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- Black Sheep Of The Family Lyrics / with translationsI've got nothing in my head, got a floor for a bed.
My future's at the bottom of a teacup
I've got half a pair of shoes and no time to lose.
I'm wondering when I'm gonna wise up
So, Fortune, shine your light on me (and my nose),
Cause I need some security.
You get a little bad luck and it grows and it grows.
I'm the black sheep of the family.
I've got half a pound of rice, a beard full of lice,
Political retrogression.
I've got a pocket full of dust, and eating is a must
If you want to make a good impression.
So, Fortune shine your light on me (and my dog),
Cause we need some security.
While other folks are living high on the hog.
I'm the black sheep of the family.
Don't talk to me about Society.
You got to play by the rules or pay the penalty.
Because there's nothing to choose between a handful of blues.
Double indemnity.
The whole world's wrong and my shadow's getting long.
I realize this song don't mean much.
I got an ache in my head. I want to go to bed.
Tomorrow, I don't have to wake up.
So, Wisdom shine your light on me (and my knees).
It's true what they say about familiarity.
There's nothing good this way, it's true what they say!
I'm the black sheep of the family.
My future's at the bottom of a teacup
I've got half a pair of shoes and no time to lose.
I'm wondering when I'm gonna wise up
So, Fortune, shine your light on me (and my nose),
Cause I need some security.
You get a little bad luck and it grows and it grows.
I'm the black sheep of the family.
I've got half a pound of rice, a beard full of lice,
Political retrogression.
I've got a pocket full of dust, and eating is a must
If you want to make a good impression.
So, Fortune shine your light on me (and my dog),
Cause we need some security.
While other folks are living high on the hog.
Don't talk to me about Society.
You got to play by the rules or pay the penalty.
Because there's nothing to choose between a handful of blues.
Double indemnity.
The whole world's wrong and my shadow's getting long.
I realize this song don't mean much.
I got an ache in my head. I want to go to bed.
Tomorrow, I don't have to wake up.
So, Wisdom shine your light on me (and my knees).
It's true what they say about familiarity.
There's nothing good this way, it's true what they say!
I'm the black sheep of the family.
Facts about Black Sheep Of The Family
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Black Sheep Of The Family is written by Ronald Padavona, Steve Hammond.
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It is first released in 1975 as part of Rainbow's album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song "Black Sheep Of The Family" by Rainbow speaks about not fitting in and having a hard time with the demands of society, using the image of the "black sheep" to represent an isolation feeling and the wish for acceptance. The lyrics of Black sheep of the family mainly bring out the feelings of anxiety, reflection, loneliness, despair, and social commentary. Simultaneously, the song highlights the themes of poverty and struggle, rebellion and non-conformity, desperation and hopelessness, and wisdom and security seeking. The lyrics portray such themes as poverty, societal judgment, and feeling like an outcast, which might better appeal to an adult audience. Moreover, there are references to 'a beard filled with lice' and 'a pocket filled with dust,' which could be deemed slightly crude.
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Black Sheep Of The Family falls under the genre Rock.
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Black Sheep Of The Family song length is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
Who wrote Black Sheep Of The Family lyrics?
Black Sheep Of The Family is written by Ronald Padavona, Steve Hammond.
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When was Black Sheep Of The Family released?
It is first released in 1975 as part of Rainbow's album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Black Sheep Of The Family lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song "Black Sheep Of The Family" by Rainbow speaks about not fitting in and having a hard time with the demands of society, using the image of the "black sheep" to represent an isolation feeling and the wish for acceptance. The lyrics of Black sheep of the family mainly bring out the feelings of anxiety, reflection, loneliness, despair, and social commentary. Simultaneously, the song highlights the themes of poverty and struggle, rebellion and non-conformity, desperation and hopelessness, and wisdom and security seeking. The lyrics portray such themes as poverty, societal judgment, and feeling like an outcast, which might better appeal to an adult audience. Moreover, there are references to 'a beard filled with lice' and 'a pocket filled with dust,' which could be deemed slightly crude.
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Which genre is Black Sheep Of The Family?
Black Sheep Of The Family falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Black Sheep Of The Family?
Black Sheep Of The Family song length is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by Miss DioSongwriter(s): Ronald Padavona, Steve Hammond
Record Label(s): 1975 Polydor Ltd (UK)
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Black Sheep Of The Family
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It looks like I am the black sheep of the family,too...Great song,I just love Rainbow and that little Ronnie...