The woman he loves has passed away, "I see a line of cars and their all painted black, with flowers and my love both never to come back". Love the early Stones! Also, I had the chance to see The Rolling Stones back in May of this year. 60+ years and they're still excellent. Mick Jagger is also 81 years young, still singing and dancing like he's in his 20s. Definitely recommend you or anyone to see these guys live, especially who haven't had the chance as of yet!
The paint my face black line isn't racial. He was painting everything black. His door, his clothes, his heart, and so on. So if someone takes it as a racial thing in this day and age, its that person making it about them and their own issues and has nothing to do with the song. The song is about grief and loss.
I always thought it was about a man struggling with his inner demons and his urge to do something awful especially to the girls dressed in their summer clothes
This song came out in the 1960s, when there was a heavy influence and incorporation of Indian music and culture in rock music. The unusual instrument sound you're likely referring to is a sitar that was added into this recording. As far as all of the "black" references, they're not all literal ones, even the one that jumped out at you at the end. The meaning is a metaphorical one, about someone who has lost a loved one/girlfriend ("I see a line of cars and they're all painted black..."), is mourning them and wants the world around them to reflect the "blackness" they feel inside.
@@matthewdooley7855 It's true, when you are morning the death of a loved one, you look around and feel weird seeing people going on as if nothing has happened.
The song is about losing someone close to you and how you feel emotionally about things at that time. Mick Jagger the lead singer of the Rolling Stones girlfriend passed away. The line “I see a line of cars and they’re all painted black” is a funeral possession.. it’s about how you feel emotionally after something like that happens to you no colour in your life.
" The Rolling Stones' song "Paint It Black" is about the sadness and despondency that comes with bereavement. The song's lyrics include "I want them to turn black" and "It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black".
For your next Stones reaction I recommend Can’t You Hear Me Knockin. It’s like two awesome songs melded into one. Part I is driven by a n all-time classic Keith Richards riff and growling Jagger vocals, and Part II is a Santana -like Latin fusion jam session highlighted with soaring Mick Taylor guitar leads.
Stones do such an AMAZING job of setting a mood in the first few bars of a song. In this one, you really feel the pain, obsession, desperation right off the bat.
A lot of the 1960’s and 1970’s Stones classics still sound relevant today, which is a true testament to the band’s contribution to music and their greatness.
I suggested this! 😁 Thanks for listening to me! Yes, you may have heard this in movie soundtracks. He’s talking about the loss of his girlfriend after her death (that’s the line of black cars) and the depression he is facing. I believe it’s a sitar you are referring to. Maybe try “shattered” from the Stones “Some Girls” album
You’ve definitely heard this somewhere, the movie or a commercial as it is one of their most popular songs and they’re one of the biggest bands from the 60s and 70s.
I remember this song from when I was a kid in the 60's, one of my all time favorites, by the way love your hair when it's down. Also Mia , love the way you always respond to the comments, that means a lot to your followers, your my absolute favorite music reviewer ❤
The mix of lyrics about grief and the uptempo music made this one of the perfect songs for Vietnam war movies. Others were The Animals' "We've Got to Get Out of This Place" and Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction". It has nothing to do with black versus white conflict as some folks seem to think.
There is a reason why The Rolling Stones are the greatest band, second only to The Beatles (who did not last past the 1960's) - Their catalog of music spanned 5+ decades and they scored hit records in every single one of them... And they were always creative, like the 'spaghetti western movie' sound of 'Paint it black' (U guessed right!) released in 1966 by the original Rolling Stones (vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards & Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts)... I believe Mick Jagger wrote it about depression and it became such an iconic song; it was used in many movie soundtracks. Keith Richards played guitar on it... (late guitarist) Brian Jones played the sitar (Indian string instrument)... Bassist Bill Wyman added maracas and an organ to the track... and Charlie Watts played drums and added percussion instruments as well. Slower Rolling Stones songs include - 'Ruby Tuesday' ... 'Angie' ... "You can't always get what you want"... However, we prefer the rockin' Rolling Stones songs - "It's only rock n' roll" ... 'Satisfaction' ... 'Gimme Shelter' (feat. Merry Clayton)... "Jumpin' Jack Flash" ... 'Miss you'... 'Beast of burden'...
Back in the day, as I recall and based on my experience, many of the top rock bands were snake fascinated with guru's, music, and culture of India. The instrument they most gravitated towards was the sitar, which was incorporated into many songs of the era. also, to a lesser degree African tribal percussions.
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the song is about loss of a loved one bands of this era often had profound lyrics and sometimes the subject was not always obvious I'm 68 now and we were used to this and the influence of other music genre's such as classical, Jazz, Blues, Middle eastern and Asian instruments it is a raga rock song with Indian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European influences and lyrics about grief and loss. The song was influential to the burgeoning psychedelic genre as the first chart-topping single to feature the sitar
Awesome selection from the Rolling Stones. The 1964-1971 period is my favorite for Stones music. So many great tracks to choose from. Vanessa Carlton did a really good cover version of 'Paint It Black.' PIB is also the song that plays over the closing credits in Stanley Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket.' IMO, the most preeminent of Vietnam War films.
Nobody ever took the lyrics as anything other than what is said but today many people just want to find something they consider offensive in anything and everything. The word black does not mean race. It means he is depressed and black is how he feels.
