Mullen established a mentor group for girls called “The Baby Girls Club”. She and her husband, David A. Mullen, are youth leaders in their local church, tutor inner-city youth, and participate in Across America summer camp for inner city youth. Mullen is also active with the International Needs Network Ghana, an organization that works to free Trokosi slaves in Ghana.
Mullen is the only black artist to win the Dove Award for Song of the Year, in 1998 and 2001.
Color
Nicole C. Mullen Lyrics
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It don't define who I am
I could be a porcupine
Or I could be a little lamb
Please don't try and judge me
Only by the colors you have seen
To love me is to know me
Cause color is skin deep
But true beauty lives on and on
Color is skin deep
But true beauty lives on and on
Her skin might be ivory
And he might be from Japan
But that don't make a better woman
That don't make a lesser man
Please don't try to judge 'em
Only by the colors you have seen
To love 'em is to know 'em
Whether red, yellow, white, or green
Cause color is skin deep
But true beauty lives on and on
Color is skin deep
But true beauty lives on and on
Here I go
Here I go
Here I go
Color is the shape of the rainbow
Color is the tint of the sky
It's not a person, place or thing
It's only a description of you and I
Like the colors on the frame of a house
Will not tell you of the colors within
So why would I try to judge
A man by the shade of his skin? When
Color is skin deep
But true beauty lives on and on
I know color is skin deep
But true beauty lives on and on
Color
Color, skin
But true beauty
Lives on and on and on and on
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Lives on and on
On
And on
On
Lives on
On
And on
On
And on
On
And on
Nicole C. Mullen's "Color" is a song about how skin color does not define a person's worth, character or capabilities. The lyrics speak against prejudice and promoting inclusiveness. The chorus emphasizes that color is just skin-deep, and true beauty stems from within. The first verse provides an illustration of how an animal's appearance could be deceiving if one judges by its looks. The second verse discusses how different races or skin colors carry the same value in being human, and one's appearance should not be a basis for discrimination.
The lyrics are written as a reminder that people should not be judged based on their looks or skin color. People need to look beyond the exterior and see the real individual inside. Even though people come from different backgrounds and appearances, they all share the same human experience. Color should be celebrated, but not at the expense of others. Mullen's voice is impactful and emotionally stirring, making the audience feel the message she's trying to convey.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because my skin is brown
My skin color doesn't define who I am or what I'm capable of.
It don't define who I am
I am unique and cannot be confined by my skin color.
I could be a porcupine
I could be anything I want to be - even something as unexpected as a porcupine.
Or I could be a little lamb
Or I could be something gentle, soft and kind.
Please don't try and judge me
Don't make assumptions about me based on what you see on the surface.
Only by the colors you have seen
Don't limit yourself to what you see on the outside.
To love me is to know me
If you truly love me, then you will take the time to get to know the real me.
Whether red, yellow, black or green
No matter what my skin color is, it should not affect the way that I'm treated or regarded.
Cause color is skin deep
Skin color is only a superficial aspect of a person's identity.
But true beauty lives on and on
Beauty comes from within and cannot be confined by physical characteristics.
Her skin might be ivory
Someone's skin color does not define who they are or what they are capable of.
And he might be from Japan
Nationality should not be a factor when judging someone's worth or character.
But that don't make a better woman
One's physical characteristics do not determine their worth, strength, or abilities.
That don't make a lesser man
The color of someone's skin, their gender, or any other physical trait should not define their worth or abilities.
Please don't try to judge 'em
Strive to get to know someone beyond their physical appearance before making judgments based on it.
Whether red, yellow, white, or green
Different skin colors do not make someone better or worse - this should not be a factor in how we treat people.
Color is the shape of the rainbow
The colors we see are simply a natural phenomenon and should not be used to define people's worth or abilities.
Color is the tint of the sky
The colors we see in nature should not be used to define people or be used as a basis for judgments.
It's not a person, place or thing
Color is just a characteristic and should not define someone as a person or affect how they are treated.
It's only a description of you and I
Skin color doesn't define us - it's only one part of our description.
Like the colors on the frame of a house
Just as the colors on the outside of a house don't reveal everything about what's inside, skin color doesn't tell the full story about people.
Will not tell you of the colors within
Someone's exterior appearance does not reveal their true self and character.
So why would I try to judge
If exterior appearances don't tell the full story, it's pointless to judge others based on them.
A man by the shade of his skin? When
Skin color should not be used as a basis for judgment or discrimination.
Hey, hey
An expression used as an interjection or exclamation of encouragement or enthusiasm.
Color
Skin color.
But true beauty
One's inner self, personality, character, and disposition.
Lives on and on and on and on
True beauty cannot be limited by skin color or any other physical characteristic.
Lives on
True beauty is timeless and enduring.
On
A simple, one-word statement of affirmation or agreement.
And on
Indicates continuity or repetition.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICOLE MULLEN, CRAIG YOUNG
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Michelle Andrews in Jesus name who I praise and worship
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I Love your complete utter passion for OUR LORD OUR GOD! Your voice is amazing and I love to lift my voice into my GOD and King while singing your worship songs to him for his Glory. Thank you Nichole!