Life in Color
OneRepublic Lyrics


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I do my best
To find some kind of glow
I'm givin' it some heart and soul, now
From the darkest grays
The sun bursts, clouds break
Yeah, we see that fire
From the streets of Babylon
To the road that we've been on now
The kaleidoscope claims another

Whoa oh oh oh
Well this is life in color (color)
Today feels like no other (other)
And the darkest grays
The sun bursts, clouds break

Whoa oh oh oh
Well this is life in motion (motion)
And just when I could run this race no more
The sun bursts, clouds break
This is life in color

You've seen my worst
Yet you see some hope in me
The black and white sets us free
Like the queen to the rook
Your decision is a sure thing
Honey yeah, a sure thing
No wonder I feel
Like I'm missing a heavy load
But no matter what daylight brings to us
We all know

Whoa oh oh oh
Well this is life in color (color)
Today feels like no other (other)
And the darkest grays
The sun bursts, clouds break

Whoa oh oh oh
Well this is life in motion (motion)
And just when I could run this race no more
The sun bursts, clouds break
This is life in color
This is life in color

This is life in color
Today feels like no other
And the darkest grays
The sun bursts, cloud breaks

Whoa oh oh oh
Well this is life in motion (motion)
Just when I could run this race no more
The sun bursts, cloud breaks




This is life in color
This is life in color

Overall Meaning

"OneRepublic's song Life in Color" is an uplifting and inspiring song that reminds people of the beauty of life. The song talks about finding the positive in even the darkest situations and seeing the world in color instead of black and white. The lyrics encourage people to be hopeful and to never give up on the race of life, even when it feels like they can't go on anymore. In the first verse, the singer shares his determination to find a "glow" and add some "heart and soul" to his life. He describes how even in the "darkest grays", the sun can burst through the clouds and bring a colorful brightness to life. The chorus emphasizes this idea, declaring that life can be full of color and motion, and is always worth living, no matter what.


The lyrics of "Life in Color" also highlight the power of relationships and the impact they can have in encouraging us to keep going. The singer references someone who has seen his worst, yet still sees hope in him. This person is described as making decisions that are a "sure thing." The singer mentions feeling like he's carrying a "heavy load," but he finds strength in the support of those around him. The song reminds us that we don't have to go through life alone and that we can rely on the people who care about us to help us see things in a new light.


Overall, "Life in Color" is a song about hope, resilience and the beauty of life. It reminds us to seek out the positive and to surround ourselves with people who lift us up. Through its lyrics, the song encourages us to keep running the race of life, even when it's tough, because in the end, it will all be worth it.


Line by Line Meaning

I do my best
I try my hardest


To find some kind of glow
To find something that brings light and positivity


I'm givin' it some heart and soul, now
I'm putting all my energy and passion into it


From the darkest grays
From the most negative and gloomy situations


The sun bursts, clouds break
There is sudden positivity and hopefulness


Yeah, we see that fire
We witness the positive changes and energy


From the streets of Babylon
From the most difficult and challenging circumstances


To the road that we've been on now
To the present journey we are taking


The kaleidoscope claims another
The changing and colorful aspects of life continue


Well this is life in color
This is a life filled with positivity


Today feels like no other
This day is special and unique


And just when I could run this race no more
Just when it seemed impossible to go on


You've seen my worst
You've seen me at my lowest point


Yet you see some hope in me
But you still have faith in me


The black and white sets us free
The simplicity of things can bring freedom


Like the queen to the rook
Like a strategic move in a chess game


Your decision is a sure thing
Your choice is a certainty


No wonder I feel
It's no surprise that I feel


Like I'm missing a heavy load
Like a weight has been lifted


But no matter what daylight brings to us
Despite the challenges we face


We all know
We all understand


Just when I could run this race no more
Just when it seemed impossible to go on


The sun bursts, cloud breaks
There is sudden positivity and hopefulness


This is life in color
This is a life filled with positivity


Today feels like no other
This day is special and unique


And the darkest grays
Even the most negative situations




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BRENT MICHAEL KUTZLE, RYAN TEDDER

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