Colour Television
Moses Gunn Collective Lyrics
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Your love's better than the one that is my wife
Met your mother in a store, what's divine
When I see you start to sweat, don't know why
I don't wanna see your disguise
I don't wanna see your disguise, no
I don't wanna see your disguise
But I see you on the same road
Yellow, yellow put the colour in my eyes
Put the pieces of your face in my device
Colour television kill me every night
I don't wanna see your disguise
I don't wanna see your disguise, no
I don't wanna see your disguise
But I see you on the same road
Oh my, oh my, oh my,
Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my
The lyrics of Moses Gunn Collective's song "Colour Television" seem to describe a complicated relationship with an alluring and tempting person, who the singer perhaps views as an escape from their mundane life. The first two lines suggest a sense of delusion or madness, as if the singer has become obsessed with this person and their love, even believing it to be better than their actual spouse. The line "Met your mother in a store, what's divine" adds to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the lyrics, as it is unclear what the significance of this encounter may be.
The chorus is where the title of the song comes into play, as the singer addresses the "colour television" as something that brings them paradise, but also causes them harm ("kill me every night"). The contrast of the word "kill" to describe the television's effect on the singer adds a darker aspect to the lyrics. The description of the person as having "pieces of your face in my device" also creates a sense of possession and manipulation. The repeated line "I don't wanna see your disguise" reinforces the idea that the singer may be aware that this person is not who they seem or may have ulterior motives, but they continue to be drawn to them nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
Colour television shine, I lost my mind
The bright and colorful television captivates me so much that I feel as though I am losing my mind.
Your love's better than the one that is my wife
The affection and love I feel for you is stronger and more fulfilling than the love I have for my actual spouse.
Met your mother in a store, what's divine
I had the pleasure of meeting your mother in a store, and it felt like a divine experience.
When I see you start to sweat, don't know why
I cannot explain it, but it has a profound effect on me when I see you perspiring.
I don't wanna see your disguise
I am not interested in seeing a false appearance or facade from you.
I don't wanna see your disguise, no
My desire to see your true self is so strong that I am repeating myself to emphasize it further.
But I see you on the same road
Despite my reservations, I find myself continuing along the same path with you.
Colour television give me paradise
The sensation of the vivid and colorful television is like being transported to a paradise.
Yellow, yellow put the colour in my eyes
The bright and cheerful hue of yellow visually stimulates me and adds vibrancy to my view.
Put the pieces of your face in my device
I want to capture and preserve your image through a digital device.
Colour television kill me every night
Even though I love it, the excess of watching television is causing me harm every night.
Oh my, oh my, oh my,
This exclamation expresses my strong emotions and feelings about the situation or person.
Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my
I repeat myself to show the intensity of my feelings and emotions.
Contributed by Nathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.