Paint It, Black
Paint It, Black

The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black Lyrics

This iconic track by The Rolling Stones encapsulates the profound sense of anguish and alienation that arises from grief. The recurring motif of desiring to paint things black symbolizes the narrator's overwhelming desire to obliterate the vividness and… Read more

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Jun 17, 2013
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Paint It, Black Lyrics

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

I see a line of cars and they're all painted black
With flowers and my love both never to come back
I see people turn their heads and quickly look away
Like a new born baby it just happens ev'ry day

I look inside myself and see my heart is black
I see my red door I must have it painted black
Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts
It's not easy facin' up, when your whole world is black

No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue
I could not foresee this thing happening to you
If I look hard enough into the settin' sun
My love will laugh with me before the mornin' comes

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

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I want to see it painted, painted black
Black as night, black as coal
I want to see the sun, blotted out from the sky
I want to see it painted, painted, painted, painted black
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Writer(s): Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Abkco Music Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Paint It, Black?

This iconic track by The Rolling Stones encapsulates the profound sense of anguish and alienation that arises from grief. The recurring motif of desiring to paint things black symbolizes the narrator's overwhelming desire to obliterate the vividness and vitality of life, reflecting his inner turmoil and despair. The color black serves as a metaphor for the darkness enveloping his psyche, indicating a yearning to shield himself from the painful realities that bright colors represent. Through its poignant lyrics and haunting melody, the song effectively conveys a deep-seated struggle with loss and the futility of seeking solace in a world that appears irreversibly altered. #TheRollingStones #Grief #Alienation

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