Colors Of The Wind
Tori Kelly Lyrics


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You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name

You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew you never knew

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?

Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sunsweet berries of the Earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once, never wonder what they're worth

The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The heron and the otter are my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or let the eagle tells you where he is been?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?

How high does the sycamore grow?
If you cut it down, then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon

For whether we are white or copper skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind

You can own the Earth and still




All you'll own is Earth until
You can paint with all the colors of the wind

Overall Meaning

In Tori Kelly's song "Colors of the Wind," she challenges the listener's perception of the natural world outside of human civilization. She sings that just because people can claim the land they live on, it does not mean that the land is a lifeless object that is theirs for the taking. The rocks, trees, and creatures all possess spirits and names which humans must respect. She emphasizes that we should not be closed-minded and think that people who look and think like us are the only "real" people. By walking in the footsteps of a stranger, we can learn things we never knew that we never knew.


In the chorus, she asks if we have heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon, or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned. She questions whether we can sing with all the voices of the mountains or paint with all the colors of the wind- suggesting that we should understand and appreciate the beauty of the natural world around us. In the second verse, she invites us to come and experience the pleasures of the forest and taste the fruit which the Earth provides. She stresses that we should not be concerned with the value of these riches but instead be grateful that they exist.


In conclusion, "Colors of the Wind" by Tori Kelly is an ode to the natural world and a challenge to humans to broaden their horizons and perceive beauty in new ways. By respecting the earth and its inhabitants, we will come to understand that ultimately, it is in our best interest to do so.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you own whatever land you land on
Believing you have the right to claim any land as your own


The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
Earth is more than just a piece of land owned by someone


But I know every rock and tree and creature
Understanding and acknowledging the interconnectedness of nature and all living things


Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
Valuing and respecting the presence of every being on this planet


You think the only people who are people
Narrow-mindedness that limits people's view of the world to only include those who share similarities with them


Are the people who look and think like you
Believing that differences are a barrier to connection and understanding


But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
Learning from a person you may not initially feel has anything in common with you


You'll learn things you never knew you never knew
Expanding one's perspective to new ideas and information


Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Are you willing to take the time to listen and learn from nature?


Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?
Curiosity about and exploration of unknown things


Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains?
Being in tune with nature's song and energy


Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?
The ability to connect with and express the beauty of nature through creativity


Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Invitation to explore the wonders of nature


Come taste the sunsweet berries of the Earth
Experiencing the pure essence of natural abundance


Come roll in all the riches all around you
Enjoying the richness of nature's offerings


And for once, never wonder what they're worth
Not focusing on the monetary value of something, but the value it brings to our lives


The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
Recognizing the interconnectedness and brotherhood of all natural elements


The heron and the otter are my friends
Treating other living things as friends and allies rather than objects


And we are all connected to each other
Understanding that we are interconnected with all other beings on this planet


In a circle, in a hoop that never ends
Symbolizing the never-ending cycle of energy that exists among all things


How high does the sycamore grow?
Questioning the extent of natural beauty and capacity for growth


If you cut it down, then you'll never know
Reflecting that destroying nature creates a permanent loss and may lead to regret


For whether we are white or copper skinned
Stressing the importance of looking past physical differences between people


We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
Each person should bring their unique voice to help build a harmonious connection


We need to paint with all the colors of the wind
Encouraging creativity in interpreting and expressing the connection to nature


You can own the Earth and still
The idea that owning property does not give ownership of nature


All you'll own is Earth until
The planet is a shared resource that humans should respect


You can paint with all the colors of the wind
The ultimate goal is to develop an ability to deeply understand and express the beauty and power of the natural world




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Menken, Stephen Laurence Schwartz

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@allegram7784

lyrics: (thank me later)
You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name

You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind

How high will the sycamore grow
If you cut it down, then you'll never know
And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains
We need to paint with all the colors of the wind

You can own the Earth and still
All you'll own is Earth until
You can paint with all the colors of the wind



@jim-pauladams9194

This is the actual beginning of the song

“You think I'm an ignorant savage
And you've been so many places
I guess it must be so
But still I cannot see
If the savage one is me
How can there be so much that you don't know
You don't know”



All comments from YouTube:

@imaginago

que música linda, pelo amor de DEUS

@rodolfofroz4312

E a cantora é um fenômeno!

@randomperson6303

imaginago
Deus Vult!

@cherriihicks3295

her modulating is awesommmmmeeee

@PedroSilva-pt3iv

Sim. Eu já era apaixonado pela versão de Vanessa Williams, mas Tori também arrasa demais.

@heloisalbgomes972

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@dheaismaxx

"You think the only people who are people, are the people who look and think like you." still rings true to this day.

@camilleespy7395

Facts idk if Disney knew whAt they were doing when they wrote that song but it’s a deep message.

@jasonbrophy5567

Someone tell this to the government😂

@thaidaher86

Truer than ever, unfortunately.

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