Black Sheep
Wigmore Gin Lyrics


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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I got lots of jealous lovers that all wish they had me back
Got a pistol for a mouth, my own mama gave me that
Making my own road out of gravel and some wine
And if I have to fall then it won't be in your line

Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I
Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I

I'm a bad woman to keep
Make me mad, I'm not here to please
Paint me in a corner but my color comes back
Once you go black, you never go back
I'm a black sheep
I'm a black sheep

I wasn't born a beauty queen but I'm okay with that
Maybe radio won't mind if I sing a little flat
I wear my boots to bed, hang a cross up on the wall
To save me from a shallow grave who wants to take us all

Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I
Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I

I'm a bad woman to keep
Make me mad, I'm not here to please
Paint me in a corner but my color comes back
Once you go black, you never go back
I'm a black sheep
I'm a black sheep
I'm a black sheep
I'm a black sheep

I got lots of jealous lovers that all wish they had me back
Got a pistol for a mouth, my own mama gave me that
Making my own road out of gravel and some wine
And if I have to fall then it won't be in your line

I'm a bad woman to keep
Make me mad, I'm not here to please
Paint me in a corner but my color comes back
Once you go black, you never go back

Once you go black, you never go back
Once you go black, you never go back




Once you go black, you never go back
Once you go black, you never go back

Overall Meaning

The song "Black Sheep" by Gin Wigmore is an anthem for the misfits and rebels of the world. The opening lines, which repeat throughout the song, set the tone for the entire piece. Gin Wigmore is essentially saying that she's not like everyone else, and she doesn't care what anyone thinks of her. The lyrics "Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I" highlight this message.


The verses of the song paint a picture of a tough, gritty woman who's been through a lot. She's got lots of lovers who want her back, but she's not interested in being tamed or controlled by anyone. She wears her boots to bed and has a pistol for a mouth, imbuing her with an unapologetic toughness.


The chorus continues this theme, with Gin Wigmore declaring herself a "black sheep." She's not a conformist, and she's proud of it. She won't be painted into a corner or fall into line with everyone else, because she's different. The line "Once you go black, you never go back" is particularly powerful, as it suggests that once someone experiences the freedom of being a nonconformist, they'll never want to go back to being like everyone else.


Overall, "Black Sheep" is a powerful song that celebrates individuality and toughness. It's a rallying cry for anyone who's ever felt like they didn't fit in or didn't want to fit in with the mainstream.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
An emphatic exclamation of emotions.


I got lots of jealous lovers that all wish they had me back
I have many past lovers who regret losing me and want me back.


Got a pistol for a mouth, my own mama gave me that
I speak my mind openly and can be harsh when needed. My mother taught me to be strong.


Making my own road out of gravel and some wine
I am forging my own path in life despite difficult odds, with only limited resources at hand.


And if I have to fall then it won't be in your line
If I fail, it will not be due to any outside influence, but only by my own choices and actions.


Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I
I do not follow the crowd blindly, but make my own decisions based on my own values.


I'm a bad woman to keep
I am not an easy person to be in a relationship with.


Make me mad, I'm not here to please
I will not tolerate anyone trying to control or manipulate me.


Paint me in a corner but my color comes back
Try to pigeonhole me or limit me and I will surprise you with my resilience and ability to overcome.


Once you go black, you never go back
Once you experience what I have to offer, you will never want anything else.


I'm a black sheep
I am different from the norm and proud of it.


I wasn't born a beauty queen but I'm okay with that
I accept myself for who I am, despite not fitting society's narrow standards of beauty.


Maybe radio won't mind if I sing a little flat
I will not let expectations of perfection hold me back from expressing myself musically.


I wear my boots to bed, hang a cross up on the wall
I am unconventional in my lifestyle and beliefs.


To save me from a shallow grave who wants to take us all
I am wary of people who would try to harm me or bring me down to their level.


Once you go black, you never go back
Once you experience what I have to offer, you will never want anything else.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Butch Walker, Gin Wigmore

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Comments from YouTube:

@yasminleveau9151

I have always adored women with unconventional voices.

@lillpoetboy

This is my first video seeing here and testing out her music. Her voice was NOT what I was expecting when she opened her mouth. Not sure if I can deal with her voice....Still getting used to it...

@XxQueenChristinaxX

Me too. They're the best.

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Look up elle king 'cant be loved' and zz ward 👍

@jonathanmoody6951

Well, except when they laugh

@jasondean88888

YOU'RE unconventional.

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@viviannebisson7133

50 years old and I've never had my own personal anthem before.
This is definitely mine!!!

@javiergutierrez0419

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@karencorbett3250

55 here Vivienne, and sorry babes, you gotta share! I'm SO performing this! Come See!! 😃💕

@viviannebisson7133

@@karencorbett3250 LOL, No bitch, it's mine 😂😄💕. Where do you perform?

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