Black and Blue
Van Halen
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Slip n' slide, push it in Bitch sure got the rhythm I'm holding back, yeah, I got control Hooked into her system Don't draw the line Honey, I ain't through with you The harder the better (let's do it 'til) We're black and blue Well, you never know when love will come Gotta get it while you got it A little bit of everything, even when it hurts Sure feels good Don't draw the line Honey, I ain't through with you The harder the better (let's do it 'til) We're black and blue Yo mama Black and blue Gotta, gotta, gotta, make it right Ow, come on baby Black and blue Ow Uh, uh don't draw the line Honey, I ain't through with you The harder the better We'll do it 'til we're black and blue, ow Don't draw the line Baby, I ain't through with you The harder the better (let's do it 'til) We're black and blue The wetter the better We'll do it we're black and blue Uh, uh uh Do it 'til we're black and blue, yeah Oh come on baby The wetter the better let's do it 'til We're black and blue Come on baby Oh
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Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Black and Blue" is a song by the American rock band Van Halen, known for their energetic performances and innovative rock songs.
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Album SpecificsThis song is from their eighth studio album, "OU812", which was released in 1988.
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Songwriters"Black and Blue" was written by all members of Van Halen: Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar.
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Chart SuccessThe song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1988, showcasing its popularity at the time.
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Genre Classification"Black and Blue" is often classified as hard rock, a genre known for its aggressive and energetic riffs.
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Musical CharacteristicThe song features the innovative guitar playing of Eddie Van Halen and powerful vocals by Sammy Hagar.
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Van Halen EraThis song is from the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen, showing a departure from the original sound of the band with David Lee Roth as the lead vocalist.
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Music VideoA music video for "Black and Blue" was also released, featuring a live performance of the band.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around the themes of love and passion.
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Critical ReceptionCritics mostly praised "Black and Blue" for its energetic performance but also noted that it was more commercial sounding than the band's earlier work.
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LegacyDespite not being one of Van Halen's most popular songs, "Black and Blue" played a significant role in defining the band's sound during the Hagar era. It continues to be a favorite among many fans.
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Single Release"Black and Blue" was the second single released from the album "OU812".
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