Silver Crimson Black
Zack Hemsey Lyrics


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Words of a scribe
No words can describe
But they can serve as a guide
And you can learn if applied
Now some burn from the match
Some fall through the cracks
So for those lost, this a map
Silver crimson black

To know silver is to know respect
In disguise come that silver like a side effect
But silver lies with the snake, aint no idle threat
So only rest where all them silver lines bottleneck
Silver off the screen, treated patron like a saint
Silver in that spoon but don't confuse the painter with the paint
Cuz silver heed the tales of butchered men and perished souls
Leave in its path fallen beasts, silver bullet holes
Silver under gold like pressure under weight
Silver that potential, it's that key to heaven's gate
Silver when that patience conquer seizure with restraint
Silver understands the essence of no greatest of the greats
And silver tame emotion like that silver spider sews
Silver mirrors light the way that silver moon glows
And silver cut adversity so keep your hands closed
That silver crimson black a mix so few have ever known

Silver crimson black

Crimson decimate the workings of a straw man
Cut the ribbon, crimson opens with a strong ram
And crimson spread a mass of fury when the flames fan
Crimson have you searching for the exit on the floor plan
Crimson mob bold
Paint the town - red - giant uncontrolled
Red letter A's told
And crimson can seduce and turn a district into sleepers
Infect a righteous leader with a case of scarlet fever
Now let that crimson rise within, begin to see red
Catch that surprise, crimson reveals, begin to seem red
If crimson blooms all the waters up and seized red
And all the crimson in our hands leave them seas red
Mark that zone red
Sound that code red
That ringing phone's red, emergency the word said
And crimson flows from the rivers that our hearts bled
Crimson rose, redrum, murder, pose, dead

Silver crimson black
Made with sliver crimson black

Black rose pedals on the landscape when Grim come near
And black roams far, it's that final frontier
When black holes swallow black's magic disappears
That black hole sorrow break the most austere
Now evil in the air, black tones sound fear
Though even if you stare black veils, all clear
And never beg a savage, black hears don't tear
But black mourns those who've departed so dear
Sincere is the reckoning, black's cloud storms
Black robes worn, black day's norm
Like black rats spread disease, black swarms
Meander in the dark and black eyes gone form
As black's knight shield the heaven's with - black - hides the messages
But black's light shows the evidence
And space is full of dark matter's black mass
Raise them stone walls, watch when black's ball smash
Cuz black's mark bear that ash from the rubble
Black bears the vault where those secret thoughts huddle
And black bares all, turn and face it if you dare
But if you run from black's bear be prepared for some trouble
Now who on earth am I
Why are we alive
What's the me in "my"
Where does time fly
All the pieces to the puzzle black hides
Black boundless explanatory gap so wide
And black envelops in that blackout
Question of the truth will lead to silence in that blackout
You should know confusion always follows when you black out
So never turn your back to black when it blacks out
Every luminescence casts a black shadow we perceive
But black's mail contain not one letter you can read
And criticize their worth but black's sheep stampede
Rely upon a plea or flee from black's ops
That silver shines when a man stand in victory
That crimson blinds from the fires of our history
That black aligns all the beauty and the misery
Crimson and that silver can shed light on black's mystery
So pull that sliver from the stone, let that red attack
Cross that silver with that black, be a silverback




And hold that crimson, red-handed as you go
Then with your black hand spin that hourglass, black widow

Overall Meaning

"Silver Crimson Black" by Zack Hemsey is a song with deep and complex lyrics that explore the themes of respect, power, control, and the duality of life. The first stanza sets the tone for the song, suggesting that words are not enough to describe the complexity of life's experiences but can serve as a guide to help us learn and navigate through life. The following stanzas focus on three different colors - silver, crimson, and black - and their associated characteristics. Silver represents respect, potential, and patience, but it also has negative connotations, as it is associated with danger and death. Crimson is linked to power, fury, and seduction, but it can also cause destruction and chaos. Black symbolizes mystery, beauty, and darkness, but it can also represent the deepest fears and uncertainties of life.


Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest that these colors are intertwined and that understanding their complexity is essential to navigate life's challenges. The song also suggests that we should embrace the unpredictability of life and not turn our back on the unknown or the challenging. The final stanza is particularly powerful, as it encourages listeners to embrace all three colors and tackle life's challenges head-on, "cross[ing] that silver with that black, be a silverback/And hold that crimson, red-handed as you go/Then with your black hand spin that hourglass, black widow."


Overall, "Silver Crimson Black" is a deep and complex song that encourages listeners to embrace the complexities of life and find the courage to face challenges head-on.


Line by Line Meaning

Words of a scribe
The words written by a scribe hold great significance and can guide others on their journey


No words can describe
Words alone are insufficient to capture the true essence of something


But they can serve as a guide
However, words can still provide guidance and direction


And you can learn if applied
Through application and practice, one can gain knowledge and learn important lessons


Now some burn from the match
Some individuals suffer and are consumed by their own destructive actions


Some fall through the cracks
Others become overlooked and forgotten due to societal negligence


So for those lost, this a map
To aid those who feel lost and forgotten, this song serves as a guiding map


Silver crimson black
These three colors represent different aspects of life and the human experience


To know silver is to know respect
Understanding and embodying the qualities of silver leads to respect


In disguise come that silver like a side effect
Sometimes the true value and impact of silver is not immediately apparent


But silver lies with the snake, aint no idle threat
Silver can also represent deception and danger, similar to a snake


So only rest where all them silver lines bottleneck
It is only safe to trust in silver when its various aspects converge and align


Silver off the screen, treated patron like a saint
Silver can be found beyond its superficial appearances and can elevate someone's status


Silver in that spoon but don't confuse the painter with the paint
Although silver may be present, it is important not to mistake the tool for the artist


Cuz silver heed the tales of butchered men and perished souls
Silver pays attention to the stories of tragedy, loss, and sacrifice


Leave in its path fallen beasts, silver bullet holes
Silver leaves a trail of destruction and evidence of its impact


Silver under gold like pressure under weight
Silver exists beneath the surface and endures the weight of external pressure


Silver that potential, it's that key to heaven's gate
Silver possesses the potential to unlock greater opportunities and spiritual realms


Silver when that patience conquer seizure with restraint
Silver exemplifies patience and the ability to overcome impulsive actions


Silver understands the essence of no greatest of the greats
Silver recognizes that true greatness cannot be defined by one individual or entity


And silver tame emotion like that silver spider sews
Silver has the power to control and manage one's emotions


Silver mirrors light the way that silver moon glows
Silver reflects light and illuminates the path, similar to the moon


And silver cut adversity so keep your hands closed
Silver can overcome and defeat challenges, so it is important to be cautious


That silver crimson black a mix so few have ever known
The combination of silver, crimson, and black represents a unique blend that few have experienced


Crimson decimate the workings of a straw man
Crimson destroys the false and weak constructions of an insignificant individual


Cut the ribbon, crimson opens with a strong ram
Crimson leads to the unveiling of something powerful and forceful


And crimson spread a mass of fury when the flames fan
Crimson ignites and intensifies anger and rage, creating a widespread impact


Crimson have you searching for the exit on the floor plan
Crimson causes one to desperately seek an escape route or solution


Crimson mob bold
Crimson represents a courageous and daring collective


Paint the town - red - giant uncontrolled
Crimson takes over and dominates the environment uncontrollably


Red letter A's told
Crimson signifies a mark of shame or sin, reminiscent of the scarlet letter 'A'


And crimson can seduce and turn a district into sleepers
Crimson has the ability to charm and manipulate, leading to the apathy and unawareness of a community


Infect a righteous leader with a case of scarlet fever
Crimson corrupts and influences even the most virtuous individuals


Now let that crimson rise within, begin to see red
Allow the powerful emotions of crimson to emerge and influence your perspective


Catch that surprise, crimson reveals, begin to seem red
Be ready for the unexpected, as crimson exposes truths and brings clarity


If crimson blooms all the waters up and seized red
If crimson spreads widely and dominates everything, the color red becomes synonymous with it


And all the crimson in our hands leave them seas red
The abundance of crimson in our actions and choices turns our surroundings into a sea of red


Mark that zone red
Designate a particular area as dangerous or intense with the color red


