yellow is the color of her eyes
Soccer Mommy Lyrics
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And the white of her eyes is so yellow
The tiny lie I told to myself is making me hollow
I've been choking out truths that I couldn't swallow
I'm fallin' apart over a memory
And the weight in my heart is getting too heavy
'Cause every word is a nail that slips in slowly
And I can't hammer it down enough to keep holding in
And I could lie but
It's never made me feel good
Inside I'm still so blue
Can't erase the hue
It's just colored over
I'm thinking of her from over the ocean
See her face in the waves, her body is floating
And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading
And the light of the sun is only a daydream
And I could lie but
It's never made me feel good
Inside I'm still so blue
Can't erase the hue
It's just colored over
Loving you isn't enough
You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
Loving you isn't enough
You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
In "Yellow is the Color of Her Eyes," Soccer Mommy sings about the pain and guilt that come with losing someone. She uses the color yellow to describe both the sunshine and the color of her lover's eyes, which are fading away like the end of summer. The tiny lie she told herself is the denial she experiences when facing the harsh reality of her loved one's absence. She is choking out the truth that she can't swallow, as every word acts as a nail that slowly tears her apart from within. Despite her attempts to color over the pain, the hue of sadness is still inside her, and no lie can erase it. She imagines her lover's face as the ocean waves, and sees her eyes like clementines, a fruit that is ripe and sweet but fades quickly. She knows deep down that loving her isn't enough, and that she'll still be gone and buried long after their relationship is over. The final lines suggest an impending sense of doom and the realization that her own light will be extinguished someday.
Line by Line Meaning
The bright August sun feels like yellow
The singer is experiencing the August sun as bright and cheerful, evoking a sense of yellow.
And the white of her eyes is so yellow
The singer notices the color of another person's eyes and describes the whites as being yellowish in tint.
The tiny lie I told to myself is making me hollow
A small falsehood that the singer has been telling themselves is causing emotional emptiness within them.
I've been choking out truths that I couldn't swallow
The artist has been suppressing and avoiding truths that they find difficult to accept or come to terms with.
I'm fallin' apart over a memory
The artist is experiencing emotional distress due to a memory or past experience.
And the weight in my heart is getting too heavy
The emotional burden the singer is carrying is becoming overwhelming.
'Cause every word is a nail that slips in slowly
Each spoken word seems to cause pain and discomfort, slowly and steadily affecting the singer's emotional state.
And I can't hammer it down enough to keep holding in
The artist is struggling to keep these painful feelings and experiences suppressed, no matter how hard they try to keep them hidden.
And I could lie but
The artist acknowledges that they could tell a falsehood, but...
It's never made me feel good
The act of being dishonest has never brought positive emotions or outcomes for the artist.
Inside I'm still so blue
The singer is feeling sad or depressed on the inside.
Can't erase the hue
The artist cannot simply forget or ignore their emotional state, as it remains a significant part of their being.
It's just colored over
Despite attempts to disguise or hide their emotions, the reality remains and cannot be ignored indefinitely.
I'm thinking of her from over the ocean
The singer is reminiscing about someone who is far away, across an ocean.
See her face in the waves, her body is floating
The singer imagines seeing the person they're thinking about as they visualize waves carrying their body along.
And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading
The artist sees a visual metaphor in the other person's eyes, recognizing that they are losing vitality or slipping away from them.
And the light of the sun is only a daydream
The artist sees the sunlight as a distant, unreal memory, potentially highlighting their own emotional distance from the present moment.
Loving you isn't enough
The singer recognizes that their love for another person is not enough to overcome their current emotional state and difficulties.
You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
The other person may no longer be alive or present when the singer eventually overcomes their emotional struggles.
I'll know the day when it comes
The artist feels a sense of inevitability in regards to a somber eventuality or outcome.
