Goth Babe began when Griffin Washburn started writing songs in his dorm room. In 2016, he moved beyond his bedroom, with twelve live shows in Tennessee. After pursuing music and modeling in New York City, he moved to the West Coast in 2017. Traveling around California and Oregon in his camper truck, he leads a simple and adventurous lifestyle accompanied by his dog Sadie. In between surfing and climbing excursions, he records and produces his music out of his camper. Several of his songs have music videos that prominently feature the Pacific Northwest landscapes, such as Mt. Hood and the Oregon coast.
Washburn says that he aims to write happy and fun music. Others have described his music as "raw," "garage," "surf," and "lo-fi." His primary musical instruments are guitar and keyboard.
From 2017 - 2020, Goth Babe played shows primarily on the West Coast.
Colours
Goth Babe Lyrics
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And I, and you are showing something better you're not off of me
And you, and you are seeing all the colours that are off of me
And I, and you are showing something better you're not off of me
And you, and you are seeing all the colours that are off of me
And I, and you are showing something better you're not off of me
And you, and you are seeing all the colours that are off of me
The lyrics of Goth Babe's song "Colours" portray an individual struggling with their identity and self-expression. The song is about how someone else can see the beauty, potential and qualities in the singer that exist but they themselves cannot see or feel. The singer feels misunderstood or unable to express themselves as they are, and yearn for someone else to understand or even help them discover a new facet of themselves.
The repetition of the line "And you, and you are seeing all the colours that are off of me / And I, and you are showing something better you're not off of me" showcases this yearning of the singer towards someone else who can see through their inherent struggles and limitations. The use of the word "colours" is metaphorical and refers to different aspects of their personality or emotions that they are unable to show or express. The singer seems to acknowledge that there are aspects of themselves they cannot see and that they need someone else to help them explore.
Overall, "Colours" is a poignant and introspective song about finding oneself through the help and support of someone else who sees the beauty and potential, even in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
And you, and you are seeing all the colours that are off of me
You are witnessing the flaws and imperfections in me that I may not even be aware of.
And I, and you are showing something better you're not off of me
But despite those flaws, you bring out the best in me and I am able to show a better version of myself because of you.
And you, and you are seeing all the colours that are off of me
Once again, you are able to see the areas of myself that I may be hiding or in denial about.
And I, and you are showing something better you're not off of me
But with your help, I am able to overcome those shortcomings and become a better person.
Writer(s): Griffin Washburn
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