Coloring Book
Regrettes Lyrics


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Let's forget about the reasons why we cannot sleep
And focus on the fun over realities
We can open up the window and sing with the bees
Yeah, we'll open up the window and scream with the trees

I can't believe you're sitting next to me
Just open up your eyes and tell me, what do you see?
Do you see somebody looking back at you?
Or do you see somebody that's in love with you?
Let's break the clock and learn how to dance
I can't feel my feet or my knees or my hands
Yeah, it must be something in your good night

I can be your baby
If you wanna be mine
I'll color in the picture
If you just draw the lines

I wanna walk along the beach, as cheesy as it sounds
But there's something kinda special about walking around
'Cause it forces you to come undone
Yeah, true colors coming out in California sun

And I wanna know what you're thinking about
When you're looking at me and your dimples coming out
Do you see someone looking back at you?
Or do you see someone that's in love with you?
Lets break the clock and learn how to dance
Can't feel my feet or my knees or my hands
Yeah, it must be something in your good night

I can be your baby
If you wanna be mine
I'll color in the picture




If you just draw the lines

Anything can happen
Anything can happen
So just let it happen
Anything can happen
Anything can happen
So just let it happen
Anything can happen
Anything can happen
So just let it happen
Anything can happen
Anything can happen
So just let it happen

I can be your baby
If you wanna be mine
I'll color in the picture
If you just draw the lines
Oh, I can be your baby
If you wanna be mine
And I'll color in the picture
If you just draw the lines

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Coloring Book" by The Regrettes convey a sense of carefree intimacy and the desire to embrace life fully, juxtaposed with the ephemeral quality of youth. The opening lines emphasize a desire to escape the burdens of reality and jump into a realm of freedom and fun. By suggesting that they should "forget about the reasons why we cannot sleep," the singer invites their companion to step away from their anxieties and responsibilities, thus creating a sanctuary in which joy reigns supreme. The whimsical imagery—singing with bees and screaming with trees—paints a picture of joyous connection with nature and an uninhibited expression of emotions, indicating an ecstatic release from society’s constraints while celebrating a closeness that feels almost magical.


In the subsequent verses, the song delves deeper into the singer's emotional landscape, questioning perceptions of love and self-identity. The lines that prompt the listener to "open up your eyes" invite vulnerability and introspection, urging them to reflect on what they see when they look in the mirror. This introspection can reveal whether they view themselves with love or with doubt. Through images of broken clocks and dancing, there is an exploration of living in the moment, suggesting that time becomes irrelevant in the presence of genuine connection. The mention of not being able to feel one's physical sensations serves as a metaphor for being swept away in the thrill of romance, where the joys of being in love make the world fade away, enhancing the euphoria that love can evoke.


The imagery of walking on the beach captures a tender, almost nostalgic longing that often accompanies young love. Although the singer acknowledges the potential cheesiness of this wish, they assert the uniqueness of such experiences that reveal "true colors" under the sun. This imagery is significant, as it suggests that genuine feelings and personalities shine through when people feel relaxed and happy—like sunlight revealing the vivid hues of a coloring book. The beach serves both as a literal setting and a metaphor for the openness and vulnerability that love demands, where both individuals can come undone and reveal their true selves, free from the restraints of societal expectations or facades.


In the refrain that appears multiple times, the singer offers a vision of mutual reliance and creativity in the relationship. By asserting, "I can be your baby if you wanna be mine," they frame love as a partnership where both parties contribute to the emotional landscape of their shared experiences. The metaphor of "coloring in the picture" if one "draws the lines" signifies the collaborative nature of love—while one person may set the boundaries or foundation, the other embellishes and enhances it, leading to a vibrant and intricate relationship. The repeated encouragements that "anything can happen" reflects a sense of hope and possibility, inviting spontaneity and the embrace of life's uncertainties if both individuals remain open to exploring their emotional landscape together. Overall, "Coloring Book" encapsulates the essence of youthful love—optimistic, creative, and poised to explore the beautiful chaos of life together.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's forget about the reasons why we cannot sleep
Let’s set aside our worries and thoughts that keep us awake.


And focus on the fun over realities
Instead, let’s concentrate on enjoying ourselves rather than getting bogged down by what is real.


We can open up the window and sing with the bees
We have the option to embrace nature, letting fresh air in as we joyfully engage with our surroundings.


Yeah, we'll open up the window and scream with the trees
We’ll connect with the environment so deeply that our voices join the sounds of nature.


I can't believe you're sitting next to me
I’m amazed that you are here beside me, sharing this moment.


Just open up your eyes and tell me, what do you see?
Look around and share your perspective on the world around us.


Do you see somebody looking back at you?
Can you recognize a person who mirrors your own feelings or experiences?


Or do you see somebody that's in love with you?
Or do you perceive someone who holds deep romantic affection for you?


Let's break the clock and learn how to dance
Let’s disregard the constraints of time and freely express ourselves through movement.


I can't feel my feet or my knees or my hands
In this moment of joy, I lose awareness of my physical limitations.


Yeah, it must be something in your good night
There’s an enchantment in the way you bid farewell that leaves me entranced.


I can be your baby
I’m willing to be your partner or someone cherished.


If you wanna be mine
As long as you want the same connection with me.


I'll color in the picture
I’ll add vibrancy and depth to our shared experiences.


If you just draw the lines
If you define the boundaries and outline our journey together.


I wanna walk along the beach, as cheesy as it sounds
I desire to share a romantic walk by the ocean, no matter how cliché it may seem.


But there's something kinda special about walking around
There is a unique magic in moving together in an open space.


'Cause it forces you to come undone
The experience encourages true emotions to surface and reveal our authentic selves.


Yeah, true colors coming out in California sun
Under the warmth of the Californian sunshine, our genuine selves become visible.


And I wanna know what you're thinking about
I’m curious about your thoughts and feelings in this moment.


When you're looking at me and your dimples coming out
What goes through your mind when you smile at me, showing your dimples?


Do you see someone looking back at you?
Are you aware of someone who reflects your own essence?


Or do you see someone that's in love with you?
Or do you perceive a person who's infatuated with you?


Let's break the clock and learn how to dance
Once more, let us forget about time and embrace the rhythm of life together.


Can't feel my feet or my knees or my hands
In this ecstatic moment, I’m lost in bliss, unbothered by my body.


Yeah, it must be something in your good night
Your farewell gestures have a mesmerizing effect on me.


I can be your baby
I’m ready to be the one who nurtures our relationship.


If you wanna be mine
As long as you choose to reciprocate that affection.


I'll color in the picture
I’ll bring life and joy to our shared experiences.


If you just draw the lines
If you outline our relationship's boundaries and shape our direction.


Oh, I can be your baby
Once again, I express my willingness to be your devoted partner.


If you wanna be mine
Provided that you reciprocate the affection for me.


And I'll color in the picture
I’ll embellish our experiences with joy and creativity.


If you just draw the lines
If you define how we connect and where we go from here.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Genessa Gariano, Lydia Victoria Night

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