The red door is the color that recruiters had around the time of the Vietnam War. I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes is in reference to the women who would wear all white in the summer their summer clothes. I see people turn their heads and quickly look away is a reference to how the troops were treated when they came home. The entire song is about the war in Vietnam!
To me it always seemed like the story of a man who had given up on love and life. Either because it never presented itself or overexposure. But your interpretation is more sound.
Mick Jagger accepts that they initially took inspiration from the Turkish song in his interview at Rolling Stones magazine in 1995. Erkin Koray- Bir eylul aksami
Green sea could be used as a way to describe that his sea has been corroded, like how pool water turns from blue/clear to greenish as it is left untreated, so it could represent his mind, soul, depression, etc.
Really digging your concept of teaching colliquial English through popular music. Man, you remind me of my uncle Chris Mooney (spitting image, but he had a more Irish-American accent). Did he ever teach you? (American forces in Germany, University of California, his subject was history)? He "is late" now. For his last Christmas he sent friends & family a card with the message "the future is bright" (meaning he knew he would be in heaven "in the light" soon). It's those of us left behind who feel "paint it black" until the shock wears off and we can find the energy again to think the way he thought (that bit takes time). God bless you, and keep on teaching English as it is actually used.
Thanks again Patricia! haha, that's funny. Sounds like a special guy. At least he lives on in your memories! Yes, we need to take the right attitude that every day is a gift. I read a book recently called "Tuesdays with Morrie", about a student who interviews his old teacher who is slowly coming to the end of his life, and he has an amazing attitude to the situation. Anyway, thanks again, take care!
@@EnglishBGood that sounds like an interesting book. Please, who is it by? (I might get it from the library, if they have it/can get it). Thanks for the reply. Keep on rocking.
When I was younger I always associated this song with paint and painting and thought that's what it was about! I guess it is just a metaphor for someone feeling sad and depressed but ever since I heard GOB's cover of this song in the 2004 adaption of Stephen King's Salem's Lot, I always associate this song with Stephen King novels and movies based on them and I seriously always think of this song when I watch Carrie and how she takes her revenge with her powers at the prom after having pigs blood spilled on her and how she uses her powers against everyone at prom! I am also a musician and this is one of my favorite songs to cover in my repertoire!
Yeah, this song has been used in loads of movies so I can imagine how it takes you back to them. I also used to literally think of someone painting everything black. Funny when you go a bit deeper you realize that you haven’t paid such close attention. I naturally focus on the music more than the lyrics. Cracking track to play. Glad to hear from a fellow musician. Thanks for the comment!!
@@EnglishBGood No problem! I kinda pay attention to the lyrics but haven't really figured out the meaning until recently! It's one of my favorite songs to cover on the guitar and sing even though I can only play rhythm guitar and open chords!
Incredible, you have such a nice calm voice, please continue making more! Consider A Day To Remember - Another Song About The Weekend, Tally Hall - Ruler of Everything if you want a challenge, or Interstellar - No Time For Caution. I believe one of these should pique your interest! :D
Thank you for this video, this is pretty cool. I like how you went through it, and it's awesome that you just sang it and performed it at the end, you played the song nicely. This is one of my favorite songs and it's what kind of brought me and my boyfriend together just because we both loved it a lot. I knew this song was sad but I didn't think to realize it was about a man who was sad about his girl dying, so interesting. Also I love the ending of the vid 😂👌
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@@mcdonalds8403 no worries. I’m only telling you because I’m an English teacher and I originally made the videos for people studying English. Your level seems really good, by the way !
Yeah, well I suppose each song is open to interpretation. Sometimes they are written as gibberish and then people find their own meaning from them. Other times the meaning is intentional... thanks for the comment
its a bout a Vietnam soldier his girl friend is killed at base camp when he had guard duty! the people back then hated solders and saw them as baby killers so at her funeral the people would not look at hem or condolence him and blame him in stead! to understand a song you need to know about the time and place the song is written then i can be like paint it black easy to really understand! i love the song!
Could it be that he is angry at her for doing something mean and he says I could not forsee this happening to you. *could mean he would never do this to you. ? Great song. Thanks.
I can see why you say that as it really fits, apart from the line “My love will laugh with me Before the morning comes” which makes me think it’s more the loss of a lover. The song was released in ‘66 which is a year after the US got involved in Vietnam so I’m not sure how many veterans had come back by then... it’s also been used in quite a few Vietnam tv docs and movies so I always used to associate it with Vietnam myself. Thanks for the comment anyway
Yeah, it fits with that scenario too. This is what I replied to a similar comment previously. What do you think? I can see why you say that as it really fits, apart from the line “My love will laugh with me Before the morning comes” which makes me think it’s more the loss of a lover. The song was released in ‘66 which is a year after the US got involved in Vietnam so I’m not sure how many veterans had come back by then... it’s also been used in quite a few Vietnam tv docs and movies so I always used to associate it with Vietnam myself. Thanks for the comment anyway
@@EnglishBGood Spec Ops were there for years. Sorry, Advisors. 65 officially. But do you know how songs or phrases change meanings over time. CCR Fortunate Son was a protest song and was a Tunnel Rat's Anthem by 68-69. You have a point on original intent. I'd rather be awed with OC. Olive branch. Passive aggressive ending, barely noticed.
