True Colors
Kesha and Zedd Lyrics
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Higher than I see, is there something there for me?
Pulling back the reins, letting go again
I'm not afraid, I'm not
All my life, one page at a time
I'll show you my, my true colors
No, no, no, no, I won't apologize for the fire in my eyes
A promise with the lie is broken by design
What we thought we knew has been swallowed by the truth
It's time to light the flame, right before it rains
I'm not afraid, I'm not
All my life, one page at a time
I'll show you my, my true colors
No, no, no, no, I won't apologize for the fire in my eyes
Let me show you my, my true colors, it ain't no rainbow
Something tells me I know nothing at all
We've escaped our capture
Yet we have our masters
And somehow it's like I've waited
All my life, one page at a time
I'll show you my, my true colors
No, no, no, no, I won't apologize for the fire in my eyes
Let me show you my, my true colors, it ain't no rainbow
The song True Colors by Kesha and Zedd is about being authentic and not apologizing for who you are. The opening line, "Stars fall at my feet, keep me grounded as I reach," refers to the idea that even when you're reaching for something new or different, it's important to stay true to yourself and not forget where you come from. The chorus, "I'll show you my, my true colors, it ain't no rainbow," is about revealing the real version of yourself, without covering it up with a facade.
The second verse, "A promise with the lie is broken by design, what we thought we knew has been swallowed by the truth," speaks to the idea that sometimes we make promises or have expectations that are not realistic or true to ourselves, and we end up feeling defeated or disappointed. The lyrics then talk about lighting the flame right before it rains, which represents pushing through the obstacles and challenges to reveal your true self. The bridge is about feeling unsure and lost, but still holding onto hope that we can break free from anything holding us back.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars fall at my feet, keep me grounded as I reach
Although I am already successful, I remain humble and grounded, knowing that there are still greater heights that I can attain.
Higher than I see, is there something there for me?
I wonder if there is still something greater out there that I can achieve despite my current level of success.
Pulling back the reins, letting go again
I am cautious in my approach but I know when to take risks and let go of my fears.
I'm not afraid, I'm not
I am strong and confident in myself and my abilities, despite the uncertainties I may face.
All my life, one page at a time
I am taking my life's journey one step at a time, embracing each new page and opportunity that comes my way.
I'll show you my, my true colors
I will be completely honest and open with you, revealing my true self and not hiding anything.
No, no, no, no, I won't apologize for the fire in my eyes
I have a passion for life that shows in my eyes and I refuse to apologize for it or tone it down.
Let me show you my, my true colors, it ain't no rainbow
I want to show you the real me, not just a colorful facade, but the true person inside with all my flaws and imperfections.
A promise with the lie is broken by design
Sometimes people make promises that they can't keep, and those promises are destined to be broken.
What we thought we knew has been swallowed by the truth
The truth can be harsh and unforgiving, making us realize that what we thought we knew was not entirely accurate.
It's time to light the flame, right before it rains
I need to take action now, before it's too late and I miss my opportunity.
Something tells me I know nothing at all
Despite my successes and experiences, I still feel like there is so much that I don't know and have yet to learn.
We've escaped our capture
We have broken free from the confines that held us back and are now free to pursue our dreams.
Yet we have our masters
Even though we are free to make our own choices, we are still beholden to someone or something, whether it's our own desires or the expectations of others.
And somehow it's like I've waited
Even though I have escaped my previous limitations, I still feel like I have been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Lyrics Š Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTON ZASLAVSKI, ANTONINA ARMATO, TIMOTHY PRICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shanellenotnumberfive3741
some people on here are bitching that it isn't Zedds usual sound.
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REALLY?
He literally stepped out and gave Kesha a chance to remake music after the hell she's been through, who care if it isn't like the usual Zedd you like! This is special and Kesha is making a powerful comeback
@mybetafish6690
Yes you tell them mama
@antoniocinque
+Myownfreemind this was made a lot of time ago, we had the demo of this song around 3 years ago!!
@omsmada
+Myownfreemind "after the hell she's been through" lol yeah, falsely accusing someone of rape to get out of a contract you voluntarily signed is so hard and traumatizing
@swiftiepiethebiebersmuffin6211
+omsmada are you fucking kidding me, cause I really want to smack you
@sc00byp00h
I'm so happy for her and proud of her and thankful he did this but I'm scared a lawsuit is on the way
@heyitsgrace6224
Here comes the girl with an IQ of 140 and a personality of steel - go keshaaaaa
@heyitsgrace6224
Actually I think the IQ is higher đ
@welovemusic8542
+heyitsgrace I think it's above 160
@heyitsgrace6224
Charmaine Rebello wow that's amazing!!!!!