Colors
Lauren Jauregui Lyrics
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Don't wanna be with you
And although I have tried to
My heart has a way of rejecting what's good for it
I'm sorry
I know it's tiring
Said all the convincing
I can be someone I feel I'm not
Who taught me that
I wasn't good enough?
Why did I let you believe it?
Why haven't I caught your bluff?
When everyone's gone, you can't fall apart
You will see it's always been
You and I (you and I, you and I)
Oh, you and I (you and I, you and I)
Stay (stay)
Like the colors on the walls
Paint (paint)
But you can't erase them all
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
I'm starting to see it now
It's so clear to me now
(Found out)
I'm actually not addicted to the drugs
I'm addicted to feeling fucking numb
This world I'm living in, there's just too much to be done
To dismantle the mental that has us moving like we weren't made with love
Creator's watching, I know that much
Sat me down and told me to, "Stop watching, start doing
If you don't listen to the messages, I promise they'll just keep coming"
Ignoring Spirit really never helped me amount to nothing so
Grow
The lyrics of Lauren Jauregui's song "Colors" reflect the internal struggle of someone who is unsure about being in a relationship. The first few lines of the song appear to be contradictory, but on closer inspection, the lyrics reveal the dilemma faced by the person who is trying to figure out their feelings. The confusion is evident in the lines "Can't be without you/Don't wanna be with you/And although I have tried to/My heart has a way of rejecting what's good for it." The person seems to be aware that something is not right within the relationship, and they are trying to sort their feelings out. However, despite their best efforts, their heart keeps rejecting what they know is good for them, and they are left feeling confused and sorry.
The second verse of the song reveals that the person is grappling with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The questions they ask - "Who taught me that/I wasn't good enough?/Why did I let you believe it?/Why haven't I caught your bluff?" - suggest that they have been made to feel inferior in some way or have internalized feelings of inadequacy. They know they shouldn't feel this way, but they are struggling to overcome it. The chorus, "You will see it's always been/You and I/Stay/Like the colors on the walls/Paint/But you can't erase them all," offers a glimpse into the person's desire to hold on to the relationship despite their misgivings. They want to stay together, much like the colors on the walls that can't be erased.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't be without you
I cannot imagine my life without you
Don't wanna be with you
Despite my love, I don't want to be with you
And although I have tried to
I made an effort to resist my feelings for you
My heart has a way of rejecting what's good for it
My heart resists what is good for me and chooses what causes me pain
I'm sorry
I apologize for my contradictory behavior
I know it's tiring
I understand that my behavior may be exhausting
Said all the convincing
I’ve said everything I can to convince myself and others
I can be someone I feel I'm not
I am aware that I’m not being true to myself or others
Who taught me that
I question the origin of my feelings of inadequacy
I wasn't good enough?
I feel like I’m not good enough
Why did I let you believe it?
I regret allowing you to believe that I’m not worthy
Why haven't I caught your bluff?
I wonder why I’m still falling for your manipulations
When everyone's gone, you can't fall apart
It’s necessary to remain strong when there’s no one else around
You will see it's always been
You’ll realize that it’s always been
You and I (you and I, you and I)
It’s been you and me all along
Oh, you and I (you and I, you and I)
It’s always been the two of us
Stay (stay)
Please stay with me and don’t leave
Like the colors on the walls
Our relationship is colorful and bright
Paint (paint)
Let’s keep painting our future together
But you can't erase them all
Even if we try, we can’t erase everything that’s happened
I'm starting to see it now
I’m beginning to understand the truth
It's so clear to me now
The truth is now crystal clear to me
(Found out)
I finally discovered
I'm actually not addicted to the drugs
I now realize my addiction is not to drugs
I'm addicted to feeling fucking numb
I’m addicted to feeling emotionally numb
This world I'm living in, there's just too much to be done
The world is a busy and overwhelming place
To dismantle the mental that has us moving like we weren't made with love
We need to overcome the negativity that makes us forget we were created with love
Creator's watching, I know that much
I believe that a higher power is always watching over me
Sat me down and told me to, "Stop watching, start doing
The higher power told me to stop being a spectator and start living
If you don't listen to the messages, I promise they'll just keep coming"
Ignore the signs and consequences will follow
Ignoring Spirit really never helped me amount to nothing so
I’ve learned that ignoring my spirituality has led to nothing productive
Grow
I need to grow and evolve as a person
Lyrics © MICHELITA MUSIC
Written by: Lauren Jauregui
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Lauren has such raw, pure, talent. it’s so refreshing to see an artist who actually puts their soul into their art. you can tell that her music is authentic and comes from a place of meaning. she deserves so much more recognition.
@dulcemacedo2457
The evolution of voice is awesome and the songs (Scattered, Colors, While I´m alive, Temporary and Not prepared for you) are terrific.
@AB-jh8he
Her voice is out of this world
@AB-jh8he
Can't wait for the world to appreciate her art
@skyblue9623
Underrated song underrated singer
@r4d975
The ART of this song is just spectacular wow Lauren
@aliciafredericks6262
I love this side of Lauren jauregui tbh❤❤❤❤❤💯💯💯.... but I miss her songs like ALL NIGHT unno 😊😊😊
@jananedelkovska7
Such a shame that a talent and mind like her gets less recognition and some absolutely untalented and unprofessional, but ofc famous "artists"😃 get all the attention and praising she deserves by every right. But people with real taste not only for good, soulful and heartfelt music, but also for a pure heart, blissful personality and such angelic voice as yours, will find and recognise you everywhere. Forever proud of you my beautiful angel, this is your time to shine. I love you L🤍😭
@familia2389
People are not prepared for the real Lauren
@AB-jh8he
The world wasn't ready for this masterpiece 🤧