231_PAINT IT BLACK

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

・・・ローリング・ストーンズの"PAINT IT BLACK"(『黒く塗れ』)の歌詞の一節。
やわな男の失恋の歌かと思っていたんですが、
これ、不慮の事故か何かで恋人を亡くしてしまった男の歌ですね。

No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue
I could not foresee this thing happening to you

・・・「君の身に、こんなことが起こってしまうなんて…」

I look inside myself and see my heart is black
I see my red door and it has been painted black
Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts
It's not easy facin' up when your whole world is black