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Not so many days ago, on February 28th, it was Brian Jones' anniversary of birth (1942).
So we decided to celebrate him with this performance in our column "Epic Songs for Monday".
Even if this Rolling Stones masterpiece is credited only to Jagger/Richards it seems that Brian Jones contributed in the composition.
Enjoy this stunning video!
"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've seen people turn their heads
And quickly look away
Like a newborn baby
It just happens everyday
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 facing 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 setting sun
My love will laugh with me
Before the morning 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
I wanna see it painted
Painted black
Black as night
Black as coal
I wanna see the sun
Blotted out from the sky
I wanna see it painted, painted, painted
Painted black, yeah"
Source: Musixmatch
Composed by: Jagger Mick / Richard Keith
Lyrics of Paint It Black © Mirage Music Int. Ltd. C/o Essex Music Int. L