Colors
Chris Barrett Lyrics


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The colors of my life, are bountiful and bold
The purple glow of indigo, the gleam of green and gold
The splendor of a sunrise, the dazzle of a flame
The glory of a rainbow, I put 'em all to shame

No quiet browns or grays, I'll take my days instead
And fill them 'til they overflow, with rose and cherry red
And should this sunlit world, grow dark one day
The colors of my life will leave a shining light to show the way

The colors of my life, are softer than a breeze
The silver gray of [Incomprehensible] the dappled green of trees
Amber of a wheat field, hazel of a seed
Crystal of a raindrop are all I'll ever need

Your reds are much too bold, in gold I find no worth
I fill my days with [Incomprehensible] brown, the colors of the earth




And if from by my side my love should roam
The colors of my life will shine a quiet light to lead her home

Overall Meaning

In Chris Barrett's Colors, the singer celebrates the vibrancy of life through a colorful lens. He calls attention to the rich, bold colors that surround him each day, from the indigo purple glow to the bright green and gold hues. The singer describes the splendor of a sunrise and the dazzling flame, ultimately declaring that his life is filled with color that puts even the beauty of a rainbow to shame. The singer also notes that he doesn't settle for the quiet browns or grays of life, but fills his days until they overflow with the warm rose and cherry red tones of nature.


The next verse speaks to the softer colors of life that bring peace and tranquillity, including the silver gray of a misty day and the dappled green of trees. The singer goes on to mention the golden hues of a wheat field and the hazel of a seed, concluding that the crystal-like quality of a raindrop is all he needs to be content. The singer also comments on the boldness of reds and the lack of worth in golds, instead favoring the earthen brown tones that surround him. The final lines speak to the power of the colors of his life, which will always shine a guiding light to lead his love back home.


Line by Line Meaning

The colors of my life, are bountiful and bold
The various hues in my life are plentiful and striking.


The purple glow of indigo, the gleam of green and gold
The radiant display of purple and gold color imbues my surroundings with a lively energy.


The splendor of a sunrise, the dazzle of a flame
Watching a sunrise fills me with awe, a flame sparks my wonder.


The glory of a rainbow, I put 'em all to shame
A rainbow’s brilliant visage outshines it all, stunning and undeniable.


No quiet browns or grays, I'll take my days instead
I prefer lively and vibrant colors to the drab and somber hues of brown or gray.


And fill them 'til they overflow, with rose and cherry red
I inundate my days with vibrant and energizing hues like cherry red and rose, to the point of overflowing.


And should this sunlit world, grow dark one day
In the event that the brightness of this world ever fades to darkness.


The colors of my life will leave a shining light to show the way
The colors in my life will serve as a guiding light during dark times.


The colors of my life, are softer than a breeze
The colors in my life appear gentle and soothing, like a cool breeze.


The silver gray of [Incomprehensible] the dappled green of trees
The soft silver-gray of [Incomprehensible] and the mottled green of trees emit a peaceful and calming energy.


Amber of a wheat field, hazel of a seed
The warm amber of a wheat field and the gentle hazel of a seed appeal to my naturalistic sensibilities.


Crystal of a raindrop are all I'll ever need
There is a purity in the crystal quality of raindrops that satisfies me completely.


Your reds are much too bold, in gold I find no worth
I find your bold reds too garish, and I do not appreciate gold’s value.


I fill my days with [Incomprehensible] brown, the colors of the earth
I prefer to fill my days with natural-looking browns, colors that reflect the earth’s natural colors.


And if from by my side my love should roam
If my love ever decides to leave my side.


The colors of my life will shine a quiet light to lead her home
The colors in my life will serve to guide my love back to me.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CY COLEMAN, MICHAEL STEWART

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