This song has been in several movies, "Full Metal Jacket" and "Good Morning Vietnam" are two that comes to mind. It was also the theme song to the TV show "Tour Of Duty". It is heavily associated with movies about the Vietnam War.
It’s REALLY not a racist thing… the song is about grief and desperation. I take that to mean his grief is so strong he sort of wants to strike out at everyone else and make them feel it too. BTW… I was trying to see which AC/DC songs you’ve reacted to (cause I can’t remember) and I saw at least one got taken down for copyright issues. So I’m not sure if you’ve reacted to “Thunderstruck” or not. But what I was thinking was if you haven’t done it you should. Then you should react to the 2cellos cover of it. Their version is instrumental. But from what I’ve learned of you I would almost guarantee that their cover will make your gym playlist. It is ASTOUNDING
The stringed instrument that I believe your hearing in know as a " Sitar" instrument from India . Check out the song "Heart Breaker by the Stones if you enjoy funky vibes with great lyrics and strong messaging .
What you’re hearing is a Sitar, a Hammond Organ and castanets. It’s a Middle Eastern and India sound. They were accused of copying the Beatles with the Sitar. Unfortunately the lyrics about painting the face black is taken differently than what was meant back then. It was about grieving back then. It has nothing to do with race.
@ What don’t you understand about “I have to turn my head until my Darkness goes. I want to see it painted black, black as night Black as Coal.” He wants his head painted black. Try looking it up next time if you don’t know. I did to make sure I did before calling you out. Sad.
@@ChristopherSebastian-s8d That's downright silly dude. He's turning his head from the girls in their summer clothes. He talks about a line of cars painted black after that. The only things he mentions painting black are the red door, and the colors, and the sun. He revisits the 'turn my head' line then goes back to the chorus but that's a long stretch to think he is saying he wants his head painted black.
@@debjorgo Red door is singular . Painted black comes after door. comes Heart is black. Black comes after heart. Line of cars and they’re “ALL” painted black. Black comes after line of cars and it’s plural. Sun blotted out from the sky I wanna see it painted painted black et cetera. Black comes after Sun. Every single time painted black comes after the object or objects -line of cars. You forgot some stuff like heart. You also didn’t identify every time the term “Painted black “ is used that term comes right AFTER what the narrator wants to see painted black with the exception of heart where it says his heart is black but the term black AGAIN comes after what the narrator the object he identifies is black. (Heart) Thats why you are unable to identify what the narrator is talking about in that line. I looked this up as well you’re totally wrong . I can’t believe I have to explain singular and plural to you and the narrator every single time identifies the object then says it’s or wants it painted black. My explanation follows the rest of the song structure. Yours doesn’t . I’ll pinch your red nose and fall wearing your rubber shoes
@@ChristopherSebastian-s8d Right. The door is red, so he wants to paint it black. His heart is already black, so he doesn't need to paint it. The line of cars are all black. He doesn't need them painted. The only things he needs to or wants painted black are the red door and the sun. The colors (plural) he says he wants them to turn black. And where are you looking this up? The lyrics in the video are wrong. It actually says, "I want to see your face painted black." That may be why your friends on the discussion page are getting it wrong. But to use your logic, what makes you think he doesn't want his darkness painted black? "I have to turn my head, until my DARKNESS goes." "I want to see IT painted black." Again, wanting his head painted black, is just plain goofy.
One of the best Classic Rock songs ever. It's a mood. Ha. Indian culture was in at the time. I've never heard anyone question these lyrics. "Brown Sugar" about loving black women though 😂 "Sympathy For The Devil" is another banger that breaks down mankind. You'll see. ❤❤
“Brown Sugar” is more about the taboo attraction white people have had toward black people despite being their oppressors. That's why he tells it starting with the “enslaver,” the bourgeoise white woman getting freaky with the black “houseboy,” and then the reflexive moment (third verse) about himself. He's calling out the hypocrisy, making it the most misunderstood song ever.
The instrument Brian Jones is playing is called the "sitar", the same classical Indian string instrument that George Harrison had played on ‘Norwegian Wood’. Some other great ones by the Stones to check out are: “Brown Sugar”, “Get Off of My Cloud”, “As Tears Go By”, “Ruby Tuesday” , “Start Me Up”, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”,“Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Honky Tonk Women”, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)”, “Gimme Shelter”...Just to name a few!
Hi Mia that sound is an sitar originally used in India and I must say that you are looking magnificent as always and I always enjoy your take on every song you listen to and give your opinion on the song and music and your always on the ball for sure Mia please keep up the great work you do as you are totally awesome
While this song had nothing to do with the war, it became associated with Viet Nam. The troops loved it and it was used as background for movies and TV shows about the war.
Looking great,as always, and a great reaction, as always. I believe this is a song about depression, but what do I know. Other great songs by the Rolling Stones include "Gimme Shelter" and "Sympathy For The Devil". I'm from Minnesota. More Prince. His version of "Motherless Child" is pretty good, as is "Let's Go Crazy". I look forward to your next video. More Prince.
I've never understood specially when reactors see the video with the lyrics how they do not understand its meaning. It is clearly grief over a loved one and how ones world all turns black, but so many reactors just do not pay real attention to it usually.
That melody is played by a harmony of an electric guitar (Gibson Les Paul) and a Sitar which is a very unusual looking guitar played in a sitting position. The Sitar has a very distinct sound and you will hear it in Bollywood and Indian music. It was very popular duing the western hippy era.
