True Colours
Phil Collins Lyrics

You with the sad eyes
The person being addressed in the song has a sorrowful appearance.

Don't be discouraged
The listener should not lose hope or be disheartened.

Though I realize
The singer understands the feeling of discouragement and sadness.

It's hard to take courage
The idea of being brave or strong in the face of difficulty is challenging.

In a world full of people
The world is a crowded and busy place, and it's easy to get lost in it.

You can lose sight of it
It's possible to become distracted or forgetful of what's truly important.

And the darkness inside you
The person being addressed is experiencing inner turmoil or sadness.

Makes you feel so small
The listener is made to feel powerless or insignificant because of their inner struggles.

But I see your true colors
The singer sees beyond the outward appearance and recognizes the listener's true personality and character.

Shining through
The listener's positive qualities are coming to the surface and they are being expressed.

And that's why I love you
The singer is expressing their affection and admiration for the listener's true self.

So, don't be afraid to let them show
The listener should not be hesitant to express their true personality and character to the world.

Just show your true colors
The listener should be themselves and let their true qualities shine through.

True colors
The person's genuine nature or character traits that make them unique and special.

Ooh, are beautiful like a rainbow
The listener's genuine qualities are colorful, diverse, and valuable.

Show me a smile
The singer is asking the listener to express joy and happiness instead of sadness.

Don't be unhappy, can't remember
The listener is encouraged to let go of their sorrows from the past and find happiness.

When I last saw you laughing
The singer remembers a time when the listener was joyful and carefree.

If this world makes you crazy
The world can be confusing, complicated, and challenging to navigate.

And you've taken all you can bear
The listener has reached their limit of tolerance for the difficulties in life.

Just call me up
The singer is offering their support and assistance to the listener in times of trouble.

'Cause you know I'll be there
The singer is assuring the listener that they are reliable and dependable when they need help.

Such sad eyes
The listener's sorrowful appearance is being acknowledged again.

Take courage now
The listener is encouraged to be brave and strong in the face of adversity.

Realize
The listener should become aware of their true nature and qualities.

Are shining through?
The listener's genuine qualities are becoming visible and apparent.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation of enthusiasm or excitement.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
An exclamation of enthusiasm or excitement.

Show me your colors
The listener is being urged to express their unique qualities fully.

Show me your rainbow
The listener's true character traits are diverse, colorful, and valuable.

Colors, colors
A repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the importance of individuality and self-expression.

(True colors shine)
A reaffirmation of the importance of being genuine and authentic.

Ooh, ooh show me your colors, colors, colors
An enthusiastic urging for the listener to be themselves and express their unique qualities fully.

True colors
A repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing the importance of authenticity.

True colors are beautiful
The listener's genuine character traits are colorful, diverse, and valuable.

So, beautiful like a rainbow
The listener's true personality and character are as breathtaking and diverse as a rainbow.