Gin Wigmore hails from New Zealand, known worldwide for its wool production, so this song is something of a nod to her pastoral origins. A black sheep is a person who defies the expectations of their family or social group and often finds themself an outsider.
Gin insists that this is her identity...
[Backing Vocals]
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
[Verse 1]
I got lotsa jealous lovers that all wish they had me back
Got a pistol for a mouth, my own mama gave me that
Makin' my own road outta gravel and some wine
And if I have to fall, then it won't be in your line
[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I?
Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I?
[Chorus]
I'm a ba-a-a-ad woman to keep
Make me ma-a-a-ad, I'm not here to please
Paint me in a corner but my color comes back
Once you go black, you never go back
I'm a black sheep
I'm a black sheep
[Verse 2]
I wasn't born a beauty queen but I'm okay with that
Maybe radio won't mind if I sing a little flat
I wear my boots to bed, hang a cross up on the wall
To save me from a shallow grave that wants to take us all
[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I?
Everybody's doing it so why the hell should I?
[Chorus]
I'm a ba-a-a-ad woman to keep
Make me ma-a-a-ad, I'm not here to please
Paint me in a corner but my color comes back
Once you go black, you never go back
I'm a black sheep
I'm a black sheep
I'm a black sheep
I'm a black sheep
[Repeat Verse 1]
I got lotsa jealous lovers that all wish they had me back
Got a pistol for a mouth, my own mama gave me that
Makin' my own road outta gravel and some wine
And if I have to fall, then it won't be in your line
[Chorus]
I'm a ba-a-a-ad woman to keep
Make me ma-a-a-ad, I'm not here to please
Paint me in a corner but my colour comes back
Once you go black, you never go back
[Outro]
Once you go black, you never go back
Once you go black, you never go back
Once you go black, you never go back
Once you go black, you never go back
Black Sheep was written by Butch Walker & Gin Wigmore.
Black Sheep was produced by Butch Walker.
Gin Wigmore released Black Sheep on Mon Sep 26 2011.
Hi, what’s the artist of the song you’re mentioning?