Wheeler is also a founding member of the female vocal group 'Brown Sugar' along with vocalist Kofi whose solo hit "Black is My Colour" is today considered in reggae circles a classic. In fact the two were re-united in October 2005 at the Metropolitan Black Police Association's annual gala at The Barbican in London.
After her success with Soul II Soul, Wheeler enbarked on a solo career, and released two albums: UK Blak (1990) and Beach of the War Goddess (1993). Her biggest solo success single is "Livin' In The Light" from her first solo album, which hit #53 on the Hot 100 and spent a week at #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1989. It also reached the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart.
Wheeler's only other solo Top 40 hit single was the title track from UK Blak. She also featured with Soul II Soul on the soundtrack to the Angela Bassett movie, How Stella Got Her Groove Back in 1998. More recently, Wheeler featured on Richard X's 2003 album, Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1
Blue
Caron Wheeler Lyrics
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Yes, oh
Uh-huh...
Whoo-oo-oo-oo...
Remember me, I was the one
Who said love was blind
And like a fool, I ran to you
Take me back, that's what you said
I could never turn you away, no
Take me back, oh, that's what you said
And, oh, how a fool must pay
Blue
(Blue, blue, whoa)
That's the color of pain
(Oh, yes it is, oh, yes it is now)
Blue, blue
(Ooh, ooh-ooh)
That's the color of pain
Exactly how I'll never know
You manage to persuade
Those in your life to buy your lines
And see the world your way
One more chance, is that all you say
I could never turn you away, oh, no
One more chance, oh, is all you say
The price that a fool must pay
Blue
That's the color of pain
(Oh, oh, exactly how I'll never know)
Blue, blue
That's the color of pain
(How, hey, yeah)
Blue
That's the color of pain
(Color of my pain)
Blue, blue, blue
That's the color of pain
Only hope you'll never know this pain
Hey
It's such a shame
Many tears have run dry
I've cried out all I've left to cry
For now it's time
To break that hold her spell
You thought up long ago
I'll see you later, love
I really must be gone
This fool is telling you goodbye
Blue
(Blue, yeah)
That's the color of pain
(Color of my pain, oh)
(And it's a blue world)
Blue, blue
That's the color of pain
Only hope you'll never know
(Blue)
I'll never know how you persuade
Those in your life to see the world your way
(Pain)
I'll never know how you persuade
Those in your life to see the world your way
(Blue, blue)
I'll never know how you persuade
Those in your life to see the world your way
(Pain)
I'll never know how you persuade
Those in your life to see the world your way
Blue
(Who said that)
That's the color of pain
Ooh-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo...
Blue, blue, blue
(Yeah, yeah)
That's the color of pain
Only hope you'll never know
Blue
The song "Blue" by Caron Wheeler is a soulful piece that explores the theme of heartbreak and the color of pain associated with it. In the first verse, the singer reminisces about the past and how they were there for someone who always cried, only to be abandoned in the end. The chorus emphasizes that pain is blue, which is significant as blue is associated with sadness and melancholy.
In the second verse, the song describes the manipulation of the person who caused the heartbreak. The singer highlights how this person was able to convince others to see things their way, ultimately leading to the singer being hurt. However, despite acknowledging the manipulation, the singer still considers giving this person another chance. They realize that this is a foolish move and that they are paying the price for being blinded by love.
The final chorus acknowledges the pain and tears that have been shed but also acknowledges the need to break free from the spell the manipulative person has cast. The singer says goodbye and reinforces the idea that pain is blue.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blue" by Caron Wheeler provide a poignant exploration of the theme of heartbreak and the pain it causes. The use of the color blue is significant as it emphasizes the sadness and melancholy associated with heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember me, I was the one Who said love was blind And like a fool, I ran to you Whenever you would cry
I hope you still remember me. I was the one who believed that love doesn't see any flaws. I would always come running to you whenever you were upset, even though it may not have been the best decision for me.
Take me back, that's what you said I could never turn you away, no Take me back, oh, that's what you said And, oh, how a fool must pay
You asked me to take you back, and I couldn't deny you because I still had feelings for you. But now I realize how foolish I was to do so, and I'm paying the price for it.
Blue (Blue, blue, whoa) That's the color of pain (Oh, yes it is, oh, yes it is now) Blue, blue (Ooh, ooh-ooh) That's the color of pain
The color blue represents the pain that I feel inside. It's a deep, overwhelming sadness that I can't shake off.
Exactly how I'll never know You manage to persuade Those in your life to buy your lines And see the world your way
I'll never understand how you're so persuasive that people around you always believe your lies and see life the way you want them to.
