<… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five bands who have recorded under the name Colors.
1) Now defunct Denver, Colorado based dissonant hardcore group that formed in June of 2008. In August of 2010, they recorded nine of the songs that they had written in the two years prior, eight of which were released as 'Palindromes'. After a lineup change that October, they briefly adopted a new moniker and began working on new material before permanently disbanding in March of 2011. On 3 April 2011 they performed for the last time, with their original lineup and name intact. Members went on to play in other bands including Lost Shapes, Plinth, Teeth Out, and Untold Want.
2) A rock band based in Perth, Australia consisting of Simon Fasolo (vocals and guitar), Reucas Lim (bass), Damian Fasolo (drums) and David Gullaci (guitar).
They released their debut EP "Words Will Kill Me..." in 2008.
3) A disco / boogie group who released several 12 inch records in the early 80's.
4) An Utah area acoustic pop music group. During its ten year career, Colors became popular in the Utah Latter-Day Saint community. All three members write and sing their own original songs. Their first CD, No Time in Particular, was released while still in high school; it quickly sold the first 500 copies ordered. On February 28, 2003, the group performed their final show at Utah Valley State College's McKay Events Center. The show was recorded on CD and DVD and released as Colors: Live at the McKay Events Center. Colors has since retired from active performing but occasionally returns to the stage.
5) An Orlando based group formed in 2011 consisting of Cassandra Wilcox, Joseph Egan, Andy Weeks, and Ian Grail.
Hey Girl
Colors Lyrics
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I look up she looks my way and with my eyes
I see there’s gotta be some kind of way
But she says nothing and that’s all she has to say
I wish I could make it black and white like day
And night that’s all she understands
But it’s not about a picture, not a picture
It’s the opening of these two hands
Hey girl hey girl you don’t wanna live your life alone
Hey girl hey girl you gotta find something on your own
If you find what you find brings you sorrow
We’re gonna think about things tomorrow
What she hasn’t told me I already know
And everything she’s holding she should have shown
And I say something like “I can’t take this anymore”
And she said just to let her be
Is there anything you wanna say? I say to her
Is there something I can do?” cuz about the time
Both our feet are gonna hit the floor
That’s when I’m gonna be free
In the song Hey Girl by Colors, the singer and a girl seem to be in a place of tension. The girl is looking down at the doorway and the singer looks up and sees her. The singer feels like there has to be a way to bridge the gap between them, but the girl doesn't say anything, and the singer understands that her silence speaks louder than words. The singer wishes that they could make the situation "black and white" and clear-cut, like "day and night" because that's what the girl understands. However, the singer realizes that it's not about a simple picture; it's about the opening of two hands, or an opening of hearts.
The singer then repeats the chorus, imploring the girl to find something on her own and warning her that finding something that brings sorrow will cause them to have to wait until tomorrow to think about it. The singer seems to know what the girl is holding back, but the girl won't express it. When the singer says so, the girl tells him to let her be. The singer asks if there's anything he can do to help, and the girl doesn't respond. The song ends with the singer saying that when both of their feet hit the floor, that's when he will be free.
The song seems to be about the difficulty of communication between two people who are close but not close enough. The singer seems keenly aware of the girl's feelings, but the girl isn't ready to share them yet. The singer wishes for clarity but understands that clarity won't come in a simple image or picture. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the only thing certain being that the singer needs to be free.
Line by Line Meaning
She’s starring down the doorway
She is standing in front of the door looking down and avoiding eye contact.
I look up she looks my way and with my eyes
When I look up, I notice that she has made eye contact with me and I use my eyes to interpret what she is thinking.
I see there’s gotta be some kind of way
I can perceive that there is some hidden meaning in her actions.
But she says nothing and that’s all she has to say
She is not communicating with me verbally, but her silence speaks volumes.
I wish I could make it black and white like day
I want to have a clear understanding of the situation and the intentions behind her actions.
And night that’s all she understands
She only comprehends simple and straightforward things, and everything beyond is a mystery.
But it’s not about a picture, not a picture
The situation is not as simple as just looking at a picture, as it involves complex emotions and intentions.
It’s the opening of these two hands
It is all about the way that we open ourselves up to others and the possibility of love.
Hey girl hey girl you don’t wanna live your life alone
I am urging her not to live a solitary life and to seek out connections with others.
Hey girl hey girl you gotta find something on your own
She needs to find her own path and purpose in life that makes her happy.
If you find what you find brings you sorrow
If she discovers that her choices and actions only cause her sadness and pain,
We’re gonna think about things tomorrow
Then we will ponder and reflect on our past actions, possibly making different choices in the future.
What she hasn’t told me I already know
I can sense that she is hiding something from me, but I am aware of what it is already.
And everything she’s holding she should have shown
She is holding back her true emotions and feelings, and it would be better if she expressed them honestly.
And I say something like “I can’t take this anymore”
I express my frustration at the situation, feeling overwhelmed and unable to understand what she is thinking.
And she said just to let her be
She asks me to give her space and not press her for answers, wanting to sort things out on her own.
Is there anything you wanna say? I say to her
I am still attempting to understand her thoughts and inquire if she wants to communicate with me.
Is there something I can do?” cuz about the time
I am offering to help in any way I can, realizing that we are running out of time before we have to leave.
Both our feet are gonna hit the floor
We will need to get moving soon and leave the situation behind.
That’s when I’m gonna be free
Only once we leave and separate from this situation will I be able to let go and feel free from the stress and confusion of it all.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
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