Colorblind
Glee Cast feat. Amber Riley Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I only see gray
When everybody sees the rainbow
I'm stuck in the rain
You take a little piece of me
Every time you leave
I don't think that I'll ever find that silver lining
Or reason to smile
You know I used to paint such vibrant dreams
Now I'm colorblind, colorblind
When did my heart
Get so full of never mind, never mind
Did you know
That you stole the only thing I needed
Always black and white in my eyes
I'm colorblind
Ain't it funny that you managed
To just wash away
Even pictures that you're not in
Have started to fade
I tried to play my favorite songs
But I can't sing along
The words don't feel the same
You've taken all the best things from me
And thrown them away
You know I used to paint such vibrant dreams
Now I'm colorblind, colorblind
When did my heart
Get so full of never mind, never mind
Did you know
That you stole the only thing I needed
Always black and white in my eyes
I'm colorblind
I'll wait
For roses to be red again
And I hate
That you took my blue from the ocean
Give me back green greens and goldens
My purples my blues you sold them
How long will I be broken
You know I used to paint such vibrant dreams
Now I'm colorblind, colorblind
When did my heart
Get so full of never mind, never mind
Did you know
That you stole the only thing I needed
Only black and white in my eyes
I'm colorblind
It's only black and white in my eyes
I'm colorblind
The lyrics to "Colorblind" by Glee Cast feat. Amber Riley express feelings of sadness, loss, and longing. The song uses vivid metaphors to describe the singer's emotional state. The opening lines, "When the world is seeing yellow, I only see gray," suggest that while everyone else is experiencing happiness and brightness, the singer feels stuck in a state of gloom and emptiness. The line "When everybody sees the rainbow, I'm stuck in the rain" further emphasizes this feeling of being left out and isolated from joy.
The lyrics lament the loss of something valuable, perhaps a relationship or a sense of purpose. The line "You take a little piece of me every time you leave" implies that the singer's sense of self is being gradually eroded with each departure. The phrase "I don't think that I'll ever find that silver lining or reason to smile" reveals a deep pessimism and a sense of hopelessness.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of being colorblind, or unable to perceive joy and vibrancy in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer used to have a rich and colorful inner world, figuratively represented by vibrant dreams. However, that world has been stripped away, leaving only a monotonous and uninspiring existence. There is a sense of yearning for the lost happiness, as expressed in the line "Give me back green greens and goldens, my purples, my blues you sold them."
Overall, "Colorblind" portrays a profound sense of sadness and longing for what has been lost. It captures the experience of feeling disconnected from joy and unable to see the beauty in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
When the world is seeing yellow
When everyone is experiencing happiness and positivity
I only see gray
I only perceive sadness and dullness
When everybody sees the rainbow
When everyone else sees beauty and hope
I'm stuck in the rain
I am trapped in sadness and despair
You take a little piece of me
You emotionally drain me with each departure
Every time you leave
Whenever you go away from me
I don't think that I'll ever find that silver lining
I don't believe I will ever find a positive aspect
Or reason to smile
Or a cause to feel joy
You know I used to paint such vibrant dreams
You are aware that I once had optimistic aspirations
Now I'm colorblind, colorblind
Now I can only see a monotonous and lackluster existence
When did my heart
At what point did my emotions
Get so full of never mind, never mind
Become so filled with indifference and apathy
Did you know
Were you aware
That you stole the only thing I needed
That you took away the one thing I truly required
Always black and white in my eyes
I always see the world as either good or bad, without any shades of gray
I'm colorblind
I am unable to perceive any vibrant or varied emotions
Ain't it funny that you managed
Isn't it ironic that you succeeded
To just wash away
To simply erase or remove
Even pictures that you're not in
Even images where you are not present
Have started to fade
Have begun to lose their clarity and significance
I tried to play my favorite songs
I attempted to listen to the music that brings me joy
But I can't sing along
But I am unable to join in and enjoy them
The words don't feel the same
The lyrics no longer evoke the same emotions
You've taken all the best things from me
You have deprived me of all the things that brought me happiness
And thrown them away
And discarded them without regard
I'll wait
I will be patient
For roses to be red again
For the symbol of love to regain its vibrancy
And I hate
And I feel a strong dislike
That you took my blue from the ocean
That you took away my sense of calm and tranquility
Give me back green greens and goldens
Return to me the vibrant and joyful experiences
My purples my blues you sold them
You stole and sold my feelings of passion and sadness
How long will I be broken
How much longer will I remain damaged and hurt
It's only black and white in my eyes
I can only perceive extreme emotions and situations
I'm colorblind
I am unable to experience a diverse range of emotions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emeli Sande, Claude Kelly, Steve Mac
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind