Black is an emotionally intense ballad about lost love, portrayed through powerful lyrics and melancholic melodies. It was written by Eddie Vedder and Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, reflecting Vedders feelings about the end of a relationship and the struggle to move on. Many fans and critics interpret the song as an expression of the deep pain that comes with the loss of true love, making it one of Pearl Jams most resonant and enduring songs.
Sheets of empty canvas, untouched sheets of clay Were laid spread out before me as her body once did All five horizons revolved around her soul as the earth to the sun Now the air I tasted and breathed has taken a turn
Oh, and all I taught her was everything Oh, I know she gave me all that she wore
And now my bitter hands, Chafe beneath the clouds Of what was everything All the pictures have All been washed in black Tattooed everything
I take a walk outside, I'm surrounded by some kids at play I can feel their laughter, so why do I sear
Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin 'round my head, I'm spinning, oh I'm spinning, how quick the sun can drop away
And now my bitter hands Cradle broken glass Of what was everything All the pictures have All been washed in black Tattooed everything All the love gone bad Turned my world to black And tattooed all I see, All that I am, All that I'll be
Yeah Uh huh Uh huh Uh I know someday you'll have a beautiful life, I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky But why, why, why can't it be, Oh can't it be mine ooh, ah yeah, aah ooh (Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo) (Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo) Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo Doodoo-doo-doo-doodoodoo