Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: industrial
Song Meaning of “The Colour Escapes” by Black Light Burns
The Colour Escapes tells the story of a man coming to terms with the realization that his relationship with a past lover isn’t going to return to what it once was. He is struck by the pain and sadness of his feelings, recognizing that the vibrant colors of his relationship have all but disappeared.
The song opens with the narrator voicing his confusion and sadness – he wishes he could close his eyes and take his mind back to the start of the relationship, even if just for a moment. He has difficulty understanding what went wrong and how it all ended. He reflects on all of the times spent together, all of the memories that he holds dear, and wonders why it all got taken away.
The chorus speaks to a universal truth of love – the intense power it has to captivate us and to overwhelm us when we lose it. The narrator admits that he still loves this person, despite the pain, but admits that they are both much better off not being together. He remarks that “the colour of love escapes,” representing that once-bright love has slowly faded away, no longer the source of warmth and joy it once was in its heyday.
The bridge brings this reality to a close, as the narrator resigns himself to the end of the journey. He reflects on the love they once shared, letting go of any hope of a reconciliation. He recognizes the beauty of the memories he shared, and knows that its time to start again on a new path without the person he loves.
By the song’s end, the narrator is left to come to terms with all he has lost. He is faced with an uncertain future, his heart still aching for something that can never be reclaim. The Colour Escapes serves as a reminder of the fragility of love, and the difficulty of accepting the end of a once-beautiful relationship.