that the house is not a home anymore. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the breaking down of society due to corruption and abuse of power. The singer of the song also talks about how the person knocking at the door is pretending to be a savior, but they don't believe a word of it due to the pain caused by their actions.
The chorus talks about taking the bullets back, which may be interpreted as taking responsibility for the harm done, which also metaphorically means giving up weapons or means of destruction. The next verse talks about how the truth lies beneath us, and that we need to change the grey sky above us. This may again refer to changing the negative aspects of society and taking control. The singer also talks about how they miss their sister and brother, and they are gone with the sun. This may symbolize the loss of innocence or loved ones due to the harshness of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
These walls are comin’ down
The walls of this place are falling apart
This house it ain’t a home
This is not a good place to live in, it is not a home
You’re knockin’ at the door
Someone is knocking on the door
Pretending you’re the saviour
But they are pretending to be a savior
I don’t believe a word
I don't trust what they say
So many have been hurt
They have hurt many people before
But still it seems that you only
It appears that they only
Try to ignore
try to avoid the problem or not acknowledge it
Don’t shut your eyes
Don't ignore the problem
See what you have done
understand and acknowledge the consequences of your actions
See the world outside
become aware of the state of the world outside
And stop telling lies
stop trying to deceive people
You’ve gone too far
you have crossed the line and taken things too far
Who do you think you are
questioning their sense of entitlement or arrogance
So take the bullets back
stop the harm that they have caused
Now we’re livin’ in the streets
people have ended up homeless and living on the streets
The truth beneath our feet
the underlying reality of the situation is clearly evident
The sky has turned from blue to grey
the world has changed and it is now a gloomier place
We’re gonna change it
we are going to try and make the situation better
Everything we got
everything we own or possess
You took it and you shot
they took everything away from us and destroyed it or used it for their own gain
But now we’re gonna stop you
we are going to try and prevent them from causing any more harm
You’re losing control
they are no longer in control of the situation
I miss my sister
just remembering how much they care about their sister
‘Cause she is gone
because she is no longer with them
With the sun
implying that she is passed on
And I miss my brother
also missing their brother
My sister
reiterating that they miss their sister
She is gone
re-emphasizing that she is no longer there
Don’t shut...
bringing back the previous chorus of not ignoring the problem
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.