Orange Colored Sky
Cole Natalie Lyrics
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When out of the orange colored sky,
Flash, bam, alacazam, Wonderful you came by.
.
I was humming a tune, drinking in sunshine,
When out of that orange colored view
Wham, bam, alacazam, I got a look at you.
.
Watch out for flying glass.
Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I've been hit, This is it, this is it.
.
I was walking along minding my business
When love came and hit me in the eye
Flash, bam, alacazam,
Out of the orange colored sky
.
Well, one look and I yelled timber
Watch out for flying glass.
Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I've been hit, This is it, this is it.
.
I was walking along minding my business
When love came and hit me in the eye
Flash, bam, alacazam,
Out of the orange colored, purple stripes,
Pretty green polka-dot sky
Flash, bam, alacazam,
Went the sky
The song "Orange Colored Sky" is a classic jazz standard originally performed by Nat King Cole and written by Milton DeLugg and Willie Stein in 1950. The song starts off with the singer walking along, "minding my business," when suddenly he witnesses the entrance of a person so wonderful and captivating that he feels as if the ceiling and the bottom have fallen out around him. He exclaims, "I've been hit, this is it" as if he has been struck by lightning at the sight of this person. The second verse repeats the same idea, except this time, the person is described in more detail. The third verse continues to describe this transcendental experience with hyperbolic references to the sky's contrasting colors before hitting the chorus in which the singer exclaims, "Out of the orange-colored sky."
The song is a romantic ballad that describes the transformative power of love. The "orang-colored sky" is a metaphor for the sudden and transformative nature of falling in love. The singer's life is instantly changed because of this other person's arrival in their life. The language used is hyperbolic, with the bottom falling out and the ceiling collapsing, creating a sense of overwhelm and chaos before the singer can catch their breath and realize that they've fallen in love. Overall, the song speaks to the sudden and transformative power of love and attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking along, minding my business,
I was going about my day and not expecting anything out of the ordinary.
When out of the orange colored sky,
Suddenly, something unexpected happened.
Flash, bam, alacazam, Wonderful you came by.
You appeared out of nowhere in a dramatic and exciting way.
I was humming a tune, drinking in sunshine,
I was enjoying myself and feeling carefree.
When out of that orange colored view
Suddenly, my surroundings changed into something unexpected.
Wham, bam, alacazam, I got a look at you.
You appeared suddenly and took my breath away.
One look and I yelled timber
I realized that my life was about to change drastically.
Watch out for flying glass.
I was caught off guard and unprepared for what was to come.
Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
My whole world was turned upside down.
I went into a spin and I started to shout
I was overwhelmed by the sudden change.
I've been hit, This is it, this is it.
I realized that I had fallen in love with you.
When love came and hit me in the eye
I fell in love with you instantly and unexpectedly.
Out of the orange colored sky
It was a magical moment that seemed to come out of nowhere.
Well, one look and I yelled timber
I knew that this was the beginning of something big.
Out of the orange colored, purple stripes,
The moment was even more magical with the addition of unexpected colors and patterns.
Pretty green polka-dot sky
The moment was filled with beauty and wonder.
Flash, bam, alacazam, Went the sky
The moment was truly unforgettable and left a lasting impression.
Lyrics © AMY DEE MUSIC CORP.
Written by: Milton Delugg, William Stein
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