The Color of the Fire
Boards of Canada Lyrics


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La dee dum
I, da da da
I love
Lo-love
No
I lo-lo
I love
Love you
I love you
No
You




I love you
I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Boards of Canada's song The Color of the Fire is very minimalistic and repetitive. The opening lyrics "La dee dum" creates a whimsical and child-like tone to the song. The subsequent lines are staggered and jumbled, which could imply a sense of confusion or uncertainty. The repetition of "I love" and "love you" could signify a deep yearning for someone or something, yet the constant negation of it would suggest a sense of hesitancy or inability to express those feelings outright. The fragmented phrases could be interpreted as a longing for connection and vulnerability, but also an inability to communicate and articulate those emotions in a clear and concise manner. Overall, the lyrics outline a simple yet complicated relationship between two individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

La dee dum
The singer is humming a meaningless tune, indicating a feeling of contentment or playfulness without any specific reason.


I, da da da
The singer is expressing something important or meaningful, but chooses to keep it private or inarticulable, represented by the nonsense syllables "da da da."


I love
The singer is experiencing a strong emotional attachment to something or someone.


Lo-love
The repetition of the word 'love' with stammering or stuttering indicates a sense of uncertainty, hesitation, or fear about expressing or receiving love.


No
The artist is creating a negative response, indicating a refusal or rejection of something previously proposed or suggested.


I lo-lo
The repetition of 'lo' with a stutter creates a sense of vulnerability or hesitation in expressing love.


I love
The singer reiterates their strong emotional attachment.


Love you
The artist expresses their affection for a specific person, indicating a deep emotional connection and attachment to that individual.


No
The artist creates a negative response, perhaps indicating some sort of conflict or tension in the relationship.


You
The artist specifically addresses the person they are addressing their affection towards and might suggest a need for acknowledgement or reciprocation from that person.


I love you
The singer reiterates their strong emotional attachment once again to the specific person.




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: MARCUS SANDISON, MICHAEL SANDISON

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