True Colors
Fredro Starr & Jill Scott Lyrics
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I see your (one for the ghetto) true colors shinning through (straight up) I see your true (I am make it out) colors and that's why I love you…
Yo father forgive we all trying to survive were we live
I'd rather feed the homeless and take time talk to the kids
Show them that life ain't no walk on the bridge
Damn as hard it is when I be dreaming I be talking to Big
In my hood it ain't no yellow brick road you hear the shots echo
In my ghetto there aint no rainbow or pots o gold
But there was love from the family when times were cold
I sit an analyze the world from my roof seen the hope in the eyes of the trouble youth
A good killa kept a burner in his bubble goose a mother less child lost in these streets lose
In the murder days these are rainy days my man got poped at an early age
His college fund saved flipped into his grave they say the good die young were headed for them pearly gates
I see you're true colors shinning through I see your true colors and that why I love you
I see your true colors shinning through I see your true colors and that's why I love you…
Yo they say this love wasn't meant to be
Two people from different worlds we wasn't be
It must have been faith you were sent to me
Will make it threw these hard times eventually
The standard fight brought by faith not by sight
We all the same color when u turn out the lights
I take the sunshine with the pain
Grab my Sara gone sad that when it rains
No French kept the food on the window pain
We all breath the same air so we all the same
I am trapped in this ghetto maze trying to make it out
If you don't know me don't judge me what you talking bout
I am dividable by broken dreams
Single moms you my heroes you my queens
To get my mom out the hood that is my hopes and dreams
to reach my son to be a solja by any means
I see you're true colors shinning through I see your true colors and that why I love you
I see your true colors shinning through I see your true colors and that's why I love you…
The song "True Colors" by Fredro Starr ft. Jill Scott is a soulful tribute to the struggles of living in the ghetto, and the hope and love that can be found amidst the hardships. The lyrics speak to the importance of seeing past surface differences and recognizing a person's true character. The chorus begins with the proclamation, "I see your true colors shining through," which serves as a recognition of the strength and resilience that people demonstrate in the face of adversity. The verse "Yo father forgive we all trying to survive were we live" is a poignant acknowledgement of the difficult circumstances that many people are born into, and the need for compassion and forgiveness in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
The song touches on themes of poverty, crime, and the struggle to maintain hope in the midst of despair. The lines "In my ghetto there ain't no rainbow or pots of gold/But there was love from the family when times were cold" speak to the sense of community and family that can be a source of strength for people living in poverty. The song also acknowledges the ongoing difficulties faced by single mothers, and the importance of heroes and role models in inspiring others to overcome obstacles.
Overall, "True Colors" is a celebration of the human spirit and the resilience that people demonstrate in the face of adversity. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of seeing beyond surface differences and recognizing the true character of the people around us.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you're true colors shinning through
I see your authentic nature and identity being revealed
I see your true colors and that why I love you
I love you for who you truly are
I see your (one for the ghetto) true colors shinning through (straight up)
I see the authentic nature of someone from the ghetto being shown directly
I see your true (I am make it out) colors and that's why I love you…
I see your true colors of determination to make it out and succeed, and that's why I love you
Yo father forgive we all trying to survive were we live
Father, please forgive us because we are all trying to survive where we live
I'd rather feed the homeless and take time talk to the kids
Instead of focusing on myself, I would like to take care of the less privileged and have a conversation with the younger generation
Show them that life ain't no walk on the bridge
I want to demonstrate that life is not easy
Damn as hard it is when I be dreaming I be talking to Big
It's really tough, but when I dream, I talk to Biggie Smalls
In my hood it ain't no yellow brick road you hear the shots echo
In my neighborhood, there are no opportunities or easy paths, only the sound of gunshots
Sneakers hanging from a telephone poll
