Colors
Face Down Lyrics


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Look at you now, pathetic and weak
Slowly walking down on loser street
Bound to live your life without dignity
Self-inflicted misery

Trust is something that you earn
Deceit from trust is what I've learned
What you have is what I gave
I made you what you are
Is this the thanks that I get
Broken trust, a permanent scar
True colors
Transparent, I see through you

Who cares about old times
Who cares anymore
I'm just waiting for the right time
To even the score
Once you're gone and out of my way
You'll see my life was not so grey
Trust is something that you ear
Deceit from trust is what I've learned

What you have is what I gave
I made you what you are
Is this the thanks that I get
Broken trust, a permanent scar
True colors





Transparent, I see through you

Overall Meaning

The song "Colors" by Face Down deals with the theme of betrayal and the hurt and anger that comes with it. The first verse paints a picture of the person who has betrayed the singer, as being pathetic and weak, slowly making their way down "loser street" and destined to lead a life without dignity due to their own self-inflicted misery. The singer feels hurt that someone they trusted and gave so much to, has let them down and damaged the trusting relationship they had. The second verse talks about the betrayal that has taken place, highlighting the fact that the deceit has led to a loss of trust between the two parties. The singer points out that what they have is what they gave, and the person's true colors have been laid bare, making them transparent and easy to see through.


The chorus is a combination of the hurt and anger felt by the singer. They question the value of their past friendship and the cares they once shared. The singer seeks revenge to even the score, showing they are hurt and ready to end that relationship. The chorus repeats the idea that deceit has caused a loss of trust and has left a permanent scar. The phrase "true colors" is repeated, highlighting the fact that the singer has now seen through the facade that they were presented with.


"Colors" is a powerful song that expresses emotions of hurt, anger, and betrayal. The lyrics are straightforward and powerful, making it easy to connect with the theme of the song. Face Down delivers a powerful performance with intense vocals, strong beats, and powerful guitar riffs, making it a great piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at you now, pathetic and weak
I am observing your current state and perceiving you as pitiable and feeble


Slowly walking down on loser street
You are moving slowly, indicating your lack of direction or purpose and heading towards failure


Bound to live your life without dignity
You are destined to live your life without self-respect or honor


Self-inflicted misery
The pain and suffering you are experiencing are a result of your own doing


Trust is something that you earn
One must demonstrate reliability and dependability to gain trust from others


Deceit from trust is what I've learned
From personal experience, I have discovered that deception frequently arises from misplaced trust


What you have is what I gave
You possess only what I have given you


I made you what you are
I am responsible for shaping you into the person you have become


Is this the thanks that I get
I feel underappreciated and undervalued for my contributions and efforts


Broken trust, a permanent scar
Distrust has left a lasting mark on our relationship that cannot be easily mended


True colors
Your actual nature or character, which was previously concealed, has now been revealed


Transparent, I see through you
I am able to discern your true intentions and motivations as they are clear and lacking in deception


Who cares about old times
Past events or experiences are no longer significant or relevant


Who cares anymore
The present situation does not inspire interest or concern


I'm just waiting for the right time
I am anticipating an ideal opportunity to take necessary action


To even the score
To regain a sense of justice or balance in our relationship by correcting perceived wrongs


Once you're gone and out of my way
When you are no longer present or interfering in my life


You'll see my life was not so grey
The absence of your negative influence will allow me to see the vibrancy and positivity in my life




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@JackieNihil

Kick-ass tune!

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