The song's intro was remixed on Greatest Hits '93–'03.
A live performance video clip of "Amber" was featured on the DVD extras for the 2004 movie, 50 First Dates starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and the album version of "Amber" was featured in the film.
The song was included on the soundtrack to the 2010 film Dear John. The song is also featured in the 2008 movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
Amber
311 Lyrics
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I got to tell you something
This phenomenon, I had to put it in a song
And it goes like
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You want to know what brings me here, oh
You glide through my head, blind to fear
And I know why
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You live too far away
Your voice rings like a bell anyway
Don't give up your independence
Unless it feels so right
Nothing good comes easily
Sometimes you've got to fight
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You launched a thousand ships in my heart, so easy
Still it's fine from afar
And you know that
Whoa
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
Whoa
I got to tell you something
The song "Amber" by 311 is a love song that describes the feeling of being in love with someone from afar. The opening verse talks about needing to escape from the usual routine and share a feeling that is out of the ordinary. The singer then begins to describe the person they are in love with, saying that Amber is the color of their energy, and that shades of gold are displayed naturally. The chorus repeats these lines, emphasizing the importance of the color amber as a symbol of the love that the singer feels.
The second verse starts with the lines "You want to know what brings me here, oh, you glide through my head, blind to fear, and I know why." These lines suggest that the person the singer is in love with is not aware of their feelings, and that they are constantly thinking about them despite the distance between them. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the importance of the color amber to the singer.
In the bridge of the song, the singer recognizes that the person they are in love with lives far away, and yet their voice is still like a bell in their head. They advise the person not to give up their independence unless it feels right, acknowledging that sometimes love can be a fight. The chorus is repeated one final time, as if to cement the importance of Amber as a symbol of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
The singer is yearning for a change from their everyday life and is seeking inspiration.
I got to tell you something
The singer has a message to convey and wants to share it with the listener.
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
The singer is expressing how the color amber represents the energy of the person they are addressing.
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
The artist is highlighting the natural beauty and radiance of the person they are addressing.
You want to know what brings me here, oh
The artist is acknowledging the listener's curiosity about what has led them to express their feelings in this song.
You glide through my head, blind to fear
The singer is describing how the person they are addressing effortlessly occupies their thoughts and doesn't let fear hold them back.
And I know why
The singer has a clear understanding of their emotions and the reasons for their attraction towards the person they are addressing.
You live too far away
The artist acknowledges the distance separating them from the person they are addressing.
Your voice rings like a bell anyway
Even though they are far away, the person they are addressing has a captivating and alluring voice.
Don't give up your independence
The artist doesn't want the person they are addressing to compromise their freedom and autonomy.
Unless it feels so right
The singer believes that giving up independence is only worth it if it feels truly right for the individual.
Nothing good comes easily
The artist recognizes that achieving meaningful and worthwhile things requires effort and perseverance.
Sometimes you've got to fight
The singer encourages the person they are addressing not to give up in the face of adversity and to fight for what they believe in.
You launched a thousand ships in my heart, so easy
The person they are addressing has had an immense impact on the singer and has easily won their heart.
Still it's fine from afar
Even though the singer wishes to be closer to the person they are addressing, they still appreciate and cherish them from a distance.
And you know that
The artist is reminding the person they are addressing that they already know how they feel about them.
Whoa
This exclamation serves as an intensifier for the strong emotions the artist is expressing throughout the song.
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
Repeating the opening line, the singer continues to express their desire for inspiration and change.
Whoa
Again, this exclamation emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions.
I got to tell you something
The artist reiterates that they have a message they need to share with the person they are addressing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nicholas Hexum
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kadzski
=AMBER=
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
I got to tell you something
This phenomenon, I had to put it in a song
And it goes like
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You want to know what brings me here, oh
You glide through my head, blind to fear
And I know why
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You live too far away
Your voice rings like a bell anyway
Don't give up your independence
Unless it feels so right
Nothing good comes easily
Sometimes you've got to fight
Whoa, amber is the color of your energy
Whoa, shades of gold display naturally
You launched a thousand ships in my heart, so easy
Still it's fine from afar
And you know that
Whoa
Brainstorm, take me away from the norm
Whoa
I got to tell you something
@shortcakescar
I discovered this song during a time where i had some toxic friends, ive been trying to avoid listening to it because I didn’t want to be reminded of those times, but now everytime i listen to it, i realize i can just embrace the song and forget about the past. ❤
@juneack5848
Stay strong, move forward with love and compassion, no matter what the darkness may do, we are the light.
@thatonedudewhodoesstuff334
Exactly
@KingdomcomeJesus
💯
@PoisonEngene
I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm going through a similar experience with the song "Everything Goes" by RM. 😅 May we both recover completely. ❤
@chelleyo.3306
I love this comment ! Keep going !
@rocker4428
Im 27, my mom was 18 when i was born. She loves all this kind of music, and every time i hear it i feel so close to her❤ Amber is def the color of her energy lol Love ya mom, miss ya 😢
@gonzalochervet8127
my mom also loves this, and i feel the same! cheers man!
@GeeJaco-ir5kf
❤❤❤
@JohnnyWalkerBlack142
One of my mom’s favorite songs. She would play it all the time when I was much younger. Very nostalgic