He… Read Full Bio ↴Andreya Triana is a singer and songwriter from South East London.
Her love of improvisation influenced her 'Freeflo Sessions' - a one woman show using a sampler to loop vocals, percussive sounds and beats live- which gained her a place in the 2006 Red Bull Music Academy in Australia. Tea Leaf Dancers, a collaboration with producer Flying Lotus was then born, catching the attention of Ninja Tune stalwart Bonobo. Featuring on the 2009 song The Keeper, Andreya toured America and Canada with the Bonobo live band, playing on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury showcasing new material and signing a three album deal with Ninja Tune Records.
2010 saw the release of Far Closer, Lost where I belong and A Town Called Obsolete, all extracted from her debut album 'Lost Where I Belong' (August 2010), produced by Bonobo. She also featured on the tracks Stay The Same and Eyesdown.
'Giants' was released on May 2015 by Ninja Tune's offshoot Counter Records, produced by Matt Hales. It was preceded by the singles Everything You Never Had Pt. II and Gold.
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Darker Than Blue
Andreya Triana Lyrics
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I saw that looking at you
It's not you, you wear up on your sleeve
The people stare as you walk down the street
The you, you wear up on your sleeve
Shows the world who you are
All except me
I saw that by candlelight
From a brighter room
And the smile you wear on the outside deceives
The people stare as you walk down the street
The smile you wear on the outside deceives
To show the world who you are
All except me
And they grow darker still
Til the hour glasses fill
They grow darker still
And show the world who you are
All except me
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that looking at you
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that looking at you
In "Darker Than Blue," Andreya Triana sings about perceiving someone’s true nature beyond their facade. The song is about recognizing the pain and struggles someone hides in their heart and trying to connect with them beyond what they project to the world. The song starts with Triana noting that the person’s eyes are darker than blue. The color blue represents calmness and serenity, but darker than blue suggests something more profound and sorrowful, perhaps pain and grieving. She saw this when looking at the person, which shows that she’s keen on observing people's deeper characteristics.
Triana makes it clear that the person is not what they express outwardly; rather, they wear a facade as armor to hide their vulnerabilities from others. She says, "It’s not you, you wear up on your sleeve," implying that the person is projecting something other than who they genuinely are. She laments that the world sees their facade, and they are hiding their true identity from the world, except for her. Triana emphasizes that she understands them and their darker side.
In the second verse, Triana highlights that the facade of the person deceives because they smile while being in pain. Although they try to hide their pain, their eyes reveal their anguish. They grow darker still, suggesting that the sorrow and pain grow as time goes by. The hourglass filling up shows that time is running out, and Triana laments that the world will never know the real person the way she does. All in all, the song is about seeing beyond someone's exterior and comprehending their unexpressed pain and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Those eyes are darker than blue
The intensity of the emotions present in your eyes is greater than that of a typical blue color.
I saw that looking at you
I noticed the depth of your emotions when I gazed into your eyes.
It's not you, you wear up on your sleeve
The persona you exhibit to the world is not necessarily your true self.
The people stare as you walk down the street
Others are captivated by your presence when you move among them.
The you, you wear up on your sleeve
The version of yourself that you express outwardly to others.
Shows the world who you are
The way you present yourself to others gives insight into your personality.
All except me
Except for myself, due to the intimate personal bond that we share.
From a brighter room
In a location with more light or a happier atmosphere.
And the smile you wear on the outside deceives
Your outward demeanor may not accurately reflect what you are truly feeling.
To show the world who you are
To make others aware of your true nature.
And they grow darker still
Your emotions become even deeper.
Til the hour glasses fill
Until time passes and your emotions continue to intensify.
And show the world who you are
Your emotions reveal more of your true self to others.
All except me
Except for myself, due to my close relationship with you.
Those eyes are darker than blue
The intensity of the emotions present in your eyes remains stronger than a typical blue color.
I saw that looking at you
I can still sense the depth of your emotions when I look into your eyes.
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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~Lyrics ^-^~
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that looking at you
The you, you wear up on your sleeve
The people stare as you walk down the street
The you, you wear up on your sleeve
Shows the world who you are
All except me
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that by candlelight
From a brighter room
And the smile you wear on the outside deceives
The people stare as you walk down the street
The smile you wear on the outside deceives
To show the world who you are
All except me
And they grow darker still
Til the hour glasses fill
They grow darker still
And show the world who you are
All except me
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that looking at you
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that looking at you
accel103
Ninja tune and Warp Radio made me realize this game was on some real deal type shit. very fun an enjoyable to play. deep storyline
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~Lyrics ^-^~
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that looking at you
The you, you wear up on your sleeve
The people stare as you walk down the street
The you, you wear up on your sleeve
Shows the world who you are
All except me
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that by candlelight
From a brighter room
And the smile you wear on the outside deceives
The people stare as you walk down the street
The smile you wear on the outside deceives
To show the world who you are
All except me
And they grow darker still
Til the hour glasses fill
They grow darker still
And show the world who you are
All except me
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that looking at you
Those eyes are darker than blue
I saw that looking at you
Anji Udy
So mesmerized by her voice.
Tweety Boyd
Heard this song while I was at work, had to wait another 2 weeks to hear again and find this song I LOVE IT SO MUCH !! THE VIBE IS SOOOOO UGGGHHH 😍😍
Sayuri Jackson
I'm obsessed with this whole album!!
MrCillaKam
Thanks Sleeping Dogs but this song is even better with the lyrics. Go my soul sister go.
Two2 - Eclipse
LOVE THIS SONG
Mark Guest
Great album. Favourite track. Reminds me a bit of Lianne las Havas.
NovaScotiaChick
Great vibe!
Addie Luna
you've come such a far way from when I first discovered you. Keep it up. You have my respect.