Shade of Yellow
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I'm at your house quite a lot these days
Two thirty and you find me on the motorway
Oh, 'cause I'm shouting kinda loud
And I swear that I need to get away from my place
I'm knock-knocking at your door again

Oh, 'cause there's a light in your room
And the lamp is a shade of yellow
And it makes me feel safe and sound
And I swear that's rare these days

Yeah, there's a light in your room
And it burns like a shade of yellow
And it makes me feel safe in the head
And I swear that's rare these days

And I will keep
Running right back, running right back
Running right back to here
Yeah, if it's okay my dear

And I will keep
Running right back, running right back
Running right back to you
Yeah, if it's okay for you

And we don't really do much these days
Stare at the ceiling finding shapes in a blank space
There's just something when I'm here and I'm sorry if I overstay
But, baby, I'm knock-knocking at your door again

Oh, it must be the light in your room
And the lamp is a shade of yellow (lamp is a shade of yellow)
And it makes me feel safe and sound
And I swear that's rare these days
Yeah, there's a light in your room
And it burns like a shade of yellow
And it makes me feel safe in the head
And I swear that's rare these days

So I will keep (I will keep on running)
Running right back, running right back
Running right back to you here (take refuge in you, babe)
Oh, if it's okay my dear
And I will keep (I will keep on running, baby)
Running right back, running right back




Running right back to you
If it's the last thing I do

Overall Meaning

The song "Shade of Yellow" by Griff is a love song that talks about finding solace and safety in someone's presence. The singer is often at the house of his/her lover and knocks on the door frequently. The reason why he/she comes back repeatedly is because of the feeling of safety and comfort that comes with being in the presence of the lover. The yellow lamp in the room is symbolic of the safety and warmth that the singer feels in the presence of the lover. The color yellow is often associated with positivity, cheerfulness, and energy which reflects the mood and emotions of the singer.


The lyrics suggest that the singer is going through a tough time in his/her life and needs someone to lean on. The lover's house provides a temporary escape from reality and a much-needed break from the chaos of life. The lyrics "Oh, 'cause I'm shouting kinda loud and I swear that I need to get away from my place" highlight the underlying anxiety and distress that the singer feels. The singer seeks refuge in the lover's presence and is willing to keep running back to him/her as long as it is okay with his/her dear.


Overall, "Shade of Yellow" is a beautiful love song that talks about finding safety and comfort in the presence of a lover. It is a heartfelt song that speaks to the emotions and struggles of people who are constantly searching for a safe haven in a world that can often be cruel.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm at your house quite a lot these days
I spend most of my time at your place these days


Two thirty and you find me on the motorway
It's already late at night and I'm on my way to your place


Oh, 'cause I'm shouting kinda loud
I'm feeling restless and my actions might seem a bit exaggerated


And I swear that I need to get away from my place
I feel the need to escape from the space I usually occupy


I'm knock-knocking at your door again
I'm here once again, ready to see you


Oh, 'cause there's a light in your room
I'm drawn to your place because I noticed a light on in your room


And the lamp is a shade of yellow
The color of the light is yellow, which makes it feel warm and inviting


And it makes me feel safe and sound
The yellow light somehow brings comfort and makes me feel secure


And I swear that's rare these days
Feeling safe and secure is hard to come by these days for me


Yeah, there's a light in your room
The yellow light is still on, making me feel like I can come back anytime


And it burns like a shade of yellow
The yellow light seems to glow warmly, like a fire


And it makes me feel safe in the head
The yellow light brings me a sense of mental calmness


And I swear that's rare these days
Feeling mentally at peace is hard to come by these days for me


And I will keep
I will continue to


Running right back, running right back
Coming back again and again


Running right back to here
Running back to your place


Yeah, if it's okay my dear
I hope you don't mind me coming back often


And I will keep
I will continue to


Running right back, running right back
Coming back again and again


Running right back to you
Coming back to see you


Yeah, if it's okay for you
I hope you don't mind me coming back often


And we don't really do much these days
We don't engage in any exciting activities lately


Stare at the ceiling finding shapes in a blank space
We spend time together simply gazing at the ceiling and imagining things


There's just something when I'm here and I'm sorry if I overstay
I just feel something special when I'm with you, and I apologize if I stay for too long


But, baby, I'm knock-knocking at your door again
Nevertheless, I'm here again and ready to see you


Oh, it must be the light in your room
I'm still drawn to your place because of the yellow light in your room


And the lamp is a shade of yellow (lamp is a shade of yellow)
The yellow light is still on and it's still as inviting as before


And it makes me feel safe and sound
The yellow light still brings me comfort and a sense of security


And I swear that's rare these days
Feeling safe and secure is still hard to come by these days for me


Yeah, there's a light in your room
The yellow light continues to lure me in


And it burns like a shade of yellow
The yellow light still seems to radiate a warm glow


And it makes me feel safe in the head
The yellow light still brings me a sense of mental calmness


And I swear that's rare these days
Feeling mentally at peace is still hard to come by these days for me


So I will keep (I will keep on running)
So I will continue to come back


Running right back, running right back
Coming back again and again


Running right back to you here (take refuge in you, babe)
Coming back to your place and finding solace in you


Oh, if it's okay my dear
I hope you don't mind me coming back often


And I will keep (I will keep on running, baby)
I will still continue to come back


Running right back, running right back
Coming back again and again


Running right back to you
Coming back to see you


If it's the last thing I do
Even if it's the last thing I do, I will still come back to you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sarah-Faith Griffiths

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She's a singer, songwriter and a producer and we rarely have woman in the music industry who can do all these things. Plus, Taylor Swift likes her and damn this album she released is absolutely one of the best albums this year. So proud of her. ❤️

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Sonny

Wait this song isn’t nearly as popular as it should be. Heard this on new music Friday Spotify and I love it

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This song has a power that I can't explain, just feel. 💛✨

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This song really grew on me. Now I cant stop listening

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It was love at first sight for me🥰

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They play it a lot at my work, that helps

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Kritika Verma

The image woven by Griff in this song is so comforting and soothing.

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