Colors Of The Wind
Christy Carlson Romano Lyrics


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You think you own whatever land you land on
The earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name

You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?

Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sun sweet berries of the earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once, never wonder what they're worth

The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The heron and the otter are my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or let the eagle tell where he's been?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?

How high does the sycamore grow?
If you cut it down then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon

For whether we are white or copper skinned
We just to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind

You can own the earth and still




All you'll own is earth until
You can paint with all the colors of the wind

Overall Meaning

The song "Colors of the Wind" from the Disney animated movie Pocahontas is sung by the singer to Captain John Smith as a way to teach him about the beauty of nature and the importance of respecting the land and the creatures that inhabit it. The lyrics describe the arrogance and ignorance of those who believe they can claim ownership of the land and it's resources, as opposed to those who understand the interconnectedness of all living things. The chorus serves as a reminder that true understanding and wisdom comes from embracing diversity and being in tune with the natural world, rather than dominating it.


The song has become an anthem for environmentalists and advocates of multiculturalism, as it encourages respect for different cultures and the environment. The powerful message of the song is enhanced by the hauntingly beautiful melody and is sung with emotional conviction by Christy Carlson Romano.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you own whatever land you land on
Believing that the land is under your control


The earth is just a dead thing you can claim
Considering the earth as an inanimate object that can be taken over


But I know every rock and tree and creature
But I comprehend each part of nature, from rocks, trees to all living creatures


Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
Possesses a soul, presence, and a distinguished identity


You think the only people who are people
Assuming that people are only those who are similar to oneself


Are the people who look and think like you
Are the ones who share the same appearance and thoughts as oneself


But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
But upon experiencing the journey of an unfamiliar individual


You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew
You'll gather an understanding that was previously unknown to you


Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Have you ever been attentive to the natural world around us


Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?
Or inquired about the emotions of animals and their reasons for such expressions


Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Are you capable of harmonizing with the grandness of the mountains


Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Are you able to visualize the essence of the wind and its multiple hues


Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Let us explore and wander through the enchanting and magical forest


Come taste the sun sweet berries of the earth
Savor the taste of the bountiful and succulent fruits of the earth


Come roll in all the riches all around you
Let us indulge in the various treasures that encircle us


And for once, never wonder what they're worth
And, even for once, never ponder about their value


The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The rainfall and the river are like brothers to me


The heron and the otter are my friends
The heron and the otter hold a special place in my heart as my friends


And we are all connected to each other
All of us are interconnected to one another


In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
As an unbreakable circle, that is like a hoop that never ends


How high does the sycamore grow?
How vast and limitless is the sycamore's growth potential?


If you cut it down then you'll never know
If you destroy it, you'll never be able to comprehend its real abilities


And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
And you won't be able to witness essential natural occurrences if you cause imbalances in nature


For whether we are white or copper-skinned
It doesn't matter if we are white or copper-skinned


We just to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We encompass the importance of singing with the diverse melodies of mountains


We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
We must appreciate nature's beauty and its wide range of hues


You can own the earth and still
Even if you own the entire earth


All you'll own is earth until
You will only own the earth, and no recognition for nature's beauty until


You can paint with all the colors of the wind
You will not attain knowledge and true ownership of nature's beauty and essence until you can recognize its vivid colors




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Menken, Stephen Laurence Schwartz

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Comments from YouTube:

@noemirojek7896

That was my favorite version of this song from DisneyMania. Beautiful. Memories hit hard right now

@joelynch6098

@Noemi Rojek Same.

@mikaylakimber2314

My favorite cover of this song, her voice is awesome. Used to play it all the time on this cd when I was a kid. Here now at 25, still loving it!!

@toyabrown2617

Christy really has an amazing voice!

@Valentinelove33

Christy Carlson Romano has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard she sounds like a real live angel.

@StephanieNau910

This girl was so underrated,

@reubenguttenberg3454

Underrated I think she's best actor of Kim possible

@darnieceking

Not so because this song won an Oscar a golden globe and a grammy

@therandomshow_

Yes she was

@Shelbichu

Blast to the past!!! I don't know why I had this CD, but this was my favorite track on it.
Literally haven't heard it in years, its like I am a kid again lol

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