The Colourist are an indie rock/indie pop -band formed in 2009 in Orange Co… Read Full Bio ↴The Colourist are an indie rock/indie pop -band formed in 2009 in Orange County, California, United States. The band currently consists of Adam Castilla (vocals, guitar) and Justin Wagner (bass, keys). After a hiatus from 2016-2021, the band announced they have reunited and revealed they are working on new music for 2022.

In 2009, the band won Best New Artist, Best Song and Best Live Band at the O.C. Music Awards with debut single "Little Games" becoming the No.1 song on Hype Machine. The following year, the band performed at South By Southwest 2010 in Austin, Texas, were recommended for the 2010 OC Music Awards as Best Song and Best New Artist, and took the title of Best Live Band in the Best of 2010 issue for Weekly. In December of that year, the quartet was the resident band at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, California.

The Colourist released their first EP Lido on August 20th, 2013. Their debut album The Colourist was released on March 25th, 2014.

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Put The Fire Out
The Colourist Lyrics

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If you wanna be the life of the party,
Put the fire out, put the fire out
You wanna be mad then do it without me,
You're the only one, you're the only one

You can raise up your voice, but you don't have to
You can roll up your sleeves, but you don't need to
We can do what you want, but we don't have to,

Put the fire out, put the fire out

Don't be mad, it could be worse,
Just let it be and we will see the better side
Put the fire out, put the fire out
For all we had, it could be worse,
Just talk to me and we will see the better side
Put the fire out, put the fire out tonight

Don't run from your problems, just put them on hold
I can show you how, I can show you how
The last thing you want is to be all alone,
Put the fire out, put the fire out

You can raise up your voice, but you don't have to
You can roll up your sleeves, but you don't need to
We can do what you want, but we don't have to,
Put the fire out, put the fire out

Don't be mad, it could be worse,
Just let it be and we will see the better side
Put the fire out, put the fire out
For all we had, it could be worse,
Just talk to me and we will see the better side
Put the fire out, put the fire out tonight

Don't be mad, it could be worse,
Just let it be and we will see the better side
Put the fire out, put the fire out
For all we had, it could be worse,

Just talk to me and we will see the better side
Put the fire out, put the fire out tonight

Overall Meaning

The Colourist’s song “Put the Fire Out” is an uplifting anthem about being the voice of reason in a stressful or difficult situation. The lyrics suggest that the key to being the “life of the party” is to take control and “put the fire out” when confronted with problems. The song encourages listeners to maintain their composure and not to succumb to anger or frustration. The repeated refrain of “don’t be mad, it could be worse” suggests that perspective is important when dealing with difficult situations, and that keeping calm and maintaining a positive attitude can help to see the “better side” of things.

The song’s optimistic message is reinforced by the upbeat instrumentation and catchy melody line. The guitar riff and driving drumbeat create a sense of momentum that builds throughout the song. The chorus is particularly memorable, with its infectious “oh-oh-oh” vocal hook. The production is clean and polished, with each instrument and vocal part clearly defined in the mix.

Line by Line Meaning

If you wanna be the life of the party,
If you want to enjoy the party to the fullest,

Put the fire out, put the fire out
Avoid creating any kind of argument or tension that might spoil the fun

You wanna be mad then do it without me,
If you want to be angry about something, don't involve me in it

You're the only one, you're the only one
You are responsible for your own feelings and actions

You can raise up your voice, but you don't have to
You have the freedom to express yourself, but yelling is not the only way to do it

You can roll up your sleeves, but you don't need to
You can get ready to do something challenging, but it's not mandatory

We can do what you want, but we don't have to,
We can follow your lead, but we are not obliged to do so

Put the fire out, put the fire out
Don't let any negative emotions or conflicts escalate further

Don't be mad, it could be worse,
Don't get upset over minor issues because things could have been worse

Just let it be and we will see the better side
Let's not dwell on the negative and instead focus on the positive aspect

For all we had, it could be worse,
Considering all that we have, we should be grateful and not complain

Just talk to me and we will see the better side
If you share your problems with me, we can find a solution and see the brighter side

Put the fire out, put the fire out tonight
Let's resolve any unresolved issues and avoid any unnecessary conflicts for the night

Don't run from your problems, just put them on hold
Don't avoid your issues completely, just set them aside temporarily until the right time to deal with them

I can show you how, I can show you how
If you need help, I can guide you through it

The last thing you want is to be all alone,
Being isolated is the worst thing for anyone, so let's resolve the issue and unite

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM CASTILLA, JUSTIN WAGNER, KOLLIN JOHANSSEN, MAYA TUTTLE

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