Paint It Black
The Rolling Stones
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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 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 Hmm, hmm, hmm Hmm, hmm, hmm Hmm, hmm, hmm Hmm, hmm, hmm 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 Yeah! Hmm, hmm, hmm
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Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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14 facts about this song
Song Creation"Paint It Black" was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Rolling Stones respectively. Bill Wyman, the band's bassist, has also claimed to have contributed to the song's melody.
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Release and SuccessReleased as a single on 6th May 1966, "Paint It Black" reached number one in both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's third number one hit in the USA.
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Chart SuccessThe song managed to maintain its number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for consecutive 11 weeks.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of the song are said to reflect a severe depression or sadness, with some speculating it's about the death of a loved one, though the band has never confirmed this.
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Pop Culture Impact"Paint It Black" was featured in several movies and TV series. The most famous include 'Full Metal Jacket,' 'The Devil's Advocate,' and 'Westworld.'
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Unique SoundThe song is distinctive for its sound, mainly stemming from Brian Jones' sitar playing, which was unusual for rock music at that time. It is sometimes credited as one of the first pop songs to feature the sitar.
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Song VariationThe single's original version had no comma in the title and was written as "Paint It Black." However, the band's record company mistakenly added a comma, making it "Paint It, Black" on the release.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Paint It Black," including Eric Burdon & The Animals, Deep Purple, U2, and The Black Dahlia Murder, showing the song's lasting impact and popularity.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2004, Rolling Stone magazine placed "Paint It Black" at number 176 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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The Album"Paint It Black" was included in the U.S. version of the Rolling Stones' fourth studio album, "Aftermath" released in 1966. The UK version didn't feature the song.
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Timeless AppealEven after decades since its release, "Paint It Black" remains one of The Rolling Stones' globally recognized songs, often played at their live performances.
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Live PerformanceThe first live performance of the song by the Rolling Stones was at the Eighth Annual Sanremo Festival in Sanremo, Italy on 27th January 1967.
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First AppearanceThe song first appeared on the 'Billboard Hot 100 chart' on 21 May 1966 and remained there for 14 weeks.
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Certification"Paint It Black" has received several certifications, including a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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