Black & Blue
Zephaniah Ohora Lyrics
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You had me believing that all I was needing was you
I was willing to go down any road I had to go
is there a difference between me and you or black & blue
Good looking lady I don't think that you really see
The choices you're making and how you're tormenting me
I up and left then you walked right back in again
Someday I'll pull myself together
On my way to some other town
Find a place where there's lots of sunny weather
and if tomorrow you've worn out all your luck then look me up
Because lately I haven't been able to get any sleep
Seems like all I can do is walk that old floor over you
We both have our reasons for living the way that we do
Is there a difference between me and you or black & blue
In Zephaniah Ohora's song Black & Blue, the singer laments a failed relationship in which promises were broken and trust was lost. The opening lines suggest that the singer was at one point deeply invested in the relationship, believing that their partner was all they needed in life. However, the reality of the situation quickly became apparent, with broken promises and disappointment leading to hurt and betrayal. The metaphor of being "black and blue" suggests the physical and emotional pain that the singer has endured, likening it to the bruises and wounds of a physical assault.
The second verse has the singer addressing their partner directly, noting that they do not seem to understand the impact that their choices have had on the relationship. Despite the singer leaving in an attempt to regain control and distance themselves from the situation, their partner manages to find their way back into the picture, re-opening old wounds. The repetition of the metaphor underscores the singer's feeling of helplessness and continuing pain.
The final lines suggest that the singer is attempting to move on from the relationship, with a plan to leave town and find a place where they can start over. However, there is a slight glimmer of hope in the suggestion that their partner might "look them up" if they run out of luck, hinting at the possibility of reconciliation. Overall, the song paints a picture of a relationship gone wrong, with the singer struggling to come to terms with the emotional pain that they have suffered.
Line by Line Meaning
Not long ago you made promises you couldn't keep
Recently, you made commitments that you were unable to fulfill.
You had me believing that all I was needing was you
You convinced me that you were the only one I needed in my life.
I was willing to go down any road I had to go
I was prepared to take any steps necessary for our relationship.
is there a difference between me and you or black & blue
Do our differences account for the problems we are facing, or is it the result of our hurtful actions?
Good-looking lady I don't think that you really see
You may not be aware of how the choices you make are affecting me.
The choices you're making and how you're tormenting me
The decisions you are making are causing me distress and pain.
I up and left then you walked right back in again
Once I left, you re-entered my life without giving me time to heal or recover.
Is there a difference between me and you or black & blue
Do our differences account for the problems we are facing, or is it the result of our hurtful actions?
Someday I'll pull myself together
Eventually, I will regain control of my emotions and life.
On my way to some other town
I will move on from this relationship and start anew elsewhere.
Find a place where there's lots of sunny weather
I will search for a happier, more positive place in life.
and if tomorrow you've worn out all your luck then look me up
If you find yourself in a difficult position in the future, you can reach out to me.
Because lately I haven't been able to get any sleep
Recently, due to stress and anxiety, I have been unable to get any restful sleep.
Seems like all I can do is walk that old floor over you
I find myself obsessing about your actions and our relationship, unable to let go of the past.
We both have our reasons for living the way that we do
Both of us have personal motivations for behaving in a certain way.
Is there a difference between me and you or black & blue
Do our differences account for the problems we are facing, or is it the result of our hurtful actions?
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Written by: Zephaniah OHora
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