True Colors

Cyndi Lauper

You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small

But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow

Show me a smile then
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let it show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow

(Can't remember when I last saw you laughing)

If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let it show

Your true colors
True colors
True colors
Shining through

I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow


Lyrics submitted by xJoeBoothx

True Colors Lyrics as written by Tom Kelly Billy Steinberg

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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  • +4
    General Comment
    It's so beautiful, about sticking by someone you care about no matter what, because you see who they really are, although others may not
    missmeon September 14, 2006   Link
  • +3
    General Comment
    Beautiful song. And she sings it with such feeling........
    nietzsche_66on June 01, 2002   Link
  • +2
    My Opinion
    I agree that cyndi's version is so much better than Phil Colin's.
    birdsofprey48044on July 03, 2009   Link
  • +2
    My Interpretation
    Its not about gays, and Cyndi Lauper didnt even write this song,Billy Steinber gand Tom Kelly did, its written under the lyrics on this very page. The song clearly sounds like its about depression, his mum is depressed and hes trying to get her out of it.
    jimmyfingerson March 20, 2015   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    It means faith in friendship, the courage of being true to your real self, to pull through this wild world and shine. I would sing this song whenever I feel the world is crushing me with its indifference, superficiality and hate.
    oliveraon May 30, 2002   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    I adore this song like nobody's business but Phil Collin's version is really cheesy. Cyndi sings it like no one else can.
    Johanna143xon September 09, 2002   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    This version makes my head hurt, seriously. It it not at all comparable to Phil Collins' version of it! Either way, though, the lyrics are absolutely heart warming and amazing! I couldn't have written my life story better myself! LOL! It reminds me of my ex-worst enemy, now closest friend. I feel like when I gave her a chance, I was priviliged enough to see her "true colors". :) ~Kami*
    TiburonGrrl5569on July 02, 2003   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    This song relates to me, how my own family thinks I'm a terrible person but I know I'm not, I know I'm a wonderful person.
    Zytheon July 21, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    The is about a person to afraid to be themselves because of how the world might see them. And a friend telling them to just be yourself. They will accept them for who they are because they are a beautiful person. Spiritually not physically.
    xPsychoKill3rxon June 22, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    "I see your true colors and that's why I love you".:)
    emuInAmuumuuon May 09, 2012   Link

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