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.
New Year's Eve
Color Theory Lyrics
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Perfect hideaway for a New Year's Eve
Spent a lonely year at ambition's grave
But I'm free and clear on New Year's Day
And I wonder where you've been
Where we're going all this time
In these same old shoes
Well I wonder
Yeah I wonder
I could reminisce for an hour or two
But I'll have to miss
Got some things to do
Won't you tell my friends
And the king of beers
I can't make amends for a wasted year
Can you save my kiss for a better year?
Cause when midnight hits
I'll be out of here
And I wonder what we've done
How we somehow keep on going
In this stale old skin
And I wonder
Well I wonder
Yeah I wonder
Do you wonder?
The song "New Year's Eve" by Color Theory seems to be about self-reflection and introspection on the occasion of New Year's Eve. The song begins with a line "Spent a lonely day on an empty street", which sets up the tone for the rest of the song. It is the singer's way of acknowledging his loneliness and how he spent the day leading up to New Year's Eve. He mentions that it was a perfect hideaway for a New Year's Eve, which suggests that he might not be looking forward to celebrating the occasion with anyone.
The second verse talks about how the singer spent a lonely year at ambition's grave. It seems like he had some goals and aspirations that he couldn't achieve and he has come to terms with that now. However, he also mentions that he is free and clear on New Year's Day, which indicates an optimistic outlook towards the future.
The chorus section of the song talks about the singer's thoughts about where he and others might be going in life. He ponders about the stagnancy in his life and whether others feel the same way. By the end of the song, the singer decides to move on from the past and start afresh in the new year.
In summary, "New Year's Eve" is a song that explores the theme of reflection and new beginnings. The singer is introspecting about the past and the present and is looking forward to the future with hopes of a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Spent a lonely day on an empty street
I spent a day without anyone around on a street that was free from any movement or action.
Perfect hideaway for a New Year's Eve
The vacant street was a perfect place for me to hide away and spend my New Year's Eve.
Spent a lonely year at ambition's grave
I spent an entire year feeling isolated and dejected due to the failure of my ambitious plans.
But I'm free and clear on New Year's Day
However, with the arrival of New Year, I feel liberated and optimistic and am resolved to turn over a new leaf.
And I wonder where you've been
I am curious to know where you have been and what you have been up to all this time.
Where we're going all this time
I wonder where our journey is headed and what the future holds for us.
In these same old shoes
Despite the passage of time, we have not changed much and are still stuck in the same circumstances.
And I wonder, well I wonder, yeah I wonder
I am full of wonder and contemplation, with no easy answers to my questions.
I could reminisce for an hour or two
I could spend a considerable amount of time looking back on the past and reminiscing on old memories.
But I'll have to miss, got some things to do
However, I cannot afford to waste time dwelling on the past since I have important tasks to complete.
Won't you tell my friends and the king of beers
Can you do me a favor and inform my friends and the makers of beer that I will not be able to make up for my lost time this year?
I can't make amends for a wasted year
I cannot rectify the year that has gone by, which has ended up being unproductive and devoid of achievement.
Can you save my kiss for a better year?
Is it possible that we postpone the tradition of sharing a kiss at midnight till a time where things improve in the future?
Cause when midnight hits, I'll be out of here
I will have to leave as soon as it strikes midnight, so I cannot stick around for any celebrations.
And I wonder what we've done
I am uncertain about the actions we have taken and decisions we have made in the past year.
How we somehow keep on going
Despite all the challenges and obstacles, we have still managed to keep moving forward.
In this stale old skin
Despite experiencing some growth and changes, we have not changed extensively and are still rooted in our old ways.
And I wonder, well I wonder, yeah I wonder, do you wonder?
I am filled with curiosity and am unsure whether you too are similarly inquisitive.
Lyrics © ST MUSIC LLC.
Written by: BRIAN K. HAZARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Xanne Xanne
This song makes me cry!! 💖🙏🏻💖🙏🏻💖 I love Brian’s voice so much!
Color Theory
My "young voice" 😂. Thanks so much Xanne!
Joshua Arritt
I'm so happy I've found your channel. I doubt you remember me, but I'm that crazy Michigan guy that lived in SD for a minute and drove to see you in an LA suburb at a coffee shop probably 20 years ago, you gave me a copy of your yet to be released album and I swore not to distribute it. I have a daughter who is 6 and I've been introducing her to great singer/songwriters because she has vocal talent already and we would like to channel that. I hope all is well, I still love your old stuff (New Year's Eve is my favorite) and will be listening to your new music now.
Color Theory
I vaguely remember that, and even think I may remember your first name but I won't mention that here! Great to connect with you again. I've got a daughter too, 12. Not much of a singer though.
christdragon
Beautiful!
MerelineX
😎