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.
Shake It Up
The Kolors Lyrics
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I never look back, never look back, you do
Guess who made the rules
Playin' this game, playin' this game with you
Well, it's over now
Isn't it over for a fool?
Well, it's up to you
I got no fear to lose
What if you do?
If you break the rules
When you meet my eyes
I never look down, I never look down, you do
I'm waiting for your call
But you're hesitating, you're hesitating, don't you?
And it's over now,
Isn't it over for a fool?
Well it's up to you
It's up to you
I got no fear to lose
What if you do?
I don't need strategies
And I see you struggling
'Cause you're afraid to lose
I just want you to go ahead
Leavin' all those schemes away
And be true to yourself
What is wrong?
Well, it's up to you
It's up to you
I got no fear to lose
What if you do?
It's up to you
The lyrics of "Shake it Up" by The Kolors reflect a feeling of liberation and a strong sense of self-confidence. The opening lines, "When I make a move, I never look back, never look back, you do. Guess who made the rules, playin' this game, playin' this game with you," exude an air of self-assurance where the singer is aware of their own abilities and is ready to take risks without considering the ramifications.
The song also focuses on the singer breaking free from the shackles of a relationship that has been holding them back. The lyrics "Well, it's over now, isn't it over for a fool?" indicate that the singer has taken a step back from the relationship and has realized that it has reached its expiration date. Additionally, the singer makes it clear that they have no "fear to lose" and encourage their partner to be true to themselves, even if it means breaking the rules.
The upbeat tempo and the catchy tune of "Shake it Up" work well with the theme of liberation and freedom present in the song's lyrics. The Kolors have managed to create a perfect song for anyone looking to break free from the monotony of their day to day lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When I make a move
I never look back, never look back, you do
I'm not afraid to take risks and move on, but you tend to dwell on the past.
Guess who made the rules
Playin' this game, playin' this game with you
Well, it's over now
Isn't it over for a fool?
You thought you were in control, but the game is over, and you're the one who got played.
Well, it's up to you
It's up to you
I got no fear to lose
What if you do?
If you break the rules
You have the power to make your own decisions, but are you strong enough to break the rules like I did?
When you meet my eyes
I never look down, I never look down, you do
I'm waiting for your call
But you're hesitating, you're hesitating, don't you?
And it's over now,
Isn't it over for a fool?
I'm not afraid to look you in the eye, but you can't even meet my gaze. I'm waiting for your next move, but you're too scared to make it.
I don't need strategies
And I see you struggling
'Cause you're afraid to lose
I just want you to go ahead
Leavin' all those schemes away
And be true to yourself
What is wrong?
I don't need to play games or come up with strategies to win. I see you struggling because you're too afraid to lose. Just be yourself and forget about all those schemes – what's wrong with being true to who you are?
Well, it's up to you
It's up to you
I got no fear to lose
What if you do?
It's up to you
In the end, it's all up to you. I'm not afraid to take chances, but will you be?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio Fiordispino, Giuseppe Perris, Raffaella Misiti
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