Dressed In Black – English Lyrics

• By: Sia

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on an emotional journey with Sia's "Dressed In Black"! This song is a masterclass in expressing vulnerability and profound healing in English. Through its rich, evocative lyrics, you can explore advanced vocabulary related to emotions, struggle, and salvation. Sia's unique vocal delivery, transitioning from somber whispers to powerful belts, offers an excellent opportunity to understand nuanced English expression and the art of storytelling through song. Dive in and discover how language can paint a vivid picture of transformation.

[English]

I had given up

I didn't know who to trust, oh, oh

So I designed a shell

Kept me from heaven and hell, oh, oh, uh

And I had hit a low

Was all I let myself know, yeah

Yeah, I had locked my heart

I was imprisoned by dark (I was imprisoned by dark)

You found me dressed in black

Hiding way up at the back

Life had broken my heart into pieces

You took my hand in yours

You started breaking down my walls

And you covered my heart in kisses

I thought life passed me by

Missed my tears, ignored my cries

Life had broken my heart, my spirit

And then you crossed my path

You quelled my fears, you made me laugh

Then you covered my heart in kisses

I was down for the count

I was down, I was out

And I had lost it all

'Cause I was scared, I was torn, oh, oh

And I took to the night

I'd given in to the fight, oh, oh, uh

And I slipped further down

I felt like I had drowned (I felt like I had drowned)

You found me dressed in black

Hiding way up at the back

Life had broken my heart into pieces

You took my hand in yours

You started breaking down my walls

And you covered my heart in kisses

I thought life passed me by

Missed my tears, ignored my cries

Life had broken my heart, my spirit

And then you crossed my path

You quelled my fears, you made me laugh

Then you covered my heart in kisses

I was hopeless and broken

You opened the door for me

Yeah, I was hiding and you let the light in

And now I see

That you do for the wounded

What they couldn't seem to

You set them free

Like a butterfly kissing a child with an eye for the minor key

You found me dressed in black

Hiding way up at the back

Life had broken my heart into pieces

You took my hand in yours (You took my hand in yours)

You started breaking down my walls

And you covered my heart in kisses

I thought life passed me by

Missed my tears, ignored my cries

Life had broken my heart, my spirit

And then you crossed my path

You quelled my fears, you made me laugh

Then you covered my heart in kisses

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Covered my heart in kisses

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dressed /dɹɛst/ A2	verb - to wear clothing
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - the darkest color
hiding /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ A2	verb - to put something or someone in a place where they cannot be seen
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - separated into pieces
pieces /ˈpiːsɪz/ A1	noun - a part of something that has been divided
covered /ˈkʌvərd/ A2	verb - to place something over or on top of something else
kisses /ˈkɪsɪz/ A1	noun - a touch with the lips as a sign of love
quelled /kwɛld/ B2	verb - to suppress or put an end to
fears /fɪrz/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something dangerous could happen
laugh /læf/ A1	verb - to show emotion with a smile and a sound
hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ B1	adjective - having no hope
wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ A2	adjective - injured physically or emotionally
butterfly /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/ A1	noun - a flying insect with large wings that are often brightly colored
kissing /ˈkɪsɪŋ/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B1	noun - the part of a person that is not physical and is connected to emotions and personality
torn /tɔːrn/ A2	adjective - split or ripped into pieces