COLOURFUL GREY have been well known for their energetic live shows even beyond the German borders. After selling out two EPs, they released their debut album "Itโs so o.k." via Triple Eggs Records in 2003, followed up by several tours in Germany and another one, which lead them to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, where the staff of Lockjaw Records visited one of their shows and signed them right away. With the support of this experienced label they have released their second album worldwide in October 2005. They played with numerous national and international Bands, from Tribute to Nothing, over Brandtson to Boy Sets Fire. But instead of a third Album they self-released an EP called "The very last CD" in 2007. The sold out record release show in Frankfurt was also their last show as a Band. Members went on to play in The Water Safety and Sometimes Go.
The sound of COLOURFUL GREY can be classified as melancholic and up-tempo indie punk rock, whereas influences from the Post-Punk/Wave era can be heard as well as from the American College-/Emo wave of the 90s. Philipp Lemhรถferโs conspicuous voice underlines the music with poetic and humorous lyrics about love, desperation and overcoming.
Brand New Day
Colourful Grey Lyrics
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The brand new day
And I guess something has changed
Since I walked away
Feel like a new born blinded by the light
But someone holds me close
And there is life inside of me
Is this real and ain't it hurting any longer?
Did an angel kiss my eyes?
I am leaving just to recognize
To mention and to emphasize
That we're not here to understand
But to leave our footsteps in the sand
Now the sun will shine again
Risen from the ruins of lost self-confidence
I hope the new strength won't wither in denial
'cause not that tears have left
But it feels alright to smile
The lyrics of the song 'Brand New Day' by Colourful Grey are about the beginning of a new chapter in someone's life. The song describes the feelings of someone who has walked away from a situation that was not healthy or positive for them, and is now starting over. The person feels like they have been reborn and are seeing the world with new eyes. They feel like they are being held by someone who cares for them and they have a new perspective on life. The singer wonders if this feeling is real and hopes it will last, and reflects on the idea that we are not meant to completely understand life but to leave our mark on the world. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer looking forward to the future, hoping that the strength they have gained will not fade away.
The lyrics of 'Brand New Day' are filled with imagery and metaphors that reflect the themes of starting over and experiencing a new beginning. The use of the metaphor of being reborn, seeing with new eyes and leaving footprints in the sand serve as symbols for the person's experience of starting over. The song's use of light and darkness and hope and despair create a contrast that reflect the singer's journey towards a more positive and uplifting state of mind. The lyrics convey a sense of hope, resilience and optimism towards the future.
Line by Line Meaning
You see here it starts
The beginning of something new is apparent
The brand new day
A new day has arrived
And I guess something has changed
There has been a significant change from before
Since I walked away
Since the artist left the situation
Feel like a new born blinded by the light
The artist feels completely new and rejuvenated
But someone holds me close
There is someone there for the singer
And there is life inside of me
The singer feels alive
And I wonder
The artist is pondering
Is this real and ain't it hurting any longer?
The artist questions if this is actually happening and if the pain is finally gone
Did an angel kiss my eyes?
The artist feels like something miraculous has occurred
I am leaving just to recognize
The singer is leaving in order to understand something
To mention and to emphasize
To speak about and stress something
That we're not here to understand
Humans are not meant to fully comprehend everything
But to leave our footsteps in the sand
To make our mark on the world
Now the sun will shine again
A positive change has occurred
Risen from the ruins of lost self-confidence
The artist has gained back their self-confidence
I hope the new strength won't wither in denial
The artist hopes that their newfound strength will not fade away due to denial
'cause not that tears have left
Now that the tears have stopped
But it feels alright to smile
The singer feels happy and content
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