True Colors
Solveig Slettahjell Lyrics


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(Thomas Kelly/William Steinberg)

You with the sad eyes, don't be discouraged
Though I realise it's hard to take courage
In a world full of people, you can lose sight of it all
And the darkness, there inside you, makes you feel so small.

But I see your true colors shining through.
I see your true colors and that's why I love you.
So, don't be afraid to let them show, your true colors
True colors are beautiful like a rainbow.

Show me a smile then, don't be unhappy.
Can't remember when I last saw you laughing.
If this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear
You can call me up because you know I'll be there.

And I see your true colors shining through.
I see your true colors and that's why I love you.
So, don't be afraid to let them show, your true colors
Your true colors are beautiful like a rainbow.

If this world makes you crazy, you've taken all you can bear.
You call me up because you know I'll be there.

And I see your true colors shining through.
I see your true colors and that's why I love you.
So, don't be afraid to let them show, your true colors
True colors, true colors are shining through.
I see your true colors and that's why I love you.




So, don't be afraid to let them show, your true colors
True colors are beautiful like a rainbow.

Overall Meaning

Solveig Slettahjell's song True Colors, originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper, is a tribute to the beauty of being oneself, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of being accepted and celebrated as who you are. The lyrics, written by Thomas Kelly and William Steinberg, are an ode to the people who feel lost, depressed, and alone in a world that can be harsh and judgmental. The song praises those who dare to be themselves, who don't hide behind masks or pretend to be someone they're not to fit in or please others. It encourages them to embrace their uniqueness, to let their true colors shine through, like a rainbow, and to know that they are loved and appreciated just the way they are. The song is a moving reminder that it's okay to be vulnerable and authentic, and that true courage comes from owning and accepting one's true self.


Line by Line Meaning

You with the sad eyes, don't be discouraged
Do not lose hope, even when you feel low or sad.


Though I realise it's hard to take courage
I understand that it can be difficult to find the strength to carry on.


In a world full of people, you can lose sight of it all
It is easy to feel lost and insignificant in a world where there are so many others around us.


And the darkness, there inside you, makes you feel so small.
The sadness or negativity within can make one feel small and insignificant.


But I see your true colors shining through.
I can see your inner beauty, your true self shining through.


I see your true colors and that's why I love you.
I admire and appreciate the real you and that is why I love you.


So, don't be afraid to let them show, your true colors
Do not be afraid to be yourself and show the world your true beauty.


True colors are beautiful like a rainbow.
Being true to yourself is beautiful and unique, just like a rainbow with its many colors.


Show me a smile then, don't be unhappy.
Let me see you smile, do not be sad.


Can't remember when I last saw you laughing.
It has been a long time since I saw you happy or laughing.


If this world makes you crazy and you've taken all you can bear
If the world feels too overwhelming and you cannot take any more.


You can call me up because you know I'll be there.
You can rely on me to be there for you when you need support.


True colors, true colors are shining through.
Your true self is shining through and it is beautiful.


I see your true colors and that's why I love you.
I love you for who you truly are and not for who you pretend to be.


True colors are beautiful like a rainbow.
Being true to yourself is beautiful and unique, just like a rainbow with its many colors.




Writer(s): John Kenneth Wetton, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Almond Legg Music Corp., WB Music Corp.

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