David Foster was part of the group Skylark whose song "Wildflower" was a huge hit in 1972. He has worked with Clay Aiken, Josh Groban, Katharine McPhee, Céline Dion, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, The Corrs, George Harrison, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Filippa Giordano, Laura Pausini, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Luis Miguel, Chicago, Fred Norris, Richard Marx, Mariah Carey, Destiny's Child, Vanessa Williams, Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John, Andrea Bocelli, Deborah Blando, Myriam Hernandez, Lara Fabian, Dolly Parton, Julio Iglesias, Gordon Lightfoot, Madonna, All-4-One, Al Jarreau, Yes, Peter Cetera and many others.
He composed the score for the film St. Elmo's Fire, which produced two hits, including the instrumental love theme. The other song, the #1 "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)", recorded by John Parr, is better known in Canada for its original inspiration, the Canadian wheelchair activist hero, Rick Hansen, who was attempting a (ultimately successful) trek around the world in his chair for his cause.
David Foster is also the name of a South African singer-songwriter who released the album "Flat to Round" in 2003.
The Colour of My Love
David Foster Lyrics
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Paint my soul to be with you
I'll sketch your lips in shaded tones
Draw your mouth to my own
I'll draw your arms around my waist
Then all doubt I shall erase
I'll paint the rain that softly lands on your wind-blown hair
I'll trace a hand to wipe out your tears
A look to calm your fears
A silhouette of dark and light
While we hold each other oh so tight
I'll paint a sun to warm your heart
Swearing that we'll never part
That's the colour of my love
I'll paint the truth, show how I feel
Try to make you completely real
I'll use a brush so light and fine
To draw you close and make you mine
I'll paint the truth
Show how I feel
Try to make you completely real
I'll use a brush so light and fine
To draw you close and make you mine
I'll paint a sun to warm your heart
Swearing that we'll never part
That's the colour of my love
I'll draw the years all passing by
So much to learn so much to try
And with this ring our lives will start
Swearing that we'll never part
I offer what you cannot buy
Devoted love until we die
The song "The Colour of My Love" is a beautifully written love song that expresses the deepest emotions of the singer towards his/her beloved. The lyricist uses metaphors of painting and drawing to illustrate the depth of feeling the singer has towards his/her partner. In the opening lines, "I'll paint my mood in shades of blue, paint my soul to be with you," the singer explains how he/she is willing to share the innermost emotions with the one he/she loves. The second line reveals the singer's desire to be with his/her partner on a soul level.
Further on, the singer talks about sketching his/her partner's lips in shaded tones and drawing the partner's arms around his/her waist to erase all doubts. It's clear that the singer is ready to be vulnerable and share everything with the partner. Continuing with the love metaphors, the lyricist goes on to express the desire to "paint a sun to warm your heart, swearing that we'll never part." The singer is assuring his/her partner that their love will always be strong, bright and warm to keep the relationship going. Every stroke of the brush is used to convey the depth of emotions in this song.
The final lines of the song contain a promise to be with each other for life, through thick and thin. The last verse goes, "I offer what you cannot buy devoted love until we die," promising that the singer's love is unconditional and will last forever. The lyrics of the song are truly heartwarming and emotional. They not only express the depth of the singer's love but also the power of love in general.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll paint my mood in shades of blue
I will reflect my emotions in cool tones to express the depth of my feelings.
Paint my soul to be with you
My innermost being will be manifested through my art to match you.
I'll sketch your lips in shaded tones
Your uniquely shaped mouth will be drawn with subtle variations to convey its richness.
Draw your mouth to my own
I will create the perfect moment of our lips synchronizing with each other.
I'll draw your arms around my waist
Using my skill, I'll show how your embrace makes me feel secure and cherished.
Then all doubt I shall erase
By holding you close, all uncertainty shall disappear from my mind.
I'll paint the rain that softly lands on your wind-blown hair
The gentleness of the shower will be represented through my brushstrokes, complemented by your tousled hair.
I'll trace a hand to wipe out your tears
My art will offer the comfort of a gentle touch that unburdens you of your sorrows.
A look to calm your fears
My gaze is seasoned with the assurance and kindness to soothe any apprehension in you.
A silhouette of dark and light
The contrasting beauty of our love, which blends different qualities to make it unique, will be portrayed in shadowy form.
While we hold each other oh so tight
The expression of our intimacy will be captured while we embrace each other closely.
I'll paint a sun to warm your heart
The source of light and warmth for you will be represented through my creativity.
Swearing that we'll never part
I'm making a declaration that our love will remain in a perpetual bond.
That's the colour of my love
All these expressions of love and more will be the hues that will make up the color of my love.
I'll draw the years all passing by
My art will depict the progression of time and our journey together through the ensuing years.
So much to learn so much to try
As we grow, our relationship will continuously present new things which we'll learn and work on together.
And with this ring our lives will start
We will embark on a beautiful journey of togetherness by exchanging the symbol of our love - the ring.
Swearing that we'll never part
I'll take another oath that no matter what, we will never be separated.
I offer what you cannot buy
My affection and devotion don't come with a price tag, as they are priceless and rare.
Devoted love until we die
My affectionate attachment shall endure until the last breath of my life.
Writer(s): DAVID FOSTER, ARTHUR JANOV
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.