The Color Violet
Tory Lanez Lyrics


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I took my drugs and took my lovin' when I left out the spot
I left the party with a Barbie, markin' X on the dot
She calls my phone up but I told her, "I'm a loner" (uh)
But she likes my watch and my droptop and my persona (uh)
We hit the highway, 1-5-5, with my whole foot on the dash
She's in my ear, she's got no fear, she could care less if we crash
But on my radar, I've got some nerve to play hard
I've waited for my chance, but playboys we don't dance, dance, dance

I gave my heart
Speedin' car goin' ninety in the rain
She took my heart, filled it with nothin' but pain
This beat in my hands is not for romance
I wanna stay but, playboys, we don't dance, dance, dance

So I won't dance again, oh, baby
No, I won't dance again, ooh, yeah (uh)
No, I won't dance again
No, I won't dance again
Pretty baby, ooh

Oh, face in the daylight, wastin' time on the stars in the sky
She's got my pager, play games of love all on my eyes
Then I'm reminded, love don't come 'til you find it
I just hope that it's workin', I'm yearnin', I'm searchin', uh
The afterparty was on Wilson and 73rd
You got the notion that somebody else was with me first
But on my radar, you had some nerve to play hard
You took away my chance, but playboys we don't dance, dance, dance

I gave my heart (uh)
Speedin' car goin' ninety in the rain
She took my heart, filled it with nothin' but pain
This beat in my hands is not for romance
I wanna stay but, playboys, we don't dance, dance, dance

So I won't dance again, oh, baby
No, I won't dance again, ooh, yeah (uh)
No, I won't dance again




No, I won't dance again
Pretty baby, ooh

Overall Meaning

In "The Color Violet," Tory Lanez sings about leaving a party with a girl who is interested in him for his material possessions, but he is not interested in anything serious with her. He describes their dangerous drive together, with her not caring about the consequences of their actions. Despite this, Lanez knows he cannot commit to anything with her, as he is a "playboy" who does not dance around commitment. He reflects on his heartbreak from someone who filled his heart with "nothing but pain." He also acknowledges that love only comes when one is ready for it, and he is searching for it, but not with the girl in the car with him.


The lyrics in "The Color Violet" seem to address the issue of the fakeness of some people when it comes to the matters of the heart. The girl in this song is portrayed as only interested in Lanez for his material possessions, rather than his personality. Lanez, on the other hand, seems to be looking for something substantial, something real. The chorus, where he declares that he won't dance again, seems to indicate that he won't be sucked into a false or shallow relationship anymore.


Overall, "The Color Violet" is a reflection on being honest about one's intentions when it comes to relationships, with a reminder that it's better to be alone rather than in the wrong relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I took my drugs and took my lovin' when I left out the spot
After leaving the party, I took with me the drugs and the love that I found there.


I left the party with a Barbie, markin' X on the dot
I left the party with an attractive woman, making sure to mark my exit.


She calls my phone up but I told her, "I'm a loner" (uh)
Despite her attempts to contact me, I told her that I prefer to be alone.


But she likes my watch and my droptop and my persona (uh)
However, she is attracted to my possessions and my personality.


We hit the highway, 1-5-5, with my whole foot on the dash
We drove at high speed on the highway, with me driving recklessly.


She's in my ear, she's got no fear, she could care less if we crash
She is fearless and unconcerned about the possibility of us getting into an accident.


But on my radar, I've got some nerve to play hard
I know that I am playing hard to get, even though I am interested in her.


I've waited for my chance, but playboys we don't dance, dance, dance
I have been waiting for the right moment, but as someone who plays the field, I do not commit to one person.


I gave my heart (uh) Speedin' car goin' ninety in the rain She took my heart, filled it with nothin' but pain This beat in my hands is not for romance I wanna stay but, playboys, we don't dance, dance, dance
I trusted her with my heart, even though we were driving at high speed in dangerous weather. However, she ended up causing me pain and heartbreak. Despite my desire to stay with her, as a player, I do not commit to anyone.


Oh, face in the daylight, wastin' time on the stars in the sky
During the day, I am distracted by the beauty of the sky and the stars.


She's got my pager, play games of love all on my eyes
She is messing with my emotions and playing games with my heart.


Then I'm reminded, love don't come 'til you find it
I am reminded that true love cannot be found until you actively search for it.


I just hope that it's workin', I'm yearnin', I'm searchin', uh
I am hoping that my search for love eventually pays off, as I continue to yearn for it and search for the right person.


The afterparty was on Wilson and 73rd
The party continued at a different location.


You got the notion that somebody else was with me first
She suspects that I was with someone else before her.


But on my radar, you had some nerve to play hard
Despite her suspicions, I am still playing hard to get.


You took away my chance, but playboys we don't dance, dance, dance
Even though she ruined my chance with her, as someone who doesn't commit, I am not willing to dance with her.


So I won't dance again, oh, baby No, I won't dance again, ooh, yeah (uh) No, I won't dance again No, I won't dance again Pretty baby, ooh
As someone who doesn't commit, I will not engage in any romantic dances or relationships, even though my heart desires it.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daystar Peterson

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@torylanez

ALONE AT PROM DELUXE - NOVEMBER 17

@ciri_TS

We love u toryyyyy. From Italy 🇮🇹

@ALEXANDERFRESCOMUSIC

We ready for it now 🔥

@antimaniwr

yesssaaa

@32legacie96

wiiiiiii ahhhhh wheitin broooooooo🙃

@blueharlem6291

Free Tory ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

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@harshanandworld

Driving on the highway with this song. Feels like going into another dimension.

@user-fe8fj7sk2d

Ong man

@johnnabrenturner9877

💯 Agreed

@OGSTEEZYAF

shit just hits you in the chest and makes you feel like you are ascending.

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