Their adventure started in 2010 extensively playing live, then MTV New Generation aired The Kolors first video ‘I Don’t Give a Funk’ and in the following years they played in Europe and were the supporting act for Italian shows by Paolo Nutini, The Gossip, Hurts and special guests at Atoms For Peace show in Rome.
2015 is a turning point for the band as they win Italian TV talent show “Amici” and release their 4 platinum album “OUT”, scoring a new record for an Italian band, being 1st in the Italian album chart for more than two months, and 3rd best selling album in Italy in 2015. Their hit single, platinum selling ‘EVERYTIME’, has millions of clicks on the internet and has been the soundtrack of Vodafone Italia commercials starring Bruce Willis for more than 1 year. On July 2015 The Kolors embarked on their sold out tour throughout Italy and, on September, they played at EXPO Milan for an audience of more than 11.000, had a nomination as Best Italian Act for MTV EUROPEAN MUSIC AWARDS, and made it on the front cover of ROLLING STONE Italian issue. In 2016 the band won several awards and, in the same year, The Kolors played 2 sold out events, in Rome and Milan, and were picked by THE1975 as support act for their show in Rome.
The Kolors spent the last year between Milan, London and Los Angeles working on new sounds, and 2017 is the right year for an eager return.
Light On
The Kolors Lyrics
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well, I shouldn't go there!
I thought it was easy to pretend
but now I'm feeling alone... (I want it!)
I'm gonna find love where love is not
something you decide to do. uoouooooh
You're gonna find clubs and drugs and laughs
from someone else. Yeah! oooooooohh
I wanna turn the light on
to figure out what's goin' on
but when she's takin' off her clothes
I tried turn the light on
to see there's nothing but a doll
I don't know why you deceive youself.
Hey, you shouldn't stay here!
I thought you were clubbing with your fit friends
for as long as you could... (I want it!)
I'm gonna go out, have fun, meet someone
like normal people do. ooouooooh
I really don't know to fill this emptiness inside
cause something here is goin' on
I wanna turn the light on
to figure out what's goin' on
but when she's takin' off her clothes
I tried turn the light on
to see there's nothing but a doll
and when she starts to feel me drop
she tried to turn the light on
believing I was insecure...
(I want to turn the light on / I want to turn the light on)
The Kolors's song Light On is a powerful and emotional reflection on the struggles of finding love and feeling lonely. The lyrics speak to the frustration of pretending to be happy and fulfilled while feeling empty inside. The singer urges himself to stop hiding from his feelings and confront the truth, even if it means finding love in unexpected places.
The opening line sets the tone for the song, highlighting the need for honesty and self-awareness. The repeated phrase "I want it!" emphasizes the singer's desire for authentic connection and meaning in his life. The chorus is a plea to "turn the light on" and see what is really going on, both in his own emotions and in his relationships. The final verse explores the difficulties of trusting someone and recognizing when they are not being honest or genuine. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "I want to turn the light on," expressing the singer's determination to face his fears and find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I've gotta quit faking to myself.
I need to stop pretending and be honest with myself.
well, I shouldn't go there!
I know where my past failures lie, and I shouldn't repeat them.
I thought it was easy to pretend
I used to think it was effortless to hide my emotions and deceive others.
but now I'm feeling alone... (I want it!)
My loneliness has become unbearable, and I yearn for love.
I'm gonna find love where love is not / something you decide to do. uoouooooh
I need to stop trying to force love and find it in unexpected places that come naturally.
You're gonna find clubs and drugs and laughs / from someone else. Yeah! oooooooohh
You will eventually discover happiness and fun from someone other than me, and that's okay.
cause something here is goin' on / I wanna turn the light on / to figure out what's goin' on
There's something mysterious happening, and I want to reveal the truth.
but when she's takin' off her clothes / I tried turn the light on / to see there's nothing but a doll
When she's undressed, I tried to shed light on our relationship and realized it's not authentic or genuine.
I don't know why you deceive yourself. / Hey, you shouldn't stay here! / I thought you were clubbing with your fit friends / for as long as you could... (I want it!)
I don't understand why you're fooling yourself into thinking this superficial lifestyle will fulfill you. You should leave this scene, and I wish I could experience it with you.
I'm gonna go out, have fun, meet someone / like normal people do. ooouooooh
I'm going to move on and socialize like a regular person, hoping to find someone special.
I really don't know to fill this emptiness inside / cause something here is goin' on
I'm struggling to overcome this feeling of emptiness because something is definitely wrong.
and when she starts to feel me drop / she tried to turn the light on / believing I was insecure...
When she senses my emotional disconnection, she wanted to improve the situation, thinking it was my lack of confidence.
(I want to turn the light on / I want to turn the light on)
I want to bring clarity and find the truth.
Writer(s): antonio stash fiordispino, alessandro giordispino, daniele mona
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.