Anything by Chris Cornell (Soundgarden or solo work / RIP as well) is worth adding to your musical repertoire. Glad, I made the suggestion on her Earth, Wind, and Fire (September) reaction video yesterday.
Great choice, Mia. One of my favorite bands growing up. Another Rolling Stones song, which I think can make your gym list, is ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’. It was released one year (1965) before "Paint It Black".
That guitar sound is the Sitar “they tried to say they were copying The Beatles using the sitar” but I like how it sounds. It’s on quite a few soundtracks and maybe that’s why it sounded familiar.
Hello Mia my love ❤ The Rolling Stones are iconic, you should listen to Gimme Shelter next, you will love it! Honestly if you listened to any of my recommendations you would love them 😊 Speaking of recommendations how about LED ZEPPELIN ❤ I might have mentioned them a few times 😂
The Stones had great songs and they had their share of duds. This is one of the greats. Glad you got to listen to it. I haven't seen all of your reaction vids yet so I don't know what other Stones tunes you've listened to but my list would include the following: Sympathy for the Devil Monkey Man Can You Hear Me Knocking Brown Sugar Gimme Shelter Jumping Jack Flash Satisfaction Those should be a good start for your introduction to the Stones.
Duds? Trust me, they have far fewer duds than most bands recording and touring for over half a century. Oh, that's right, there is no other band with such longevity. Compare their work with the Who, Kinks, and others and see who “dropped off” sooner.
Its east meets west mixture. The Indian sitar and western music . The sitar had quite a renaissance in the 60’s. George Harrison and the Beatles basically introduced it to western music lovers.
A gentle suggestion the best rock are from the late 50's thru late 90's some hiphop is ok but rap is prue and simple garbage.. First Rolling Stones big hit was Satisfaction from 1965. I do love some of your to the bettter rock, R&B and soul.
A note on the video style: almost every back-in-the-day classic Stones song has this type of colorful lyric video, which is great 'cause their lyrics are genuinely poetic (and Sir Mick Jagger can be--- a little hard to understand sometimes... :D). As is already being pointed out, it's the Indian sitar that really sets this gem off; the Beatles also did that, but the Stones, as you hear, took it to a much darker, heavier place. Want to hear a *really colorful* Rolling Stones song? "Brown Sugar," Mia. "Brown Sugar"... :)
A few Movies and TV shows this song has featured in, So if you have seen any of these then that could be the source ;-) Wednesday • s1e1 2022 Black Adam - 2022 Hunters • s1e8 2020 The Masked Singer Australia • s2e3 2019 Pennyworth • s1e1 2019 The Kitchen 2019 9-1-1 • s5e3 2018 Love Island • s7e8 2015 The Strain • s4e7 2014 The Blacklist • s7e19 2013 The Devil's Advocate 1997 Full Metal Jacket 1987 Play for Today • s10e5 1970
Yeah, don’t think that lyric would be written today. But this is prob my fave Rolling Stones song. That melody is very recognizable, and been used in lots of things. Really, the tune has a level of discontent going on, morose unrest. With the narrator wanting everything draped in black (“I wanna see the sun, blotted out from the sky” is the correct line) it’s obvious how unsettled they are, and that’s the tone of the song. (It’s also obvious that cardigan is nicely hanging by a thread.)
the only band i've ever watched outdoors and thought "this is fucking awesome". not shitting on the other bands i've heard outdoors, but sound doesn't travel well in the open air. the instrument youre thinking sounds mexican/american its a sitar. great intrument. sitar and mandolin are the coolest fucking things.
Respect to that one valiant button. There's many songs that the album versions are actually better than the video, usually because the video versions are heavily edited. The video of Twilight Zone by Golden Earring, for example, cuts out HALF THE SONG, including almost the entire guitar solo in the interlude. During the psychedelic stage of 60s rock there were a LOT of Eastern, especially Indian, musical influences, (which also worked its way into broader counter-culture) including instrumentation, melodic lines, and harmonic structure. As a specific genre it's called "raga rock."
As one who’s not a big Stones fan this song and Sympathy for the Devil are by far my favorites from the band. I believe the instrument you’re talking about is the sitar
The Rolling Stones are a blues based rock band. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards idolized black blues musicians of the past. Not sure why the “everything is racist” stuff shows up in so many reactions.
Need to listen to "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Gimme Shelter". Heartbreaker is a good one also. I saw them in 1981 and again in 2021! There is nothing wrong with the lyrics. Also, another controversial (for today's society) song is "Brown Sugar". They dropped it from their playlist for their concerts, but I personally love the song!
Definitely some western movie vibes mixed in with the India influences of the era. And this has been used in a lot of movies so you definitely could have heard at least part of it before if it sounded familiar. Call me basic but this is definitely my favorite Stones songs.
My favorite Stones songs are It's Only Rock and Roll, Miss You, Ruby Tuesday, Harlem Shuffle, It's All Over Now, Emotional Rescue and, if you want deep lyrics, Sympathy for the Devil.
