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Colors
Amos Lee Lyrics


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Yesterday I got lost in the circus
Felling like such a mess
Now I'm down I'm just hanging on the corner
I can't help but reminisce
When you're gone all the colors fade
When you're gone no New Year's Day parade
You're gone
Colors seem to fade

Your mama called she said that you're down stairs crying



Feeling like such a mess
Yeah I hear you you're in the background bawling
What happened to your sweet summertime dress

I know we all, we all got our faults
We get locked in our vaults and we stay
But when you're gone all the colors fade
When you're gone no New Year's Day parade
You're gone
Colors seem to fade
Colors seem to fade
Yeah

Overall Meaning

In Amos Lee's song "Colors", the singer reflects on feeling lost and broken, and how the absence of a loved one can impact one's perceptions of the world. The opening lines describe the singer feeling lost in a "circus," overwhelmed and uncertain. However, the singer finds themselves "just hanging on the corner," reminiscing about a time before their loved one was gone. As the chorus repeats, the singer recognizes that without the person they're missing, all of the colors in their world fade away. Every day feels mundane, without the vibrancy and excitement that their loved one brought into their life.


The second verse seems to describe a conversation between the singer and their loved one's mother, who reports that the loved one is crying and feeling like a mess. The singer empathizes, acknowledging that everyone has their faults and struggles, but in the same breath returns to the central message of the song: that life is a little less bright and joyful when the person you love is gone.


In many ways, "Colors" is a song about the power of love to bring vibrancy and excitement to life. Without the person you care about most, even the most exciting days can seem dull and lifeless. It's also a song about empathy, recognizing the pain and struggles of others even when you yourself are hurting. Finally, the song offers a bittersweet reminder that life goes on even when we lose someone we love deeply.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday I got lost in the circus
I felt overwhelmed and disoriented by the chaos and spectacle of life


Feeling like such a mess
I felt like my life was disorganized and out of control


Now I'm down I'm just hanging on the corner
I feel lost and aimless, just waiting for something to happen


I can't help but reminisce
I can't stop thinking about the past and what once was


When you're gone all the colors fade
When you're not here, everything seems dull and lifeless


When you're gone no New Year's Day parade
Without you, there's no sense of celebration, no joyous occasions


Your mama called she said that you're down stairs crying
Your mother called and told me that you were upset and emotional


Yeah I hear you you're in the background bawling
I can hear you crying in the distance, and it saddens me


What happened to your sweet summertime dress
What caused you to lose your innocence and happiness?


I know we all, we all got our faults
We're all imperfect and flawed in our own ways


We get locked in our vaults and we stay
We often hide our true selves away and remain trapped in our own minds


Colors seem to fade
Life loses its vibrancy and beauty when you're not around


Colors seem to fade
Everything becomes dull and monotonous, lacking the spark of your presence




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN MASSARO

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