Good knowledge ! Yeah, interpretations will always vary and change over time I guess. I see gimme shelter by the stones being more of a direct protest song against Vietnam though.
Im from Invercargill, New Zealand. The rolling stones once said some of the song was inspired by the shit arsehole of the world (invercargill) and how awful and depressing it was.
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You should do a cover for paint it black
The red door is the color that recruiters had around the time of the Vietnam War. I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes is in reference to the women who would wear all white in the summer their summer clothes. I see people turn their heads and quickly look away is a reference to how the troops were treated when they came home. The entire song is about the war in Vietnam!
Imagine disliking someone vibing out explaining a song must've been a mistake
BurnedMartyr Thanks for the support !
I see the man at the sea contemplating taking his own life, "My love will laugh with me before the mornin comes" two spirit's together.
Ah, good point. I hadn't considered that. That he joins her in the afterlife. Thanks for the comment
To me it always seemed like the story of a man who had given up on love and life. Either because it never presented itself or overexposure. But your interpretation is more sound.
Thanks for the comment. I also used to have that impression before I looked deeper into it.
This guy needs more attention
Thanks so much ! Please share and spread the word. Cheers
Yes he does
It's about a funeral. I see a row of cars painted black. Many references to losing a loved one.
OK I saw this person and channel suddenly and I am shocked nobody seen nor supported him!
Haha thanks
Mick Jagger accepts that they initially took inspiration from the Turkish song in his interview at Rolling Stones magazine in 1995. Erkin Koray- Bir eylul aksami
I knew there was an influence from the genre but I didn’t realize it was a particular song. Thanks for the comment !
It could also be that he wants to fall asleep and never wake up, to actually be reunited with his girlfriend
It’s possible, yes
It could be both
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Green sea could be used as a way to describe that his sea has been corroded, like how pool water turns from blue/clear to greenish as it is left untreated, so it could represent his mind, soul, depression, etc.
Yes, totally agree with you. Thanks
ohh yea
This is really good, nice job
Thanks a lot !
Really digging your concept of teaching colliquial English through popular music.
Man, you remind me of my uncle Chris Mooney (spitting image, but he had a more Irish-American accent). Did he ever teach you? (American forces in Germany, University of California, his subject was history)? He "is late" now. For his last Christmas he sent friends & family a card with the message "the future is bright" (meaning he knew he would be in heaven "in the light" soon). It's those of us left behind who feel "paint it black" until the shock wears off and we can find the energy again to think the way he thought (that bit takes time). God bless you, and keep on teaching English as it is actually used.
Thanks again Patricia! haha, that's funny. Sounds like a special guy. At least he lives on in your memories! Yes, we need to take the right attitude that every day is a gift. I read a book recently called "Tuesdays with Morrie", about a student who interviews his old teacher who is slowly coming to the end of his life, and he has an amazing attitude to the situation. Anyway, thanks again, take care!
@@EnglishBGood
that sounds like an interesting book. Please, who is it by? (I might get it from the library, if they have it/can get it).
Thanks for the reply.
Keep on rocking.
When I was younger I always associated this song with paint and painting and thought that's what it was about! I guess it is just a metaphor for someone feeling sad and depressed but ever since I heard GOB's cover of this song in the 2004 adaption of Stephen King's Salem's Lot, I always associate this song with Stephen King novels and movies based on them and I seriously always think of this song when I watch Carrie and how she takes her revenge with her powers at the prom after having pigs blood spilled on her and how she uses her powers against everyone at prom! I am also a musician and this is one of my favorite songs to cover in my repertoire!
Yeah, this song has been used in loads of movies so I can imagine how it takes you back to them. I also used to literally think of someone painting everything black. Funny when you go a bit deeper you realize that you haven’t paid such close attention. I naturally focus on the music more than the lyrics. Cracking track to play. Glad to hear from a fellow musician. Thanks for the comment!!
@@EnglishBGood No problem! I kinda pay attention to the lyrics but haven't really figured out the meaning until recently! It's one of my favorite songs to cover on the guitar and sing even though I can only play rhythm guitar and open chords!
@@samuelfawley646 yeah but that’s enough to sing and play along and enjoy it.
Simple. He’s mourning the loss of his girl.
he really a dead poet , as he feels darkness on every other color than black and writer feels brightness on black 🎉❤🔥🔥🔥 nice explaination❤🔥
Great video, explanation, and cover! Keep it up!
Mr. Daq hey thanks so much !
Yay, I'm your 500 subscriber, Glad I stumbled across this.
Welcome aboard!thanks !
Love this, thank you.
Great explanation!
Thanks a lot!
Incredible, you have such a nice calm voice, please continue making more! Consider A Day To Remember - Another Song About The Weekend, Tally Hall - Ruler of Everything if you want a challenge, or Interstellar - No Time For Caution.
I believe one of these should pique your interest! :D
Thanks very much, and also for the suggestions! I’ll check them out
"If I look hard enough..." could be bargaining - one of the stages of grief.
