XYLØ is the alias of American singer-songwriter Paige Duddy (born August 8,… Read Full Bio ↴XYLØ is the alias of American singer-songwriter Paige Duddy (born August 8, 1994) . From 2015 to 2018, XYLØ was a musical duo that consisted of Paige Duddy and her brother Chase. Since 2018, Paige has embarked on a solo career and has continued to release her new music under the XYLØ moniker.

Raised in a musical family, Paige fell in love with singing and writing her own lyrics at the influential age of 13. By the time she was 18, she had honed these skills and was collaborating with her older brother, Chase Duddy. In 2016, XYLØ released their debut EP, embarked on national tours, performed at countless festivals, accumulated millions of streams and earned a platinum plaque for their collaboration with The Chainsmokers on the song, “Setting Fires” (by The Chainsmokers featuring XYLØ). After the release of their successful single “I Still Wait For You” in 2017, XYLØ evolved into a whole new musical artist. Having grown up behind the mic, Paige found her own powerful voice; one that currently resonates worldwide - both sonically and lyrically. She and her brother mutually parted ways, allowing her to shine and him to pursue his own endeavors.

2018 is a new chapter for XYLØ and an emergence for Paige as a solo artist. “I’ve spent the last 9 months discovering myself as a young woman and as a singer/musician - with all the ups and downs that brings. The new music is about what I’ve gone through during this time, from living on my own for the first time, to facing the changing relationships in my life."

Four EPs named pretty sad (2019), yes & no (2019), The Ganglands of My Heart (2020) and OUTSIDERS CLUB (2020) self-released by XYLØ under Pretty Records. The title track from "yes & no" is her most successful single on Spotify as an independent artist to date, with almost 15 million streams.

Blk CLD
XYLØ Lyrics

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There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down
There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down

The same old habits, oh
Black leather jacket, oh
Living on automatic, oh

There's a bad taste, there's a bad taste in my mouth

Mirror this morning, oh
Be good to me
And if the shark's still swimming in the ocean
Then I'm not getting in, 'cause

There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down
There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down
Heavy sun comes down too fast, oh oh oh
There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down

I heard the birds singing, oh
Another sad song in, oh
If only I could join them, oh
I would fly so, I would fly so far from here

When did this bed get, oh
So uncomfortable
And if you dream with me
Then we can both sleepwalk home, 'cause

There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down
There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down
Heavy sun comes down too fast, oh oh oh
There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down

Heartbeat, heartbeat in my head, it's getting loud
And I'm hollow now
Can you hear me, can you hear me now when
Heartbeat, heartbeat it won't stop till you're here now
And I'm hollow now
Will you heal me, will you show me how when

There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down
There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down
Heavy sun comes down too fast, oh oh oh

There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of XYLØ's song "Blk CLD" convey a feeling of suffocation and overwhelming distress that come from life's struggles. The singer describes a black cloud hanging over her head, pouring down upon her, and creating a bad taste in her mouth. The same old habits, the leather jacket, and living on autopilot accentuate her feeling of inner chaos. She is yearning for a better life, comparing her current situation to her ideal life by saying that she wants to fly so far from here like the birds that are singing another sad song, to escape from her mundane life.

The second verse reveals the singer's restlessness as she is unable to sleep comfortably in her bed. Her discomfort is a metaphor for her discomfort and restlessness in life. She invites her listener to dream together so they can both sleepwalk home, perhaps to a place of their dreams where the black cloud is gone, and life is more comfortable. The song's chorus is repeated four times, emphasizing the singer's frustration and despair. The song's final lines reveal the singer's heart's beating in her head, hollow and aching with a desire for comfort and human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a black cloud hanging over my head
I feel overwhelmed and weighed down by negative emotions

And it's pouring down, pouring down
These negative emotions are overwhelming and never-ending

The same old habits, oh
I'm stuck in a cycle of self-destructive behavior

Black leather jacket, oh
I rely on superficial things to feel confident or cool

Living on automatic, oh
I go through the motions of life without really thinking or feeling

There's a bad taste, there's a bad taste in my mouth
I regret past choices or actions and feel guilty about them

Mirror this morning, oh
I'm looking at myself and feeling unsure or insecure

Be good to me
I'm asking for comfort and reassurance

And if the shark's still swimming in the ocean
I'm afraid to take risks or try new things

Then I'm not getting in, 'cause
I'm too scared to face potential danger or failure

Heavy sun comes down too fast, oh oh oh
Life can be intense and overwhelming

I heard the birds singing, oh
I'm aware of the beauty of the world around me

Another sad song in, oh
Despite this beauty, I still feel sad and weighed down

If only I could join them, oh
I wish I could escape my problems and be carefree like the birds

I would fly so, I would fly so far from here
I want to escape my current life and find freedom

When did this bed get, oh
I'm feeling uncomfortable and restless

So uncomfortable
I'm unable to relax or find peace

And if you dream with me
I'm asking for someone to share my hopes and aspirations with

Then we can both sleepwalk home, 'cause
Together, we can find a way forward and support each other

Heartbeat, heartbeat in my head, it's getting loud
My anxiety and stress are becoming unbearable

And I'm hollow now
I feel empty and disconnected

Can you hear me, can you hear me now when
I'm reaching out for help and support

Heartbeat, heartbeat it won't stop till you're here now
I'm relying on someone else to help me feel calm and safe

And I'm hollow now
I'm still feeling empty and disconnected

Will you heal me, will you show me how when
I'm asking for someone to help me overcome my negative emotions

Writer(s): Lee Antony Newell, Chase Parker Duddy, Paige Duddy

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Tahmidur Remura Law Firm

8y↑79

Incase if you need the lyrics :)

There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down
There's a black cloud hanging over my head
And it's pouring down, pouring down

The same old habits
Oh, black leather jacket
Oh, living on automatic
Oh, there's a bad taste
There's a bad taste in my mouth
Made it this morning, oh
Be good to me
And if the sharks still swimming in the ocean
Then I'm not getting in
'Cause

There's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down
There's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down
Heavy sun comes down too fast, ooh oh oh
There's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down

I heard the birds singing,
Oh, another sad songing
Oh, if only I could join them
Oh, I would fly so,
I would fly so far from here
When did this bed get, oh?
So uncomfortable?
And if you dream with me
Then we both can sleep back home
'Cause

There's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down
There's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down
Heavy sun comes down too fast, oh oh oh
There's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down

Heartbeat, heartbeat in my head
It's getting loud
And I'm hollow now
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me now?
When the heartbeat, heartbeat it won't stop
Till you're here now
And I'm hollow
Will you heal me?
Will you show me how?

And there's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down
There's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down
Heavy sun comes down too fast, ooh oh oh
There's a black cloud hanging over my head,
And it's pouring down, pouring down

All comments from YouTube:

Atozy

8y↑16

Loving this <3

Moe

8y↑61

You guys are so underrated. This song is beautiful and it needs recognition , fast.

loler

8y↑3

Yup

Prince Bogan

4y↑2

We Love this song ❤️💙😍👍👍,

Rosalina Areola

3y↑7

i was in senior high school when this whole ep was released, i listen to this every now and then to be reminded of the good memories ;) life will never be the same but at least these songs are here to make me feel like i'm 17 again.