The Technicolor Phase
Owl City Lyrics
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On the blankets on your bedroom floor.
And I am the gray in the ghost that hides
With your clothes behind your closet door.
I am the green in the grass that bends back
From underneath your feet.
And I am the blue in your back alley view
If you cut me I suppose I would bleed the colors
Of the evening stars.
You can go anywhere you wish cause I'll be there, wherever you are.
(Wherever you are) [Repeat x2]
(I will always be your gaze
When we are lost in the Technicolor phase)
I am the black in the book
The letters on the pages that you memorize.
And I am the orange in the overcast
Of color that you visualize.
I am the white in the walls that soak up
All the sound when you cannot sleep.
And I am the peach in the starfish on the beach
That wish the harbor wasn't quite so deep.
If you cut me I suppose I would bleed the colors
Of the evening stars. (my darling)
You can go anywhere you wish cause I'll be there, wherever you are. (My darling)
(Wherever you are) [Repeat x3]
The song "The Technicolor Phase" by Owl City is a beautiful piece that expresses the singer's desire to be present in every aspect of their lover's life. The singer uses vivid imagery to describe the various colors that make up different things and reveals himself as the colors that are present in those things. The first verse describes the singer as the red in the rose, indicating the passion and love he has for his lover. He is also the gray in the ghost that hides behind the closet door, suggesting that he is always present, even in the little things that go unnoticed by his lover.
In the second verse, the singer continues to show how he is a part of everything in his lover's life. He is the green in the grass and the blue in the back alley view. The singer continues to show his commitment to his lover by stating that he will always be present, no matter where she goes. The chorus uses the imagery of bleeding the colors of the evening stars to depict his love for his lover. He assures her that no matter where she goes, he will always be there for her, watching over her.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of love and an affirmation of the singer's commitment to his lover. Despite the various imagery used in the song, the message remains clear – the singer will always be present in his lover’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the red in the rose, the flowers
On the blankets on your bedroom floor.
I represent the vibrant passion and love that you experience, like the red petals of a rose, and the gentle beauty that surrounds it, as seen in the soft flowers placed on your bed.
And I am the gray in the ghost that hides
With your clothes behind your closet door.
Just as the grayness of a ghost can be unnoticed and overlooked, I represent the secrets and sadness that linger in the back of your mind and heart, concealed like clothes behind a closet door.
I am the green in the grass that bends back
From underneath your feet.
I am the life and energy found in the world around you, symbolized by the green grass that grows beneath your feet, bending back when you walk over it.
And I am the blue in your back alley view
Where the horizon and the rooftops meet.
I am the tranquility and calmness that can be found in the midst of an exhausted, unexciting city life, represented by the blue of the sky that peeks out between the buildings and rooftops around you.
If you cut me I suppose I would bleed the colors
Of the evening stars.
I am so full of life and color that if you were to cut me open, you would see the same beautiful, vibrant hues seen in the evening stars in the sky.
You can go anywhere you wish cause I'll be there, wherever you are.
(Wherever you are) [Repeat x2]
No matter where you choose to go or what life may bring, I will always be there to support you, in any form or shape that may be.
(I will always be your gaze
When we are lost in the Technicolor phase)
I will be your constant beacon of hope and optimism, guiding and supporting you as we explore the rich, diverse world of the Technicolor phase.
I am the black in the book
The letters on the pages that you memorize.
I represent the darkness and mystery that lies within the pages of a book, hidden between the printed letters and words that you have memorized and learned to love.
And I am the orange in the overcast
Of color that you visualize.
Just as a rare burst of orange can be found in an otherwise gray and overcast sky, I represent the unexpected warmth and beauty that can be found in your thoughts and ideas, brightening up even the darkest days.
I am the white in the walls that soak up
All the sound when you cannot sleep.
I am the calm and peacefulness that can be found in quiet moments, symbolized by the white walls that surround you and absorb all sound when you struggle to fall asleep.
And I am the peach in the starfish on the beach
That wish the harbor wasn't quite so deep.
I represent the vulnerability and fragility found in the world around us, just as the peach color that is found among the starfish on the beach, who wish for a less treacherous harbor to call home.
If you cut me I suppose I would bleed the colors
Of the evening stars. (my darling)
Once again, I represent the endless beauty, life, and energy that can be found in the world around us, in every color and hue, just as the brilliant evening stars shine in the dark night sky.
You can go anywhere you wish cause I'll be there, wherever you are. (My darling)
(Wherever you are) [Repeat x3]
I am your constant support and companion, always there no matter where life takes you, and the love and warmth felt between us will never fade, even in the darkest of times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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