Tori Kelly first rose to attention when her cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” went viral, racking up over 22 million views. To date, her YouTube channel boasts over ONE MILLION YouTube Subscribers with over 89 million views. Now, two EP’s later Handmade Songs, which Kelly self-penned, produced, mixed and released, and Foreword, she plans to release her first full length debut this spring.
Kelly co-wrote “Nobody Love” off her 2015 Spring debut alongside Rickard Goransson and Max Martin. Martin says, "After hearing Tori sing, we felt so inspired that we had no choice but to get involved. It’s been such a pleasure to be a part of her journey.” She also co-wrote with such vets as Savan Kotecha, Toby Gad, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Wolf Cousins, and Ed Sheeran. The album, she says, does not depart from her soulful roots. “It’s like a marriage between that soulful urban thing and a mainstream pop vibe. It was hard to get to that place, but once we had ‘Nobody Love,’ I knew we’d cracked the code. It felt seamless.”
Working with one of the most successful hit makers in the industry is a long way from Kelly’s early years making songs in her bedroom and posting them online. Born and raised in Temecula, California, Kelly is the daughter of musicians, her dad is a singer and bassist and her mom plays piano and saxophone. She sites early influences like gospel singer Crystal Lewis, Jill Scott, Jeff Buckley, and Maxwell.
Over the past year and a half, Kelly has sold out shows in several major cities (including The Troubadour and The Roxy in Los Angeles, the Bowery Ballroom and Gramercy Theatre in New York City, and Bush Hall in London), headlined a nine-city sold-out U.S. tour, and supported Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith on tour.
“I'm excited to get out and play for people. That's always the dream.”
Colors Of The Wind
Tori Kelly Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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”
@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
imaginago aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa vc aquiiiiiiiii
@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.