[Idiom] Back in black meaning

[aloup]

Hello,friends!

I wonder whether the following expression, Back in black is an idiom, english or other or is just a title of one of Amy Winehouse´s great songs.

Thanks for your time.

 

[Tdol]

It's not an idiom to me- just a title.

 

[BobK]

'In the black' is an idiom. But I don't know enough Amy Winehouse's lyrics to know whether it might appy. It's possible, as some people do use the language of finance to speak about sexual fortunes - so 'back in the black' might mean 'back in a partnership where I receive more than I give'. The opposite, a partnership in which she gave more than she received would put her 'in the red'.

But as Tdol said, it's just a title. Maybe she's wearing black clothes again. (in fact, a serial husband-murder might say she was back in black*. But I doubt if that's the meaning here ;-))

b

PS = Dressed as a widow