Paint It Black

Expression urging to paint something black, symbolizing a desire for change or a darker perspective.

The singer sees a red door, a visual cue possibly representing a barrier or an obstacle.

Expresses a desire to transform the red door into the color black, suggesting a need for a change in perception or mood.

Reiteration of the desire to see the red door painted black, emphasizing the longing for change or transformation.

And I want it painted black

There's a dissatisfaction with current circumstances or perceptions ("no colors anymore") and a strong desire for everything to turn black, symbolizing a bleak outlook.

Reiterates the wish for things to change to black, emphasizing the desire for a different perspective or emotional state.

Observation of people passing by, highlighting a disconnect or disinterest in the world ("girls walk by") due to personal struggles.

Observation of people's attire, potentially signifying a detachment from the joys of life or the inability to engage fully with external experiences.

Feeling the need to turn away from external stimuli ("turn my head") until personal emotional difficulties are resolved.

Internal reflection on personal emotions ("darkness"), expressing a wish to fade away or avoid confronting difficult truths.

Observation of people's reactions to difficult situations, likening it to an everyday occurrence, possibly indicating a sense of apathy or resignation.

And I want it painted black

Observation of cars and their color, symbolizing a loss or an ending ("never to come back"), possibly connected to emotions or relationships.

And they're all painted black

Mention of flowers and love, suggesting a sense of loss or absence connected to emotional experiences.

Reference to people turning away from difficult situations, likening it to the commonness of such actions.

Observation of people's reactions to difficult situations, likening it to an everyday occurrence, possibly indicating a sense of apathy or resignation.

And quickly look away

Like a newborn baby

It just happens everyday

Introspection into personal emotions, realizing a sense of internal darkness ("heart is black").

Internal reflection on personal emotions ("darkness"), expressing a wish to fade away or avoid confronting difficult truths.

Desire to change the color of a personal item (the red door) to black, potentially as a means to escape or cope with personal struggles.

I must have it painted black

Internal reflection on personal emotions ("darkness"), expressing a wish to fade away or avoid confronting difficult truths.

Desire to avoid facing difficult realities by fading away.

Internal reflection on personal emotions ("darkness"), expressing a wish to fade away or avoid confronting difficult truths.

I see a red door

And I want it painted black

Metaphorical reference to personal emotional turmoil ("green sea") turning even darker, indicating increasing distress or despair.

Go turn a deeper blue

Expresses surprise or shock at an unforeseen event affecting someone ("Happening to you").

Realization of an inability to predict or foresee difficult circumstances or changes.

Intensive contemplation into personal emotions, possibly connected to a romantic relationship ("setting sun").

Into the setting sun

Hoping for shared happiness or laughter with a loved one before facing the uncertainties of the future.

Before the morning comes

Internal reflection on personal emotions ("darkness"), expressing a wish to fade away or avoid confronting difficult truths.

And I want it painted black

I see a red door

And I want it painted black

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

Reiteration of the desire to see the red door painted black, emphasizing the longing for change or transformation.

And I want it painted black