I didn’t know that but it seems like he is bargaining. Thanks for the input !
Nice interpretation. Awesome video.
Cheers Satyam
Hey i really like how you sing it , could u plz do a full version ?
Congrats on 69 subs, and also thanks for the information
Thanks a lot ! Appreciate it
You should do a cover for paint it black
Thanks !!
6:40 I think it's referencing suicide, he's staring at the sun set on his final day
It’s very possible, I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks !
Can fully admit prior to watching this I thought I knew what this song was about... and I was wrong.
When you mentioned funeral, everything just clicked
Thank you for this video, this is pretty cool. I like how you went through it, and it's awesome that you just sang it and performed it at the end, you played the song nicely. This is one of my favorite songs and it's what kind of brought me and my boyfriend together just because we both loved it a lot. I knew this song was sad but I didn't think to realize it was about a man who was sad about his girl dying, so interesting. Also I love the ending of the vid 😂👌
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Very cool video!! It has every information it needs, it's rare to see a video as well made as this!
Thanks so much Lucas! (Remember, information is not countable so we say all the information...)
@@EnglishBGood Sorry! English is not my main language.
@@mcdonalds8403 no worries. I’m only telling you because I’m an English teacher and I originally made the videos for people studying English. Your level seems really good, by the way !
this song is the five stages of grief
Interesting analogy! What are the five stages ?
@@EnglishBGood
denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance
@@EnglishBGood also i’m surprised you still reply to comments despite this video being two years old
Thanks for your input. Yeah, well if I get a good comment I like to interact with people and talk about music
his lover is dead and it's their funeral ... that's what i get outta that
Great job sir
Thank you!
Awesome video keep it up!!
Thanks!!!
Great!
i thought this song was just gibberish, im surprised it has a deep meaning
Yeah, well I suppose each song is open to interpretation. Sometimes they are written as gibberish and then people find their own meaning from them. Other times the meaning is intentional... thanks for the comment
its a bout a Vietnam soldier his girl friend is killed at base camp when he had guard duty! the people back then hated solders and saw them as baby killers so at her funeral the people would not look at hem or condolence him and blame him in stead! to understand a song you need to know about the time and place the song is written then i can be like paint it black easy to really understand! i love the song!
That’s a very specific interpretation Thomas. Thanks for your input. I can just imagine it ! Yeah it’s a top song !
I thought this song was related to Vietnam PTSD or I must have been on something
I thought this song was about
A army man with PDSD
You’re not the first to think that
Could it be that he is angry at her for doing something mean and he says I could not forsee this happening to you. *could mean he would never do this to you. ? Great song. Thanks.
6:47 it could be about him ending his life
Imagine being one of the 7k views and not subscribing SMH
Hey can u do black is black
Los bravos ! Good song. The lyrics are quite simple though. I’ll look into it. Thanks for the suggestion
@@EnglishBGood thanks for the compliment
I thought this was a serial killer mindset song
Dislikes are from gremlins from the last layer of hell
Haha thanks !
Melody is probably more memorable then lyrics
For me it definitely is. It’s easier to remember guitar solos than lyrics
I’m sure it’s about the Vietnam veteran
I can see why you say that as it really fits, apart from the line “My love will laugh with me
Before the morning comes” which makes me think it’s more the loss of a lover. The song was released in ‘66 which is a year after the US got involved in Vietnam so I’m not sure how many veterans had come back by then... it’s also been used in quite a few Vietnam tv docs and movies so I always used to associate it with Vietnam myself. Thanks for the comment anyway
Think of a Vietnam Vet coming home getting spit on. Coming home after a living nightmare. When was this song put out? THINK
Yeah, it fits with that scenario too. This is what I replied to a similar comment previously. What do you think?
I can see why you say that as it really fits, apart from the line “My love will laugh with me
Before the morning comes” which makes me think it’s more the loss of a lover. The song was released in ‘66 which is a year after the US got involved in Vietnam so I’m not sure how many veterans had come back by then... it’s also been used in quite a few Vietnam tv docs and movies so I always used to associate it with Vietnam myself. Thanks for the comment anyway
@@EnglishBGood Spec Ops were there for years. Sorry, Advisors. 65 officially. But do you know how songs or phrases change meanings over time. CCR Fortunate Son was a protest song and was a Tunnel Rat's Anthem by 68-69. You have a point on original intent. I'd rather be awed with OC. Olive branch. Passive aggressive ending, barely noticed.
Good knowledge ! Yeah, interpretations will always vary and change over time I guess. I see gimme shelter by the stones being more of a direct protest song against Vietnam though.
Nice turkish song from Erkin Koray 1962. 😂😂😂
Haha I can imagine. I’ll check it out thanks
his heard is black he see girl and turn his head he wanted to kill em,. it looks like he sing about a psygopath a killer i alway,s see it like that
And to think I thought it was about race, or doing acid all night
Great video, you get a sub from me👍
Cheers !
YOU TOOL...LOL.
Im from Invercargill, New Zealand. The rolling stones once said some of the song was inspired by the shit arsehole of the world (invercargill) and how awful and depressing it was.
Ah where did you see that? It can’t be that bad can it ?