Call and Response are a musical ensemble hailing from the Bay Area, Califor… Read Full Bio ↴Call and Response are a musical ensemble hailing from the Bay Area, California. The music they compose is filled with rhythm, harmony, and warmth. Elements of classic pop, spacey jazz, film soundtracks, folk and soul music are only some of the musical inspirations drawn upon by the group. Call and Response formed in 1998 when Simone Rubi (keyboards, vocals) and Daniel Judd (guitar), who shared a love of obscure pop music, film soundtracks, and synthesizers, decided to collaborate on a musical project in their hometown of Santa Barbara. They began writing songs and soon Simone asked one of her oldest friends, Carrie Clough (vocals), to lend her harmonic skills to the group. A year later they relocated to Oakland where they met Terri Loewenthal (bass, vocals). Terri, a Florida native, impressed them with her fluid bass playing and ability to harmonize vocally. In need of percussion, they chanced upon Jordan Dalrymple (drums) an accomplished musician from San Diego, living in Berkeley. The five immediately became close friends and a productive song writing team, each lending their individual talents and insights in a uniquely democratic fashion. Call and Response finished recording a new album in January 2004. With this record, the band innovates a sound that is impressionistic, mystical, and beautiful. The 10 song album entitled Winds take no shape, will be released in June on Badman Recording Co., who have released albums by Mark Kozelek, Rebecca Gates, My Morning Jacket, and other talented artists. The Call and Response self-titled debut album from 2001 on Emperor Norton Records gained international recognition and received positive reviews from National Public Radio and the Washington Post. Reviewers drew comparisons to the Sea and Cake, Heart, the Jackson 5, Gal Costa, Brian Eno and Stereolab.

Colors
Call And Response Lyrics

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Sitting on the green green grass
I know the sky is blue
And I know that this is true
So do you

In this world the rainbow has
So many colors to see
There is red, red yellow and green

And there's blue
There are so many colors
What color are you?
When I look at the rainbow (oh oh)
I only see them with you
Oooooooooh...

Red, yellow and blue and green
And I only see them with you
(I only see them with you)
Red, yellow and blue and green
And I only see them with you
(I only see them with you)
Red, yellow and blue and green
And I only see them with you
With you
With you
(I only see them with you)

Sitting on the green green grass
I know the sky is blue
And I know that this is true
So do you

In this world the rainbow
Has so many colors to see
There is red, red, yellow and green
And there's blue
There are so many colors
What color are you?
When I look at the rainbow (oh oh)
I only see them with you
Oooooooooh...

Red, yellow and blue and green
And I only see them with you
(I only see them with you)
Red, yellow and blue and green
And I only see them with you
(I only see them with you)
Red, yellow and blue and green
And I only see them with you
(I only see them with you)
I see red and white and blue and gold
And white and blue and white and orange
And pink and white and blue and orange
Outside of my mind's window

And I and I can only see them with you
Can you see them too?
With me with you
Can you see them too?
With me with you
With me with you

With me with you
(I only see them with you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Colors" by Call and Response describe the beauty of the world around us, specifically the colors that exist in both nature and in human personalities. The first verse speaks to the simplicity of life, sitting on the grass and being aware of the blue sky. The second verse introduces the concept of the rainbow, which has many colors -- red, yellow, green, blue, and more. The chorus repeats the phrase "red, yellow, and blue and green, and I only see them with you," emphasizing the idea that experiencing the world's colors is more meaningful when done with someone you care about.

The final verse is more abstract, mentioning colors that aren't necessarily part of the rainbow, such as white and gold. However, the theme is the same -- the singer sees these colors as more vibrant and meaningful when shared with another person. The final repetition of "with me with you" emphasizes this point.

Overall, "Colors" is a sweet and simple song about the beauty of life, and the importance of sharing that beauty with someone else. It encourages listeners to appreciate the colors around them, and to seek connections with others to make those colors more meaningful.

Line by Line Meaning

Sitting on the green green grass
The singer is sitting on the grass of a field.

I know the sky is blue
The singer is aware that the color of the sky is blue.

And I know that this is true
The singer is sure that the sky is blue.

So do you
The artist asks if the listener agrees that the sky is blue.

In this world the rainbow has
The artist is starting to talk about the colors of the rainbow.

So many colors to see
The singer is emphasizing that there many colors to see in a rainbow.

There is red, red yellow and green
The singer lists some of the colors that can be seen in a rainbow.

And there's blue
The artist finishes listing the colors of the rainbow with blue.

There are so many colors
The artist emphasizes that there are a lot of colors.

What color are you?
The artist asks the listener what their favorite color is.

When I look at the rainbow (oh oh)
The singer is imagining seeing a rainbow.

I only see them with you
The artist is expressing that they see rainbows better or more clearly when they are with the listener.

Oooooooooh...
The singer makes a noise indicating that they are happy seeing rainbows with the listener.

Red, yellow and blue and green
The singer repeats some of the colors from the previous verse.

And I only see them with you (I only see them with you)
The singer emphasizes once again that rainbows are best viewed with the listener.

I see red and white and blue and gold
The artist is imagining seeing various colors that are not found in a traditional rainbow.

And white and blue and white and orange
The artist continues to imagine seeing unique color combinations outside of a rainbow.

And pink and white and blue and orange
The singer further lists colors they can see outside of a rainbow.

Outside of my mind's window
The singer is imagining these colors in their mind's eye.

And I and I can only see them with you
The artist again stresses that they can only truly enjoy these colors with the listener.

Can you see them too?
The artist is wondering if the listener can see these colors as well.

With me with you
The artist is emphasizing the importance of the listener being present to see these colors.

With me with you
The singer repeats the above line for emphasis.

With me with you
The artist repeats the line once more.

(I only see them with you)
The singer again emphasizes that they can only see these colors with the listener.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CARRIE LOUISE CLOUGH, DANIEL S. JUDD, JORDAN DALRYMPLE, SIMONE KATHERINE RUBI, TERRI LOWENTHAL

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