Colors
The John Carver Band Lyrics
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Early morning
Tornado warning
This old cellar won't
Hold together in
All this weather
Wake up Byer the
Floor′s on fire
Leave your brother, he's
Burned and smothered and
Won't recover
And maybe in ten years
We′ll be back in our home town
And I′ll see you in the place
Where we used to hang around
And if all goes well
And by the book
Then we might let me off the hook
So, will you?
I will
And I see colors
In the morning
And they're filling up my eyes
I see colors
In the morning
And they′re filling up my eyes
(I see colors) Wake up Gordon
(In the morning) It's early morning
(And they′re filling) Tornado warning (up my eyes)
(I see colors) This old cellar won't
(In the morning) Hold together, so
Will you?
I will
The lyrics of The John Carver Band's song "Colors" are full of complex emotions, reflecting the turmoil and uncertainty that life sometimes throws at us. The song starts with a sense of urgency as Gordon is warned about an impending tornado and the danger it poses to him and his surroundings. The second verse takes a darker turn, describing a fire that has engulfed the first floor of a building and left one person burned and smothered, with little hope of recovery. Despite these challenges, the song ends on a hopeful note as the singer looks forward to the future, imagining a time when they might return to their hometown and reconnect with people from their past. The chorus, repeating the phrase "I see colors in the morning," serves as a reminder that even in the midst of chaos and suffering, there is still beauty and hope to be found in the world.
The lyrics of "Colors" suggest a theme of resilience and determination, showing how people can face difficult situations and find a way to keep going. Despite the devastation of the tornado and the fire, the characters keep moving forward, seeking connection and support from each other. The references to "colors" suggest a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around us, even when things seem bleak. The song is a powerful reminder to look for the light even in the darkest moments, and to hold onto hope even when everything seems lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up Gordon it's
The singer is urgently waking up Gordon
Early morning
It's still early in the day
Tornado warning
There is a warning about a possible tornado
This old cellar won't
The singer believes that the old cellar they are in will not be able to endure the impending disaster
Hold together in
The singer doubts that the cellar can stand the force of the storm
All this weather
The weather is severe and dangerous
Wake up Byer the
The singer is waking up Byer, a person in the same situation as Gordon
Whole entire first
The entire first floor of the building they are in is on fire
Floor's on fire
The fire on the first floor is widespread and intense
Leave your brother, he's
The singer is advising Byer to leave his brother behind
Burned and smothered and
Tragically, Byer's brother has already been burned and is beyond saving
Won't recover
It's clear that Byer's brother won't survive
And maybe in ten years
The singer speculates about the future, ten years down the road
We'll be back in our home town
The singer imagines returning to their hometown someday
And I'll see you in the place
The singer is addressing someone they hope to meet again
Where we used to hang around
The singer is reminiscing about a place where they and the other person used to spend time together
And if all goes well
The singer is optimistic about the future
And by the book
Things will proceed according to the plan or rules
Then we might let me off the hook
There is a possibility that the singer will be released from some kind of obligation or responsibility
So, will you?
The singer asks the other person if they will help let them off the hook
I will
The other person agrees to help the singer
And I see colors
The singer has a vivid vision or memory
In the morning
The vision happens in the morning
And they're filling up my eyes
The colors are so bright and beautiful that they feel overwhelming
I see colors
The singer still sees the colors
This old cellar won't
The singer reiterates their belief that the cellar won't survive
Hold together, so
The cellar is about to collapse
Will you?
The singer asks for help once more
I will
The other person agrees to help once more
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.