Formed in Miami, Florida by Matt Kramer (vocals), Jason Bieler (guitar), Tom DeFile (bass) and Phil Varone (drums), the band managed to build up a solid following in their native Florida and eventually got signed to Atlantic records. It took a mere eleven days to record the debut album, and although it got rave reviews from critics, went mostly unnoticed by the record buying public.
The band hit it big with The Lizard and its #12 charting ballad "Love Is On The Way". The success of the ballad was a double-edged sword, it gave the band access to a huge new fan base, but several people grouped the band in with the other one hit wonders of the era. Shortly after the band's success DeFile left the band and was replaced by Chris McLernon. Prior to the recording of Water, Kramer also left the band and Bieler took over on vocals. The album was a commercial disappointment in America, but the band continued to have a loyal following overseas. Two more studio albums were recorded before the band decided to call it a day.
Bieler went on to form Super Transatlantic, and surprisingly the original Saigon Kick minus Bieler rejoined with Jeff Blando on guitar for some live shows. Varone also surfaced as the drummer for Skid Row during their 2003 comeback while Kramer pursues a solo career. The group continues to tour sporadically to this very day.
Colors
Saigon Kick Lyrics
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I can smell the burning, the way you feel
Guarding all the children, is not love the answer?
You cannot pretend your life is real
Can you see the colors changing
Just inside tomorrows skies?
Can you feel the winds of change
Can you see the colors changing?
Just inside tomorrows skies
Can you feel the winds of change
Blowing upon our lives?
Can you see the future, well, within your sorrow?
Beyond your discerning, the fatal reel, oh
Guarding all the children, is not love the answer?
You cannot pretend your life is real
Can you see the colors changing
Just inside tomorrows skies?
Can you feel the winds of change
Blowing upon our lives?
Can you see the colors changing
Just inside tomorrows skies?
Can you feel the winds of change
Blowing upon our lives?
Can you see the colors changing
Just inside tomorrows skies?
Can you feel the winds of change
Blowing upon our lives?
These lyrics from Saigon Kick's song Colors speaks about the inevitability of change and the need to face reality. The first two lines suggest that the singer has a clear insight into the future, and can sense the upcoming changes. The mention of burning implies that these changes may not be pleasant and may bring pain or destruction. The next line mentions the need to protect the children, which could be interpreted both literally and figuratively. The lyrics suggest that love is the answer to overcome the challenges, but one cannot pretend that life is easy or perfect.
The repetition of the lines "Can you see the colors changing, just inside tomorrow's skies?" and "Can you feel the winds of change blowing upon our lives?" emphasizes the theme of change and how it affects everyone's lives. The use of colors as a symbol of change highlights the unpredictability of life, as colors can be sudden and unexpected.
The lyrics also suggest the need to face reality and not to delude oneself into believing that life is perfect or easy. The line "Beyond your discerning, the fatal reel" suggests that one must look beyond their current understanding of reality to see the bigger picture. The song's message seems to be one of acceptance of change and the courage to face it head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the future, deep inside tomorrow
I have a foresight of the future, even beyond tomorrow
I can smell the burning, the way you feel
I can perceive something is wrong, the same way you do
Guarding all the children, is not love the answer?
Wouldn't it be a demonstration of love to protect all the children?
You cannot pretend your life is real
You must not deceive yourself that your life is genuine
Can you see the colors changing
Just inside tomorrows skies?
Do you realize that things are about to change?
Can you feel the winds of change
Blowing upon our lives?
Can you sense a shift happening in our lives?
Can you see the future, well, within your sorrow?
Can you see a glimpse of the future even in your sorrowful state?
Beyond your discerning, the fatal reel, oh
Without your understanding, the final outcome may be grim
Can you see the colors changing
Just inside tomorrows skies?
Do you realize that things are about to change?
Can you feel the winds of change
Blowing upon our lives?
Can you sense a shift happening in our lives?
Can you see the colors changing
Just inside tomorrows skies?
Do you realize that things are about to change?
Can you feel the winds of change
Blowing upon our lives?
Can you sense a shift happening in our lives?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON L. BIELER
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