Colourwave
Valiant Hearts Lyrics


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Don't you wish that you could see
In colour just like me
When it all turns grey
And your vision starts to fade

Well, we roamed the seven seas
Mapped the lands with old cartography
Tell me where's left to go but a place unknown were we can't breathe
I tell that
"Oh, we're running far away from all that we hold dear
All our worries melt away and vanish in thin air"

Looking out to the distance, we stare
Where do we go? (Where do we go, where do we go from here?)

Paint the world in vibrant hues
Let the colours sway, let me be your muse
You paint the ocean the deepest blue
As the colour wave washes over you

Well I'll be waiting on the dark side of the moon (dark side of the moon)
While serenading all these stars I've caught for you (stars I've caught for you)
Been thinking lately that I live in a cocoon (live in a cocoon)
A chrysalis lonely, waiting to be born anew (born anew)

Where do we go from here?

Paint the world in vibrant hues
Let the colours sway, let me be your muse
You paint the ocean the deepest blue
As the colour wave washes over you

Oh, my radiant and colourful star
I'll never get tired of just how beautiful you are
Oh, my radiant and colourful star
I'll never get tired of just how beautiful you are
Oh, my radiant and colourful star
I'll never get tired of just how beautiful you are
Oh, no (oh, no)... I won't (I won't)
Just so beautiful you are

Paint the world in vibrant hues
Let the colours sway, let me be your muse
You paint the ocean the deepest blue
As the colour wave washes over you (watches over you)

Don't you wish that you could see in colour just like me
When it all turns grey, you'll see the forest for the trees (for the trees)




Don't you wish that you could flee to a place so far out to sea
Follow the compass and you'll be free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Valiant Hearts's song "Colourwave" reflect a longing for a vibrant and colorful existence in a world that often feels dull and monotonous. The opening lines express a desire for others to perceive the world in the same vivid way the singer does, emphasizing the contrast between the greyness of life and the brilliance of color. It suggests that when everything becomes mundane and our vision starts to fade, we yearn for a change that can invigorate our senses.


The song then takes us on a journey, metaphorically exploring uncharted territories and seeking a place where one can truly breathe and escape from the familiar. It implies a longing for adventure and breaking free from the constraints of everyday life. The repetition of the question "Where do we go from here?" reflects a sense of uncertainty and the search for a new path. However, amidst the uncertainty, there is a sense of serenity and peace that comes from leaving behind worries and immersing oneself in the beauty of the world.


The chorus captures the essence of the song, painting a picture of a world bathed in vibrant hues. It speaks to the transformative power of colors, inviting the listener to be inspired and to allow themselves to be a muse for creativity. The image of painting the ocean the deepest blue signifies a desire to embrace the vastness of life and its boundless possibilities. The repetition of the line "As the color wave washes over you" suggests a state of surrender and immersion in the beauty and wonder of the world.


In the later verses, the singer expresses a sense of waiting and contemplation. The metaphor of the dark side of the moon symbolizes a state of withdrawal, while serenading the stars alludes to a deep longing and admiration. The mention of living in a cocoon suggests a feeling of isolation and being trapped, longing for a rebirth or transformation into something new.


Overall, "Colourwave" is a song that invites listeners to embrace the extraordinary in the ordinary, to find beauty in the mundane, and to break free from the limitations of a grey existence.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't you wish that you could see
Do you long for the ability to perceive


In colour just like me
With the same vibrancy and richness as I do


When it all turns grey
When everything loses its vibrancy


And your vision starts to fade
And your ability to see becomes diminished


Well, we roamed the seven seas
We traveled extensively across the oceans


Mapped the lands with old cartography
We explored and documented the lands using outdated maps


Tell me where's left to go but a place unknown were we can't breathe
Inform me of any destination other than an unfamiliar place where we feel suffocated


I tell that
I express that


"Oh, we're running far away from all that we hold dear
"Oh, we are escaping from everything that is important to us


All our worries melt away and vanish in thin air"
All our concerns dissolve and disappear completely


Looking out to the distance, we stare
Gazing into the far-off view, we fix our eyes


Where do we go? (Where do we go, where do we go from here?)
Where should we proceed? (Where are the next steps?)


Paint the world in vibrant hues
Immerse the world in vivid colors


Let the colours sway, let me be your muse
Allow the colors to move and flow, let me inspire you


You paint the ocean the deepest blue
You depict the ocean with the most profound shade of blue


As the colour wave washes over you
While the wave of colors envelops you


Well I'll be waiting on the dark side of the moon (dark side of the moon)
I will be patiently awaiting on the hidden or unknown part of the moon


While serenading all these stars I've caught for you (stars I've caught for you)
While melodically capturing and dedicating all these stars to you


Been thinking lately that I live in a cocoon (live in a cocoon)
Recently, I have been contemplating that I exist in a state of isolation and metamorphosis


A chrysalis lonely, waiting to be born anew (born anew)
A solitary chrysalis, anticipating a rebirth or transformation


Where do we go from here?
What is the next step for us?


Oh, my radiant and colourful star
Oh, my radiant and vibrant celestial body


I'll never get tired of just how beautiful you are
I will always be captivated by your exceptional beauty


Oh, no (oh, no)... I won't (I won't)
Oh, no... I will not


Just so beautiful you are
Simply because you are incredibly beautiful


Don't you wish that you could see in colour just like me
Do you not desire to perceive the world in vivid colors like I do


When it all turns grey, you'll see the forest for the trees (for the trees)
When everything becomes dull, you will recognize the bigger picture


Don't you wish that you could flee to a place so far out to sea
Do you not desire to escape to a distant location in the middle of the ocean


Follow the compass and you'll be free
If you follow the compass, you will attain freedom




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Makylie

I’ve literally only heard two songs from these guys and I’m already in love🥺

Glamshifter

This tune is my Absolute Top 1 Favourite. 😭💕

Jose Luis Leal

First I heard the song and liked it, but a few weeks later now I can feel the lyrics! 🥰😁✨✨✨

Gabriela Castaneda

this song never gets old

Nazlı Akkuş

Just asking as a writer... How do you write such good lyrics? Any tips? That's some good storytelling here!!

Ninjakiwiify

I am a writer too and, from what I have learned in my 8 years of work: BE INSPIRED by your surroundings, by your emotions, landscapes etc...Use your emotions as paint, landscapes as canvases and daydream. Always. Let them be your guide.

Primeval Art

Nazlı Akkuş Make up a story based off of what you like! Or get a topic and express it in ANY way you want!

Neill Brown

Heard this song, fell in love with these guys and went and bought all their music.
Seriously stoked on them this is great!

Thought Broker

I dig all your songs, you have something unique in your sound. I love the grandiose lyrics and crescendo of electric guitar riffAge.

mattyman051

I GOD DAMN LOVE HOW THE GUITAR CHANGES SO SUDDENLY SO MANY TIMES
Also i love this line:”oh my radiant and colour full star, i’ll never get tired of how beautiful you are”

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