Goodnight
Colours Run Lyrics

Close your eyes
As the singer addresses their loved one, they urge them to close their eyes as it will allow them to physically depart from their current reality and embark on a journey together.

And I could slide with you
The singer expresses their desire to journey side by side with their loved one, feeling as though they can accomplish anything as long as they are together.

There's nothing I can do
The singer is acknowledging their limited control over their situation, but they are content with knowing that they have their loved one with them and that's all that matters at that moment.

To stop us falling
Although the artist acknowledges that they don't have control over the events that may unfold, they express their trust and their willingness to remain steadfast alongside their partner, regardless of what happens along the way.

Our candle died
The imagery of the candle dying connotes the loss of hope and the end of something significant, establishing a sense of tragedy that has affected the artist and their loved ones deeply.

And now we count the cost
The singer has come to understand the magnitude of the loss they have experienced, and they must take the time to reflect on what they have learned throughout their journey.

When all of the friends we've lost
The singer invokes the loss of friends and loved ones as a catalyst for their reflection and introspection, realizing that the people they have loved and lost have shaped them into who they are now.

Return to haunt us
The artist acknowledges the emotional impact that the loss of loved ones can have on them, noting that their absence lingers long after they are gone.

Sleep, girl
The artist once again encourages their loved one to find comfort in sleep and trust that they are steadfastly by their side, come what may.

Sleep as the smoke curls
The image of smoke curling serves to calm and soothe the loved one as they drift off to sleep, and the artist once more reminds them that they are safe and sound in their embrace.

It's better to lose than just
The singer expresses that it's better to have tried and lost than to regret the things one never tried, reminding their loved one not to fear failure.

To wish you'd tried
The artist emphasizes the importance of taking risks in life and making the most of the opportunities presented, rather than ruminating over what could have been if they had only tried.

My bright crown
The singer acknowledges their own flaws and limitations, referring to their 'bright crown' as a way of reassuring their loved one that their own failures should not be a source of fear or worry for them.

Can't stop us dying down
Despite their desire to live a fulfilling life, the singer cannot stop the inevitability of life's march forward and the natural progression towards death.

And maybe I failed at life
The singer acknowledges that they may have made mistakes in life, or perhaps failed to live up to their own expectations or the expectations of others.

But how could I mind?
Despite their own perceived failures, the artist doesn't mind because they have their loved one with them and that's all that truly matters to them.

With you asleep in my arms
The artist is overjoyed at the presence of their loved one, and holds them close as a symbol of comfort and support.

Please forget
The singer urges their loved one to forget any hurt they may have caused or endured in the past, and focus on the present moment in order to move on together.

Whatever we fought about
The singer acknowledges that they may have engaged in conflict with their partner, and that these issues may have caused pain or discomfort in the past.

When I made your tears cry out
The artist regrets the pain they may have caused their loved one, perhaps through their own misdeeds or inaction, and wishes to make amends wherever possible.

A silent chorus
The artist invokes the image of a chorus, representing the collective voices of themselves and their loved one, working together in harmony to achieve a sense of inner peace.

We left the road
The artist and their loved one have decided to veer off from the established path they were following, venturing off into unknown terrain in search of adventure, excitement, or some other shared goal or purpose.

To stray on whispered hills
The singer describes the new journey they have embarked upon with their loved one, conjuring an image of hills that whisper softly, representing a sense of wonder, mystery, or even danger and uncertainty.

Where magic and love breathe still
Despite the struggles and heartache that they may have encountered along the way, the artist finds a sense of peace and heightened awareness, as they and their loved one are surrounded by love and positivity.

Behind our doors
The singer alludes to hidden secrets or emotions that they and their loved one may share between them, acknowledging that they have been through a lot together and have likely forged a deep bond that is uniquely and exclusively their own.

For how could I argue when
The singer is asserting their position that their loved one always knows what's best for them, and they have no intention of arguing with them in regards to their own fate or desires.

You're always right
The singer affirms their deep trust and faith in their loved one, even to the point of deferring to them whenever decisions must be made.

Oh, don't start
The artist expresses frustration or irritation at their loved one, perhaps in a playful or teasing manner, telling them not to start an argument or complaint that will prolong the discomfort.

It's not like you broke my heart
Although there may have been moments of emotional distress or conflict between them, the artist is insistent that their loved one has not broken their heart or betrayed their trust in any significant way.

You just derailed my life
Despite the singer's insistence that their loved one has not hurt them deeply, they do acknowledge that their actions may have had an impact on their life, potentially disrupting priorities, plans or goals they may have had.

But how could I mind?
The singer once again reminds their loved one that they don't mind the disruptions, as long as they are together and can support one another.

Good night
The artist is bidding their loved one goodbye as they prepare for sleep, feeling a sense of closure and gratitude for the time they have spent together, and eagerly looking forward to what tomorrow may bring.