Sound that code red
Issue an alarm or warning using the code red


That ringing phone's red, emergency the word said
A red phone symbolizes an emergency situation and the urgency of a critical message


And crimson flows from the rivers that our hearts bled
Crimson represents the profound emotions and experiences that have caused our hearts to bleed


Crimson rose, redrum, murder, pose, dead
Crimson represents the bloodshed and violence, evoking images of death and tragedy


Black rose pedals on the landscape when Grim comes near
The presence of darkness and death, represented by black, becomes apparent when mortality is imminent


And black roams far, it's that final frontier
Black extends endlessly, representing the unknown and the ultimate limit


When black holes swallow black's magic disappears
Black holes consume everything, including the magic and wonder associated with black


That black hole sorrow break the most austere
The sorrow and despair associated with black can shatter even the most composed and dignified individuals


Now evil in the air, black tones sound fear
The presence of evil and malevolence creates an atmosphere of fear, represented by black


Though even if you stare black veils, all clear
Even when one confronts darkness and obscurity, clarity can still be found


And never beg a savage, black hears don't tear
Black does not yield or show weakness when faced with a savage or relentless adversary


But black mourns those who've departed so dear
Black grieves for the loss of those who were cherished and significant


Sincere is the reckoning, black's cloud storms
Black brings forth genuine reflection and introspection, leading to emotional turmoil


Black robes worn, black day's norm
Black symbolizes the attire of mourning and becomes the prevailing color of each day


Like black rats spread disease, black swarms
Black, akin to rats, spreads metaphorical diseases and negativity in a pervasive manner


Meander in the dark and black eyes gone form
Black obscures and masks the true intentions and nature of individuals in the darkness


As black's knight shield the heaven's with - black - hides the messages
Black's knights protect the divine realm, concealing the messages and secrets within


But black's light shows the evidence
Despite the darkness, black's light reveals the truth and provides evidence


And space is full of dark matter's black mass
The vastness of space contains the mysterious and elusive black mass known as dark matter


Raise them stone walls, watch when black's ball smash
Build resilient barriers to protect against black's destructive force and observe its impact when it collides


Cuz black's mark bear that ash from the rubble
Black's mark represents the residue left behind after destruction and chaos


Black bears the vault where those secret thoughts huddle
Black holds the vault containing hidden and secretive thoughts and desires


And black bares all, turn and face it if you dare
Black reveals the truth and lays everything bare, challenging individuals to confront it


But if you run from black's bear be prepared for some trouble
Attempting to escape or ignore the consequences of black's presence will lead to difficulties and consequences


Now who on earth am I
The songwriter questions their identity and purpose in the world


Why are we alive
Reflecting on the meaning and reason for human existence


What's the me in 'my'
Contemplating the individual identity and self within the concept of 'my'


Where does time fly
Wondering about the passage and fleeting nature of time


All the pieces to the puzzle black hides
The answers and solutions to life's puzzle are concealed by black


Black boundless explanatory gap so wide
There is an unlimited and significant gap in understanding that black encompasses


And black envelops in that blackout
Black surrounds and engulfs everything during moments of darkness and blackout


Question of the truth will lead to silence in that blackout
Asking probing questions about the truth during blackouts will only result in silence


You should know confusion always follows when you black out
Confusion and lack of clarity are inevitable consequences when one experiences a blackout


So never turn your back to black when it blacks out
One should never ignore or underestimate the potential dangers of black when it is at its darkest


Every luminescence casts a black shadow we perceive
The presence of light and brightness always brings forth a corresponding shadow of black


But black's mail contain not one letter you can read
The symbolic message conveyed by black cannot be deciphered or understood through conventional means


And criticize their worth but black's sheep stampede
Black's unconventional entities and ideas face criticism, but they still hold great influence


Rely upon a plea or flee from black's ops
In the face of black's operations or actions, one must either seek help or escape from its grasp


That silver shines when a man stand in victory
Silver represents success and triumph when a person achieves victory


That crimson blinds from the fires of our history
Crimson, derived from the fires of past events and experiences, can blind and overwhelm individuals


That black aligns all the beauty and the misery
Black merges and unifies both the beauty and the despair present in the world


