Grace Potter whose dynamic vocal ability has drawn comparisons to legends Bonnie Raitt, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin and more recently Sheryl Crow and Joan Osborne. Her unique style behind the Hammond B-3 and piano is also gaining widespread recognition. The original lineup included Scott Tournet (guitar/slide guitar), Matthew Burr (drums/percussion), and Bryan Dondero (upright/electric bass). After Dondero parted ways with the Nocturnals in March 2009, they brought in Catherine Popper (bass) and also added Benny Yurco (rhythm guitar).
They have toured with national acts such as Taj Mahal, Trey Anastasio, Dave Matthews Band, The Black Crowes, Derek Trucks, Gov't Mule and Robert Cray.
Colors
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Lyrics
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Because I know you understand
All the treasures of my life
Are right here in my hand
Suspended in a moment
No more breath to catch
If you hold on to your end
Maybe we can make this last
This is the greatest time of day
When all the clocks are spinning backwards
And all the ropes that bind begin to fray
And all the black and white turns into colors
I don't want to build a wall
Or draw a line across the sand
Because there's room for one and all
And this land is our land
Oh I hope this can go on and on and on
Before the skipping stone hits the surface of the pond
Oh I know that life is never very long
One second, then one minute, and then its gone
This is the greatest time of day
When all the clocks are spinning backwards
And all the ropes that bind begin to fray
And all the black and white turns into colors
You want to sink into the colors on the wall
But all the while you are the brightest of them all
This is the greatest time of day
When all the clocks are spinning backwards
And all the ropes that bind begin to fray
And all the black and white turns
This is the greatest time of day
When there's no you and there's no others
And all the rules grow wings and fly away
And all the black and white turns into colors
The lyrics of "Colors" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals start with a declaration of love, a love that is so strong that it needs no explanation. The singer states that all the treasures of their life are in their hands, and they are suspended in a moment. The singer pleads with the listener to hold on to their end, so that they can make this moment and this feeling last. The song then goes on to describe the beauty of the present moment. The time when clocks spin backwards, ropes begin to fray, and the black and white turns to colors. The present moment is perfect, and the singer does not want to build walls or draw lines in the sand, because this land is our land and there is room for everyone.
The song is a beautiful ode to the present moment and the beauty of life. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, describing the beauty of colors and the importance of love without explanation. The song is a reminder to cherish every moment and to hold on to the things that really matter in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to ask me why
There's no need for explanation, because you already understand
Because I know you understand
I have faith in your comprehension
All the treasures of my life
Everything valuable to me
Are right here in my hand
I have what I need
Suspended in a moment
A momentary pause
No more breath to catch
A moment of stillness
If you hold on to your end
If you keep your end, we may continue
Maybe we can make this last
Our shared experience can continue
This is the greatest time of day
This moment is incomparable
When all the clocks are spinning backwards
Time seems to reverse itself
And all the ropes that bind begin to fray
Things holding us back start to lose power
And all the black and white turns into colors
Life becomes more vivid
I don't want to build a wall
I don't want to create barriers
Or draw a line across the sand
I don't want to divide
Because there's room for one and all
There's space for everyone
And this land is our land
We all have a shared inheritance
Oh I hope this can go on and on and on
I wish we can have this forever
Before the skipping stone hits the surface of the pond
Before time's passage inevitably affects us
Oh I know that life is never very long
Life is fleeting
One second, then one minute, and then its gone
Time passes in the blink of an eye
You want to sink into the colors on the wall
You want to be fully immersed in life's vibrancy
But all the while you are the brightest of them all
You are a source of brightness in life
When there's no you and there's no others
When there's no division
And all the rules grow wings and fly away
Boundaries disappear
And all the black and white turns into colors
Life is more vibrant and vivid
Contributed by Maria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dana Cook
such a heartfelt song! I love it!
Mariah Fernandez
Simply beautiful... I don't just see the colors around me.... I feel them too now :)
Heidi Hammond
I don't think I've heard a more perfect song. HATE how underrated Grace is. By far my favorite singer. <3
Kelly Rae Smith
AHHH thank you so much for posting this!!<333 One of my favorite songs, ever.
Ana Schwartz
I am so in love with grace's music..
velvetsacks
This is wonderful! Thank you so much for posting it.
Lyndsey Robyn
A lot of amazing little artists...impressed :-)
Aimhigh62
what a beautiful song , And the children's art just makes it that much more beautiful . Thank you
Kathy Petrillo
Beautiful art. The children will lead us.
S Campion
a beautiful tune by Grace, a poet