Black Coffee (All Saints song)

"Black Coffee" is a song by British-Canadian girl group All Saints, released as the lead single from their second studio album, Saints & Sinners (2000). Written by Kirsty Bertorelli, Shaznay Lewis, and Rodney Jerkins, and produced by Jerkins, the song is a contemporary R&B and pop track with a distinctive electronic sound.

The song's lyrics explore themes of insomnia, anxiety, and relationship struggles, with the titular "black coffee" serving as a metaphor for the singer's reliance on caffeine to cope with these issues. The repetitive and somewhat melancholic melody, combined with the song's sleek production, creates a feeling of urban isolation and unease.

"Black Coffee" was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and achieving significant chart positions in several other countries. It is considered one of All Saints' signature songs and a defining track of the late 1990s/early 2000s British pop music scene. Critically, the song was praised for its mature themes, sophisticated production, and the group's vocal harmonies. The accompanying music video, directed by Jake Nava, further cemented the song's iconic status, depicting the group in a futuristic and minimalist setting.