Crimson and that silver can shed light on black's mystery
Crimson and silver can offer insight and understanding into the enigmatic nature of black


So pull that sliver from the stone, let that red attack
Extract a sliver of truth and unleash the power of crimson on your journey


Cross that silver with that black, be a silverback
Combine the wisdom and strength of silver with the mystery and resilience of black, becoming a determined and powerful individual


And hold that crimson, red-handed as you go
Embrace the intense emotions and passion of crimson as you continue your journey


Then with your black hand spin that hourglass, black widow
Use your dark and mysterious influence to control the flow of time and fate, akin to a black widow spider




Writer(s): Zack Hemsey

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@shadowkhiz7455

[Intro]
Silver, crimson, black
Ronin
That silver, crimson, black
Silver, crimson, black
Ronin
Silver, crimson, black

[Verse 1]
Words of a scribe
No words can describe
But they can serve as a guide
And you can learn if applied
Now some burn from the match
Some fall through the cracks
So for those lost, this a map
Silver, crimson, black

[Verse 2]
To know silver is to know respect
In disguise, come that silver like a side effect
But silver lies with the snake, ain't no idle threat
So only rest where all them silver lines bottleneck
Silver off the screen, treated patron like a saint
Silver in that spoon, but don't confuse the painter with the paint
'Cause silver heed the tales of butchered men and perished souls
Leave in its path fallen beasts, silver bullet holes
Silver under gold like pressure under weight
Silver that potential, it's that key to heaven's gate
Silver when that patience conquer seizure with restraint
Silver understands the essence of no greatest of the greats
And silver tame emotion like that silver spider sews
Silver mirrors light the way that silver moon glows
And silver cut adversity, so keep your hands closed
That silver, crimson, black a mix so few have ever known
Silver, crimson, black
Silver, crimson, black

[Verse 3]
Crimson decimate the workings of a straw man
Cut the ribbon, crimson opens with a strong ram
And crimson spread a mass of fury when the flames fan
Crimson have you searching for the exit on the floor plan
Crimson mob, bold
Paint the town red, giant uncontrolled
Red letter A's told
And crimson can seduce and turn a district into sleepers
Infect a righteous leader with a case of scarlet fever
Now let that crimson rise within, begin to see red
Catch that surprise, crimson reveals, begin to seem red
If crimson blooms, all the waters up and seized red
And all the crimson in our hands leave them seas red
Mark that zone red
Sound that code red
That ringing phone's red, emergency, the word said
And crimson flows from the rivers that our hearts bled
Crimson rose, redrum, murder, pose, dead
Silver, crimson, black
Silver, crimson, black

[Bridge]
Made with silver, crimson, black
Made with silver, crimson, black
Made with silver, crimson, black
Made with silver, crimson, black
Made with silver, crimson, black
Made with silver, crimson, black
Made with silver, crimson, black
Made with silver, crimson

[Verse 4]
Black rose pedals on the landscape when Grim come near
And black roams far, it's that final frontier
When black holes swallow, black's magic disappears
That black hole sorrow break the most austere
Now evil in the air, black tones sound fear
Though even if you stare, black veils, all clear
And never beg a savage, black hearts don't tear
But black mourns those who've departed so dear
Sincere is the reckoning, black's cloud storms
Black robes worn, black day's norm
Like black rats spread disease, black swarms
Meander in the dark and black eyes gon' form
As black's knight shield the heaven's with, black hides the messages
But black's light shows the evidence
And space is full of dark matter's black mass
Raise them stone walls, watch when black's ball smash

[Verse 5]
'Cause black's mark bear that ash from the rubble
Black bears the vault where those secret thoughts huddle
And black bares all, turn and face it if you dare
But if you run from black's bear be prepared for some trouble
Now who on earth am I?
Why are we alive?
What's the me in "my"?
Where does time fly?
All the pieces to the puzzle black hides
Black boundless explanatory gap so wide
And black envelops in that blackout
Question of the truth will lead to silence in that blackout
You should know confusion always follows when you black out
So never turn your back to black when it blacks out
Every luminescence casts a black shadow we perceive
But black's mail contain not one letter you can read
And criticize their worth but black's sheep stampede
Rely upon a plea or flee from black's OPs

