SPECTRUM
- Florence the Machine Lyrics
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We were cold and we were clear
With no colors on our skin
We were light and paper-thin
And when we first came here
We were cold and we were clear
With no colors on our skin
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come for you
We dressed up all in blue
With the ocean in our arms
Kissing eyes and kissing palms
When it's time to pray
We dressed up all in gray
With metal on our tongues
And silver in our lungs
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
And when we come back we'll be dressed in black
And you'll scream our names aloud
And we won't eat and we won't sleep
We'll drag bodies from their graves
So say my name
And every color illuminates
And we are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
We are shining
Say my name
Say my name
And we will never be afraid again
The song "Spectrum" by Florence + the Machine speaks of the journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. The lyrics talk about the transformation of the singer from a cold and colorless state to a colorful one as the spectrum (which represents the diverse and vibrant aspects of life) is let in. This symbolizes her realization of her own identity and individuality. The chorus - "Say my name, and every color illuminates" - suggests that acknowledging one's identity and individuality allows for a more colorful existence, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance.
The bridge talks about different phases the singer goes through in life in terms of how she is dressed - dressed in blue and holding the ocean for a lover, dressed in gray and with metal on her tongue for ritualistic purposes, and finally dressed in black, prepared to rise up and be heard. It refers to different phases in her life where she could not fully express her true self and how being true to oneself means being at peace and shining brightly with all the colors of life.
Line by Line Meaning
When we first came here
At the time we got here
We were cold and we were clear
We were cool and had no illusions
With no colors on our skin
Without colorful signs that show who we are
We were light and paper-thin
We were delicate and ethereal
And when we first came here
And when we initially arrived
We were cold and we were clear
We were unsentimental and unambiguous
With no colors on our skin
Without visible traits
'Till you let the spectrum in
'Till you helped us open up to changes around us
Say my name
Call me by my name
And every color illuminates
And everything becomes vivid as a result
We are shining
We are outstandingly radiant
And we will never be afraid again
And we won't fear anything from now on
And when we come for you
When we return to you
We dressed up all in blue
We wore full blue outfits
With the ocean in our arms
Holding the ocean close to our hearts
Kissing eyes and kissing palms
Kissing tender eyes and hands
When it's time to pray
When it's appropriate to worship
We dressed up all in gray
We put on gray clothing
With metal on our tongues
With metal elements in our words
And silver in our lungs
And silver pieces in our breaths
And when we come back we'll be dressed in black
And when we return, we'll wear black clothes
And you'll scream our names aloud
And you'll shout our names loudly
And we won't eat and we won't sleep
And we won't take food, nor will we rest
We'll drag bodies from their graves
We'll dig out corpses from their sepulchers
And we will never be afraid again
And we won't fear anything anymore
Say my name
Call me by my name
We are shining
We are outstandingly radiant
And we will never be afraid again
And we won't fear anything anymore
Say my name
Call me by my name
And every color illuminates
And everything becomes vivid as a result
Say my name
Call me by my name
And every color illuminates
And everything becomes vivid as a result
We are shining
We are outstandingly radiant
And we will never be afraid again
And we won't fear anything from now on
Say my name
Call me by my name
And every color illuminates
And everything becomes vivid as a result
We are shining
We are outstandingly radiant
And we will never be afraid again
And we won't fear anything anymore
Say my name
Call me by my name
We are shining
We are outstandingly radiant
Say my name
Call me by my name
Say my name
Call me by my name
And we will never be afraid again
And we won't fear anything from now on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Florence Leontine Mary Welch, Paul Richard Epworth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@azizous
Spectrum"
When we first came here
We were cold and we were clear
With no colors in our skin
We were light and paper thin
And when we first came here
we were cold and we were clear
With no colors in our skin
'Til we let the spectrum in
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come for you
We'll be dressed up all in blue
With the ocean in our arms
Kiss your eyes and kiss your palms
And when it's time to pray
We'll be dressed up all in grey
With metal on our tongues
And silver in our lungs
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come back we'll be dressed in black
And you'll scream my name aloud
And we won't eat and we won't sleep
We'll drag bodies from a ground
So say my name
And every color illuminates
And we are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
We are shining
Say my name
Say my name
And we will never be afraid again
@jef6080
SPECTRUM
When we first came here
We were cold and we were clear
With no colours in our skin
We were light and paper's thin
And when we first came here
We were cold and we were clear
With no colours in our skin
Until we let the spectrum in
Say my name
And every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come for you
We'll be dressed up all in blue
With the ocean in our arms
Kiss your eyes and kiss your palms
And when it's time to pray
We'll be dressed up all in grey
With metal on our tongues
And silver in our lungs
Say my name
And every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come back we'll be dressed in black
And you'll scream my name aloud
And we won't eat and we won't sleep
We'll drag bodies from the ground
So say my name
And every colour illuminates
And we are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
We are shining
Say my name
Say my name
And we will never be afraid again
@patriciabaiza1456
When we first came here
We were cold and we were clear
With no colors on our skin
We were light and paper thin
And when we first came here
We were cold and we were clear
With no colors on our skin
'Til we let the spectrum in
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come for you
We'll be dressed up all in blue
With the ocean in our arms
Kiss your eyes and kiss your palms
And when it's time to pray
We'll be dressed up all in grey
With metal on our tongues
And silver in our lungs
Say my name
And every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come back we'll be dressed in black
And you'll scream our names aloud
And we won't eat and we won't sleep
We'll drag bodies from the ground
So say my name
And every color illuminates
And we are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every color illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
We are shining
Say my name
Say my name
And we will never be afraid again
@yeastyboyx
I've never felt more like a strong independent woman despite being a 23 year old Male.
@merkurii3877
N1
@hishamsmo4770
same lol
@DiggaUndaHipHop
omfg lol
@User-fy6js
HAHAHAHAHAHA TOP
@karen614
This is my favourite comment
@michelmacena3292
Florence is not just a singer: she's a force of the nature.
@hoopthornseaweed
Lmao
@smartchip
Elaborate,
@krishna-dp1hd
smartchip her voice is simply so powerful and her lyrics extremely profound hence she’s a force of the nature