A New Family
Colour Revolt Lyrics

The first verse in Colour Revolt's song "A New Family" portrays a scene where the singer is resting his head on someone's belly. The sound that emanates from this person's belly is familiar yet strange to the singer. The familiarity of the sound is comforting yet the strange aspect creates an unsettling feeling. The metaphor used in this verse, "Like a fish dying on a shore," conveys the singer's fear of the unknown, which can be seen as a metaphor for the new family he has found himself among. The bubbling and popping sound can be interpreted as the newness and unpredictability of his new surroundings.

The chorus "We all sing, do you wonder if it will overflow?" suggests a sense of community, where everyone participates and harmonizes, creating a sense of belonging. The idea of overflow suggests that there is an abundance of positive emotion, possibly suggesting that the singer has found something that he never knew he was searching for. Moreover, the lyrics suggest that when one is not expecting it, they will let go of the emotions they have been holding onto.

The second verse continues with the theme of community and belonging, emphasizing that when one has found a place to overthrow, they have found a home away from home. The chorus "When you got it, you got it, a place to overthrow," implies that the singer has found a place to belong, and the realization of this is the idea that if and when they do let go of their emotions, they will have support and love around them.