[Verse 6]
That silver shines when a man stand in victory
That crimson blinds from the fires of our history
That black aligns all the beauty and the misery
Crimson and that silver can shed light on black's mystery
So pull that silver from the stone, let that red attack
Cross that silver with that black, be a silverback
And hold that crimson, red-handed as you go
Then with your black hand spin that hourglass, black widow

[Outro]
Silver, crimson, black
Silver, crimson, black
Silver, crimson, black



@reemkhatib3754

Words of a scribe
No words can describe
But they can serve as a guide
And you can learn if applied
Now some burn from the match
Some fall through the cracks
So for those lost, this a map
Silver crimson black
To know silver is to know respect
In disguise come that silver like a side effect
But silver lies with the snake, ain't no idle threat
So only rest where all them silver lines bottleneck
Silver off the screen, treated patron like a saint
Silver in that spoon but don't confuse the painter with the paint
Cuz silver heed the tales of butchered men and perished souls
Leave in its path fallen beasts, silver bullet holes
Silver under gold like pressure under weight
Silver that potential, it's that key to heaven's gate
Silver when that patience conquer seizure with restraint
Silver understands the essence of no greatest of the greats
And silver tame emotion like that silver spider sews
Silver mirrors light the way that silver moon glows
And silver cut adversity so keep your hands closed
That silver crimson black a mix so few have ever known
Silver crimson black
Crimson decimate the workings of a straw man
Cut the ribbon, crimson opens with a strong ram
And crimson spread a mass of fury when the flames fan
Crimson have you searching for the exit on the floor plan
Crimson mob bold
Paint the town - red - giant uncontrolled
Red letter A's told
And crimson can seduce and turn a district into sleepers
Infect a righteous leader with a case of scarlet fever
Now let that crimson rise within, begin to see red
Catch that surprise, crimson reveals, begin to seem red
If crimson blooms all the waters up and seized red
And all the crimson in our hands leave them seas red
Mark that zone red
Sound that code red
That ringing phone's red, emergency the word said
And crimson flows from the rivers that our hearts bled
Crimson rose, redrum, murder, pose, dead
Silver crimson black
Made with sliver crimson black
Black rose pedals on the landscape when Grim come near
And black roams far, it's that final frontier
When black holes swallow black's magic disappears
That black hole sorrow break the most austere
Now evil in the air, black tones sound fear
Though even if you stare black veils, all clear
And never beg a savage, black hearts don't tear
But black mourns those who've departed so dear
Sincere is the reckoning, black's cloud storms
Black robes worn, black day's norm
Like black rats spread disease, black swarms
Meander in the dark and black eyes gone form
As black's knight shield the heaven's with - black - hides the messages
But black's light shows the evidence
And space is full of dark matter's black mass
Raise them stone walls, watch when black's ball smash
Cuz black's mark bear that ash from the rubble
Black bears the vault where those secret thoughts huddle
And black bares all, turn and face it if you dare
But if you run from black's bear be prepared for some trouble
Now who on earth am I
Why are we alive
What's the me in "my"
Where does time fly
All the pieces to the puzzle black hides
Black boundless explanatory gap so wide
And black envelops in that blackout
Question of the truth will lead to silence in that blackout
You should know confusion always follows when you black out
So never turn your back to black when it blacks out
Every luminescence casts a black shadow we perceive
But black's mail contain not one letter you can read
And criticize their worth but black's sheep stampede
Rely upon a plea or flee from black's ops
That silver shines when a man stand in victory
That crimson blinds from the fires of our history
That black aligns all the beauty and the misery
Crimson and that silver can shed light on black's mystery
So pull that sliver from the stone, let that red attack
Cross that silver with that black, be a silverback
And hold that crimson, red-handed as you go
Then with your black hand spin that hourglass, black widow



@wolfura

Black isn't pointless, you give it meaning by honoring silver and remembering the crimson red. Another person has already written the meaning and it is a just one.

