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The Echo and The Sound is a two piece, guitar and drums band from Los Angeles, Ca. Formed in late 2012; Brian Rich (guitar/vocals) and Douglas Jewell (drums) made it very clear, "you can't kill us unless we quit".
Punk rock overtones, blues-folk undertones, country-esque and gothic cantina styled.
Sounds like, "if Bob Dylan and Sam Shepard got into a fist fight while drinking in a desert cantina"
"ITS EXECUTION" EP
all songs written by: Brian Rich
percussion written by: Douglas Jewell
all songs performed by THE ECHO AND THE SOUND
recorded and engineered on analog at STATION HOUSE STUDIO in echo park by: Mark Rains 2014 | mastered by: Infrasonic Studios
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Black & Gold
The Echo and the Sound Lyrics
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Pains in my head, feel like old Ned
What did I do to be so black and blue?
No joys for me, no company
Even the mouse ran from my house
All my life through I've been so black and blue
Cause I can't hide what is on my face
I'm so forlorn. Life's just a thorn
My heart is torn. Why was I born?
What did I do to be so black and blue?
I'm hurt inside, but that don't help my case
Cause I can't hide what is on my face
How will it end? Ain't got a friend
My only sin is in my skin
What did I do to be so black and blue?
Tell me, what did I do?
What did I do? What did I do?
What did I do? What did I do?
What did I do? What did I do?
What did I do? Tell me, what did I do to be so black and blue?
What did I do to be so black and blue?
The lyrics to The Echo and the Sound's song "Black & Gold" speak to the pain and isolation that can come with being a person of color in a world that often devalues and discriminates against them. The repetition of the line "What did I do to be so black and blue?" speaks to the idea that there is nothing inherently wrong or deserving of mistreatment in being black, yet society has created a reality in which blackness can bring significant challenges and struggles.
The second verse further emphasizes this point, noting that the singer is "white inside" but that this internal identity does not protect them from mistreatment due to the color of their skin. The sense of loneliness and hopelessness is palpable in the lines "How will it end? Ain't got a friend / My only sin is in my skin." Ultimately, the song seems to ask the question of why people of color are forced to endure such mistreatment simply due to their physical appearance, and suggests that there may be no good answer to that question.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold empty bed, springs hard as lead
My bed is cold and empty, the springs are hard, and I feel like I'm carrying a heavy load.
Pains in my head, feel like old Ned
I have a headache and I feel terrible, like Old Ned (a slang term for someone who is worn out and tired).
What did I do to be so black and blue?
Why am I constantly feeling sad and down? What did I do to deserve this?
No joys for me, no company
I have no happiness or people to keep me company in my life.
Even the mouse ran from my house
Things are so bleak and lonely that even a small mouse would rather run away than be in my presence.
All my life through I've been so black and blue
My entire life, I've experienced sadness and depression.
I'm white inside, but that don't help my case
Even though I may have positive qualities on the inside, they don't make a difference in my life situation.
Cause I can't hide what is on my face
My facial expressions give away my sadness and there's no hiding it.
I'm so forlorn. Life's just a thorn
I'm very sad and my life feels like a painful thorn.
My heart is torn. Why was I born?
I'm heartbroken and questioning why I was even brought into this world.
How will it end? Ain't got a friend
I have no idea how my life will turn out and I have no support from friends.
My only sin is in my skin
I'm being punished for my external appearance, which I cannot control.
Tell me, what did I do to be so black and blue?
Once again, I am pleading for an answer to why I'm feeling so low and hopeless.
What did I do?
I am asking for any reason or explanation for my feelings of sadness and despair.
What did I do?
I continue to question my actions and decisions that may have led to my current state of mind.
What did I do?
I am desperately trying to find an answer to why I'm experiencing such a low point in my life.
What did I do? Tell me, what did I do to be so black and blue?
I am seeking help and advice from anyone who may understand my situation and help me find a way out of my sadness and depression.
What did I do to be so black and blue?
Once again, I am questioning what led me to be so sad and depressed.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY BROOKS, ANDY RAZAF, FATS WALLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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