Colour
Clubs Lyrics

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The day that your brother started to talk
Was the day that I found you like that
The national child star in a coat and a scarf
Alone in the laundromat
Now we got the keys to an apartment we share
And we stay up as late as we like
Like KC and Jojo, like Sonny and Cher
You're Tina but I'm not Ike

So tell me what's
Tell me what's your favorite color
Tell me your favorite color
Tell me how's
Tell me how's your younger brother
What grade's he in?

Go back to the rooftops
To the homes in the town
Your brother had started to say
Go back to the rooftops and kick the shingles down
'Cause the days and the nights are the same
And the weather complains

Oh, the least you could do is try and act surprised
Try and act alright
But you're here for the chase and next year's a ways away

So tell me what's
Tell me what's your favorite color
Tell me your favorite color
Tell me how's
Tell me how's your younger brother
How's your younger brother?
Tell me what's the first
Very first record you owned
'Cause I've got no plans if you don't
No plans if you don't

(7, 8)

Tell me what's
Tell me what's your favorite color
Tell me your favorite color
Tell me how's
Tell me how's your younger brother
How's your younger brother?
Tell me what's the first
Very first record you owned
'Cause I've got no plans if you don't
No plans if you don't

(Okay, double it)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Colour," Clubs paints a vivid picture of a relationship that has grown closer over time. The opening lyrics "The day that your brother started to talk, was the day that I found you like that" suggest that the two have been together long enough to have witnessed the pivotal moments in each other's lives. The line "The national child star in a coat and a scarf/Alone in the laundromat" depicts a specific and somewhat melancholic setting, adding depth to the story of the couple's relationship.

The chorus of the song, "Tell me what's your favorite color, tell me your favorite color, tell me how's your younger brother, what grade's he in?" emphasizes the couple's growing intimacy as they share personal details about their lives with each other. The line "we stay up as late as we like, like KC and Jojo, like Sonny and Cher" emphasizes the carefree nature of their relationship, highlighting their compatibility.

The bridge of the song paints a picture of repetition and longing, with the line "Go back to the rooftops and kick the shingles down, 'Cause the days and the nights are the same/And the weather complains." The repetition of going back to the rooftops suggests a desire to escape monotony and routine, while the mention of the weather complaining adds a layer of melancholy to the song.

Overall, "Colour" is a beautiful love song that tells a story of growing intimacy through shared experiences and personal revelations.

Line by Line Meaning

The day that your brother started to talk
When your brother first began speaking

Was the day that I found you like that
I found you at that moment

The national child star in a coat and a scarf
You were dressed like a famous child

Alone in the laundromat
By yourself at the laundromat

Now we got the keys to an apartment we share
We have keys to our apartment together

And we stay up as late as we like
We stay up as late as we want

Like KC and Jojo, like Sonny and Cher
We're like famous duos

You're Tina but I'm not Ike
You're like Tina Turner, but I'm not abusive

Tell me what's
Please tell me what is

Tell me what's your favorite color
What's your preferred color?

Tell me how's
Please tell me how is

Tell me how's your younger brother
How is your younger sibling doing?

What grade's he in?
Which grade is he in?

Go back to the rooftops
Return to the rooftops

To the homes in the town
Go back to the nearby houses

Your brother had started to say
Your brother began to speak

Go back to the rooftops and kick the shingles down
Go back to the rooftops and kick the roof tiles down

'Cause the days and the nights are the same
Because the days and nights seem identical

And the weather complains
The weather is unpleasant

Oh, the least you could do is try and act surprised
The least you could do is feign surprise

Try and act alright
Attempt to appear normal

But you're here for the chase and next year's a ways away
You're here to pursue goals and next year is far

Tell me what's the first
Please tell me what's the first

Very first record you owned
Which was your first record?

'Cause I've got no plans if you don't
I have no plans without you

No plans if you don't
I have no plans if you don't

Okay, double it
Okay, repeat it

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Thomas Monks, Graham Fraser Wright, Gregory Jarrett Alsop, Joshua G Hook

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