''Ronin was a feudal samurai without a master, forced and discriminated against by all those around him.
Silver, Crimson, Black, is about the different shades of a warrior (the
theme of the warrior is repeated throughout the Ronin Album).
Silver, is about the honor, the prestige, the respect and the nobility of a warrior.
Crimson is about the blood and violence, the aggressive brutality of the reality a warrior must live.
Black is the ultimate answer. It is depression, it is fear, it is death itself. It is inescapable and a true warrior must acknowledge Black's existence.
We can assume that Zack Hemsey was reciting the combination of these three key traits of the few greatest and most brave warriors, included the Ronins of Feudal Japan.''



@johnbawden4948

Idk, maybe someone already came up with this, but hey I'm still going to say this.

I think these colors stand for the first three of the four horsemen of apocalypse.
White horseman = Silver
Red horsemen = Crimson
Black horsemen = Black

They are also mentioned in exactly the same order in the Bible and have similar characteristics (white horseman is a guy with a crown, who is going to conquer, the red horseman wants to take away the peace of the world and the black horseman is to bring famine).

The fourth horseman is the pale one and is literally called death, so yeah pretty clear what he stands for. However, I can't really connect him to this song.

And a small sidenote, Crimson could be interpreted as the combination of the two place names *Crim*ea and Kher*son*, both are now under Russian control.



@BlondeKhan

+Mudoh415


No. Silver, crimson and black are all meant to be good /and/ bad. Each person is made up of those three. You're supposed to find a balance.


Crimson, for example, can be murder, or prose, or romance, or danger, or bloodlust and many more. Good and bad both.


Silver is pride, honour, having a mission/purpose, and sticking true to your ideals under pressure. It's at the heart [center] of the album diagram, because it's supposed to be the person's core. Your ideals and tenets. It also warns that silver can be MISUSED, or misinterpreted. Such as somebody pretending to be 'silver' to follow their ambitions, using 'silver' to justify doing something evil. Like a holy war who's purpose is really money, for example.


Black is just... Everything else. It's both knowledge and mystery. Black is everything we don't know, and as we unveil more, we learn more. Hence a black-light reveals evidence, death is black (mysterious). Silhouettes, because while they are black, they give a clue as to what the object actually is.






In finality, there is no 'silver is bad, red is good, etc.' They're all good /and/ bad. Find the three colours within yourself.



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@Michael0697

Ronin was a feudal samurai without a master, forced and discriminated against by all those around him.
Silver, Crimson, Black, is about the different shades of a warrior (the
theme of the warrior is repeated throughout the Ronin Album).
Silver, is about the honor, the prestige, the respect and the nobility of a warrior.
Crimson is about the blood and violence, the aggressive brutality of the reality a warrior must live.
Black is the ultimate answer. It is depression, it is fear, it is death itself. It is inescapable and a true warrior must acknowledge Black's existence.
We can assume that Zack Hemsey was reciting the combination of these three key traits of the few greatest and most brave warriors, included the Ronins of Feudal Japan.

@alexrosenquist8516

How long did you dig to get this? Or did you at all...

@valtersgarjans8161

Ronin's are an easy thing to dig in to, if you could call it a dig. They were just masterless knights/warriors, samurais who acted like mercenaries or bodyguards at times, but yes, they were looked down upon, because if you didn't have a master, then you did not share an honorable defeat/death alongside him. It is even said, that before isolation, some ronin went westward over seas to fight as unique mercenaries, without anyone asking about or looking down upon their upbringings.

@darrvenomfier790

yup they made their way to China, Korea, Russia, Vietnam, all over really

@darrvenomfier790

while I agree on the silver and black that ain't crimson that's maroon or magenta (I think?) crimson is the color of blood by friend but crimson does have a better ring to it

@georgewashington1200

Mihaly Lukacs I discovered the track yesterday. Didnt really get to me. Today i went to train in kickboxing as usual. I listen to this track, as I recognize myself carrying the colors Red (Gloves), Black (SweatJacket), Silver (Jumping Rope). I felt like Samurai Ronin himself suddenly.

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@ganjaericco

"That silver shines when a man stands in victory
That crimson blinds from the fires of our history
That black aligns all the beauty and the misery"

Wow...

@TaraZaraChara

Many have said it before, but Zack is more than a musician, he's a goddamn poet.

@olafgurke4699

@@TaraZaraChara He truly puts the poetry to the rhyme.

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