Raised in Berkeley, California, Emmit Fenn is a singer, songwriter, and pro… Read Full Bio ↴Raised in Berkeley, California, Emmit Fenn is a singer, songwriter, and producer of offbeat, cinematic soundscapes in the realm of indie electronica. Fenn first turned to the piano and composing at the age of 12 as a means of distraction when his parents separated. He later picked up the guitar and violin and went on to study composition and music theory. He was in college when his single "Painting Grey," released in 2015, became a viral hit, accumulating millions of plays. Fenn dropped out of school and signed with TH3RD BRAIN Records, which released another downtempo streaming hit, "Blinded," in 2016. "Modern Flame," featuring Yuna, followed suit in 2017 as he prepared his debut EP, Eclipse.

Colors
Emmit Fenn Lyrics

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Your light green eyes don′t look the same
Red finger tips have lost their flame
There's only darkness in your games
Now we′re chasing light again

All the words we left unsaid
Are painting heartbreak in my head
Turned the sunshine grey

And every feeling trying to bloom
From pink to red to ocean blue
Lost to winter again

Skies feel empty
Life gets heavy
Nothing good is left to save
Where does love go
When two hearts turn cold and
All the colors start to fade
Colors start to fade

Those sparkling shoes only dance to blues
That yellow dress don't fit your mood
Your black and white chose words that bruise
Left me tangled and confused

All the words we left unsaid
Are painting heartbreak in my head
Turned the sunshine grey
And every feeling trying to bloom
From pink to red to ocean blue
Lost to winter again

Skies feel empty
Life gets heavy
Nothing good is left to save
Where does love go
When two hearts turn cold and
All the colors start to fade
Colors start to fade

Colors start to fade

Colors start to fade

Overall Meaning

In Emmit Fenn's song "Colors", the singer reflects on a seemingly failed relationship. The song opens with the line, "Your light green eyes don't look the same", which suggests that the person the singer is addressing has lost their spark or charisma. The line "Red finger tips have lost their flame" reinforces this idea of a loss of vitality. The singer goes on to describe the relationship as being characterized by "darkness" and "games", implying that it was not a healthy or positive one.

The next verse contains the poignant line, "All the words we left unsaid are painting heartbreak in my head". This suggests that the relationship ended because of a lack of communication and unresolved issues. The line "Turned the sunshine grey" speaks to the sadness and desolation that the singer feels as a result of the relationship ending. The reference to colors in the chorus ties into this theme, as the colors are fading away just as the relationship has lost its vibrancy and joy.

The final verse is particularly striking in its imagery. The "sparkling shoes only dance to blues" and the "yellow dress" that "don't fit your mood" suggest that the singer's partner has lost their sense of joy and optimism. Finally, the "black and white chose words that bruise" describe the hurtful and damaging language that was exchanged in the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Your light green eyes don’t look the same
The singer notices that the person's eyes have changed and are no longer bright and full of life.

Red finger tips have lost their flame
The person's passion has faded and they are no longer as invested or enthusiastic about things.

There's only darkness in your games
The person is playing games with the singer and it isn't fun anymore because it always ends in darkness.

Now we’re chasing light again
Despite the darkness that surrounds them, the artist and the person are trying to find happiness and positivity again.

All the words we left unsaid
The artist and the person have left things unspoken and it's causing pain and heartbreak.

Are painting heartbreak in my head
The unsaid words are causing the singer to feel heartbreak and sadness.

Turned the sunshine grey
Because of the unspoken words and the darkness in the relationship, even happy and positive things feel gray and sad.

And every feeling trying to bloom
Even though the artist is trying to feel positive and happy, their feelings are struggling to grow and blossom.

From pink to red to ocean blue
The artist's feelings are intense and varied, ranging from light pink to fiery red to deep blue.

Lost to winter again
Despite their efforts, the relationship has turned cold and barren again like winter.

Skies feel empty
The singer feels a sense of emptiness and loneliness in their life.

Life gets heavy
The artist is burdened with sadness and struggles in their life.

Nothing good is left to save
The situation seems hopeless and there seems to be nothing good that can be done to fix it.

Where does love go
The singer wonders where love goes when it fades away and dies.

When two hearts turn cold and
When both people in the relationship become distant and unfeeling,

All the colors start to fade
Everything in life loses its vibrancy and happiness, making everything seem gray and dull.

Those sparkling shoes only dance to blues
Even things that were once full of sparkle and joy now only bring sadness and pain.

That yellow dress don't fit your mood
Similarly, even things that should bring happiness are now misaligned with their mood and feelings.

Your black and white chose words that bruise
The person's words are harsh and hurtful, and they make the singer feel like they've been beaten or bruised.

Left me tangled and confused
The person's behavior has left the artist feeling twisted up and disoriented.

Colors start to fade
This final line reiterates the message that everything in life loses its vibrancy and happiness when love and relationships fade away.

Writer(s): Nick Ruth, Neil Richard Ormandy, Emmit Fenn

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