Severance - Lyrics - Paint It Black

"Paint It Black" is a song released by The Rolling Stones on 13 May 1966 as the first single from the US version of their fourth album Aftermath. Although originally titled without a comma, the release version was styled "Paint It, Black". Keith Richards has stated that the comma was added by the record label, Decca.

So you're the *** tin man? If you only had A heart. Your eyes are rusted shut, too caught Up in yourself to start letting down your guard, Or trying to discard your insulation. You got Fired before you could retire or hand in your Resignation. You better shed your skin, man, or this is going To get more frustrating. Inhale, exhale, repeat. But you're still asphyxiating. The ice is getting thin. You better watch where You're stepping or you might fall in. It's no sin (and this is where the strings come in). All this Pretending is wearing thing. We don't know where to start. We shut down with the intent to prevent things From falling apart.