The band's lineup consisted of John Brady (vocals, keyboards), Heidi Kure (vocals), Phil Allen (drums), Tom Gould (guitar), Bobby Carr (guitar, violin) and Mike Pursey (bass, later of Dead or Alive).
The Moderates also recorded a John Peel session on 25 March 1981 at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios, produced by Dale Griffin (Mott the Hoople). The session was transmitted on 20 April that year.
Colour
The Moderates Lyrics
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It is a dream that can be spoken, written, and sung
It is a dream that can be hated, cursed, and hung
My dream is hope
Hope for a new age of men and women
Who love other men and women simply because they exist
And because there is a God, somewhere out there
Who sees not what they've done, but who they are
My dream is this hope, my hope is this dream
And to stand with or withstand this dream
Will make or break its existence far beyond the exploding walls of my own mind
The Moderates's song Colour is a powerful message about the power of love and acceptance. In the first lines of the song, the singer speaks of a dream that is exploding out of the back of their mind. The dream is one of hope and it can be communicated in a variety of ways - through speech, writing, or song. However, the dream of love and acceptance can also be met with hatred, curses, and hostility.
Despite the risks and challenges, the singer's dream is uncompromising. Their vision is one of a new age where people love and accept one another simply for who they are. The singer believes that there is a God who sees the inherent value in every person, regardless of what they have done or accomplished. Ultimately, the dream is about recognizing the inherent humanity and worth of all people, seeing them as beloved children of God.
However, the singer recognizes that their dream is not without its challenges. Standing up for love and acceptance can be difficult and at times it may feel like the walls of their mind are exploding. Despite this, the singer is determined to stand with or withstand this dream, because they believe that it is worth fighting for.
Overall, Colour is a powerful message about the need for love, acceptance, and hope in a world that can often be harsh and unforgiving. Through the singer's dream, we are reminded of the importance of seeing past our differences and recognizing the inherent humanity in every person.
Line by Line Meaning
Exploding out of the back of my mind is a dream
I have a dream that is bursting to come out of my mind
It is a dream that can be spoken, written, and sung
This dream can be expressed in many ways, through speech, writing, or songs
It is a dream that can be hated, cursed, and hung
Some people may dislike or even condemn this dream
My dream is hope
My dream is a source of hope
Hope for a new age of men and women
This dream brings hope for a new era of people
Who love other men and women simply because they exist
These people will love and accept others unconditionally
And because there is a God, somewhere out there
Believing in a divine being gives me strength and purpose
Who sees not what they've done, but who they are
This God values people for who they are, not just their actions
They are children, they are beloved, and they are his
We are all God's beloved children
My dream is this hope, my hope is this dream
My dream and my hope are one and the same
And to stand with or withstand this dream
Choosing to support or oppose this dream
Will make or break its existence far beyond the exploding walls of my own mind
Our choices can determine the fate of this dream beyond just myself
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Erica Jasmann
This song is Beautiful, Powerful, and also my Hope!!! More and more people have this same hope. It will become a reality!!! :)
Bianca
wow this is so powerful ugh im love
Ethan Sexton
Dang, what happened to these guys? I thought they were gonna go places. :(
gamerscraft78
@Ethan Sexton damn 2 years ago, are you still rocking their music?
Ethan Sexton
Thank you both. I needed this.
gamerscraft78
They did go places, search for Half Alive
melon khali
Ethan Sexton lead singer is now lead singer of half•alive. theyre going places, too :)
manga nello
some known vibes |-/
Aaron Szyszko Official
@Women snatcher no ||-//
Women snatcher
Stop