Colours Run are a Manchester band, and all hail from the area (except for Tim, who comes from Liverpool). They devote themselves to writing and playing music with genuine emotional depth and catchy hooks. "Could be, and should be, absolutely massive", say www.manchestermusic.co.uk with "the sort of tunes you could imagine filling stadiums".
They've recently recorded and self-produced an EP (The Sticks), which can be previewed at www.myspace.com/coloursrun, and have headlined many of Manchester's finest venues, including Night & Day and The Late Room. Colours Run are currently listening to a lot of Rufus Wainwright and Elbow. "Tim would very much like to meet Guy Garvey since he seems like a really sorted bloke who wears great scarves".
From www.coloursrun.com
Alphabet Soup
Colours Run Lyrics
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Procedural shows in the mid-afternoon
Does everyone know what they came here to do
But me, oh no not me
The book that shines underneath my sheets
Is all I need
Walking the dog, searching for signs
I must have been born with an ingrowing mind
All over suburban homes
Strangers sharing the world alone
What plan, what goal
Well, it's my fault that you don't listen
Trade me in for a new condition
I'm alright, it's the world that's spinning
Left alone, all things will sicken
If I could unlearn all that I know
I'd see my life reversed
Watch the blessings grow from curses
Why should I change
To suit a pointless world
It's my fault that you don't listen
Trade me in for a new condition
Let me draw my own confusions
Knowledge leads to self-delusion
Swept awake by the frigid morning
Caught by the bus as the day is yawning
Crawl to work and die at my desk
Least they'll say I didn't die in bed
The lyrics of Colours Run's song Alphabet Soup seem to explore themes of feeling lost, disconnected, and disillusioned with the world. The opening line "speaking in tongues with alphabet soup" suggests a sense of confusion and difficulty in communicating effectively. The line "procedural shows in the mid-afternoon" seems to allude to a feeling of being stuck in a mundane, routine existence. The singer questions whether or not others around them have a clear sense of purpose, while they seem to feel a lack of direction or goal. The line "walking the dog, searching for signs" conveys a sense of aimlessness or restlessness.
The singer seems to question the value of their knowledge and understanding, wondering if it has led to self-delusion. The line "why should I change to suit a pointless world" suggests a frustration with societal expectations and a desire to remain true to oneself. The repeated line "it's my fault that you don't listen, trade me in for a new condition" conveys a sense of isolation and feeling misunderstood.
The final lines "caught by the bus as the day is yawning, crawl to work and die at my desk, least they'll say I didn't die in bed" suggest a grim acceptance of the daily grind of life, but also a desire to at least leave some kind of mark or impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Speaking in tongues with alphabet soup
Communicating incoherently using jumbled language
Procedural shows in the mid-afternoon
Routine TV programs during daytime hours
Does everyone know what they came here to do
Are people clear on their purpose in life?
But me, oh no not me
I'm unsure of my direction
The book that shines underneath my sheets
My source of solace is a hidden book
Is all I need
I am content with what I have
Walking the dog, searching for signs
Looking for clues on a routine dog walk
I must have been born with an ingrowing mind
My thoughts are introspective and self-contained
The light of the fair shivers and slides
The carnival's glow quivers and flickers
All over suburban homes
The amusement park's light illuminates the dull suburbs
Strangers sharing the world alone
The human experience, though shared, can still be lonely
What plan, what goal
What is the purpose of it all?
Well, it's my fault that you don't listen
It's my responsibility if my message isn't received
Trade me in for a new condition
Replace me with someone who fits your ideal better
I'm alright, it's the world that's spinning
I'm fine, the world is the cause of my unease
Left alone, all things will sicken
Without care, everything decays
If I could unlearn all that I know
If I could forget all I've learned
I'd see my life reversed
I'd have a different perspective on my existence
Watch the blessings grow from curses
Even bad experiences can have positive outcomes
Why should I change
Why should I conform to societal expectations?
To suit a pointless world
To fit into a world that lacks purpose
Let me draw my own confusions
Allow me to have my own uncertainties
Knowledge leads to self-delusion
Learning can create false beliefs about oneself
Swept awake by the frigid morning
Suddenly jolted into wakefulness by icy air
Caught by the bus as the day is yawning
Boarding a bus just as the day is starting
Crawl to work and die at my desk
Mindlessly slog through the workday
Least they'll say I didn't die in bed
At least I passed away not being lazy
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.