Amazing band, still rocking out 60 years later and this was a huge hit for them in the 1960s. Another great song is Sympathy For the Devil, do the official video, it is a rush and really well done, very clever lyric video! They have dozens of great songs as their career marches into a 7th decade, we will never see the likes f them again. The Beatles were the best Rock Band, ever BUT the Rolling Stones had the Greatest career of any Rock Band and have probably played to more fans over their 62 years than any other musical act in my lifetime. You will love this band with their endless variety of Rock Songs, with Blues, Country, hard Rock and just good times music. They were an instant party wherever they appeard, See them on Copacabana Beach in front an estimated 1.5 million fans some time. Enjoy, foxy and always beautiful Mia! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
It's funny that you listen to the song paint it Black because it totally goes with your outfit today You look stunning as always. Yes this song has been featured in movies and video games
The song is about his mourning his girlfriend who has died. Painting her face black refers to wanting to blot out a memory, not blackface, which is probably what you're interpreting. The lyrics literally go to a dark place.
The version of this song you're properly thinking of is by Ciara who made a cover Paint it Black for the film called The Last Witch Hunter 2015. To be honest by compering the two I certainly prefer the Ciara cover to The Rolling stones original version, but to each there own and who knows. You may like the Ciara version if you might make a reaction to the music video. In any case, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and to all of your loved ones.
You have a great ear for music. That is a sitar being used on 'Paint It Black.' Brian Jones is playing it. It is an Indian instrument most famously used by Ravi Shankar. The Beatles George Harrison played it on a number of their tracks. Very perceptive observation, Mia.
It is so nice to see a GEN Z listening to the classics. I bet you will find some songs you will LOVE if you keep going with the late 70's through the 90's. Also, not sure how many you can find online but the MTV Unplugged series had some GREAT shows. You can try the studio verson and then the live verson and see what you like better. I mostly leab toward the live on 'most" but some live can not be very good. There is soooooooo much great music from before 2000 that you could make 100's of reaction vids on.
There's actually a mistake in that lyric video. "Don't want to see the sun flying high in the sky" is really "I want to see the sun blotted out from the sky"
Hey Mia hope you're having a great day 🤘 This song is in the credits for the movie The Devil's Advocate with Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino Paint it Black what an epic, and iconic song. The rolling stones are the definition of rock and roll. Right up there with Elvis Presley Mick Jagger is every bit of an entertainer with his equally suggestive dance moves for the time period. The band has been active for over 50 years. Check out Can't get no ( satisfaction) that's a cool tune or any other tune you want they're all good
Jagger’s eldest daughter Karis is half black (mother Marsha Hunt), and the band has two defacto members who are black: Steve Jordan (drums) and Darryl Jones (bass).
Paint it black is Dope & The Rolling Stones are Dope there the only Rock Band who had a magazine named after them there actually blues influenced but they incorporate Rock & other genres to there sound
I was born in 2004 but I know The Rolling Stones just never listened to their music but after hearing this I have to check them out. the only 60s rock bands that I have listened to is kinks and the beatles
Mia, have you ever heard “Don’t You Want Me “ by Human League? It was a good song to dance to back in the 80s lol. I think it has around 200 million views. Enjoying your reactions!
The woman he loves has passed away, "I see a line of cars and their all painted black, with flowers and my love both never to come back". Love the early Stones!
Also, I had the chance to see The Rolling Stones back in May of this year. 60+ years and they're still excellent. Mick Jagger is also 81 years young, still singing and dancing like he's in his 20s. Definitely recommend you or anyone to see these guys live, especially who haven't had the chance as of yet!
The line of black cars is the funeral procession for his love who has died, he thinks now that EVERYTHING should be black.
Bullshit
100% correct! He is miserable due to the loss of his girlfriend or wife and sees the whole world now through a depressing lens.
@@jacklee5807 No, this is the actual literal meaning of the song.
@@jamiegagnon6390 Says who? Pure revisionism
You've got to take your hat off to the Rolling stones, they're all pushing 80 and still rocking.
mick and keith are both over 80
The paint my face black line isn't racial. He was painting everything black. His door, his clothes, his heart, and so on. So if someone takes it as a racial thing in this day and age, its that person making it about them and their own issues and has nothing to do with the song. The song is about grief and loss.
Agreed. The bigger push toward that victim mentality they love so much.
Yeah, I felt it was more of a commentary of despair or frustration like Black Hole Sun from Soundgarden. Just wanting everything to disappear.
I always thought it was about a man struggling with his inner demons and his urge to do something awful especially to the girls dressed in their summer clothes
There are no lyrics about painting a face black. The only line with "face" in it is "And I have to face the facts".
@@debjorgo there is one toward the end.
This song came out in the 1960s, when there was a heavy influence and incorporation of Indian music and culture in rock music. The unusual instrument sound you're likely referring to is a sitar that was added into this recording.
As far as all of the "black" references, they're not all literal ones, even the one that jumped out at you at the end. The meaning is a metaphorical one, about someone who has lost a loved one/girlfriend ("I see a line of cars and they're all painted black..."), is mourning them and wants the world around them to reflect the "blackness" they feel inside.
Sort of the same sentiment as "I Wish it Would Rain" by The Temptations. He wants the who world to cry, reflecting the pain he's feeling.
@@matthewdooley7855 It's true, when you are morning the death of a loved one, you look around and feel weird seeing people going on as if nothing has happened.
Sitar - like an Indian guitar with lots of strings
The song is about losing someone close to you and how you feel emotionally about things at that time. Mick Jagger the lead singer of the Rolling Stones girlfriend passed away. The line “I see a line of cars and they’re all painted black” is a funeral possession.. it’s about how you feel emotionally after something like that happens to you no colour in your life.