People's shoes are being thrown over a telephone pole as a sign of disrespect and violence
In my ghetto there aint no rainbow or pots o gold
There are no symbols of hope or wealth in my ghetto
But there was love from the family when times were cold
Even though times were tough, my family showed me love and support
I sit an analyze the world from my roof seen the hope in the eyes of the trouble youth
From my rooftop, I observe the world and notice the glimmer of hope in troubled youth
A good killa kept a burner in his bubble goose a mother less child lost in these streets lose
A skilled killer wore a puffer jacket with a gun concealed in it, while a child without a mother struggles on these dangerous streets
In the murder days these are rainy days my man got poped at an early age
These are the days of murder and sadness, as my friend was killed at a young age
His college fund saved flipped into his grave
The money he had saved for college was used for his funeral instead
They say the good die young were headed for them pearly gates
People say that good people die young and go to heaven
Yo they say this love wasn't meant to be
People say that our love was not meant to happen
Two people from different worlds we wasn't be
We come from different worlds and weren't supposed to be together
It must have been faith you were sent to me
It must have been destiny that brought you to me
Will make it threw these hard times eventually
We will overcome these difficult times eventually
The standard fight brought by faith not by sight
We fight based on our belief and not just what we see
We all the same color when u turn out the lights
We are all the same when you remove external appearances
I take the sunshine with the pain
I accept both good and bad experiences in life
Grab my Sara gone sad that when it rains
I hold onto my faith, but it's sad when times are tough
No French kept the food on the window pain
I don't disguise my struggles but face them head-on
We all breath the same air so we all the same
We are all equal and share the same basic needs
I am trapped in this ghetto maze trying to make it out
I am stuck in the ghetto, trying to find a way out
If you don't know me don't judge me what you talking bout
If you don't know me, don't judge me based on hearsay
I am dividable by broken dreams
My dreams have been shattered and it affects me
Single moms you my heroes you my queens
Single mothers are my heroes and my inspiration
To get my mom out the hood that is my hopes and dreams
My goal is to move my mother out of the ghetto
to reach my son to be a solja by any means
I strive to teach my son to be strong and brave, no matter what
I see you're true colors shinning through
I see your authentic nature and identity being revealed
I see your true colors and that why I love you
I love you for who you truly are
I see your true colors shinning through
I see your authentic nature and identity being revealed
I see your true colors and that's why I love you…
I love you for who you truly are
Contributed by Thomas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KatePearl-
Here in 2021!
35 now.
Just turned 16 when this hit the theatres in my little nook of them UK.✨✨✨✨
Uttering the immortal line I swore I would never repeat
A la
Single mother, what a queen
They just don’t make music like this anymore.
My addition: and I miss it ❤️
We’re soldiers
We’re queens
Please remember that y’all 🌺🌺🌺
@rhyaweeks
Haven't heard this song in so long. The very 1st line got me, "Father forgive, we all tryna survive the life we live." Ain't that the truth
@jessy2012ful
Yayaa Htx straight up
@borngreat-4-life930
The life we live is all a lie.
@mchuksegovia1765
On point
@worthy555
WICH.WAS,RALES,IN.2001.AND,THE,SOUND,TRACK.CAME,OUT,IN.2000.COOL.
@daviddibble2744
We all the same color when we turn out the lights ❤
@Fashionfeen15
The best version of this song 💖
@nadineanderson7224
Yess it is
@worthy555
I heard this song when I was 13 once before it was a good song though Fredo Starr and Jill Scott colors shining through Fredo Starr exercises everything off a lot and extremely too so he's awesome he played the character of Malachi on Save the Last Dance he was the bad dude on the movie of Save the Last Dance Fredro Starr he was also on Moesha he played Q and he got two do a lot of characters in movies and rapping as a rapping artist hip hop and R&B artists just like Ice Cube Dub C and Mack 10 so this song was on Save the Last Dance as well Cindy Law Firm made the original song as well and Fredro Starr doubled and remix the song to this song that Cindy Law Firm made of few years ago but he made it into a rapping song and the remix to this song True Colors shining through I like in love that song. ItsCool awesome and it's fantastic to😎😃.
@91Definite
Naw I like the album version off his first album Firestarr 🔥💯