Colours
Naked Lunch Lyrics


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Our years don't come in colours
We raise children after all we settle down
And long for harmony

I hope I never get to be this man of bitter state you're in

refrain:
Golden waves are for the naked
When the morning comes and the pouring rain
Call my name when there's neglection
Golden waves are for the naked
When the morning comes and the pouring rain

Our years don't come in colours
We raise children after all we settle down
And long for harmony
I hope I never get to be this man of bitter state you're in





refrain

Overall Meaning

The song Colours by Naked Lunch seems to be about the process of aging and the longing for a peaceful and harmonious life. The opening lines "Our years don't come in colours, we raise children after all we settle down and long for harmony" suggests that life becomes more muted as we age, and we become preoccupied with finding a sense of equilibrium. The repetition of the phrase "long for harmony" reinforces this notion. The singer expresses a fear of growing bitter as we age, which is evident in the line "I hope I never get to be this man of bitter state you're in".


The refrain "Golden waves are for the naked, when the morning comes and the pouring rain, call my name when there's neglection" is a bit more ambiguous but has a sense of wistfulness and nostalgia. The "Golden waves" could be interpreted as a metaphor for something beautiful or blissful that we strive for in life. The line "when the morning comes and the pouring rain" suggests that this beauty may not come easily and may require some struggle or effort to attain. The plea to "call my name when there's neglection" could be a request for someone to acknowledge us or offer us comfort during difficult times.


Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the challenges and complexities of life and a call for empathy and kindness towards ourselves and others.


Line by Line Meaning

Our years don't come in colours
The passing of time is not a colorful experience


We raise children after all we settle down
Having and raising children is typically done after achieving stability and settling down


And long for harmony
We all desire peace and balance in our lives


I hope I never get to be this man of bitter state you're in
The artist hopes to avoid becoming the bitter and unhappy person that they see in the other individual


Golden waves are for the naked
Positive and joyful experiences are available to those who are unafraid to be vulnerable


When the morning comes and the pouring rain
Difficult times and challenging circumstances can arise unexpectedly


Call my name when there's neglection
Ask for help when feeling neglected or disregarded


Golden waves are for the naked
Positive and joyful experiences are available to those who are unafraid to be vulnerable


When the morning comes and the pouring rain
Difficult times and challenging circumstances can arise unexpectedly




Writer(s): Stefan Deisenberger, Oliver Welter, Herwig Zamernik

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