The line between inspiration and imitation blurred when Hazard's song "Ponytail Girl" spread like wildfire on Napster, mislabeled as a Depeche Mode b-side. Despite both parties' efforts to set the record straight (depechemode.com went so far as to address the mix-up in their FAQ), bootleg versions of Depeche Mode's Exciter album were sold around the world with "Ponytail Girl" included as a so-called bonus track. Hazard used the incident as the basis for a tribute album to the band, Color Theory presents Depeche Mode.
Since then, Hazard has emerged from the shadow of his childhood heroes to become an artist in his own right. The Orange County Register acclaimed, "Hazard writes songs that are intensely personal and uses technology to enhance material that is as emotive as the best folk." Highlights include winning the Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, two songs in the hit video game Rock Band, and several song placements on MTV's The Real World.
The offical website is at www.colortheory.com.
Glory Days
Color Theory Lyrics
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But then we look back
And nothing is the same
What do we cling to at the last?
Boring stories of foolish acts
Enlarged and embellished
Sealed and vacuum-packed
Best friends can't let go of the past
A life in Technicolor
Beyond the ever after
A yellowed Polaroid
Can't fill the aching void
Of glory days
Glory days
Crushed by the absolute fact
That things can never go back
To how they used to be
Accept wholeheartedly
The glory days
Those were the glory days
Wasn't ready to come of age
Still waiting for my shot at center stage
Too immature to let it go
I'm inclined to take the longer view
The future me seeking out the future you
Forever hunting high and low
A life in Technicolor
Beyond the ever after
A yellowed Polaroid
Can't fill the aching void
Of glory days
Glory days
Crushed by the absolute fact
That things can never go back
To how they used to be
Accept wholeheartedly
The glory days
Those were the glory days
It isn't all bad
Getting older
Waited years to kiss you
Wasted away
And now I do it every day
A life in Technicolor
Beyond the ever after
A yellowed Polaroid
Can't fill the aching void
Of glory days
Glory days
Crushed by the absolute fact
That things can never go back
To how they used to be
Accept wholeheartedly
The glory days
Those were the glory days
And if you can't recall
We'll just redo it all
The glory days
These are the glory days
These are the glory days
These are the glory days
These are the glory days
These are the glory days
The Color Theoryβs song βGlory Daysβ contemplates the feeling of nostalgia for what is lost or left behind through the course of life. The opening lines suggest that often we donβt even notice when the changes happen, as they occur gradually, until we look back and realize how much has changed. The lyrics speak about the way we hold onto the past, like βboring stories of foolish acts, enlarged and embellished, sealed and vacuum-packedβ. Even though, intellectually, we know that we can never return to those moments, we canβt help but try. The song evokes a powerful image with the words βA yellowed Polaroid canβt fill the aching void of glory daysβ.
βGlory Daysβ presents a unique narrative of reminiscence, with relatable themes that tug at our heartstrings. Itβs a thoughtful piece of work that recognizes that for all of the wonderful experiences and memories that we hold dear, time marches on, and we must accept that we cannot go back. The songβs ending offers a glimmer of hope, however, suggesting that if all else fails, we can always create more memories to cherish and look back on. βAnd if you canβt recall, weβll just redo it all, the glory days. These are the glory days.β
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing changes in the day by day
Every day seems the same without any significant changes
But then we look back
Upon retrospection, we realize that things have changed over time
And nothing is the same
We realize that everything has changed and nothing is as it used to be
What do we cling to at the last?
We hold on to memories and past experiences at the end of it all
Boring stories of foolish acts
We may find past events trivial, but they hold significance and evoke emotions
Enlarged and embellished
Memories become exaggerated, more significant than they might have been
Sealed and vacuum-packed
Memories eventually become heightened and sometimes embellished or distorted
Best friends can't let go of the past
Friends close to us may find it hard to let go of shared past experiences
A life in Technicolor
Life is vibrant and full of a diverse range of experiences
Beyond the ever after
There is more to life than just the end of it
A yellowed Polaroid
Memories may fade and lose some of their color and vibrancy
Can't fill the aching void
Memories may bring a sense of joy, but they can never truly fill the emptiness we sometimes feel
Of glory days
A reflection on a time in the past where life was seemingly at its greatest
Glory days
Reflecting on past experiences of success and greatness
Crushed by the absolute fact
It may be difficult to come to terms with the reality that things can never be the same as they once were
That things can never go back
Life moves forward, and we can never fully recreate the past
To how they used to be
The past is always remembered fondly and can never be duplicated in the same way
Accept wholeheartedly
Coming to terms with the past and embracing the present circumstances
Those were the glory days
Reflecting on a time when things seemed to be at their best
Wasn't ready to come of age
Not feeling prepared for the responsibilities of adulthood
Still waiting for my shot at center stage
Aspiring to be in the spotlight and to achieve greatness
Too immature to let it go
Not ready to move on from past experiences
I'm inclined to take the longer view
Taking a broader perspective for a better understanding of the present and future
The future me seeking out the future you
Looking to the future and anticipating positive experiences with others
Forever hunting high and low
Continuously seeking new and exciting experiences in life
It isn't all bad
There are positive aspects to getting older and experiencing new things
Getting older
Growing in age
Waited years to kiss you
Waiting a long time for an opportunity or a significant moment
Wasted away
Passing time without significant accomplishments or memories
And now I do it every day
Making the most of life and enjoying every moment
And if you can't recall
If memories are difficult to remember
We'll just redo it all
Create new experiences and memories to hold onto and cherish
These are the glory days
Recognizing that the current experiences are wonderful and should be cherished
Writer(s): Brian K. Hazard
Contributed by Dominic O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Color Theory
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Salohkin
this showed up in my Spotify Weekly playlist a while back, I love it when I get blessed with amazing songs like this
Color Theory
Bless you! And bless the Gods of the Spotify Algorithm! πΌπ»
Kingtastic
How many more times do i have to tell you this? I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!!!!
Turtle man
How does this not have 1 mil views it's so damn goodπ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Turtle man
@Color Theory it will!π₯
Color Theory
Thanks! Hopefully it'll get there someday.
Rodrigo Pires
Minha mΓΊsica preferida! LindΓssima.
Nakihashi
Omgsh, @Colortheory, I think I speak for everyone in our generation when I say that we all NEEDED to hear this! Such an eclectic mix of emotion, nostalgia and memories - and it also somehow helps to give me closure to those lost days of the 80's and 90's. Bravo, my friend! You are truly a revolutionary and renaissance individual of this modern Era! Keep the tunes coming!
Color Theory
Wow, thank you for that generous assessment! I appreciate the encouragement! ππ»