Technicolor
Troy Cartwright Lyrics

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I couldn't tell you
The shade of Chevrolet my grandpa drove
The walls of my bedroom at ten years old
It all just kinda fades the more time goes
And it goes

And I don't remember
The colors of my hometown rival football team

The tie I wore to prom when I was seventeen
It's kinda crazy how some
Memories through the years just disappear

But, girl, when I see blue
It takes me to a sky
That was turnin' red like that
Dress you were wearin'
I can paint the scene
Your eyes were delta green
Kissin' you, kissin' me, babe
When we had each other
It's still in technicolor

Yeah, I remember that bar we ducked into
'cause it was rainin'
That neon light that framed
You like a paintin'
That cherry in your drink
Your lipstick on my cheek left a mark on me

Now when I see blue, it takes me to a sky
That was turnin' red like that
Dress you were wearin'
I can paint the scene
Your eyes were delta green
Kissin' you, kissin' me, babe
When we had each other
It's still in technicolor so in technicolor

I don't know what you see
When you think of me
Where your mind goes, but girl, I hope

Whenever you see blue, it takes you to a sky
That was turnin' red like that
Dress you were wearin'
'Cause I can paint the scene
Your eyes were delta green
Kissin' you, kissin' me, babe
When we had each other
It's still in technicolor so in technicolor

Back when we had each other
It's still in technicolor, mm

Overall Meaning

In "Technicolor," Troy Cartwright reflects on the ephemeral nature of memory, noting that over time, certain details of our past fade away. Despite this, however, he remains fixated on the vivid recollections of his past relationship, which are still present in his mind in full "technicolor" clarity. This theme is highlighted in the chorus, where he describes how the color blue serves as a trigger for him to vividly recall a romantic moment he shared with his partner, from the red sky to the dress she was wearing, the delta green of her eyes, and the kiss they shared.

Throughout the song, Cartwright describes various standout memories, such as the color of his grandfather's car and the neon lights of a bar where he went with his partner. The latter memory is particularly poignant, as he describes the cherry in her drink and her lipstick leaving a mark on his cheek. Despite the fleeting nature of time and the loss of many other memories, these moments still burn brightly in his mind.

Line by Line Meaning

I couldn't tell you
There are some things I can't remember clearly.

The shade of Chevrolet my grandpa drove
I can't remember the color of the car my grandpa used to drive.

The walls of my bedroom at ten years old
The color of my bedroom walls when I was ten years old is not clear to me anymore.

It all just kinda fades the more time goes
As time passes, my memory of certain things becomes less vivid.

And it goes
As a result, some things I don't remember at all.

And I don't remember
Some memories have faded away completely.

The colors of my hometown rival football team
I can't remember the color of the opposing football team in my hometown.

The tie I wore to prom when I was seventeen
I can't recall what color my tie was when I went to prom at the age of seventeen.

It's kinda crazy how some
It's strange how some memories just vanish over the years.

Memories through the years just disappear
Certain memories fade and become distant as time goes on.

But, girl, when I see blue
However, there are certain memories that have stayed with me.

It takes me to a sky
Whenever I see blue, it reminds me of the sky.

That was turnin' red like that
A particular memory of the sky turning red comes to mind.

Dress you were wearin'
This memory involves a dress that you once wore.

I can paint the scene
I can vividly remember every detail of that moment.

Your eyes were delta green
I remember the color of your eyes specifically.

Kissin' you, kissin' me, babe
I recall the moment we shared a kiss.

When we had each other
This memory is from a time when we were together.

It's still in technicolor
Despite the passage of time, this memory is still very vivid and clear to me.

Yeah, I remember that bar we ducked into
There are other memories that have remained vibrant in my mind.

'Cause it was rainin'
This memory involves us seeking shelter from the rain in a bar.

That neon light that framed
I can recall a neon light that cast a particular frame around you.

You like a paintin'
The way you looked in that light created a picturesque scene in my mind.

That cherry in your drink
This memory involves a drink you once had with a cherry in it.

Your lipstick on my cheek left a mark on me
I recall the mark your lipstick left on my cheek after we kissed.

I don't know what you see
I wonder if you have similar memories of us together.

When you think of me
I wonder if you ever think of me at all.

Where your mind goes, but girl, I hope
Regardless, I hope that you have happy memories of us together.

Whenever you see blue, it takes you to a sky
I hope that blue reminds you of a happy moment, like it does for me.

That was turnin' red like that
I hope you have a special memory of the sky turning red, like I do.

Back when we had each other
I recall many special moments we shared when we were together.

It's still in technicolor, mm
Despite the passage of time, these memories are still very vivid and special to me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT ROGERS, TROY CARTWRIGHT, ZACH ABEND

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