Naya Ri Lyrics

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Ah ah ah ah

You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all

And darkness still inside you
Make you feel so small

And I see your true colors
Shinin' through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow.

Show me a smile then,
Don't be unhappy,
Can't remember when I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You can call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors,
True colors, are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

Ah ah ah

Can't remember when I last saw you laughing

If this world makes you crazy
You've taken all you can bear
You call me up (call me up)
Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors
Shining through (I see 'em shining through)
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you (that's why I love you)
So don't be afraid (afraid) to let them show
Your true colors, true colors
I see your true colors are shining through (yeah)
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid (afraid) to let them show
Your true colors

True colors, true colors
Are beautiful, like a rainbow

Overall Meaning

"True Colors" is a song about acceptance and self-expression. In a world full of people, it's easy to feel disillusioned and lose sight of one's inner light. The lyrics encourage people to be optimistic and to let their true colors shine through, no matter how difficult it may seem. The song is a reminder that everyone is unique and should embrace their individuality.

The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer addresses someone with "sad eyes" and tells them not to be discouraged. They acknowledge that the world can be challenging, and it's easy to lose one's courage in the face of adversity. The chorus is a powerful affirmation of the song's message, that each person's true colors are beautiful and unique, like a rainbow. The singer reminds the listener that they are loved for who they are and that they should never be afraid to show their true colors.

Line by Line Meaning

You with the sad eyes
The lyrics begin by addressing someone with sad eyes, indicating a person who may feel hopeless or discouraged.

Don't be discouraged
The following line aims to uplift the person from the previous line by saying to not be discouraged.

Oh, I realize
The next line shows the singer and the person are familiar with each other, and the singer acknowledges that they understand the person struggles.

It's hard to take courage
This bit is indicating that the person may be struggling to find courage in whatever circumstances they may find themselves in.

In a world full of people
The subsequent line talks about how challenging it can be to maintain individuality within a constantly evolving society.

You can lose sight of it all
The lyrics suggest that it's easy to lose track of what is essential and be sidetracked by external factors.

And the darkness inside you
The phrase refers to the unseen and intangible pain that can be felt within an individual despite their exterior presence.

Makes you feel so small
The song implies that the pain within can make a person feel insignificant, helpless, and emotionally small.

And I see your true colors shining through
The singer sees through the facade of the individual's unspoken anguish and identifies their true identity, bringing to the forefront the person's best qualities.

I see your true colors
The same as above states that the person's authentic self is coming to light.

And that's why I love you
The song signifies the love and friendship felt by the singer for the identified person despite the individual's inner turmoil, which others may not comprehend.

So don't be afraid to let them show
Here, the lyric prompts the person to let their true self take center stage and not hide from the world.

Your true colors
Just a repetition of the above lines to showcase the person's authenticity.

True colors are beautiful, like a rainbow.
The final line of the song sanctifies the person's authentic personality by comparing it to a rainbow, which appears attractive to everyone. The song highlights the beauty of being true to oneself and encourages everyone to be themselves.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY STEINBERG, TOM KELLY

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