Black and White

Suggestive of birth and fragility, comparing the speaker's emergence to a balloon.

The speaker has progressed in life and reached a significant point, metaphorically represented as standing at the moon.

Reflection on a past time where there seemed to be a lack of purpose or activity.

The speaker perceives things in a binary manner, emphasizing the simplicity or clarity of their thoughts.

It's always black and white in my mind

Describing resilience and determination, not succumbing easily to challenges, and referencing Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" for added depth.

I never fall like a fast ball

Another brick in the wall

Reiteration of the speaker's tendency to see things in black and white, possibly implying a lack of nuance or complexity in their worldview.

It's always black and white in my mind

Addressing a "sweet lover," assuring them not to worry about the speaker, possibly indicating a desire for understanding or reassurance.

Sweet lover, don't you worry about me

Repetition of the word "late" suggests a theme of delay or procrastination, possibly reflecting on missed opportunities or a sense of being behind.

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Describing a journey or experience where learned tricks or shortcuts did not bring satisfaction or fulfillment.

I've learned tricks, but a quick fix

Never gave me my kicks

Continued emphasis on the speaker's tendency to see things in a binary, black-and-white way.

It's always black and white in my mind

Describing personal growth or ascension with a blend of "real love," suggesting a positive change or transformation.

I ascend with a good blend

Of real love attained

Reiteration of the speaker's binary perspective, suggesting a recurring theme in their mindset.

It's always black and white in my mind

Reassuring a "sweet lover" not to worry about the speaker, possibly addressing concerns or doubts in the relationship.

Sweet lover, don't you worry about me

Repetition of the word "late" reinforces the theme of delay or lateness in the speaker's experience.

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Persistent emphasis on the speaker's tendency to see things in a binary, black-and-white way.

It's always black and white in my mind

It's always black and white in my mind

It's always black and white in my mind

Repeated assurance to a "sweet lover" not to worry, suggesting a focus on maintaining emotional connection.

Sweet lover, don't you worry about me

Final repetition of the word "late," underlining the theme of delay or procrastination throughout the song.

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately

Late, late, la-la-la-late

Late, late, la-la-la-lately