In June 1996, a revolution occurred in Indian musical history when two tale… Read Full Bio ↴In June 1996, a revolution occurred in Indian musical history when two talented Indian nationals were invited to perform on MTV Unplugged. Calling themselves the "Colonial Cousins", A. Hariharan ("Hari") and Leslie ("Lezz") Lewis became the first Asians and only Indians so far to have performed on the prestigious show, which features only the biggest acts in the American and British music industry. That MTV Unplugged featured a group which had released only one album, and that too just two months prior to the concert, speaks volumes for the Colonial Cousins' talents. Their unique brand of music seamlessly fusing Indian and Western musical genres instantly won the hearts of young and old alike. The album hit platinum in sales in India alone and consistently busted the Indian music charts in 1996. Award upon award was piled on the duo, notably the MTV Asia Viewers' Choice Award, 1996, and the US Billboard's Viewers' Award, 1996. On 19 November 1998, the Colonial Cousins released their much-awaited second , "The Way We Do It".

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Visions
Colonial Cousins Lyrics

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Visions in your eyes, Telling me no lies
I can see, deep within your heart
Heart is on fire, Its human desires
Feel the pain, (of loosing you again ///)
Water in my eyes, Telling me no lies
I feel the pain, of loosing you again
CHORUS :
Water runs down on my face......

Fire runs in empty space
Let the air, take me in
Only Phool* with, carry me away
(Interlude)
CHORUS
Visions in your eyes, Telling me no lies
I can see, deep within your heart
Heart is on fire, Its human desire
Feel the pain, of loosing you again
Water in my eyes, Telling me no lies
I feel the pain, of loosing you again
CHORUS
Don't go, please stay, I'll promise you I'll change my way //......
(fade..)
*Phool - meaning "flowers"
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Colonial Cousins' song "Visions" describe the pain of losing someone and the deep emotional connection that the singer has with this person. The opening lines, "Visions in your eyes, telling me no lies / I can see deep within your heart," suggest that the singer can understand the person's true feelings and intentions just by looking into their eyes. The repetition of "heart is on fire, its human desires" reinforces the idea of strong, passionate emotions.

The chorus of the song, which describes water running down the singer's face and fire running in empty space, creates vivid imagery that conveys the intensity of the singer's feelings. The final lines, "Only phool with carry me away," suggest that only love, represented by the image of flowers, can offer solace to the singer in their grief.

The plea in the final verse, "Don't go, please stay, I'll promise you I'll change my way," reveals the regret and longing for the lost relationship that the singer feels. The overall mood of the song is one of sadness and reflection, with a sense of resignation that the singer cannot turn back the clock and undo what has been done.

Line by Line Meaning

Visions in your eyes, Telling me no lies
The singer can see the truth in the other person's eyes

I can see, deep within your heart
The singer can see the other person's true emotions and desires

Heart is on fire, Its human desires
The other person's heart is full of passion and desires

Feel the pain, (of loosing you again ///)
The artist is feeling the pain of possibly losing the other person again

Water in my eyes, Telling me no lies
Tears in the artist's eyes show their true emotions and pain

I feel the pain, of loosing you again
The singer is feeling the pain of possibly losing the other person again

Water runs down on my face......
The singer is crying

Fire runs in empty space
The artist is feeling a burning passion, but there is no one to receive it

Let the air, take me in
The artist is longing for a release or escape from their emotions

Only Phool* with, carry me away
The flowers are the only thing that can take the artist away from their pain and emotions

Don't go, please stay, I'll promise you I'll change my way //......
The singer doesn't want the other person to leave, and is willing to change to keep them

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: COLONIAL COUSINS, HARI HARA, LESLIE LEWIS

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