In Technicolor Pt. II
Jesse McCartney Lyrics


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Once upon a time, babe
I was color-blinded
Nothing was real, no no no
I was just a blank page
You colored in the lines, baby
It's so surreal

You saved me
You took my life from black and white
Now I live in Technicolor

I don't want to be without you
Livin' in a world with no view
What the hell would I do, would I do?
No clue, I need you
In Technicolor
I don't want to be without you
Livin' in a world with no view
What the hell would I do, would I do?
No clue, I need you
In Technicolor

Technicolor
Technicolor
In Technicolor
Technicolor
Technicolor
In Technicolor

Give me red, give me red, give me romance
You change my color, baby, every time you give me that
Ohh, ooooooh
I'll run away with you, baby
I'll run away with you




'Cause with you the spectrum's never been so clear
You saved me
You took my life from black and white
Now I live in Technicolor

I don't want to be without you
Livin' in a world with no view
What the hell would I do, would I do?
No clue, I need you
In Technicolor
I don't want to be without you
Livin' in a world with no view
What the hell would I do, would I do?
No clue, I need you
In Technicolor

Technicolor (She's lovin' me in)
Technicolor
In Technicolor
Technicolor (There's no other place I'd rather be)
Technicolor
In Technicolor
In Technicolor
In Technicolor

I don't want to be without you
Livin' in a world with no view
What the hell would I do, would I do?
No clue, I need you
In Technicolor

I don't want to be without you
Livin' in a world with no view
What the hell would I do, would I do?
No clue, I need you
In Technicolor (Girl, you got me seein')

I don't want to be without you (Girl, I don't know what to do)
Livin' in a world with no view
What the hell would I do, would I do?
No clue, I need you
In Technicolor

Girl you got me seeing
Girl I don't know what to do

Overall Meaning

Jesse McCartney’s song In Technicolor Part II is a love song that speaks about how the singer was once color-blind, seeing nothing real or worthwhile in his mundane and monochromatic life until he was saved by the love of his life. He was just a blank page, but she came and colored in the lines, making him feel alive and happy. The phrase “color in the lines” could be interpreted as a metaphor for how his partner created order and structure in his life, making him a better person. The song describes how the love he has for his partner has given him a sense of completeness and purpose, changing his ordinary life into something technicolor.


The chorus repeats the sentiment that he doesn't want to be without her in a world without any view, as it would be pointless without her by his side. The song's final lines are a plea for her to never leave him, as she’s the only one who can make him feel alive and in color. The song's melody and sound are perfect for a romantic ballad, with its smooth guitar riffs and gentle vocals.


Line by Line Meaning

Once upon a time, babe
There was a time when everything seemed dark and colorless, before you came into my life.


I was color-blinded
I was unable to see the beauty of the world around me, and everything seemed dull.


Nothing was real, no no no
My life felt empty and meaningless, devoid of any substance or excitement.


I was just a blank page
I felt like an empty vessel, waiting to be filled with purpose and meaning.


You colored in the lines, baby
You brought color and vibrancy into my life, turning the blank page to a beautiful masterpiece.


It's so surreal
It feels like I'm living in a dream world, where everything is perfect and magical.


You saved me
You rescued me from my colorless existence and showed me what it means to truly live.


You took my life from black and white
You transformed my life from a monotonous and dull existence to an exciting and vibrant one.


Now I live in Technicolor
My life is now full of color and energy, and I'm grateful for the change you brought into my life.


I don't want to be without you
I can't imagine my life without you, and I don't want to lose the light and color you brought into it.


Livin' in a world with no view
Without you, my life would be a dark and colorless void with no meaning or direction.


What the hell would I do, would I do?
I have no idea how I would continue living without you, it would be unbearable.


No clue, I need you
I'm lost without you, you're the light that illuminates my world.


Give me red, give me red, give me romance
I want you to give me passion and love, and to color my world with the brightest hues of red.


You change my color, baby, every time you give me that
Every time we're together, you make me feel alive and vibrant, and I can see the world in vivid colors.


I'll run away with you, baby
I'm ready to go anywhere with you, as long as you're by my side.


'Cause with you the spectrum's never been so clear
My perspective on life has completely changed with you, and I can see everything in clear and vivid colors.


Technicolor (She's lovin' me in)
I can feel your love for me, and it colors my world with vibrant hues.


Technicolor (There's no other place I'd rather be)
With you by my side, there's no other place or person I'd rather be with.


Girl, you got me seein'
Your love has changed the way I see the world, and I can see its beauty and color again.


Girl, I don't know what to do
I'm completely lost without you, and I don't know how I could exist without your love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID QUINONES, JAMES MORALES, JESSE MCCARTNEY, JULIO DAVID RODRIGUEZ, MATTHEW MORALES, SHANE STEVENS

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