Grey
Cora Rose Lyrics

You see in black and white
You view things as absolute, without any gray areas or nuance.

You know of wrong and right
You have defined notions of what is good and bad.

But never in between
You refuse to acknowledge complexity or alternative perspectives.

You live your little life
You lead a small, narrow existence that doesn't challenge your worldview.

You stick between the lines
You adhere strictly to the predefined boundaries and limitations set by society.

That only you can see
You don't allow for any outside opinions or imagination to expand your perspective.

But when the rain comes
But when life gets difficult or challenging,

Even the truth will wash away
Your rigid beliefs and certainties will become less clear or even disappear entirely.

No, when the rain comes
In fact, when things get tough,

Everything black and white turns grey
You begin to see the world in a more complicated, nuanced way, as obstacles and challenges force you to adapt and change.

And disappears to grey
The hard edges of your beliefs and view of the world soften and become more flexible.

You living by your rules
You follow your own personal guidelines for how to live life.

You so sure of the noose
You're so convinced of your own beliefs and lifestyle that you fail to see any possible negative consequences.

You see above your head
You're looking for a way out, but don't quite know where to find it.

Just waiting till the time
You're biding your time, waiting for something to change or for an opportunity to present itself.

You sure you’re not divine
You're not convinced of your own greatness or superiority.

And you think you’re good as dead
You feel stagnant and unfulfilled in your current situation, and don't imagine there's much left to live for.

Oh when the rain comes
When life gets tough,

Even see justice wash away
Your sense of what is fair or just will become muddied and unclear.

No when the rain comes
In fact, when things get difficult,

Everything black and white turns grey
Your ideas and perspectives will become more flexible and open to change.

And disappears to grey
The edges of your worldview will soften and blur, as you embrace new experiences and perspectives.

When the rain comes
When life gets tough,

Even the truth will wash away
Your sense of what is true and real might be altered or challenged.

Oh when the rain comes
In fact, when things get difficult,

Everything black and white turns grey
The world will become more complex and nuanced, as you navigate through challenging situations and experiences.

And disappears to grey
Your sense of what is right and true will shift and adapt, becoming less rigid and more open-minded.