" The Rolling Stones' song "Paint It Black" is about the sadness and despondency that comes with bereavement. The song's lyrics include "I want them to turn black" and "It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black".
For your next Stones reaction I recommend Can’t You Hear Me Knockin. It’s like two awesome songs melded into one. Part I is driven by a n all-time classic Keith Richards riff and growling Jagger vocals, and Part II is a Santana -like Latin fusion jam session highlighted with soaring Mick Taylor guitar leads.
Stones do such an AMAZING job of setting a mood in the first few bars of a song. In this one, you really feel the pain, obsession, desperation right off the bat.
That is a Sitar (Indian Guitar)being played by Brian Jones....this song was released 07 May 1966
Your reaction to 'Paint It Black' was so good! I love how you were vibing with it. It's wild how songs like that still hit today.
A lot of the 1960’s and 1970’s Stones classics still sound relevant today, which is a true testament to the band’s contribution to music and their greatness.
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Yes, you may have heard this in movie soundtracks.
He’s talking about the loss of his girlfriend after her death (that’s the line of black cars) and the depression he is facing.
I believe it’s a sitar you are referring to.
Maybe try “shattered” from the Stones “Some Girls” album
The instrument is a Sitar - it’s from India. The Stones and The Beatles were the first bands to implement it into modern music.
You’ve definitely heard this somewhere, the movie or a commercial as it is one of their most popular songs and they’re one of the biggest bands from the 60s and 70s.
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I remember this song from when I was a kid in the 60's, one of my all time favorites, by the way love your hair when it's down. Also Mia , love the way you always respond to the comments, that means a lot to your followers, your my absolute favorite music reviewer ❤
The mix of lyrics about grief and the uptempo music made this one of the perfect songs for Vietnam war movies. Others were The Animals' "We've Got to Get Out of This Place" and Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction". It has nothing to do with black versus white conflict as some folks seem to think.
There is a reason why The Rolling Stones are the greatest band, second only to The Beatles (who did not last past the 1960's) - Their catalog of music spanned 5+ decades and they scored hit records in every single one of them... And they were always creative, like the 'spaghetti western movie' sound of 'Paint it black' (U guessed right!) released in 1966 by the original Rolling Stones (vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards & Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts)... I believe Mick Jagger wrote it about depression and it became such an iconic song; it was used in many movie soundtracks.
Keith Richards played guitar on it... (late guitarist) Brian Jones played the sitar (Indian string instrument)... Bassist Bill Wyman added maracas and an organ to the track... and Charlie Watts played drums and added percussion instruments as well.
Slower Rolling Stones songs include - 'Ruby Tuesday' ... 'Angie' ... "You can't always get what you want"...
However, we prefer the rockin' Rolling Stones songs - "It's only rock n' roll" ... 'Satisfaction' ... 'Gimme Shelter' (feat. Merry Clayton)... "Jumpin' Jack Flash" ... 'Miss you'... 'Beast of burden'...
Back in the day, as I recall and based on my experience, many of the top rock bands were snake fascinated with guru's, music, and culture of India. The instrument they most gravitated towards was the sitar, which was incorporated into many songs of the era. also, to a lesser degree African tribal percussions.
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the song is about loss of a loved one bands of this era often had profound lyrics and sometimes the subject was not always obvious I'm 68 now and we were used to this and the influence of other music genre's such as classical, Jazz, Blues, Middle eastern and Asian instruments it is a raga rock song with Indian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European influences and lyrics about grief and loss. The song was influential to the burgeoning psychedelic genre as the first chart-topping single to feature the sitar
Awesome selection from the Rolling Stones. The 1964-1971 period is my favorite for Stones music. So many great tracks to choose from. Vanessa Carlton did a really good cover version of 'Paint It Black.' PIB is also the song that plays over the closing credits in Stanley Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket.' IMO, the most preeminent of Vietnam War films.
If you can find it on TH-cam, look at the video of this song that’s the “Tour of Duty” TV show intro. It’s pretty epic.
Nobody ever took the lyrics as anything other than what is said but today many people just want to find something they consider offensive in anything and everything. The word black does not mean race. It means he is depressed and black is how he feels.
When a person suffers for a finished love, he sees everything black, the best medicine to heal is to react by coloring the world with a rainbow 🌺
This song has been in several movies, "Full Metal Jacket" and "Good Morning Vietnam" are two that comes to mind. It was also the theme song to the TV show "Tour Of Duty". It is heavily associated with movies about the Vietnam War.
It’s REALLY not a racist thing… the song is about grief and desperation. I take that to mean his grief is so strong he sort of wants to strike out at everyone else and make them feel it too.
BTW… I was trying to see which AC/DC songs you’ve reacted to (cause I can’t remember) and I saw at least one got taken down for copyright issues. So I’m not sure if you’ve reacted to “Thunderstruck” or not. But what I was thinking was if you haven’t done it you should. Then you should react to the 2cellos cover of it. Their version is instrumental. But from what I’ve learned of you I would almost guarantee that their cover will make your gym playlist. It is ASTOUNDING
The stringed instrument that I believe your hearing in know as a " Sitar" instrument from India .
Check out the song "Heart Breaker by the Stones if you enjoy funky vibes with great lyrics and strong messaging .
What you’re hearing is a Sitar, a Hammond Organ and castanets. It’s a Middle Eastern and India sound. They were accused of copying the Beatles with the Sitar. Unfortunately the lyrics about painting the face black is taken differently than what was meant back then. It was about grieving back then. It has nothing to do with race.
