Colours
ザ・プロディジー/THE PRODIGY Lyrics
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For the noise
Wake the dogs up
Call your voice
Are you ready
For the war
Bring your colours
To the flour
[Repeat: x4]
(I can see the look in your eyes)
Show your colours
With your colours
To the flour [Repeat: x3]
Wake yourself up
Sirens on
Cause we are fighting
So eciting now it's on
Are you ready
For the war
Show your colours
With your colours
To the flour
(I can see the look in your eyes) [Repeat: x4]
Show your colours
With your colours
To the flour [Repeat: x2]
(I can see the look in your eyes) [Repeat: x5]
Show your colour! [Repeat: x4]
Show your colours
With your colours
To the flour [Repeat: x2]
The lyrics of the song Colours by The Prodigy suggest the idea of an impending war and the call to fight with full force. The singer urges the listener to raise their "fan", which could signify either a banner or a weapon, to create noise and wake the dogs up. He asks if they are prepared for the war and urges them to bring their "colours" to the field, which could mean their identity or allegiance. The chorus repeats the phrase "show your colours," which could be a call to display one's identity and to know who to fight with or against.
The second verse further emphasizes the idea of fighting and waking oneself up with sirens. The singer claims that the fight is so exciting it's on, and asks if the listener is ready for it. The repetition of the phrase "show your colours" signifies the importance of identity in the battle, and once again urges the listener to bring their colours to the "flour," which could be a reference to the battlefield. Overall, the song is a call to arms, urging the listener to prepare themselves for the war and fight with all their might while staying true to their identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Raise your fan up
For the noise
Lift up your hands and cheer loudly for the sound that is about to come
Wake the dogs up
Call your voice
Prepare yourself and let out a loud cry that will awaken and motivate others to action
Are you ready
For the war
Ask yourself if you are ready for the battle ahead
Bring your colours
To the flour
Show your true self and bring your unique personality and energy to the forefront
(I can see the look in your eyes)
The artist is confident and observant, able to read the intensity and determination in the eyes of those around them
Wake yourself up
Sirens on
Get yourself fired up and ready to go, metaphorically like the sound of a siren signaling an emergency or call to action
Cause we are fighting
So eciting now it's on
The battle has begun and the singer finds it thrilling and invigorating
Show your colours
With your colours
To the flour
Reinforce the importance of being true to oneself and showing off one's unique character and qualities
Show your colour!
[Repeat: x4]
Encourage others to be bold and expressive in showing off their true selves
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JOHN FREDERIK FORTIS, LIAM HOWLETT, IAN ALEC HARVEY DENCH, KEITH FLINT
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