"Back to Black" is a song originally performed by Amy Winehouse, but Jacquie Lee also covered it in The Voice. The lyrics of the song depict the pain and heartbreak that comes with a failed relationship. The song opens with the narrator regretting not having enough time to reflect on the relationship and make better choices. The line "Kept his lips wet with his same old safe bet" suggests that her partner was stuck in a familiar and unhealthy pattern. The narrator expresses her determination to move on, with her head held high and tears dried. However, she acknowledges that it is difficult and describes herself as treading a troubled track. In the chorus, the narrator reveals that the goodbye between the couple was only communicated through words, and it felt like dying a hundred times. It becomes clear that while she is left heartbroken, her partner has chosen to return to their previous relationship. The second verse reveals the imbalance in their love. The narrator loves her partner deeply, but realizes that it is not enough for him. He loves drugs ("blow") while she loves to escape from reality ("puff"). The line "life is like a pipe, and I'm a tiny penny rolling up the walls inside" suggests that she feels insignificant and trapped in a cycle. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the pain of saying goodbye and the contrasting choices made by the couple. The repeated mention of going back to black refers to returning to the darkness and sadness of the failed relationship. Overall, the song portrays the overwhelming emotions of heartbreak, regret, and longing for an unhealthy love. It explores the theme of addiction and the struggle to break free from destructive patterns.
