Yellow
Caroline Pennell Lyrics

Look at the stars
The singer is telling the listener to observe and appreciate the stars in the sky.

Look how they shine for you
The singer is pointing out that the stars' brilliance is directed at the listener, indicating a personal connection.

And everything you do
The singer suggests that the stars are shining specifically for the listener, in acknowledgement of their every action.

Yeah, they were all yellow
The artist is describing the color of the stars, perhaps providing commentary on their emotional tone or significance.

I came along
The artist signals their own arrival or presence in the situation, which appears to be connected to the stars and the listener's actions.

I wrote a song for you
The singer created a piece of music tailored to the listener, paying tribute to their deeds and/or character.

And all the things you do
Continuing from the previous line, the singer emphasizes that their song is directly inspired by the listener's actions/qualities.

And it was called yellow
The artist identifies the title of the song they wrote for the listener, which links to the yellow imagery from earlier in the lyrics.

So then I took my turn
The artist indicates that they actively contributed to the situation in some way, possibly by further engaging with the listener, the stars, or the song.

Oh, what a thing to have done
The artist reflects on their own actions thus far, perhaps acknowledging a sense of gratitude or awe at the scene before them.

And it was all yellow
Repeating the earlier line, the singer again references the color yellow in connection to their activities and the listener/stars.

Your skin
The artist shifts focus to the physical characteristics of the listener, specifically their skin.

Oh yeah, your skin and bones
The singer elaborates on the appearance of the listener's physical body, addressing its material composition.

Turn into something beautiful
The singer expresses admiration for the way the listener's body and/or character manifest into something appealing and admirable.

You know, know I love you so
The singer declares their strong affection for the listener, likely cementing their intention behind the various actions mentioned earlier in the song.

I swam across
The artist references a physical feat they accomplished, again implying a desire to demonstrate their devotion to the listener.

I jumped across for you
Similar to the previous line, the artist references another physical act they executed, suggesting that they are willing to go to great lengths for the listener.

Oh, what a thing to do
The singer remarks on their own actions in light of the listener's involvement, adding a reflective element to their enthusiasm.

′Cause you were all yellow
Returning to the central motif of the song, the singer explains that their actions and emotions are contingent on the presence and influence of the yellow imagery.

I drew a line
The artist references another action they performed, possibly related to the earlier swimming/jumping or to a new development in the story.

I drew a line for you
Filling out the previous line, the artist clarifies that they drew the line specifically with the listener in mind, as another gesture of affection or loyalty.

Oh, what a thing to do
Again highlighting their admiration for the situation and the listener, the artist remarks on the significance of their line-drawing action.

And it was all yellow
Connecting back to the song's opening lines, the singer once more invokes the color yellow as a touchstone for the events unfolding in the lyrics.

Your skin
Echoing an earlier line, the artist reiterates their devotion to the listener's physical characteristics.

Oh yeah, your skin and bones
Like before, the singer elaborates on the listener's body composition while pointing out its inherent beauty and appeal.

Turn into something beautiful
Repeating an earlier line, the singer again emphasizes their admiration for the listener's transformation or manifestation into a thing of beauty.

You know for you, I'd bleed myself dry
Making a dramatic statement of their commitment to the listener, the singer declares their willingness to sacrifice everything for their sake.

For you, I′d bleed myself dry
Repeating the earlier line with a slight variation, the artist doubles down on their loyalty and affection for the listener.

It's true
The artist confirms the authenticity and honesty of their previous declarations, likely to underline their sincere feelings for the listener.

Look how they shine for you
Returning to the opening imagery, the singer again focuses on the stars and their brightness, emphasizing the listener's significance in relation to the greater world around them.

Look how they shine for you
Repeating the previous line with a slight variation, the singer reinforces the imagery of the stars as personal and meaningful to the listener.

Look how they shine
An even more condensed iteration of the previous line, the artist again emphasizes the visual effect of the stars and their emotional weight in the context of the song.

Look how they shine for you
Echoing the song's opening and closing lines, the artist returns to the central motif of the stars and their connection to the listener's experience.

Look how they shine for you
Ending with a repetition of the previous line, the artist emphasizes a sense of joy or awe that the listener can take from the stars' glow.

And all the things that you do
Bringing things full circle, the singer echoes a line from the song's midpoint to highlight the listener's positive actions as motivation for the earlier lyrics.

And they were all yellow
Ending with a return to the color motif, the artist emphasizes that all things mentioned in the song are unified through the imagery of yellow.