Down Colorful Hill
Red House Painters Lyrics


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Out of the box
Down colorful hill
Wind lifting tired feet
Skin sensing challenge ahead

Prayers prayers prayers
For success
Prayers prayers prayers
Always die in time

Losing the dream
Face to face sleeping
Losing the dream
Open mouth breathing

Where unadmired beings
Dread the due changes ahead

Prayers prayers prayers
For success
Prayers prayers prayers
Always die in time

Like empty roofs above
Life for poor doves




Like empty roofs above
Rid of our love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Down Colorful Hill" by Red House Painters paint a picture of a person who is feeling tired, challenged, and losing hope. The first verse describes someone walking down an unfamiliar road with the wind tiring their feet yet sensing that there is a challenge ahead. The second and third verses speak of the person losing their dream and struggling to breathe while asleep. The final verse paints a picture of emptiness and despair, with "empty roofs" and the loss of love.


The repeated line of "prayers prayers prayers for success, always die in time" emphasizes the singer's feeling of hopelessness and the futility of their efforts. The lyrics suggest a sense of alienation from the world around them, with the line "where unadmired beings dread the due changes ahead."


The overall feeling conveyed by the lyrics is one of melancholy and despair, with a sense that the singer is disconnected from the world around them and feels isolated and alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Out of the box
Stepping outside of one's comfort zone, taking a risk


Down colorful hill
Walking down a path filled with promise and excitement


Wind lifting tired feet
Feeling renewed energy and motivation due to the positive surroundings


Skin sensing challenge ahead
Being aware of the obstacles that come with pursuing a new goal


Prayers prayers prayers
Hoping for a positive outcome


For success
Wishing for a favorable result in a particular situation


Always die in time
The hope of success may eventually fade away


Losing the dream
Failing to achieve a desired outcome


Face to face sleeping
Confronting the harsh reality of a disappointing outcome


Open mouth breathing
Feeling anxious or depressed due to the loss of hope


Where unadmired beings
A place where unrecognized and underappreciated individuals navigate


Dread the due changes ahead
Feeling anxious or hesitant about the unknown and unpredictable changes in the future


Like empty roofs above
Feeling empty and abandoned


Life for poor doves
A sad existence for those who are vulnerable and powerless


Rid of our love
The absence of love or affection in a situation




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