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
The artist anticipates a sense of coldness or loss when a significant part of their life and identity is lost.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sophie Allison
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Dreamy Moondust
[Verse 1]
The bright August sun feels like yellow
And the white of her eyes is so yellow
The tiny lie I told to myself is making me hollow
I've been choking up truths that I couldn't swallow
[Verse 2]
I'm falling apart over a memory
And the weight in my heart is getting too heavy
'Cause every word is a nail that's loosening slowly
And I can't hammer it down enough to keep holding in
[Chorus]
And I could lie
But it's never made me feel good inside
I'm still so blue
I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over
[Verse 3]
I'm thinking of her from over the ocean
See her face in the waves, her body is floating
And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading
And the light of the sun is only a daydream
[Chorus]
And I could lie
But it's never made me feel good inside
I'm still so blue
I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over
[Outro]
Loving you isn't enough
You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
Loving you isn't enough
You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
tehgentlegiant
The bright August sun feels like yellow
And the white of your eyes is so yellow
The tiny lie I told to myself is making me hollow
I've been choking on truths that I couldn't swallow
I'm falling apart over a memory
And the weight in my heart is getting too heavy
'Cause every word is a nail that slips in slowly
And I can't hammer it down enough to keep holding in
And I could lie but it's never made me feel good inside, I'm still so blue
I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over
I'm thinking of her from over the ocean
See her face in the waves, her body is floating
And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading
And the light of the sun is only a daydream
And I could lie but it's never made me feel good inside, I'm still so blue
I can't erase the hue, it's just colored over
Loving you isn't enough, you'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
Loving you isn't enough, you'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
nolon gioven
The bright August sun feels like yellow
And the white of your eyes is so yellow
The tiny lie I told to myself is making me hollow
I've been choking on truths that I couldn't swallow
I'm falling apart over a memory
And the weight in my heart is getting too heavy
'Cause every word is a nail that slips in slowly
And I can't hammer it down enough to keep holding in
And I could lie
But it's never made me feel good inside
I'm still so blue
Can't erase the hue, it's just colored over
I'm thinking of her from over the ocean
See her face in the waves, her body is floating
And in her eyes, like clementines, I know that she's fading
And the light of the sun is only a daydream
And I could lie
But it's never made me feel good inside
I'm still so blue
Can't erase the hue, it's just colored over
Loving you isn't enough
You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
Loving you isn't enough
You'll still be deep in the ground when it's done
I'll know the day when it comes
I'll feel the cold as they put out my sun
BlessedMamaw
I lost my Mom , my Dad and brother to a terminal illness and watched each one pass away while holding them. This song is a beautiful representation of my feelings and how even while watching them slowly slip away, I still felt the beauty and warmth of each of their love. It was a letting go of all the pain that their bodies went through and finding beauty in the fact they would no longer be suffering from the disease that ravished each of them. I love them and miss them and know we will all be together again.
Siamul Islam
Rachel Bridges You are a very strong, beautiful and sentient individual. I hope you live to achieve great things, feel deep, meaningful emotions and joy and experience things you can cherish for the rest of your life.
Amy Dungan
I'm so sorry for your losses 💟
Terence O'Neill
Watching a disease ravage your loved one- oh man, that's too sad, too awful, too much anguish. God bless you. Nice that Soccer Mommy helps. That gorgeous guitar finish is so emotional.
Bee Storm
My little brother died at the start of this year. Seven am, January 1st, 2022. Took my car and picked up his best friend. Friend survived the impact with the tree.
i feel you friend. being awake just hurts sometimes. you have my love and a hug from a stranger on the internet if you want it. i hope you are well.
slushieSLURPZ💙🐟
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cybrrr cat!!!
“And I could lie but it’s never made me feel good inside, I’m still so blue, I can’t erase the hue, it’s just colored over”
These specific lines hit home too hard, they’re the exact same feelings I’ve felt since my dad passed away, up until now. This whole song is a masterpiece.
Om Eyehead
Been there and yes, it does.
Terence O'Neill
So true. A tremendous feat.
Mike Alagoz
"Just colored over", begs from me all respect I could ever hold for an artist. She is just so purely naked in her words my own covers become invisible.
Thank you for mentioning this part :' )