Colours
The Blondies Lyrics
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is it red or blue? cause when i talk to you all i see is colours
the beat escapes your feet, but from what i can see you're a natural
so lets make haste with time, give me yours for mine i can't wait
your glow keeps me in toe, as i run so fast, cant let you go
the light keeps me through the night, but i'd rather have you here with me
you wished me best of luck, for what was coming up i had thought of you
smiles to go around, making time and words is so easy with you
your glow keeps me in toe, as i run so fast, can't let you go
the light keeps me through the night, but id rather have you here with me
your sight doesn't make things alright, it brings back all of last years games
summer nights, so warm and so bright, wont be back until you're with me
credits
The lyrics of The Blondies' song "Colours" seem to be about the complexity of a romantic relationship. The singer is trying to decipher the emotions and intentions of their partner through the use of colors, such as black, white, red, and blue. They are unsure about what the colors mean and whether they saw them right. However, whenever the singer talks to their partner, all they see is colors, which could mean that the emotions they feel are overwhelming and unpredictable.
The song's tempo creates a sense of urgency, as the singer urges their partner to move quickly and share their time. The singer seems to be deeply affected by their partner's presence and worries about losing them. The use of light imagery underscores this theme, with "glow," "light," and "sight" used to describe the emotions and sensations they experience.
In the second half of the song, the singer remembers a past conversation when their partner wished them luck for something that was coming up. This memory seems to be a source of comfort and makes the singer smile. The final lines of the song hint at a longing for summer nights, which could represent a desire for carefree and happy times with their partner.
Overall, "Colours" is a song that captures the confusion, intensity and longing that can come with romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it black and white? did i see it right? i don't know
I'm unsure of what I saw or understood, was it clear or was it unclear?
is it red or blue? cause when i talk to you all i see is colours
Talking to you is like a burst of color, it's so vibrant and lively!
the beat escapes your feet, but from what i can see you're a natural
You don't seem to be following the beat, but you're still naturally talented!
so lets make haste with time, give me yours for mine i can't wait
We should hurry up and spend time together, I can't wait to be with you!
your glow keeps me in toe, as i run so fast, cant let you go
I'm so drawn to your energy and love being around you, I can't bear the thought of losing you.
the light keeps me through the night, but i'd rather have you here with me
Even though the light keeps me company, I'd much rather have you here with me instead.
you wished me best of luck, for what was coming up i had thought of you
When I was thinking about what's ahead, I couldn't help but think of you, and you wished me luck for it.
smiles to go around, making time and words is so easy with you
You bring so much joy and positivity that it's easy to spend time with you and talk to you.
your sight doesn't make things alright, it brings back all of last years games
Seeing you brings back memories and isn't enough to fix current issues or problems.
summer nights, so warm and so bright, wont be back until you're with me
Those warm, bright summer nights won't feel worth reliving until I'm with you again.
Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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