Paint It Black

Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Desires in Paint It Black
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Lyrics

I see a red door and I want it painted black

The singer notices a red door and desires it to be painted black.

No colors anymore I want them to turn black

The singer wants all colors to turn black, indicating a desire for darkness or a change in perspective.

I see the girls walk by, dressed in their summer clothes

The singer observes girls in their summer attire passing by.

I have to turn my head until my darkness goes

Due to internal struggles or a dark mindset, the singer avoids looking at the girls until this darkness fades away.


I see a line of cars and they're all painted black

The singer sees a line of cars, all painted black, signifying a repetition of the desire for darkness.

With flowers and my love both never to come back

The mention of flowers and lost love implies a connection between loss and the desire for everything to turn black.

I see people turn their heads and quickly look away

People ignore or avoid acknowledging the singer's feelings or desires, reflecting a lack of understanding or empathy.

Like a new born baby it just happens every day

Comparing societal reactions to a newborn's arrival, suggesting that the singer's desires are accepted as an everyday occurrence.


I look inside myself and see my heart is black

The singer introspects and realizes a darkness within their own heart or emotions.

I see my red door and it has been painted black

The singer notices their own red door, which has been painted black, hinting at personal changes mirroring the desire for darkness.

Maybe then I?ll fade away and not have to face the facts

Expresses a wish to fade away, possibly avoiding reality or hardships by disappearing.

It?s not easy facin? up when your whole world is black

Confronting difficult truths when surrounded by a bleak or dark reality is challenging.


No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue

The singer's optimism or positive outlook ('green sea') has turned darker ('deeper blue'), indicating a loss of hope or positivity.

I could not foresee this thing happening to you

The unexpected negative events or circumstances impacting someone else were unforeseen by the singer.

If I look hard enough into the settin? sun

The singer searches for hope or answers in the setting sun.

My love will laugh with me before the mornin? comes

Hoping for shared laughter and joy with a loved one before facing the challenges of a new day.


I see a red door and I want it painted black

Repetition of the desire for the red door to be painted black, emphasizing the longing for darkness.

No colors anymore I want them to turn black

Reiterating the wish for all colors to turn black.

I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes

Similar observation as in line 3, emphasizing repetition or routine.

I have to turn my head until my darkness goes

Continued avoidance of facing external beauty until the inner darkness subsides.


I wanna see it painted, painted black

Expresses the desire again to see everything painted black.

Black as night, black as coal

Desire for extreme darkness, comparing it to the darkness of night or coal.

I wanna see the sun blotted out from the sky

Expresses a wish for the sun to be completely blocked from the sky, signifying an overwhelming desire for darkness.

I wanna see it painted, painted, painted, painted black, yeah

Repetition of the desire to see everything painted black, intensifying the longing for darkness.

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