Colourblind
Exploring the Shades of Life: Hands Like Houses' 'Colourblind' Meaning
Lyrics
For better or for worse
Expressing commitment and acceptance of both positive and negative aspects of a situation or relationship.
A vision of the future's getting heard
Indicating that a future vision or goal is gaining attention or acknowledgment.
Between the black and white
Referring to the contrast between extremes or opposites.
I'm aiming every shade of grey has left us colourblind
Suggesting that the various shades of grey have made it difficult to perceive or appreciate colors, metaphorically implying a lack of clarity or understanding.
We are all for none and none for all
Describing a collective identity that encompasses both negative and positive qualities, acknowledging the complexity of the group.
We are the sickness and the symptom and the cure
-We are all for none and none for all
-We are the sickness and the symptom and the cure
-So close your eyes, let the colours fly
Encouraging a departure from the monochrome perspective and embracing a more vibrant and diverse experience, despite challenges.
And hide from the nights outside
-We're colourblind from the black and white
-But we've never burned so bright
-It's weighing on my mind
Contemplating the burden of remembering the way precious things can break and the beauty that arises from it. The reference to twilight suggests a transition or change.
Do we forget the way the diamond shatters light
-A sight for weary eyes
-The colours of the twilight rise and reach the great divide
-We are all for none and none for all
Reiterating the collective nature of the group, emphasizing both the negative and positive aspects as integral parts of the whole.
We are the sickness and the symptom and the cure
-We are all for none and none for all
-We are the sickness and the symptom and the cure
-So close your eyes, let the colours fly
Encouraging a shift in perspective by closing one's eyes and experiencing a more colorful existence despite the challenges.
And hide from the nights outside
-We're colourblind from the black and white
-But we've never burned so bright
-Set fire to the sun
Suggesting a bold and transformative action, like setting fire to the sun, to release and embrace colors.
Let the colours run
-So close your eyes, let the colours fly
Repeating the call to close one's eyes and experience a more vibrant reality despite the limitations of black and white.
We're colourblind from the black and white
-So close your eyes, let the colours fly
Encouraging the continuation of this perspective shift, emphasizing the brightness that comes from embracing diversity and overcoming challenges.
And hide from the nights outside
-We're colourblind from the black and white
-But we've never burned so bright
-But we've never burned so bright
Highlighting the paradox of burning brightly despite being colorblind, possibly suggesting that embracing diversity and challenges leads to a more intense and fulfilling experience.
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