Underline the Black
Underline the Black

Metric - Underline the Black Lyrics

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Underline the Black Lyrics

Underline the black around my eyes
In the dark with heavy chains over my heart
I just look, don't feel like myself at all
And I'm just waiting for the ax to fall
And I'm just waiting for the ax to fall

I came back so late but it was light
And they looked me up and down like an alien arrived
I just walked on by with my old guitar
And they're still waiting for their lives to start
And they're still waiting for their lives to start

I'm not sorry
I don't think of you that often

How can I explain, that feeling remains
When I looked at myself, I was somebody else
My visions were right, decisions were made
In the alleys that wind through the back of mind
How can I forget, what reason is left
When I looked at myself, I was somebody else
My visions were right, decisions were made
In the alleys that wind through the back of my mind
Oh
With the black underlined, oh

Underline the black around my eyes
In the dark with heavy chains over my heart
I just look, don't feel like myself at all
And I'm just waiting for the ax to fall
And they're still waiting for their lives to start
And they're still waiting for their lives to start

I'm not sorry
I don't think of you that often

How can I explain, that feeling remains
When I looked at myself, I was somebody else
My visions were right, decisions were made
In the alleys that wind through the back of mind
How can I forget, what reason is left
When I looked at myself, I was somebody else
My visions were right, decisions were made
In the alleys that wind through the back of my mind
Oh
With the black underlined
Oh
The back of my mind
Oh
With the black underlined
Oh

Writer(s): Emily Haines, James Shaw
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sentric Music
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the singer of 'Underline the Black' by Metric?

    The singer of 'Underline the Black' by Metric is Emily Haines, the frontwoman of the band.

  2. What is the lyrical theme of 'Underline the Black'?

    'Underline the Black' deals with themes of personal transformation and moving on from the past. Emily Haines sings about cutting herself free from people in her past without animosity, indicating a mental and emotional shift.

  3. In which album can 'Underline the Black' be found?

    'Underline the Black' is a track from the album 'Art of Doubt,' which is the seventh studio album by Metric, released on 21 September 2018.

  4. Who are credited as the writers of 'Underline the Black'?

    The song 'Underline the Black' was written by Emily Haines and James Shaw, two members of Metric.

  5. What did Emily Haines reveal about performing 'Underline the Black' live?

    Emily Haines mentioned in an interview that 'Underline the Black' had not been performed live yet, but she hoped that by the end of the tour, she would fully embrace the song's message.

  6. Where was the album 'Art of Doubt' recorded?

    The album 'Art of Doubt,' which includes 'Underline the Black,' was recorded at EastWest Studios in Los Angeles and Metric's Giant Studio in Toronto.

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