Alesha Anjanette Dixon, (born 7 October 1978, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfo… Read Full Bio ↴Alesha Anjanette Dixon, (born 7 October 1978, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom) is an English singer, MC, songwriter, television personality and former member of R&B girl group Mis-Teeq.

After the band split in 2005, Alesha pursued a solo career. She released two singles from the album, Fired Up in 2006 but after limited success in, she was dropped by Polydor in 2006. The album was eventually released in Japan in 2008. After gaining popularity by winning the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2007, Alesha was given another chance at a music career, releasing The Alesha Show in 2008. In 2009, Alesha re-released her debut album which featured her new single, "To Love Again".

On the 29th November 2010, Alesha released her third solo album, "The Entertainer", which features her new singles, "Drummer Boy", "Radio", and Every Little Part of Me (Feat. Jay Sean).

Colour
Alesha Dixon Lyrics

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Thought that's how the world would be for me
I never knew what it was gonna take
Made some monumental mistakes
And saw the blue skies wash away

I was so lost, save me at all costs
When I need you baby, when I need you
When the lights off, I feel the rain fall

That's when I see you, that's when I see you

[Chorus]
Colour- la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
It lived inside of my heart
You bought it back with your love
Colour- la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
When it was all black and white
You made everything right
You make it right right right right

I forgot who I was supposed to be
Reminded me of a hope again, you made me dream
Red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet, green
You're the start and the end of my rainbow

I was so lost, save me at all costs
When I need you baby, when I need you
When the lights off, I feel the rain fall
That's when I see you, that's when I see you

[Chorus]

If the rain falls hard, I know where you are
I know where you are if the rain falls
If the rain falls hard, I know where you are
I know where you are if the rain falls

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Alesha Dixon's song Colour, she sings about feeling lost and alone until she finds someone who brings color back into her life. The opening lines, "Thought that's how the world would be for me, I never knew what it was gonna take," suggest that she had some preconceived notions about how her life would turn out, but quickly realized that things weren't going to be as easy as she had imagined. She admits to making mistakes and seeing "the blue skies wash away," which could be a metaphor for her happiness slipping away.

The second verse is where the song takes a more positive turn, as Dixon credits her partner with helping her rediscover her sense of self ("I forgot who I was supposed to be/ Reminded me of a hope again, you made me dream") and adding vibrancy and joy to her life. The colors of the rainbow that she lists in the following line - "Red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet, green" - represent the multitude of emotions and experiences that she enjoys with her partner.

The chorus, which repeats the word "Color" several times, is a celebration of the transformative power of love. Dixon sings about how her partner "brought color back into her heart" and "made everything right." The bridge, which repeats the line "If the rain falls hard, I know where you are," suggests that even during the difficult times, Dixon can count on her partner to be there for her.

Overall, "Color" is an uplifting and hopeful song that speaks to the transformative power of love and how it can brighten even the darkest of days.

Line by Line Meaning

Thought that's how the world would be for me
I had certain preconceptions about how my life would turn out

I never knew what it was gonna take
I was unsure of what I needed to do to succeed

Made some monumental mistakes
I made some very significant errors

And saw the blue skies wash away
And I watched as my happiness disappeared

I was so lost, save me at all costs
I was completely lost and needed help no matter the price

When I need you baby, when I need you
I can always count on you when I am in need

When the lights off, I feel the rain fall
When I am alone and sad I feel the sadness like rain falling

That's when I see you, that's when I see you
When I am at my lowest point, I recognize your support

Colour- la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
Emphasizes the importance of color

It lived inside of my heart
I had already experienced happiness before

You bought it back with your love
Your love helped me find happiness again

When it was all black and white
When everything seemed dull and depressing

You made everything right
You helped make my life better

You make it right right right right
You continuously help make my life better

I forgot who I was supposed to be
I lost sight of my goals and purpose

Reminded me of a hope again, you made me dream
You helped me regain hope for the future and start dreaming again

Red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet, green
The colors of the rainbow

You're the start and the end of my rainbow
You are the beginning and end of my happiness

If the rain falls hard, I know where you are
If life gets tough, I know I can count on you

I know where you are if the rain falls
I know you will be there for me when life gets tough

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALAN SAMPSON, ANTHONY HANNIDES, MICHAEL HANNIDES

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