Colour
V-Day Lyrics


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When the colours
Start to blur
One day beside you
Will start to hurt
Your tired eyes
Keep me afloat
You're smiling back for once
I start to choke
I didn't know you well
But now the walls are up in smoke
You tell me everything
Then swear it was a joke
Backing away
I should've thought before I spoke
(No matter what happens, no matter how often
Or how hard, or how bad you fall
Whatever happens when you're down there
It's gonna be okay
So, that's something
That's something
Isn't it?)
I see the world
In your eyes
A burning fire will never
Apologize
In the winter
Like it was
Yesterday
Pick me up
And hold me, and hold me in your arms
I sit alone with you
It's all it's supposed to be
I sit and talk with you
Endless apologies
I walk along with you
It's all it's supposed to be
I sit alone with you
It's my apology
I'll set myself on fire
To keep you warm
I know it's cold out there
I wanted more
This landlocked sailboat
Will pull us through
Don't matter where you go




As long as you
Keep me close

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to V-Day's song "Colour" depict a complex and emotional relationship. The opening lines, "When the colours start to blur, one day beside you will start to hurt," suggest a sense of confusion and ambiguity. The singer finds solace in their partner's presence, as implied by the lines, "Your tired eyes keep me afloat, you're smiling back for once I start to choke." Here, there is a juxtaposition of conflicting emotions where the partner's happiness triggers a sense of suffocation or overwhelming feelings for the singer.


As the song continues, we learn that the singer didn't know their partner well initially, but now the walls are metaphorically up in smoke. This line signifies that barriers and defenses have been broken down, allowing for a deeper connection. However, there is a sense of unpredictability and uncertainty in the relationship. The partner tells the singer everything and then dismisses it as a joke, leaving the singer confused and uncertain about what is genuine and what is not. The singer regrets not thinking before speaking and withdrawing from the situation.


The chorus, delivered in a comforting and reassuring tone, acknowledges that no matter the struggles or hardships faced in the relationship, everything will ultimately be okay. The lines, "No matter what happens, no matter how often, Or how hard, or how bad you fall," convey the idea that even in the darkest moments, there is hope and resilience.


The second verse delves deeper into the emotional connection between the two individuals. The singer sees the entire world reflected in their partner's eyes, emphasizing the deep bond they share. The image of a burning fire is used to represent passion and intensity, suggesting that their relationship will not apologize for its intensity or warmth. The singer longs for the familiarity and comfort of being held close, and expresses a desire for apologies, implying a sense of guilt or remorse.


In the final lines, the singer is willing to sacrifice themselves, metaphorically setting themselves on fire, to keep their partner warm. This demonstrates their deep love and devotion, even in the face of the coldness and challenges of the world. The line, "Don't matter where you go, as long as you keep me close," reveals the importance of proximity and connection in the relationship, suggesting that as long as they are together, they can overcome any obstacle.


Overall, the lyrics of "Colour" explore the complexities of a relationship, highlighting feelings of confusion, intense emotions, uncertainty, and the power of love and devotion.


Line by Line Meaning

When the colours
When things become unclear and confusing


Start to blur
Lose their distinctness and blend together


One day beside you
Spending time with you on a particular day


Will start to hurt
Will cause emotional pain


Your tired eyes
Your exhausted eyes


Keep me afloat
Give me a sense of stability and support


You're smiling back for once
You are finally smiling in return


I start to choke
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated


I didn't know you well
I had limited knowledge about you


But now the walls are up in smoke
But now the barriers between us have disappeared


You tell me everything
You share every detail with me


Then swear it was a joke
Then claim it was all meant in a lighthearted manner


Backing away
Moving away or distancing oneself


I should've thought before I spoke
I should have considered my words before speaking


(No matter what happens, no matter how often
(Regardless of what occurs, regardless of frequency


Or how hard, or how bad you fall
Or the intensity and severity of your setbacks


Whatever happens when you're down there
Whatever circumstances you face when you're feeling low


It's gonna be okay
Things will ultimately be fine


So, that's something
So, that provides a sense of reassurance


That's something
That is a positive aspect


Isn't it?)
A rhetorical question emphasizing the statement


I see the world
I perceive the entirety of existence


In your eyes
Through your gaze


A burning fire will never
An intense passion will never


Apologize
Express remorse


In the winter
During the cold season


Like it was
As if it were


Yesterday
Just the previous day


Pick me up
Lift me up physically or emotionally


And hold me, and hold me in your arms
Embrace and support me tightly


I sit alone with you
I spend time in solitude with you


It's all it's supposed to be
It fulfills its intended purpose


I sit and talk with you
I engage in conversation with you


Endless apologies
Continuous expressions of regret or remorse


I walk along with you
I stroll alongside you


It's all it's supposed to be
It meets the expected standards


I sit alone with you
I remain in your presence by myself


It's my apology
It serves as my act of contrition


I'll set myself on fire
I will sacrifice myself and endure pain


To keep you warm
In order to provide you comfort and support


I know it's cold out there
I am aware of the harshness of the external world


I wanted more
I desired greater things


This landlocked sailboat
This boat unable to venture out to sea


Will pull us through
Will guide and lead us successfully


Don't matter where you go
It doesn't matter where you journey


As long as you
As long as you remain


Keep me close
Maintain a close connection with me




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Benito Hobson-Dimas, Kylie Van Slyke

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