“Paint It Black” is a song by The Rolling Stones, released in 1966. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and became one of the band’s most iconic and distinctive tracks. The song is notable for its Eastern-influenced musical arrangement, featuring a sitar played by Brian Jones.
About The Song
Lyrically, “Paint It Black” explores themes of grief, loss, and a desire for change. The narrator expresses a wish to paint everything black as a way of dealing with the emotions associated with loss. The song’s dark and intense atmosphere is enhanced by its driving rhythm and the incorporation of the sitar, which adds a unique and exotic element to the music.
“Paint It Black” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song’s impact has endured over the years, and it remains a significant part of The Rolling Stones’ catalog. Its distinctive sound and memorable lyrics have made it a classic representation of the 1960s rock era.
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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’ve seen people turn their heads
And quickly look away
Like a newborn baby
It just happens everyday
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 facing 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 setting sun
My love will laugh with me
Before the morning 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
I wanna see it painted
Painted black
Black as night
Black as coal
I wanna see the sun
Blotted out from the sky
I wanna see it painted, painted, painted
Painted black, yeah