For 30 years Allan Taylor has been considered as the consummate performer, a writer of literary gracefulness whose troubadour chronicles encapsulate the realism of otherwise unsung heroes, otherwise uncharted lives. His songs are faultlessly constructed and flawlessly performed, with his instantly recognizable voice, attractively dark and mellow, accompanied by his intricately detailed yet full-sounding guitar.
Colour to the Moon
Allan Taylor Lyrics
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in a back-street carnival
I was walking the high wire
and trying not to fall
Just another way of getting through
anyone would do, but it was you
...
You were just another sideshow
and I was trying not to fall
...
Ah but you were tender
as soft as a summer wind
Someone to remember
when the cold closes in
You were colour to the moon
you were flowers come to bloom
with sweet perfume
And you were tender
as soft a summer wind
...
I've seen the dark-side
when I'm trying to find the light
Seen the shadows fade away
on the wrong side of night
Heard a song coming through
and when I'm looking for you, I sing blue
Too long on the dark-side
trying to find the light
...
You were just another sideshow
and I was trying not to fall
trying not to fall...
The song "Colour to the Moon" by Allan Taylor explores the concept of finding someone who brings light and color to one's life, in the midst of a dark and mundane existence. The narrator describes himself as a performer in a "back-street carnival," trying to keep his balance on a high wire, while the person he sings about was just a "sideshow," someone who seems insignificant, but ended up becoming the source of color, tenderness, and hope in his life. The contrast between their roles reflects the way that sometimes, unexpected encounters can change one's perspective and give a new purpose to one's existence.
The lyrics suggest that the narrator has been through some difficult times, as he mentions seeing the "dark side" and struggling to find the "light." He also refers to singing "blue," which can be interpreted as feeling sad or lonely. However, the presence of the person he sings about seems to have transformed his outlook, as he describes her as someone who brings sweet perfume, flowers, and tenderness to his life. The moon, which is often associated with mystery and beauty, becomes a metaphor for her presence, as she brings "color" to it.
Overall, "Colour to the Moon" is a song about the power of connection and the way that even small encounters can have a profound impact on one's life. It also highlights the importance of finding someone who brings light and meaning to one's existence, especially in times of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
You were just another sideshow
You were just another unimportant person in my life
in a back-street carnival
In a place where things are chaotic and disorganized
I was walking the high wire
I was taking a risk and trying to succeed
and trying not to fall
and trying not to fail
Just another way of getting through
Another method of coping with life
anyone would do, but it was you
Anyone could have helped me, but you were special
Ah but you were tender
You were gentle and kind
as soft as a summer wind
You were gentle and soothing
Someone to remember
Someone I will think of fondly
when the cold closes in
When life gets difficult and challenging
You were colour to the moon
You brought color and vibrancy into my life
you were flowers come to bloom
You brought beauty and excitement into my life
with sweet perfume
With a pleasant and delightful fragrance
I've seen the dark-side
I've experienced hardships and struggles
when I'm trying to find the light
When I'm searching for happiness and positivity
Seen the shadows fade away
Seen the negativity and darkness disappear
on the wrong side of night
In a bad and negative situation
Heard a song coming through
Heard a message of hope and positivity
and when I'm looking for you, I sing blue
When I'm missing you, I feel sad and hopeless
Too long on the dark-side
Been through too many hardships
trying to find the light
Trying to find hope and positivity
trying not to fall...
Trying not to fail and give up
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noe Valencia Barrera
Allan Taylor - Color de la luna
Eras solo otro espectáculo secundario
en un carnaval callejero.
Estaba caminando por la cuerda floja
y tratando de no caer.
Solo otra forma de pasar
cualquiera lo haría, pero eras tú.
Eras solo otro espectáculo secundario
y estaba tratando de no caer.
Ah pero eras tierno
como suave viento de verano.
Alguien para recordar
cuando el frío se cierra.
Eras el color de la luna.
eras flores que llegaron a florecer
con dulce perfume.
Y eras tierno como el suave viento de verano.
He visto el lado oscuro
cuando trato de encontrar la luz.
Visto las sombras desvanecerse
en el lado equivocado de la noche.
Escuché una canción llegando
y cuando te buscaba, canto azul.
Demasiado tiempo en el lado oscuro
tratando de encontrar la luz.
Eras solo otro espectáculo secundario y
Estaba tratando de no caer, tratando de no caer.
Mike Roster
Song starts
In the purple, moonlit night of the desert, on top of a tiltrotor sits a group of 7 mercenaries. Young feet dangling in the air, backs pressed against metal, eyes affixed on the starry sky. All in the harrowing song of sand and wind.
Their commander, the only one middle-aged, sits on his creeking folding chair, empty can of beer in hand. His eyes darkened by the shade of his thick, rugged eyebrows battered by more than just harsh weathers and the fires of combat.
Suddenly...
...a halo of bright, white light flashes against the dark horizon - a loud, thundering bellow follows.
The commander stands up, the beer can slips from his finger and rolls off the side of the aircraft. His team follows as they turn their weary gaze toward the light.
"Time to go." - the commander said, his voice deep and tired, as he pulled the pair of goggles to cover his crystalline green eyes.
Song ends.
S kabay
Allan Taylor (born on 30 September 1945 in Brighton, England is a singer-songwriter who has written and performed music around the world for over 50 years. Allan's style of music is described in his biography [1]: His songs are written from a lifetime of travelling; always the observer passing through, each song is a vignette of life, like a story told over a drink in a bar. He writes his songs in cafes, bars and hotel rooms throughout the world, songs for the lost and lonely, for the unsung heroes of life, for those marginalized by society – they all find a place in his songs. Each song has an integrity that tells you it comes from something real; characters come to life as people you know and places become as familiar as if you had been there.
Liam
Thanks!
jose salazar ayala
This song and " Long after you're gone" always come together. Beautiful songs.
J W
This song was so good that my neighbors told me too turn the volume up.
Avean
Accidentally came over this song, blown away. Best song ive heard in years.
2010cyberguy
Exactly my thoughts...
ISO 🅞
German mastering engineer work ;)
Bmaker97
*cleanest
Strangely Repulsive
it's not the goodest it's one of the goodest recordings
Dennis Marks
Outstanding performance & possibly one of the best recordings & best uploads I've ever encountered on YT. Have to check if there's a FLAC file available of this...