Colours
Jake Quickenden Lyrics
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all the colours closing in
you opened up my eyes
and on a sleepless night
I lay there all alone
and now you hold me tight
and I am surrounded by the reds, the blues, the greens
but in the darkest night I can feel your light
a heart that guides the way for me to see
but I'll go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere
I'll go anywhere, anywhere with you
I'll go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere
I'll go anywhere, anywhere with you
I was bruised and I was cold
you took me by the hand and you led me home
and now I'm in the light, no longer feel alone
a love I've never known
and I am surrounded by the reds, the blues, the greens
all of this jealousy, the hatred and the greed
but in the darkest night I can feel your light
a heart that guides the way for me to see
but I'll go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere
I'll go anywhere, anywhere with you
I'll go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere
I'll go anywhere, anywhere with you
and I am surrounded by the reds, the blues, the greens
all of this jealousy, the hatred and the greed
but in the darkest night I can feel your light
a heart that guides the way for me to see
and I'll go anywhere, go anywhere, anywhere, with you
and I'll go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere, anywhere, anywhere with you
The song "Colours" by Jake Quickenden is a powerful love ballad about finding a partner who has opened the singer's eyes to a new way of life. The lyrics describe how the singer's life was once black and white but now he is surrounded by all the colors of life. This new person has made him feel alive and helped him see the beauty in the world. The singer sings about being surrounded by the reds, blues, and greens, which represent the negative emotions of jealousy, hatred, and greed. However, despite all the negativity, the singer can feel his partner's light in the darkest of nights, leading him to a brighter path. The song ends with the singer declaring that he will go anywhere with his partner, no matter where life takes them.
The theme of "Colours" is that true love can help a person see the beauty in the world and guide them through difficult times. The colors in the song represent emotions, both positive and negative, to show that even in the midst of darkness, love can be a guiding light. The imagery used in the lyrics describes a personal transformation that comes from finding this love. The singer goes from being cold and bruised to finding the light and no longer feeling alone. This transformation is a result of being guided by his love for his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Went from black to white
With your presence, I have gone from feeling lost and empty to finding hope and happiness
all the colours closing in
I'm overwhelmed by the complexity and confusion around me
you opened up my eyes
You've helped me see the world with a new perspective and have a deeper understanding of life
and on a sleepless night
During those restless, lonely moments in the dark
I lay there all alone
Being isolated and melancholic without you by my side
and now you hold me tight
But thanks to your love, I have found comfort and security in your arms
and I am surrounded by the reds, the blues, the greens
Despite the distractions and negativity around me, I remain grateful for the colorful world that you've introduced to me
all of this jealousy, the hatred and the greed
I'm aware of the negativity and toxicity that exist in our surroundings
but in the darkest night I can feel your light
You are the shining beacon of hope and inspiration in my life, especially when it seems bleak and hopeless
a heart that guides the way for me to see
Your love and genuine nature has influenced my perspective, attitude, and insight, thus guiding me to a happier, fuller life
but I'll go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere
I'm willing to explore, experience, and take risks in any place or situation for the sake of our love
I'll go anywhere, anywhere with you
I want to be your partner, your confidante, your soulmate, through life's twists and turns
I was bruised and I was cold
Before you came into my life, I was hurt and numb
you took me by the hand and you led me home
You have rescued me and provided me with shelter and warmth, both physically and emotionally
and now I'm in the light, no longer feel alone
You've illuminated my world and now I feel complete, rather than lonely
a love I've never known
With your affection and dedication, I now have an unparalleled level of love and support in my life
and I'll go anywhere, go anywhere, anywhere, with you
I only want to explore the world with you by my side
and I'll go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere, anywhere, anywhere with you
Regardless of the challenges and hardships we may face, I will always be your loyal supporter, your partner in life
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