Colours

Vivid Emotions Unveiled: Joan Baez's 'Colours' Meaning
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Lyrics

Yellow is the colour of my true love's hair

Yellow symbolizes the color of the speaker's true love's hair.

In the morning when we rise

Referencing the morning, a time of awakening and renewal.

In the morning when we rise

Repetition emphasizing the significance of the morning.

That's the time, that's the time

Indicates the morning as the time when the speaker loves the most.

I love the best

Reiterating the speaker's affection for the morning.


Green is the colour of the sparkling corn

Green represents the color of sparkling corn, possibly connecting to nature and growth.

In the morning when we rise

Similar to line 2, emphasizing the morning and its importance.

In the morning when we rise

Repetition, underscoring the speaker's attachment to the morning.

That's the time, that's the time

Expressing the speaker's preference for this time of day.

I love the best

Reiteration of the speaker's love for the morning.


Blue is the colour of the sky

Blue symbolizes the color of the sky, evoking a sense of vastness and serenity.

In the morning when we rise

Repeating the theme of the morning as a special time.

In the morning when we rise

Emphasizing the importance of the morning in connection to the sky.

That's the time, that's the time

Underlining the speaker's fondness for this specific time.

I love the best

Reaffirming the speaker's love for the morning.


Mellow is the feeling that I get

Describing the feeling of mellowness experienced by the speaker.

When I see her, uh huh

Expressing the emotional response when the speaker sees their true love.

When I see her, uh huh

Repetition highlighting the emotional impact of seeing the true love.

That's the time, that's the time

Stating the preferred time, connecting it to the speaker's emotions.

I love the best

Reiterating the speaker's love for the specified time.


Freedom is a word I rarely use

Introducing the word "freedom" and its infrequent use by the speaker.

Without thinkin', uh huh

Indicating the speaker's hesitation or careful consideration when using the term "freedom."

Without thinkin', uh huh

Repetition, emphasizing the cautious use of the word "freedom."

Of the time, of the time

Referring to a specific time in the past when the speaker felt loved.

When I've been loved

Highlighting the importance of love in the speaker's life.


Oh, yellow is the colour of my true love's hair

Repetition of the first line, reinforcing the significance of yellow as the color of the true love's hair.

In the morning when we rise

Reiteration of the morning as a crucial time in the context of the true love's hair.

In the morning when we rise

Repetition, stressing the importance of the morning in connection to the true love.

That's the time, that's the time

Emphasizing the speaker's love for the morning, which is the preferred time.

I love the best

Reaffirmation of the speaker's strong affection for the morning.

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