KALEIDOSCOPE
Angie and George Lyrics


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I caught a glimpse
Of something different
Guilty fingertips
Tracing handprints

On broke-down cars
By my old apartment
Keep em there till I wake up

It makes sense
You're in love with my shadow
But I cant recall the last time we talked

Something has changed
Is it the sunlight
Cause my shadow's been sticking around in the dark

My only hope
Kaleidoscopes for eyes
Forever change this view
Spare me from my crooked hue

cn emerald mist
Steams from the pavement
Through cracks in this road that I used to know well

cs sanity cries
So does that shadow
c faint green light that I'm bidding farewell

My only hope
Kaleidoscopes for eyes

Forever change this view
Spare me from my crooked hue

Overall Meaning

In Angie and George's song "KALEIDOSCOPE," the lyrics depict a sense of longing and introspection. The singer catches a glimpse of something different, suggesting a moment of clarity or a shift in perspective. They describe guilty fingertips tracing handprints on broken-down cars near their old apartment, possibly signifying a past filled with mistakes or regrets. These handprints serve as a reminder of their actions until they wake up from their slumber, metaphorically implying a need to confront and face their past.


The chorus suggests that the singer's love interest may be in love with their shadow, representing a fragmented or obscured version of themselves. The absence of communication is highlighted, as the singer cannot recall the last time they talked. Something has changed, perhaps symbolized by the sunlight, and their shadow, metaphorically representing their true self, has been lingering in the dark. This may imply a disconnect or conflict between who they are and who they present to others.


The second verse introduces the idea of a kaleidoscope, symbolizing the hope for a new perspective or a shift in their current view. The singer desires a change that can forever alter their perception and spare them from their "crooked hue," possibly referring to a distorted or flawed self-image. The mist rising from the pavement and the cracks on the road they once knew well represent a shifting reality. The shadow and its faint green light, which they bid farewell, may signify a departure from the past and a willingness to let go.


Overall, "KALEIDOSCOPE" explores themes of self-reflection, longing for change, and the complexity of one's identity. It delves into the interconnectedness of past and present, illusions and reality, and the desire to find a clearer sense of self.


Line by Line Meaning

I caught a glimpse
I briefly saw something


Of something different
Something that is not the same


Guilty fingertips
Hands feeling remorseful


Tracing handprints
Following the marks left by hands


On broke-down cars
On damaged vehicles


By my old apartment
Next to my previous residence


Keep em there till I wake up
Leave them untouched until I awaken


It makes sense
It is logical


You're in love with my shadow
You have strong feelings for my hidden self


But I cant recall the last time we talked
I cannot remember the most recent conversation we had


Something has changed
There has been a shift


Is it the sunlight
Could it be the brightness of the sun


Cause my shadow's been sticking around in the dark
Because my concealed side has been present in the darkness


My only hope
The sole thing I cling to for optimism


Kaleidoscopes for eyes
Having eyes that can perceive varied patterns and colors


Forever change this view
Permanently alter this perspective


Spare me from my crooked hue
Save me from my distorted tone


Emerald mist
Green haze


Steams from the pavement
Rises from the ground


Through cracks in this road that I used to know well
Passes via fissures in this familiar pathway


Sanity cries
Mental stability weeps


So does that shadow
In the same way, my concealed side also weeps


Faint green light that I'm bidding farewell
Dim green glow that I am saying goodbye to




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