Those lyrics are not in the song.
@ What don’t you understand about “I have to turn my head until my Darkness goes. I want to see it painted black, black as night Black as Coal.” He wants his head painted black. Try looking it up next time if you don’t know. I did to make sure I did before calling you out. Sad.
@@ChristopherSebastian-s8d That's downright silly dude. He's turning his head from the girls in their summer clothes. He talks about a line of cars painted black after that.
The only things he mentions painting black are the red door, and the colors, and the sun. He revisits the 'turn my head' line then goes back to the chorus but that's a long stretch to think he is saying he wants his head painted black.
@@debjorgo Red door is singular . Painted black comes after door. comes Heart is black. Black comes after heart. Line of cars and they’re “ALL” painted black. Black comes after line of cars and it’s plural. Sun blotted out from the sky I wanna see it painted painted black et cetera. Black comes after Sun. Every single time painted black comes after the object or objects -line of cars. You forgot some stuff like heart. You also didn’t identify every time the term “Painted black “ is used that term comes right AFTER what the narrator wants to see painted black with the exception of heart where it says his heart is black but the term black AGAIN comes after what the narrator the object he identifies is black. (Heart) Thats why you are unable to identify what the narrator is talking about in that line. I looked this up as well you’re totally wrong . I can’t believe I have to explain singular and plural to you and the narrator every single time identifies the object then says it’s or wants it painted black. My explanation follows the rest of the song structure. Yours doesn’t . I’ll pinch your red nose and fall wearing your rubber shoes
@@ChristopherSebastian-s8d Right. The door is red, so he wants to paint it black. His heart is already black, so he doesn't need to paint it. The line of cars are all black. He doesn't need them painted. The only things he needs to or wants painted black are the red door and the sun. The colors (plural) he says he wants them to turn black.
And where are you looking this up? The lyrics in the video are wrong. It actually says, "I want to see your face painted black." That may be why your friends on the discussion page are getting it wrong.
But to use your logic, what makes you think he doesn't want his darkness painted black? "I have to turn my head, until my DARKNESS goes." "I want to see IT painted black."
Again, wanting his head painted black, is just plain goofy.
One of the best Classic Rock songs ever. It's a mood. Ha. Indian culture was in at the time. I've never heard anyone question these lyrics. "Brown Sugar" about loving black women though 😂 "Sympathy For The Devil" is another banger that breaks down mankind. You'll see. ❤❤
The influx of Indian musical influence is formally called "raga rock."
“Brown Sugar” is more about the taboo attraction white people have had toward black people despite being their oppressors. That's why he tells it starting with the “enslaver,” the bourgeoise white woman getting freaky with the black “houseboy,” and then the reflexive moment (third verse) about himself. He's calling out the hypocrisy, making it the most misunderstood song ever.
I like ’gimme shelter’ or ’mothers little helper’ for the up tempo and cool 4ever true lyrics.
this girl is so pretty!
So so 😂
The instrument Brian Jones is playing is called the "sitar", the same classical Indian string instrument that George Harrison had played on ‘Norwegian Wood’. Some other great ones by the Stones to check out are: “Brown Sugar”, “Get Off of My Cloud”, “As Tears Go By”, “Ruby Tuesday” , “Start Me Up”, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”,“Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Honky Tonk Women”, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)”, “Gimme Shelter”...Just to name a few!
Hi Mia that sound is an sitar originally used in India and I must say that you are looking magnificent as always and I always enjoy your take on every song you listen to and give your opinion on the song and music and your always on the ball for sure Mia please keep up the great work you do as you are totally awesome
Another great classic!
And you enjoyed it a lot, Rolling Stone is a great band.
I suggest you "Can't live without you" by Scorpions
While this song had nothing to do with the war, it became associated with Viet Nam. The troops loved it and it was used as background for movies and TV shows about the war.
Looking great,as always, and a great reaction, as always. I believe this is a song about depression, but what do I know. Other great songs by the Rolling Stones include "Gimme Shelter" and "Sympathy For The Devil". I'm from Minnesota. More Prince. His version of "Motherless Child" is pretty good, as is "Let's Go Crazy". I look forward to your next video. More Prince.
I've never understood specially when reactors see the video with the lyrics how they do not understand its meaning. It is clearly grief over a loved one and how ones world all turns black, but so many reactors just do not pay real attention to it usually.
If you mention the word black these days, people assume you are talking about black people. Weird.
That melody is played by a harmony of an electric guitar (Gibson Les Paul) and a Sitar which is a very unusual looking guitar played in a sitting position. The Sitar has a very distinct sound and you will hear it in Bollywood and Indian music. It was very popular duing the western hippy era.
Since you’re a horror fan, check out “Stir of echoes” they brilliantly use this song in the film.
Love the look, gorgeous. Stones have tons of songs.
Looking amazing as always
Mia,I’m telling you. Check out Chris Cornell “Nothing compares to you”. You will be blown away.
Anything by Chris Cornell (Soundgarden or solo work / RIP as well) is worth adding to your musical repertoire. Glad, I made the suggestion on her Earth, Wind, and Fire (September) reaction video yesterday.
Good way to go ❤
@@mikealdana8012 Also Temple of the Dog “Hunger Strike” with Chris and Eddie singing together. Their two voices are so compatible together.
