"Colony Hou… Read Full Bio ↴We are a four piece rock band from Franklin, Tennessee.
"Colony House, a humble apartment complex on 11th Ave. in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, has at some point in each of our lives been our home. Now it is our namesake as we take Franklin, TN with us and travel around the world playing music for those who will listen!"
Original Material
Colony House Lyrics
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Tell me I've been dreaming
Tell me what's the meaning of these things that I keep seeing
'Cause I'm starting to get tired of spinning in a spiral
Held under the pressure like a gravitron
So someone listen close and help me analyze this feeling
I don't see in color and white noise is all I'm hearing
Yeah the doctor gave me pills and my momma's saying prayers for me
I don't want to just fit in with the rest of them
I've got too much on my mind to be wasting any time
Pretending to fit in with the rest of them
I'd rather be original material
When I was a child I had fire in my belly
And love was all I needed to keep that fire steady
Yeah I use to be a dreamer
Hoper and believer
Now I need a natural phenomenon
To prove my intuition isn't wrong
I don't want to just fit in with the rest of them
I've got too much on my mind to be wasting any time
Pretending to fit in with the rest of them
I'd rather be original material
Yeah I know myself too well it's all a show and tell
""Why cant you be yourself man?""
""Why can't you be yourself?""
I don't want to just fit in with the rest of them
I've got too much on my mind to be wasting any time
Pretending to fit in with the rest of them
I'd rather be original material for once
The lyrics of Colony House’s song Original Material reflect the struggles of trying to find oneself in a world where conforming to social standards is of utmost importance. The opening lines “Someone shake me wake me up / Tell me I’ve been dreaming / Tell me what’s the meaning of these things that I keep seeing” indicate that the singer is seeking clarification and understanding of the world around them. They feel overwhelmed and stuck in a never-ending cycle of conformity, depicted by the line “‘Cause I’m starting to get tired of spinning in a spiral.” They feel like they are being pulled down by external forces, represented by the metaphor of being “held under the pressure like a gravitron.”
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the singer doesn’t want to blend in with the crowd. They feel like they have too much to offer and too much to explore to just go along with the status quo. They want to stand out and be unique, to be “original material” and not just another copy. The verses underscore this theme by harkening back to the singer’s childhood, where they had a fire and a passion that faded over time. Now, they long for something to reignite that passion and prove that their intuition is not wrong.
Overall, Original Material is a song about breaking free from the chains of conformity and finding the courage to be oneself in a world that often demands sameness. It’s about valuing one’s individuality and not being afraid to stand out, even if it means going against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone shake me wake me up
I need someone to help me see reality
Tell me I've been dreaming
I want someone to confirm that what I'm seeing isn't real
Tell me what's the meaning of these things that I keep seeing
I need someone to explain the significance of what I'm experiencing
'Cause I'm starting to get tired of spinning in a spiral
I'm exhausted from feeling stuck in a cycle
Held under the pressure like a gravitron
I feel like I'm under immense stress and can't escape
So someone listen close and help me analyze this feeling
I need someone to listen and help me understand what I'm feeling
I don't see in color and white noise is all I'm hearing
I feel like everything is gray and I can't hear anything clearly
Yeah the doctor gave me pills and my momma's saying prayers for me
I'm trying different methods to heal, but nothing seems to be working
But nothing's working at all
None of the solutions are helping me feel better
I don't want to just fit in with the rest of them
I don't want to conform to society's expectations
I've got too much on my mind to be wasting any time
I have important thoughts and ideas that I want to pursue
Pretending to fit in with the rest of them
I don't want to pretend to be something I'm not
I'd rather be original material
I want to be genuine and true to myself
When I was a child I had fire in my belly
I had a passion and drive for life when I was younger
And love was all I needed to keep that fire steady
Love was the driving force behind my passion
Yeah I use to be a dreamer
I had big dreams and aspirations
Hoper and believer
I was optimistic and had faith in the future
Now I need a natural phenomenon
I need something to happen in real life to prove my instincts right
To prove my intuition isn't wrong
I want evidence to support my gut feeling
Yeah I know myself too well it's all a show and tell
I feel like I'm putting on a front and not being genuine
"Why cant you be yourself man?"
I'm asking myself why I can't just be true to who I am
"Why can't you be yourself?"
I'm expressing frustration with not being able to be my authentic self
I'd rather be original material for once
I want to break free from society's norms and be unique
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALEB STEVENSON CHAPMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Frozen Burrito
The first time I heard Colony House was when Silhouettes came on in a very unnecessarily hipster Taco Bell and I’ve been hooked ever since! I’m putting this song in my playlists!
Evelyn
Frozen Burrito a very unnecessarily hipster taco bell😂
Mitchell Bowser
I’m embarrassed to watch this in public but somehow that's a good thing......... amazing
Shawn Berry
I have been listening since Steven Curtis Chapman. But since I’ve hit adulthood I struggle find that niche in which I belong
Carly Simmons
Mitchell Bowser I was laughing super hard in my car
StraitjacketWillie
This is becoming one of my favorite CH songs. Man it’s so good.
Colony House
Thanks dude!!!
Kenziebone11
I am so proud of you staying true to yourselves. It’s hard to get swept into being something else. Being someone else. I really am glad you decided to stay true to you. Wouldn’t want it any other way.
Maru
This is fantastic. Im so glad youre making music and growing.
Wally Voight
Having grown up listening to every Steven Curtis Chapman album, I just know that Dad, Mom, Uncle, Grandpa, (Heck EVERYBODY!), is so proud of what Colony House is doing and has become!! What amazing "Original Material" musical talent!!! (Caleb.... I think mom's prayers are working! lol)