Colours
B.L.A.N.K. Lyrics
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And really light cream
(The colour) to me
You see,
You're odd cartoons on block colour backgrounds
LED shoes making discos in the snow, now
I never really knew
How many colours
I never really knew
How cones worked
But now I do
I know you miss orange
See the world as tinted red
Pink is phantom yellow
Blue got lost inside your head
When the light turns to darkness
And what was purple turns to gray
You're blind to all the colours
Not just those who've turned you away
It's a solace in itself
It's hard to ask for help
But you should know you're not alone
You see
I see more colours
Than you think
You see
You're more than
What was green
I never really knew
That I could spot the love
Inside of you
I never really knew
That eyes aren't
The only way to view
I know you miss orange
See the world as tinted red
Pink is phantom yellow
Blue got lost inside your head
When the light turns to darkness
And what was purple turns to gray
You're blind to all the colours
Not just those who've turned you away
It's a solace in itself
Listen, I can help
Though you're missing rainbows
Needing favours
Though some things are hard to see
You're not just 'nothing' now
You're all the colours left on the spectrum to me
The lyrics to B.L.A.N.K.'s song "Colours" explore the idea that humans, like flowers, are multi-faceted and come in many different shades and hues. The singer acknowledges the different nuances and complexities of the person they are addressing, describing them as "odd cartoons on block colour backgrounds" and "LED shoes making discos in the snow". The lyrics suggest that there is more to this person than just what meets the eye, and that the singer has learned to appreciate their unique qualities.
However, the song also acknowledges that this person is struggling with something – an inability to fully see or appreciate the colors around them. The lyrics describe how different colors have become distorted or lost for the person, such as how "blue got lost inside their head" and they "miss orange" or see the world as "tinted red". The singer reminds them that they are not alone in their struggles, and that they themselves see more colors than the person may think. They encourage the person to seek help and recognize that they are "not just 'nothing' now" but rather a vibrant and colorful spectrum of hues.
Overall, the lyrics to "Colours" suggest that people are like flowers in that they are multi-faceted and complex, with many different shades and hues. The song encourages listeners to see the beauty in themselves and in others, even in the midst of struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
You see, you're like flowers
I see you as a beautiful creation of nature, just like flowers
And really light cream
Your appearance is light and calming, just like the color cream
(The colour) to me
Your presence and essence represent a certain color to me, but it's not specified in the lyrics
You see,
I want to make it clear that what I'm about to say is my perspective and perception of you
You're odd cartoons on block colour backgrounds
You are unique and stand out from the crowd, just like odd cartoons on solid color backgrounds
LED shoes making discos in the snow, now
You light up my life and bring joy to my surroundings, just like LED shoes at a disco in the snow
I never really knew
I didn't have a full understanding of something until now
How many colours
The extent of the variety of colors
Could look like you
Can be attributed to you or seen in you
I never really knew
I didn't have a full understanding of something until now
How cones worked
The way our eyes perceive colors and light through cones in the retina
But now I do
I have gained knowledge and understanding on the subject
I know you miss orange
I understand that you feel the absence of a certain color (orange) in your life or surroundings
See the world as tinted red
Your perspective of the world may be skewed by negative feelings or experiences, represented by the color red
Pink is phantom yellow
The color pink can be seen as an illusion or a fake brightness, represented by the color yellow
Blue got lost inside your head
Your thoughts and emotions may be overwhelming or confusing, represented by the color blue
When the light turns to darkness
During difficult times or when things get tough
And what was purple turns to gray
When things lose their vibrancy and become dull or lifeless
You're blind to all the colours
You may be closed off or unable to fully appreciate the beauty and variety in life
Not just those who've turned you away
It's not just the people who have hurt or rejected you that you don't see clearly, but everything around you
It's a solace in itself
Finding comfort in one's own company or situation
It's hard to ask for help
Admitting vulnerability or weakness can be difficult
But you should know you're not alone
You have support and understanding from others
I see more colours
I am able to see and appreciate more beauty and diversity in life
Than you think
You may not realize how much is out there to be seen and enjoyed
You're more than
You are not simply one thing, but multi-faceted and complex
What was green
Something that used to bring you life and vigor
I never really knew
I didn't have a full understanding of something until now
That I could spot the love
Realizing that love can be found in unexpected places or situations
Inside of you
The presence and capacity for love exists within you
That eyes aren't
Physical sight is not the only way to perceive things
The only way to view
There are other ways of observing, understanding, and interpreting things beyond what is visible to the eyes
Though you're missing rainbows
Although you may be feeling a lack of vibrancy or joy in your life
Needing favours
Requiring help or assistance
Though some things are hard to see
Certain aspects and realities of life may be difficult to grasp or understand
You're not just 'nothing' now
Your worth and value are not determined by what others think or say
You're all the colours left on the spectrum to me
You are a representation of all the beauty and diversity in the world, and hold immense value and potential
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Noah Maydale
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