@tomking853 Let me know if you’ve heard this one (AIC’s collaboration with Chris Cornell).
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@@tomking853 Right Turn by Chris Cornell and Layne Staley (AIC) is another hidden gem.
Great choice, Mia. One of my favorite bands growing up. Another Rolling Stones song, which I think can make your gym list, is ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’. It was released one year (1965) before "Paint It Black".
Rolling stones ='s Rock N Roll
It’s a Sitar of Indian origin. The Beatles introduced it pop music on Norwegian Wood off the rubber soul album. Check it out
Apparently you're my most watched channel according to TH-cam. Been with you since 9k. Keep going. Proud of you
That guitar sound is the Sitar “they tried to say they were copying The Beatles using the sitar” but I like how it sounds.
It’s on quite a few soundtracks and maybe that’s why it sounded familiar.
"missing persons" is the band the song is "mental hopscotch" one of the best drummers you will ever here
never got into the stones, but THIS song and "miss you" are gems!
THEIR BEST SONG NEXT TO ANGIE ...BUT YES THIS IS THE SITAR AN INDIAN INSTRUMENT YOU HEAR THEM PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND ❤
I'd pick Angie first, but Paint it Black would be number two and Sympathy for the Devil would be trotting along right behind...
Hello Mia my love ❤ The Rolling Stones are iconic, you should listen to Gimme Shelter next, you will love it! Honestly if you listened to any of my recommendations you would love them 😊
Speaking of recommendations how about LED ZEPPELIN ❤ I might have mentioned them a few times 😂
The Stones had great songs and they had their share of duds. This is one of the greats. Glad you got to listen to it. I haven't seen all of your reaction vids yet so I don't know what other Stones tunes you've listened to but my list would include the following:
Sympathy for the Devil
Monkey Man
Can You Hear Me Knocking
Brown Sugar
Gimme Shelter
Jumping Jack Flash
Satisfaction
Those should be a good start for your introduction to the Stones.
Duds? Trust me, they have far fewer duds than most bands recording and touring for over half a century. Oh, that's right, there is no other band with such longevity. Compare their work with the Who, Kinks, and others and see who “dropped off” sooner.
@@fuchsiaswing8545 " Wanna Hold You" ... nuff said
Its east meets west mixture. The Indian sitar and western music . The sitar had quite a renaissance in the 60’s. George Harrison and the Beatles basically introduced it to western music lovers.
A gentle suggestion the best rock are from the late 50's thru late 90's some hiphop is ok but rap is prue and simple garbage.. First Rolling Stones big hit was Satisfaction from 1965. I do love some of your to the bettter rock, R&B and soul.
CANT YOU HEAR ME KNOCKIN' is really great.
Enjoy
Amazing song love the video Mia stay motivated dream big 1 mill on the way
A note on the video style: almost every back-in-the-day classic Stones song has this type of colorful lyric video, which is great 'cause their lyrics are genuinely poetic (and Sir Mick Jagger can be--- a little hard to understand sometimes... :D).
As is already being pointed out, it's the Indian sitar that really sets this gem off; the Beatles also did that, but the Stones, as you hear, took it to a much darker, heavier place.
Want to hear a *really colorful* Rolling Stones song? "Brown Sugar," Mia. "Brown Sugar"... :)
A few Movies and TV shows this song has featured in, So if you have seen any of these then that could be the source ;-)
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Black Adam - 2022
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Pennyworth • s1e1 2019
The Kitchen 2019
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Love Island • s7e8 2015
The Strain • s4e7 2014
The Blacklist • s7e19 2013
The Devil's Advocate 1997
Full Metal Jacket 1987
Play for Today • s10e5 1970
Yeah, don’t think that lyric would be written today. But this is prob my fave Rolling Stones song. That melody is very recognizable, and been used in lots of things. Really, the tune has a level of discontent going on, morose unrest. With the narrator wanting everything draped in black (“I wanna see the sun, blotted out from the sky” is the correct line) it’s obvious how unsettled they are, and that’s the tone of the song. (It’s also obvious that cardigan is nicely hanging by a thread.)
the only band i've ever watched outdoors and thought "this is fucking awesome". not shitting on the other bands i've heard outdoors, but sound doesn't travel well in the open air. the instrument youre thinking sounds mexican/american its a sitar. great intrument. sitar and mandolin are the coolest fucking things.
Respect to that one valiant button.
There's many songs that the album versions are actually better than the video, usually because the video versions are heavily edited. The video of Twilight Zone by Golden Earring, for example, cuts out HALF THE SONG, including almost the entire guitar solo in the interlude.
During the psychedelic stage of 60s rock there were a LOT of Eastern, especially Indian, musical influences, (which also worked its way into broader counter-culture) including instrumentation, melodic lines, and harmonic structure. As a specific genre it's called "raga rock."
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ps love the new look, looking gorgeous, btw great song, Stones rock....
As one who’s not a big Stones fan this song and Sympathy for the Devil are by far my favorites from the band. I believe the instrument you’re talking about is the sitar
The Rolling Stones are a blues based rock band. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards idolized black blues musicians of the past. Not sure why the “everything is racist” stuff shows up in so many reactions.
Need to listen to "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Gimme Shelter". Heartbreaker is a good one also. I saw them in 1981 and again in 2021! There is nothing wrong with the lyrics. Also, another controversial (for today's society) song is "Brown Sugar". They dropped it from their playlist for their concerts, but I personally love the song!
