Orange Colored Sky
Nat King Cole Lyrics
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When out of an orange colored sky
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
Wonderful you came by
I was humming a tune, drinking in sunshine
When out of that orange colored view
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
I got a look at you
One look and I yelled timber
Watch out for flying glass
'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I've been hit
(This is it, this is it, I've been hit)
I was walking along minding my business
When love came and hit me in the eye
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
Out of an orange colored sky
One look and I yelled timber
Watch out for flying glass
'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I've been hit
(This is it, this is it, I've been hit)
I was walking along minding my business
When love came and hit me in the eye
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
Out of an orange colored, purple striped
Pretty green polka dot sky
(Flash, bam) alakazam and goodbye
Wow, I thought love was much softer than that
For the most disturbing sound
"Orange Colored Sky" by Nat King Cole is a classic tune about the sudden and unexpected feeling of falling in love. The song opens with Cole minding his business while walking along, and out of nowhere, an amazing woman walks into his life. The use of the phrase “orange colored sky” suggests that the woman is not only beautiful, but she is vibrant and full of life, as the color orange is often associated with creativity, energy, and happiness. When he sees her, he can’t help but start singing and feeling the warmth of the sun.
The second verse continues the feeling that he had when he saw her as the hook line drops in again, "One look and I yelled timber!" - this time, the chorus is supplemented with the image of "the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out" further reinforcing the idea that love overtook him in a big way. There’s a sense of chaos that comes over him, with the world turning upside down and the sudden feeling of being hit in the face.
The final verse with the addition of purple stripes and green polka dot skies makes it clear that the woman is not of this world, in the sense of just how awe-inspiring and magical she seems to be. The imagery, language, and tone of the song express the feeling of excitement, energy, and joyful surprise, that comes with finding the person you love. Overall, the song captures the experience of falling in love in a remarkable and unforgettable way.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking along, minding my business
I was casually going about my day
When out of an orange colored sky
Suddenly, out of nowhere
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
It happened quickly and surprisingly
Wonderful you came by
And there you were, amazing and unexpected
I was humming a tune, drinking in sunshine
Enjoying the day and feeling happy
When out of that orange colored view
Suddenly, my attention was grabbed by something
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
It happened in a sudden and exciting way
I got a look at you
I saw you for the first time
One look and I yelled timber
I felt like everything was about to change
Watch out for flying glass
I knew something big was going to happen
'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
Everything I thought I knew suddenly crumbled away
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I was overwhelmed and couldn't believe what was happening
I've been hit
I was struck by something significant
(This is it, this is it, I've been hit)
This was the turning point, I knew it
When love came and hit me in the eye
I fell in love, hard and fast
Out of an orange colored sky
In a completely unexpected way
I was walking along minding my business
Just going about my day
When love came and hit me in the eye
And then love hit me like a ton of bricks
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
It happened suddenly and shockingly
Out of an orange colored, purple striped
In a completely unexpected and unusual way
Pretty green polka dot sky
In a way that was vibrant and unforgettable
(Flash, bam) alakazam and goodbye
And then it was over just as quickly as it began
Wow, I thought love was much softer than that
I never expected love to hit me so hard
For the most disturbing sound
It was jarring and unexpected in the best way possible
Lyrics © AMY DEE MUSIC CORP.
Written by: Milton Delugg, William Stein
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LordFrancisco1000
I was walking along, minding my business
When out of an orange colored sky
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
Wonderful you came by
I was humming a tune, drinking in sunshine
When out of that orange colored view
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
I got a look at you
One look and I yelled timber
Watch out for flying glass
'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I've been hit
(This is it, this is it, I've been hit)
I was walking along minding my business
When love came and hit me in the eye
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
Out of an orange colored sky
One look and I yelled timber
Watch out for flying glass
'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I've been hit
(This is it, this is it, I've been hit)
I was walking along minding my business
When love came and hit me in the eye
(Flash, bam, alakazam)
Out of an orange colored, purple striped
Pretty green polka dot sky
(Flash, bam) alakazam and goodbye
Wow, I thought love was much softer than that
For the most disturbing sound....
@mannofnope6836
POV: You are a famous actor, entertaining a birthday party at Hollywood Hills, but something's not right
@Shadedsins
Took a bit for me to get it
@ethanking9093
I really hope they use more power armor next season if it even happens
@adrijenie4105
There is literally a flash and bam and alakazam in the background
@ethanking9093
And an orange colored sky
@thenavyZero
👍
@mustangbeauty4
When your charisma level hits 10
@count1129
"This is where the fun begins."
@triedmike9999
one look and I yell timber
@inyoface05
"Sing It Sista"