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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We Won't Go Home
The Colourist Lyrics
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Maybe they won't
And maybe we'll turn out okay
It may be too late
I said "Hey, where are you going?"
Well I don't know
But truly you can see
I said, "Hey, where are you going?"
Oh maybe we can find a way
I don't know
But you can't stay here
We won't go home
We won't go [x2]
These pictures they make it easy
To think what we were
We can be from far away
We can be alone
I said "Hey, where are you going?"
Well I don't know
But truly you can see
We're moving way too slow
I said, "Hey, where are you going?"
Oh maybe we can find a way
I don't know
But you can't stay here
We won't go home
We won't go [x2]
We won't go home
We won't go [x2]
The lyrics to The Colourist's song We Won't Go Home convey a sense of uncertainty surrounding the future, coupled with a desire to keep moving forward regardless. The opening lines suggest that the possibility exists for us to be discovered or left undiscovered indefinitely, and that the outcome of our fate is uncertain. The lyrics continue to acknowledge that whatever happens, there is a chance that everything will be alright, but it may be too late to rectify some past mistakes.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "We won't go home" in a resolute and determined tone. This phrase suggests a sense of defiance or rebellion against the idea of giving up or returning to a previous state or lifestyle. The verse following the chorus, which references photographs as a means of reflection or remembrance of the past, highlights that even though the future may be unknown, there is always an opportunity to move away or leave behind what happened before.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and restlessness that underpins the lyrics. The singer repeatedly asks the question "Hey, where are you going?" as if seeking direction or clarity. However, the ultimate message of the song is one of hope, determination, and resilience, which is embodied through the decision to keep moving forward and not give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe they'll find us some day
We don't know what the future holds, but there's a chance that we might be discovered someday.
Maybe they won't
On the other hand, there's also a chance that we might never be found.
And maybe we'll turn out okay
Regardless of whether we're found or not, it's possible that we'll be alright in the end.
It may be too late
Unfortunately, it's also possible that things won't be okay, and it will be too late to change them.
I said "Hey, where are you going?"
The artist is trying to figure out where the other person is headed.
Well I don't know
The other person doesn't have a clear direction in mind.
But truly you can see
Despite not knowing where they're going, it's obvious to both of them that they're not progressing quickly enough.
We're moving way too slow
They both agree that they need to pick up the pace.
Oh maybe we can find a way
The artist suggests that they can try to find a solution together.
But you can't stay here
They both know that they can't stay where they are forever, and they need to keep moving forward.
These pictures they make it easy
Looking at old photographs can make it hard to move on from the past.
To think what we were
The pictures remind them of how things used to be.
We can be from far away
Being physically distant from the past can help them let go of it.
We can be alone
It's possible to move on from the past even if they're alone in doing so.
We won't go home
They're committed to not going back to where they started.
We won't go [x2]
They'll keep moving forward towards an unknown future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM CASTILLA, JUSTIN WAGNER, KOLLIN JOHANSSEN, MAYA TUTTLE
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@alache7846
woah I can’t believe it’s been six years since I found this song. this will always be my summer anthem
@crystalavila7488
I literally can't stop listening to your LP on spotify!!! Every song is a masterpiece, I love you guys!
@Bryan871110
Gutted to know they've disbanded just when I start to fall in love with them! Maya's voice is so addictive!
@dpfetish
Just saw them last night in Austin! Great show!! Lots of energy!! They shredded on this song!! I hope they keep going. They have a bright future!
@heisyahweh7148
It's beyond me how this band never got famous! I got hooked the minute I listened to Little Games.
@MagicRose833
Just discovered this band, they're amazing!
@ChattGM
WOOOOOW!! I'm surprised this song doesn't have more views. This song is AWESOME!! It really didn't take much for me to get into this song. This is all it took..... Adam and Maya were singing at the same time and the opening to the song. That's all it ever takes for me. This song will definitely be in my head for awhile.
@Asushlo
Maya Tuttle is awesome, her energy really carries them live.
@fiorelladenisse3346
I love this song ♡♡♡ I can't stop to listen it
@eduardocoldplayer
This is amazing!!! Totally loved your song! Cheers from Monterrey, Mexico!