Paint It Black
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Dark Desires in 'Paint It Black'
Lyrics
I see a red door and I want it painted black
The narrator observes a red door and desires it to be painted black.
No colors anymore I want them to turn black
The narrator wants all colors to turn black, indicating a desire for a dark or somber change.
I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes
Observing people in summer clothes, the narrator averts their gaze, suggesting an internal struggle or darkness.
I have to turn my head until my darkness goes
To cope with their inner darkness, the narrator turns away from external stimuli.
I see a line of cars and they're all painted black
A line of cars, painted black, symbolizes loss and absence, with a reference to flowers and love that won't return.
With flowers and my love both never to come back
The narrator contemplates the permanence of loss, emphasizing the impossibility of a return.
I see people turn their heads and quickly look away
People avoid confronting the narrator's reality, possibly reflecting societal indifference or discomfort.
Like a new born baby it just happens ev'ry day
Comparing life to a new born baby, the narrator notes the inevitability of daily hardships.
I look inside myself and see my heart is black
Upon self-reflection, the narrator acknowledges a darkness within their own heart.
I see my red door I must have it painted black
The narrator wants their red door painted black, aiming for a symbolic transformation.
Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts
Expresses a desire to fade away, avoiding the harsh reality of life.
It's not easy facin' up, when your whole world is black
Facing challenges when everything in one's world seems dark is not easy.
No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue
Anticipates a loss of vibrant emotions, symbolized by the fading of the green sea into a deeper blue.
I could not foresee this thing happening to you
The narrator did not foresee a negative event happening to someone close.
If I look hard enough into the settin' sun
If the narrator searches deeply, they may find solace as represented by laughter with their love.
My love will laugh with me before the mornin' comes
Hopeful imagery of sharing laughter with a loved one before facing the morning.
I see a red door and I want it painted black
The narrator repeats the desire for a red door to be painted black.
No colors anymore I want them to turn black
Reiterates the desire for all colors to turn black, emphasizing the theme of transformation.
I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes
A repetition of observing girls in summer clothes, signaling a persistent struggle.
I have to turn my head until my darkness goes
Continues the theme of turning away from external stimuli to deal with inner darkness.
Hmm, hmm, hmm
Repetition of humming sounds, possibly emphasizing a meditative state or introspection.
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-I want to see it painted, painted black
The narrator explicitly expresses the desire to see everything painted black.
Black as night, black as coal
Further emphasis on the color black, suggesting a preference for darkness.
I want to see the sun, blotted out from the sky
The desire to block out the sun symbolizes a wish to escape or avoid reality.
I want to see it painted, painted, painted, painted black
Repetition of the desire to see everything painted black, with added intensity.
Yeah
An affirmative declaration of the narrator's desire for a black transformation.
Hmm, hmm, hmm
Repetition of humming sounds continues.
Hmm, hmm, hmm
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Continuation of the humming sounds, possibly emphasizing the meditative or contemplative nature of the song's conclusion.
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