True Colors

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

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.

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.

Beautiful song. And she sings it with such feeling........

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.

Generally, I think this song is about having a friend that feels a bit odd or misplaced in this world but you see the beautiful side of that person.

My own interpretation of this song is a bit different, maybe because of my current depression. I found it out today when I heard the song and I started to cry, which I haven't done in months now. To me, this is a song to someone very close going through a depression.

"You with the sad eyes Don't be discouraged Oh I realize Its 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"

To me, everything is colorless/gray but I know that I used to see colors in life and I know that other people do as well. I've lost faith in myself and my abilities, which have led me to take distance from other people. I don't want anyone to think I'm strange or make them feel uncomfortable.

"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"

My girlfriend, family and friends see that I'm suffering from this darkness but they know that deep inside of me there are beautiful colors that used to make them and all other people around me happy. I was happy. They know what I used to be and they really want me to get well again, to make these colors visible.

"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"

Suicidal thoughts are also a part of this illness. I live with them every day and this verse is the one bringing me to tears. I know that my girlfriend, family and friends love me and they would sacrifice anything to help me – if I just ask for help.

I adore this song like nobody's business but Phil Collin's version is really cheesy. Cyndi sings it like no one else can.

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*

Oh, bring back those beautiful 80's ballads! - For me, the song means to be yourself!

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.