Paint It Black
W.A.S.P Lyrics
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No colors anymore, I want them to turn black
I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes
I have to turn my head until my darkness goes
I see a line of cars and they're all painted black
With flowers and my love, both never to come back
I see people turn their heads and quickly look away
I want you to paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black
Yeah, paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black, yeah
I want you to paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black, yeah
No more will my dreams' eagle turn a deeper blue
(Handcuffed, handcuffed)
I could not foresee this thing happening to you
If I look hard enough into the setting sun
My love will laugh with me before the morning comes
I look inside myself and see my heart is black
I see my red door and it has been painted black
(Painted black)
Paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black, yeah
(Painted black)
Paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black, yeah
(Painted black)
Paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black, yeah
(Painted black)
Paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black as night, black as tar
(Painted black)
Wanna see the sun turnin' outside
(Painted black, painted black)
Paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black, yeah
The song "Paint It Black" by W.A.S.P is a cover of The Rolling Stones' classic hit with the same title released in 1966. The song has a dark undertone, and it is believed that the lyrics may have been inspired by the grief that the frontman of The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, experienced when his girlfriend at the time committed suicide. When W.A.S.P covered the song, they maintained the song's original theme of melancholy and isolation.
In the first verse, the singer expresses his desire to paint a red door black as he wants everything to turn black. This symbolizes his desire to be free from everything and to isolate himself. In the second verse, he sees a line of cars that are all black and the flowers of love both painted black too. This could be a metaphor for sadness and death. The people's refusal to catch his gaze could signify the way society views those who are different. In the bridge, the lyrics take on a personal tone with the singer expressing his lack of hope as he sings about his dreams turning to a deeper blue.
Overall, the song "Paint It Black" by W.A.S.P tackles the theme of loss and sadness, with the lyrics portraying the singers' desire to isolate themselves from everything, including colours, people, and emotions. The song is an interpretation of The Rolling Stones' classic hit, but W.A.S.P still put their spin on the song by giving it a more melancholy tone.
Line by Line Meaning
I see your red door and I want to paint it black
I perceive your bright and cheerful door and desire to make it dark and gloomy
No colors anymore, I want them to turn black
I do not desire any more colors in my life, I want everything to be bleak and colorless
I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes
I observe the women parading in their light summer attire
I have to turn my head until my darkness goes
I have to avert my gaze until my dark and negative feelings dissipate
I see a line of cars and they're all painted black
I perceive many automobiles in a row, and all of them have been painted a dark hue
With flowers and my love, both never to come back
I lament the fact that both flowers and love are temporary and never to be regained
I see people turn their heads and quickly look away
I notice individuals glancing briefly in my direction before rapidly averting their eyes
Never see the sight of me that changes every day
They never witness the evolving facets of my personality
I want you to paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black
I desire for you to completely alter the existing color to a black one
No more will my dreams' eagle turn a deeper blue
My hopeful aspirations will no longer deepen and improve
I could not foresee this thing happening to you
I could not predict this unfortunate event befalling you
If I look hard enough into the setting sun
If I gaze intently enough into the sunset
My love will laugh with me before the morning comes
I will be able to share a joyful moment with my beloved before the night ends
I look inside myself and see my heart is black
Upon introspection, I realize the darkness of my heart
I see my red door and it has been painted black
I notice that my once colorful door has been transformed into a black one
Paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black
Completely change the color to black
Wanna see the sun turnin' outside
I long to see the natural world around me changing and shifting
Paint it, paint it, paint it, paint it black, yeah
Completely alter the color to black
Lyrics © Abkco Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jaggers
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