About the Song
“Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones, featuring lead vocals by Mick Jagger, is a seminal rock song that epitomizes the band’s raw energy and innovation. Released in 1966 as a single and later included in their album “Aftermath,” this track stands as a testament to The Rolling Stones’ ability to push musical boundaries and captivate audiences with their unique sound.
From the haunting sitar riff to Jagger’s emotive vocals, “Paint It Black” immediately grabs listeners’ attention with its dark and enigmatic atmosphere. The song’s lyrics, which explore themes of grief, loss, and existential turmoil, resonate with listeners on a deep and personal level.
Jagger’s performance on “Paint It Black” is electrifying, conveying a sense of urgency and intensity that is characteristic of The Rolling Stones’ best work. His vocals soar over the driving rhythm section, creating a sense of momentum and drama that propels the song forward.
Lyrically, “Paint It Black” is a masterpiece of storytelling, with Jagger’s evocative words painting a vivid picture of despair and anguish. The imagery of a world painted black reflects the song’s themes of emotional darkness and inner turmoil.
As one of The Rolling Stones’ most iconic songs, “Paint It Black” has left an indelible mark on the landscape of rock music. Its innovative blend of rock and Eastern influences, coupled with Jagger’s powerful vocals, ensure that it will continue to be celebrated and revered by music fans for generations to come.
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I see a red doorAnd I want it painted blackNo colors anymoreI want them to turn blackI see the girls walk byDressed in their summer clothesI have to turn my headUntil my darkness goesI see a line of carsAnd they’re all painted blackWith flowers and my loveBoth never to come backI’ve seen people turn their headsAnd quickly look awayLike a newborn babyIt just happens everydayI look inside myselfAnd see my heart is blackI see my red doorI must have it painted blackMaybe then, I’ll fade awayAnd not have to face the factsIt’s not easy facing upWhen your whole world is blackNo more will my green seaGo turn a deeper blueI could not foresee this thingHappening to youIf I look hard enoughInto the setting sunMy love will laugh with meBefore the morning comesI see a red doorAnd I want it painted blackNo colors anymoreI want them to turn blackI see the girls walk byDressed in their summer clothesI have to turn my headUntil my darkness goesI wanna see it paintedPainted blackBlack as nightBlack as coalI wanna see the sunBlotted out from the skyI wanna see it painted, painted, paintedPainted black, yeah