Better in Blak
Better in Blak

Thelma Plum - Better in Blak Lyrics

This powerful anthem delves into the experiences of marginalization and racial discrimination. The lyrics express the pain of receiving derogatory comments, being told she's not worth it, and feeling like she has to hide her true self. The repeated line "You… Read more

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Better in Blak Lyrics

Do you know what it feels like?
To get calls in the middle of the night?
Saying you're not worth it, you deserve it
Go on, have another drink
Do you know what it feels like?
To get stuck in the middle of a fight?
Screaming you're not worth it, you deserve it
Go on, have another drink

But if I just keep quiet
I'll be the one who's lying too
Why should I keep hiding, always crying?
Tell me what did I do?

You took the colour from me, darling, I'll get it back
You took the colour from me, but I look better in black
If I knew what I know now, maybe I would take it back
But fuck that, I look better in black

Do you know what it feels like?
To be told that you are never right?
If I had a lighter skin maybe I would win
Does it make you want to think?
Do you know what it feels like?
'Cause I know what it feels like!
If I had a lighter skin maybe I would win
Does it make you want to think?

But if I just keep quiet
I'll be the one whose lying too
Why should I keep hiding, always crying?
Tell me what did I do?

You took the colour from me, darling, I'll get it back
I'll get it back, I'll get it back, I'll get it back, I'll get it back
You took the colour from me, but I look better in black
If I knew what I know now, maybe I would take it back
But fuck that, I look better in black

Hey! I look better in black
Hey! I look better in black
If I knew what I know now, maybe I would take it back
But fuck that (fuck that!) I look better in black

Writer(s): Alexander Burnett, Oli Gorton, Thelma Plumbe
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of Better in Blak?

This powerful anthem delves into the experiences of marginalization and racial discrimination. The lyrics express the pain of receiving derogatory comments, being told she's not worth it, and feeling like she has to hide her true self. The repeated line "You took the colour from me" symbolizes how prejudice can strip away an individual's sense of identity. However, the chorus reveals resilience and empowerment with "I look better in black," suggesting that she embraces her indigenous heritage and finds beauty in it. This song is a defiant stand against racism, asserting that despite societal pressure or bias, one should never be ashamed of their roots or skin color.

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