Indigo
Will Champlin Lyrics


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Baby I'm setting you free
Better you than me
I was never the bird in the cage
Wanting to fly away

Too fixated on hope
'Till it went up in smoke
You got some living to do
Guess I'll go live it up too

Won't be easy, the racing, the you and me
I've only left to put this song in a memory
Even though what we had was beautiful
I'm missing you but I'm moving on

And all the uncertainties animosities that are breaking us down
I know it's bitter but it's better now

Into the night I go
Losing my self-control
'Cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling
Feeling the fire inside
Stuck in the moments time
Like I'm never gonna see the morning

Blue in the mood and then breaking a sweat

Into the night I go
Losing my self-control
'Cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling

Waking up in a morning haze
You hit me like a tidal wave
And it's one o'clock in the afternoon
To relive it again it would be too soon

Can't get enough of the madness
I would paint up the night like a canvas
But sometimes I wonder if wonder if
You're doing the same doing the same

Won't be easy, the racing, the you and me
I've only left to put this song in a memory
Even though what we had was beautiful
I'm missing you but I'm moving on

Into the night I go
Losing my self-control
'Cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling
Feeling the fire inside
Stuck in the moments time
Like I'm never gonna see the morning

Blue in the mood and then breaking a sweat

Into the night I go
Losing my self control
'Cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling

Feel the rush, feel the beat, feeling alright
Feel the moment but you're going in the moonlight

Feel the rush, feel the beat, feeling alright
Feel the moment but you're going in the moonlight

Into the night I go
Losing my self control
'Cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling
Feeling the fire inside
Stuck in the moments time
Like I'm never gonna see the morning

Blue in the mood and then breaking a sweat

Into the night I go
Losing my self control
'Cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling





'Cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling

Overall Meaning

The song "Indigo" by Will Champlin talks about two people who have decided to part ways. The theme of the song is about moving on from the past relationship while remembering the good times. The lyric "Baby, I'm setting you free, better you than me, I was never the bird in the cage, wanting to fly away" suggests that one person is taking the initiative to end the relationship, but they're acknowledging that it's better for both individuals in the long run. The lyrics "Even though what we had was beautiful, I'm missing you but I'm moving on" show that the singer cherished the relationship, but they recognize that it's time to move on.


The lyrics "Into the night I go, losing my self-control, 'cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling" express the singer's mindset after their breakup. The color indigo symbolizes the third eye chakra, associated with intuition, perception, and self-realization. Seeing indigo on the ceiling suggests that the singer is seeing the world with a new perspective and looking beyond their past. Further, the imagery of "Blue in the mood and then breaking a sweat" suggests that the healing process isn't going to be easy and that the singer's emotions are churning rapidly.


Overall, "Indigo" by Will Champlin is a reflection of the aftermath of a breakup. The singer is acknowledging their feelings while trying to move on and accept the situation. The song speaks to anyone who might have gone through a similar situation or needs a reminder that change and healing take time.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby I'm setting you free
I am letting you go because I believe it's the best decision for both of us.


Better you than me
I would rather have you go than have to go myself. It's easier this way.


I was never the bird in the cage, wanting to fly away
I was never trapped or held back, so I never had the desire to escape.


Too fixated on hope, 'till it went up in smoke
I held onto hope for too long, even when it became clear that it was not going to work out.


You got some living to do, guess I'll go live it up too
You still have many experiences ahead of you, and I will continue to live my life to the fullest.


Won't be easy, the racing, the you and me
Our relationship was full of ups and downs, and it will be difficult to move on.


I've only left to put this song in a memory
I am moving on, but I will always remember the time we spent together through this song.


Even though what we had was beautiful, I'm missing you but I'm moving on
I appreciate the time we spent together, but I am ready to move on and start a new chapter in my life.


And all the uncertainties, animosities that are breaking us down, I know it's bitter but it's better now
Our relationship was filled with disagreements and things that pulled us apart, but it's better now that we are not together.


Into the night I go, losing my self-control, 'cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling
I am experiencing a mix of emotions, and the color indigo represents them all. I am losing control of my feelings.


Feeling the fire inside, stuck in the moments time, like I'm never gonna see the morning
I am overwhelmed by intense emotions that make me feel like I am stuck in this moment and will never see a better one.


Blue in the mood and then breaking a sweat
I am feeling blue, but I am also feeling anxious and tense.


Waking up in a morning haze, you hit me like a tidal wave
Even though we are no longer together, memories of you can still hit me unexpectedly like a tidal wave.


And it's one o'clock in the afternoon, to relive it again it would be too soon
It's only been a short time since we broke up, and I'm not ready to revisit those memories just yet.


Can't get enough of the madness, I would paint up the night like a canvas
Even though there were difficult moments in our relationship, there were also times of excitement and passion that I miss.


But sometimes I wonder if wonder if you're doing the same, doing the same
I sometimes wonder if you are also thinking of me and missing what we had.


Feel the rush, feel the beat, feeling alright, feel the moment but you're going in the moonlight
I am feeling a rush of emotions, but I will still try to enjoy the moment even as I move on.


'Cause I'm seeing indigo on the ceiling
The color indigo represents my confusing mix of emotions that I am feeling.




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Comments from YouTube:

@katemaloney4296

Will, your voice is better than anything on the radio today. I think you inherited your dad's ability to sing the back of a cereal box and make it sound glorious.

@Killwillc

Thank you Kate,, Check out this 'KillWill' EP dropping tonight! https://smarturl.it/ners022

@Eduardo-bp5ho

So underrated! This dude should be way bigger!!

@Killwillc

Eduardo thank you Eduardo. Be sure to spotify follow me, I'll have new original music up soon. Thank You for checking my music out man. All the best.

@Eduardo-bp5ho

Already do!ย ๐Ÿค˜

@Killwillc

Thank you, Check out this EP dropping tonight! https://smarturl.it/ners022

@runarantila8691

Indigo children in the house!

@trhibe

Love this Will. You are so Hamsterrific. YAY!!!!!

@Killwillc

The Runaway Hamsters (Official Channel) I'm honored!!! Thank you!!

@Killwillc

Thank you,, Check out this 'KillWill' EP dropping tonight! https://smarturl.it/ners022

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