Definitely some western movie vibes mixed in with the India influences of the era. And this has been used in a lot of movies so you definitely could have heard at least part of it before if it sounded familiar. Call me basic but this is definitely my favorite Stones songs.
My favorite Stones songs are It's Only Rock and Roll, Miss You, Ruby Tuesday, Harlem Shuffle, It's All Over Now, Emotional Rescue and, if you want deep lyrics, Sympathy for the Devil.
Very iconic song at the start of the Vietnam War. By the way, I love your hair gorgeous! 💕
The rolling stones are excellent 😊 great reaction
I absolutely love what you do... And you do it while looking gorgeous
Mia looking beautiful as always 😍
Amazing band, still rocking out 60 years later and this was a huge hit for them in the 1960s. Another great song is Sympathy For the Devil, do the official video, it is a rush and really well done, very clever lyric video! They have dozens of great songs as their career marches into a 7th decade, we will never see the likes f them again. The Beatles were the best Rock Band, ever BUT the Rolling Stones had the Greatest career of any Rock Band and have probably played to more fans over their 62 years than any other musical act in my lifetime. You will love this band with their endless variety of Rock Songs, with Blues, Country, hard Rock and just good times music. They were an instant party wherever they appeard, See them on Copacabana Beach in front an estimated 1.5 million fans some time. Enjoy, foxy and always beautiful Mia!
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Hello gorgeous
Thank you for reacting to Rolling Stones
And also for being so astonishing beautiful lady😍🥰
It's funny that you listen to the song paint it Black because it totally goes with your outfit today You look stunning as always.
Yes this song has been featured in movies and video games
Rolling Stones-Wild Horses, Keith Richard’s wrote the song about his kids, if I’m not mistaken
I had this album actual album sounds so good on vinyl record ❤❤❤ Another great reaction
The song is about his mourning his girlfriend who has died. Painting her face black refers to wanting to blot out a memory, not blackface, which is probably what you're interpreting. The lyrics literally go to a dark place.
The sound your hearing is the great multi instrumentalist Brian Jones playing a Sitar. It has an Indian or Moroccan feel to it.
The version of this song you're properly thinking of is by Ciara who made a cover Paint it Black for the film called The Last Witch Hunter 2015. To be honest by compering the two I certainly prefer the Ciara cover to The Rolling stones original version, but to each there own and who knows. You may like the Ciara version if you might make a reaction to the music video. In any case, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and to all of your loved ones.
You have a great ear for music. That is a sitar being used on 'Paint It Black.' Brian Jones is playing it. It is an Indian instrument most famously used by Ravi Shankar. The Beatles George Harrison played it on a number of their tracks. Very perceptive observation, Mia.
Rolling Stones, Emotional Rescue
To think Keith Richards was only 650 years old when they recorded this
It is so nice to see a GEN Z listening to the classics. I bet you will find some songs you will LOVE if you keep going with the late 70's through the 90's.
Also, not sure how many you can find online but the MTV Unplugged series had some GREAT shows. You can try the studio verson and then the live verson and see what you like better. I mostly leab toward the live on 'most" but some live can not be very good. There is soooooooo much great music from before 2000 that you could make 100's of reaction vids on.
I love the new hair style!!! Wow
Love this song, it's in a lot of movies and stuff. your hair is looking awesome too in this vid!
There's actually a mistake in that lyric video. "Don't want to see the sun flying high in the sky" is really "I want to see the sun blotted out from the sky"
This woman though...love it.
Hey Mia hope you're having a great day 🤘 This song is in the credits for the movie The Devil's Advocate with Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino
Paint it Black what an epic, and iconic song. The rolling stones are the definition of rock and roll. Right up there with Elvis Presley Mick Jagger is every bit of an entertainer with his equally suggestive dance moves for the time period. The band has been active for over 50 years. Check out Can't get no ( satisfaction) that's a cool tune or any other tune you want they're all good
This song played at the end credits scene of The Devil's Advocate. Good movie, you should watch it.
If you’ve seen Stir of Echoes, you’ll appreciate this song.
The Rolling Stones were absolutly not racist!! They loved blues music and artists and a number of the band member dated black girls!!
Jagger’s eldest daughter Karis is half black (mother Marsha Hunt), and the band has two defacto members who are black: Steve Jordan (drums) and Darryl Jones (bass).
Hey Mia are you familiar with Ruben Blades? He had a lot of dope music- Pedro Navaja, Ligia Elena, Plástico…storytelling in salsa music 🔥🔥🔥
❤❤❤ The hair offers up such a new look. Really nice 👌
Mother’s little helper is a great rs song and I haven’t seen anyone react to it yet.
Always rocking ❤ 🌹🔥
Paint it black is Dope & The Rolling Stones are Dope there the only Rock Band who had a magazine named after them there actually blues influenced but they incorporate Rock & other genres to there sound
I was born in 2004 but I know The Rolling Stones just never listened to their music but after hearing this I have to check them out. the only 60s rock bands that I have listened to is kinks and the beatles
The song played during the end credits of the movie "Full Metal Jacket".
And was the theme song for the TV series "Tour of Duty" about the Vietnam War.
Mia, have you ever heard “Don’t You Want Me “ by Human League? It was a good song to dance to back in the 80s lol. I think it has around 200 million views. Enjoying your reactions!