Their recent success includes doing 9 songs for the Academy nominated movie directed by Clint Eastwood called Invictus, Performing as guest artists for Grammy Winning group OneRepublic, Touring with Platinum selling artist Corrine Bailey Rae and performing at the Make a wish foundation in Monterey, California. They have also appeared on all major television programs throughout South-Africa and the United States of America..! Including the Ellen deGeneres and George Lopez shows!
Their repertoire is current, diverse in styles ranging from Adult Contemporary to Pop Rock, Reggae to R&B.
They have two Albums released and played on National,Regional and International Radio Stations.
Breaking traditional a'cappella boundaries with their musical wit and vocal arrangements they are set to breathe in new life and spirit into the music industry !!
Colorblind
Overtone Lyrics
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You can't throw me away
I put all I had on the line
And I give and you take
And I played the high stakes
I've won and I've lost
But, I'm fine
Hear me say I'll stand up for my friends
And I crash to the ground
And it's just my own sound
I drop in the blink of an eye
I'm colorblind
And your milky way fight
Won't stop my delight
You keep me and lock me away
And it's dark and it's bright
It's your colorful pride
that kept me here 9000 days
Hear me say I'll see the sky again
Hear me say I'll die for you my friend
There's a noise in the crowd
But it's just my own shout
I stumble I fall and I pray
Hear you say your eyes see green again
In the end we'll lift our golden hands
Yes, we'll spark, you and I
We'll be colorblind
And these are the lives we gave
Hear me say I'll rise up 'til the end
Hear me say that I'll stand beside my friends
I won't stay on the floor
I will settle the score
I'll stumble I'll fall and I'll pray
Hear me say it's time we stopped our hate
Eye to eye we see a different fate
Yes we we've conquered the war
With love at the core
I stumble I fall, but I'll stay
Colorblind
The lyrics to "Colorblind" by the South African vocal band, Overtone, is a powerful and inspiring message that encourages people to rise above the challenges that they face and stay true to their beliefs. The song reveals a dynamic rise-and-fall story of someone who has put everything on the line, has encountered setbacks, but remains steadfast in their resolve. The artist sings about the importance of loyalty and standing up for one's friends even in the most challenging of times. Emphasizing that life is not a game that can be tossed away or easily won or lost, the lyrics reveal the importance of self-acceptance and determination in succeeding. The artist recognizes the difficulty of life and the inevitability of making mistakes, but ultimately they are okay, which serves as a testament to their strength and resilience.
The refrain "I'm colorblind" suggests that the singer is not concerned with superficial differences like race, culture, or nationality. The true meaning behind the song is to encourage people to go beyond these differences and find love and acceptance for each other in today's divided world. The last stanza highlights the importance of putting aside hate and encouraging people from different backgrounds to unite for a common cause, allowing them to lift their "golden hands" with strength, empathy, and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
And it's not just a game
This situation is serious and cannot be dismissed as mere play
You can't throw me away
I have value and cannot be disregarded so easily
I put all I had on the line
I risked everything for this, my very best effort
And I give and you take
I have sacrificed and given generously, while you have taken advantage
And I played the high stakes
I took the biggest risks despite the potential cost
I've won and I've lost
I have experienced both success and failure in this endeavor
But, I'm fine
I am okay and will continue despite the challenges
Hear me say I'll rise up 'til the end
I will continue to persevere no matter how difficult the situation becomes
Hear me say I'll stand up for my friends
I will defend and support those closest to me
And I crash to the ground
I fall hard and fast
And it's just my own sound
The noise and impact of the fall is only heard by me
I drop in the blink of an eye
I fall so quickly that it feels instantaneous
I'm colorblind
I cannot see color and am not swayed by superficial differences
And your milky way fight
Your cosmic-level conflict
Won't stop my delight
I will not be downcast, I will remain joyful
You keep me and lock me away
You have kept me captive in some way, preventing me from pursuing my own goals
And it's dark and it's bright
The situation is both negative and positive at the same time
It's your colorful pride
Your pride in superficial differences like color
that kept me here 9000 days
Has kept me in this negative situation for a long time
Hear me say I'll see the sky again
I will have hope and optimism for the future
Hear me say I'll die for you my friend
I will go to great lengths to support and protect my friends
There's a noise in the crowd
There is a disturbance or chaos around me
But it's just my own shout
The noise is coming from me and not external factors
I stumble I fall and I pray
I make mistakes and experience hardship, but I still have faith and hope
Hear you say your eyes see green again
You have overcome some negative emotion and feel positive again
In the end we'll lift our golden hands
Together we will celebrate and be victorious in the end
Yes, we'll spark, you and I
Together we will create something new and exciting
We'll be colorblind
We will not be swayed or divided by superficial differences
And these are the lives we gave
We have sacrificed and worked hard for this, giving our all
I won't stay on the floor
I will not give up or remain defeated
I will settle the score
I will seek justice and make things right
Hear me say it's time we stopped our hate
It's time for us to stop being angry and resentful
Eye to eye we see a different fate
We have different perspectives and will experience different outcomes
Yes we've conquered the war
We have overcome our struggles and emerged victorious
With love at the core
Our victory came through our love for each other
I stumble I fall, but I'll stay
Despite any setbacks or failures, I will remain and continue fighting
Colorblind
We will not be divided by superficial differences like color, but united by love
Writer(s): Daniel Willem Jacobu Potgieter Copyright: Warner-barham Music LLC
Contributed by Declan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adastraperaspera99
A global icon of peace, reconciliation and justice. Thank you, Madiba, for your life and example :'(
@willmpet
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."
@strange2uwaterworld974
Amen!!! What a beautiful film!!! And the fact that I was like 11-12 when all of this happened, and the news and teachers in the US didn’t make any mention of it makes me sick!
@michelericbian6701
@@strange2uwaterworld974 ..?.
@sarahmartin4523
i wish that i could forgive people like that after 27 years
@ranoldw
Something that I've been thinking about for quite some time, hm. What a great man he is.
@mikariver3694
I saw this movie for a project. I just fell in love with this song, so I had to look this up. Tell the world why you were here. Tell the world why you wanted to be here. Show the world that you agree. Show the world that you care!!
@nana5811able
POR FAVOR QUIEN CANTA ESTA HERMOSA CANCION???? MARAVILLOSA PELICULA Y CANCION. SOY EL AMO DE MI DESTINO....HERMOSO MENSAJE PARA TODO EL MUNDO, SOMOS UN EQUIPO... UN MUNDO... POR FAVOR NO MAS GUERRAS NO MAS ODIO RACIAL...TENEMOS UN SOLO CORAZON .. .TODOS HERMANOS.
@vince-j
Yup, I know what you mean. I had just watched Invictus and searched for the track immediately. Luckily I found it on some blog. Thought I should do the others a favor by uploading the track :) And your welcome.
@tillie_brn
I have to learn the poem Invictus with my English class (I'm French) and it's a luck because I'm so impressed by this giant who was Madiba. And I love the film, also. This poem is hard to learn... But so beautiful. It can help anyone who needs.