Lyrics of
Black

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