Bonfires is the name of multiple artists. 1. pop punk band from Chicago. 2.… Read Full Bio ↴Bonfires is the name of multiple artists. 1. pop punk band from Chicago. 2. rock band from the UK.

(1.) Bonfires was a pop punk /indie rock band from the south suburbs of Chicago. They came about after the members previous band Hometown Heroes dissolved. They played together til the end of 2015 when lead singer Zech Pluister left the band to front Sleep On It. Other members would go on to play in bands Better Love & Stillwell. You can listen to their music here: https://bonfiresil.bandcamp.com/

(2.) A band with its roots set firmly in the glory of live music, Bonfires take a range of influences across the last fifty years of contemporary rock and roll. A close knit unit that have been friends for as long as they can remember, growing up both musically and personally amidst the era between the collapse of US grunge and the rise of early britpop in the 1990's. This is reflected in Stuart Whistons 'big chorus' style of songwriting which he couples with a soft and loud (very loud) guitar dynamic, taking influence from Nirvana, early Oasis as well as showing traces from shoegaze era artists and noise pop such as The Jesus and Mary Chain, Echo & the Bunnymen and early Verve. Underneath Darren 'Eddie' Edwards provides both crunching riffs as well as softer 'Hooky' basslines influenced by both heavy grunge and dance grooves from the likes of Pixies, Queens of the Stone Age, New Order and The Stone Roses. This is all locked into the pounding drums of Mike 'Donnie' Lo Bosco, who is equally inspired from the punk drumming of Travis Barker, the driving force of early Oasis as well as more modern grooves from the likes of The Music. This is all combined into one glorious noise of elevating songs with memorable melodies. Bonfires offer a homegrown familiarality that is never alienating nor offensive, yet never shy nor reserved. A blunt, to the point and yet fun delivery of tales of modern life.

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Colorblind
bonfires Lyrics

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I couldn't tell you where or when
But I guess I fell apart again
Every thing became too much
And I thought this would be for the best

Why don't you climb inside of my head?
I'll show you the things that were left unsaid
That were left unsaid

I've been gone for so long
Stuck in a distant world again
Even with all the lights on my vision is gone
I need to see in color again
I need to see in color again

My shadow it scares me
Because I know what it holds
Every lesson I missed, every decision I've made, every person that I've grown to hate

Now I know that I've kept my distance
I broken down when this became something I couldn't fix
Something I couldn't fix

I've been gone for so long
Stuck in a distant world again
Even with all the lights on my vision is gone
I need to see in color again
I need to see in color again

And if I should call
Would you even think to pick up the phone?
'Cause I'm desperate
And I need a reason to let go

And if I should call
Would you even think to pick up the phone?
'Cause I'm desperate
And I need a reason to get home

I've been gone for so long
Stuck in a distant world again
Even with all the lights on my vision is gone
I need to see in color again
I need to see in color again

I need to see in color again

Overall Meaning

In Bonfires' song "Colorblind," the lyrics express the feeling of being lost and disconnected from oneself and the world. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they have fallen apart, and everything has become too much to handle. They are seeking solace and someone to understand them, even the things that have been left unsaid. The song talks about being stuck in a distant world where the singer cannot see in color again. This line represents the block that the singer is facing and shows how they are lost and cannot find their way back to reality. The shadow scares the singer and represents the darker side of oneself that one tries to run away from.

The chorus shows that the singer longs for life as it was before they lost their color vision. They were so disconnected that even with all the lights on, they couldn't see anything. They long to see things as they were before and are yearning to feel better. The last two verses show that the singer is reaching out for help and is desperate for someone to answer when they call. They need a reason to let go and a reason to get back home, signifying that they need to move on from where they are now and get back to a better place.

Line by Line Meaning

I couldn't tell you where or when
I don't know exactly when or where it happened, but something took over me.

But I guess I fell apart again
I feel like I broke down emotionally, mentally or physically.

Every thing became too much
I was overwhelmed by everything that was happening around me.

And I thought this would be for the best
I believed that what I was going through was necessary for my own good and growth.

Why don't you climb inside of my head?
I wish you could understand my thoughts and emotions by literally getting into my head.

I'll show you the things that were left unsaid
I'll reveal the things that I've been keeping to myself and haven't shared with anyone because of fear or shame.

I've been gone for so long
I've been away from my true self and happiness for a prolonged period of time.

Stuck in a distant world again
I feel like I'm in a different, unfamiliar and lonely world or reality.

Even with all the lights on my vision is gone
Despite having everything I need or want, I still feel disillusioned and lost.

I need to see in color again
I need to feel alive, hopeful and passionate again, instead of seeing life in black and white.

My shadow it scares me
I'm afraid of my past, my mistakes and my flaws, which I see in my shadow.

Because I know what it holds
Because I'm aware of the pain, regret or negative emotions that my past and my shadow bring up.

Every lesson I missed, every decision I've made, every person that I've grown to hate
I regret not learning from my mistakes, not making better choices and holding grudges against people.

Now I know that I've kept my distance
Now I realize that I've been pushing people away, isolating myself and not letting anyone in.

I broken down when this became something I couldn't fix
I collapsed emotionally or mentally when I realized that I couldn't solve or repair something that was important to me.

And if I should call
And in case I decide to reach out to you,

Would you even think to pick up the phone?
Will you even bother to answer my call, given how distant or non-communicative I've been?

'Cause I'm desperate
Because I'm feeling hopeless, helpless or panicked.

And I need a reason to let go
I need a justification or a closure to move on from a situation or a feeling that has been holding me back.

And I need a reason to get home
I need a motivation or a destination to return to my true self, to my purpose or to my happiness.

I need to see in color again
I need to rediscover the beauty, the joy and the meaning of life, as I used to when I was content and fulfilled.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@footballkingya

8y↑4

I couldn’t tell you where or when
But I guess I fell apart again
Everything became too much and I thought this would be for the best
Why don’t you climb inside of my head? (Climb inside of my head)
I’ll show you the things that were left unsaid
That were left unsaid

I’ve been gone for so long stuck in a distant world again
Even with all the lights on my vision is gone
I need to see in color again
I need to see in color again

My shadow it scares me because I know what it holds
Every lesson I missed every decision I’ve made and the person that I’ve grown to hate

Now I know that I’ve kept my distance (my distance)
I broke down when this became something I couldn’t fix
Something I couldn’t fix

(I’ve been gone for so long)
I’ve been gone for so long stuck in a distant world again
Even with all the lights on my vision is gone
I need to see in color again
I need to see in color again

(And if I should call would you even think to pick up the phone?
‘Cause I’m desperate and I need a reason to let go
And if I should call would you even think to pick up the phone?
‘Cause I’m desperate and I need a reason to let go)

I’ve been gone for so long stuck in a distant world again
Even with all the lights on my vision is gone
I need to see in color again

I need to see in color again

I need to see in color again

(Color again
I need to see in color again)

All comments from YouTube:

@johnquinn1853

This is music. I consistently have "Something To Keep" playing on repeat as I can relate. Thanks!!!!

@adewapasd1

8y↑2

i'm brazilian fans,you are fucking guys,i cant stop listening to their songs
congratulations
keep it up

@FooFighter201

8y↑2

A year or so ago my band and I opened for these guys when their old singer was still with them. We kicked around a soccer ball before we all went on and man, these guys are cool as shit, and funny as fuck too! lol had no idea who they were and hadn't heard of them before that night, but man they killed it. I bought their EP at the time from their merch guy and have been a huge fan ever since. Sad to see the other guy no longer with them it seems, (I don't know the story on that) but i've always really liked this guys voice and am pretty excited to hear more of him on vocals.