One more chance, is that all you say I could never turn you away, oh, no One more chance, oh, is all you say The price that a fool must pay
You keep asking for another chance, and I can't resist because I still have feelings for you. But I know that I'm only hurting myself by giving in to you again.
Only hope you'll never know this pain
I wouldn't wish this pain on anyone, even on you, whom I can't forgive for causing it.
Many tears have run dry I've cried out all I've left to cry For now it's time To break that hold her spell You thought up long ago I'll see you later, love I really must be gone This fool is telling you goodbye
I've shed a lot of tears for you, but I've reached the end of my emotional capacity. It's time to break away from the spell you've put me under and say goodbye, even though it pains me to do so.
That's the color of pain (Color of my pain) Blue, blue, blue That's the color of pain Only hope you'll never know
The color of pain is blue, and it's the color of the pain that I feel for you. I wouldn't wish this upon anyone, not even you.
I'll never know how you persuade Those in your life to see the world your way (Pain) I'll never know how you persuade Those in your life to see the world your way (Blue, blue) I'll never know how you persuade Those in your life to see the world your way (Pain) I'll never know how you persuade Those in your life to see the world your way
I'll never know how you're able to influence those around you to see things your way, and it pains me to think that they'll never see through your lies.
Writer(s): Kenny Wheeler Copyright: GEMA
Contributed by Scarlett S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Do you remember, yeah
Yes, oh
Uh-huh...
Whoo-oo-oo-oo...
Remember me, I was the one
Who said love was blind
And like a fool, I ran to you
Whenever you would cry
Take me back, that's what you said
I could never turn you away, no
Take me back, oh, that's what you said
And, oh, how a fool must pay
Blue
(Blue, blue, whoa)
That's the color of pain
(Oh, yes it is, oh, yes it is now)
Blue, blue
(Ooh, ooh-ooh)
That's the color of pain
Exactly how I'll never know
You manage to persuade
Those in your life to buy your lines
And see the world your way
One more chance, is that all you say
I could never turn you away, oh, no
One more chance, oh, is all you say
The price that a fool must pay
Blue
That's the color of pain
(Oh, oh, exactly how I'll never know)
Blue, blue
That's the color of pain
(How, hey, yeah)
Blue
That's the color of pain
(Color of my pain)
Blue, blue, blue
That's the color of pain
Only hope you'll never know this pain
Hey
It's such a shame
Many tears have run dry
I've cried out all I've left to cry
For now it's time
To break that hold her spell
You thought up long ago
I'll see you later, love
I really must be gone
This fool is telling you goodbye
Blue
(Blue, yeah)
That's the color of pain
(Color of my pain, oh)
(And it's a blue world)
Blue, blue
That's the color of pain
Only hope you'll never know
(Blue)
I'll never know how you persuade
Those in your life to see the world your way
(Pain)
I'll never know how you persuade
Those in your life to see the world your way
(Blue, blue)
I'll never know how you persuade
Those in your life to see the world your way
(Pain)
I'll never know how you persuade
Those in your life to see the world your way
Blue
(Who said that)
That's the color of pain
Ooh-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo...
Blue, blue, blue
(Yeah, yeah)
That's the color of pain
Only hope you'll never know
Blue
Soulange Hines
Caron will forever be one of the all time greats! Absolutely outstanding x
JRenee 🎤🎶
One of the best vocalists ever !!!🎤💥💟💥
Sharon Blake
Caron's vocals are outta this world l can not believe how she could ever been so over looked it's a crime & to hear her live today, the voice is just as powerful and amazing.
Russell Traylor
She was young and before her time with the message of music..
Jason Askins
Shawn Gatewood Absolutely not. She's not deceased. Who told you that? She's alive and well. I was at the Jazz Festival in Fort Greene Brooklyn earlier this summer to watch her perform. C'mon man
Ronda Smith
This was my joint and Caron's vocals were EVERYTHING!!!
David Powell
I have loved her voice every since the first time I heard it. But to truly and fully enjoy this hit, you must see and listen to the original video soul version of it. The actors dancing to it and the saxophone 🎷 solo in it.is what does it pure justice. I makes you want to fall deeply in love with someone and just be exceptional good to them!
Lateshia Childs
I love this CD, I was 9 or 10 in 1991 when this came out. At the time my family was living in Japan on the AIr Force Base, I remember my das brought this CD I ended up listening to it more then he did. I still have the CD.
Paul Rice
This is a very underrated song & album...If it wasn't for me finding this cassette in my cousin's pile of cassette albums .I might not have been able to discover this great album
Bootney Farnsworth
This album was (is) the bomb!!!! I bought this in Saudi Arabia from a street vendor. October 90 Operation Dessert Shield