I agree with ameo747. To me this song has always resonated, because I'm a very shy person, and I've always wanted to be more outgoing (to "live life with your arms reached out"). A shy person often doesn't leave a strong impression (is "pale pink") rather than vivid ("scarlet and gold"). The thorns are the protection (really more like a prison) that the shy person uses to distance him/herself from others. Shy people are often perceived as standoffish, but inside they're wanting desparately to connect ("shouting here inside").
I agree with ameo747. To me this song has always resonated, because I'm a very shy person, and I've always wanted to be more outgoing (to "live life with your arms reached out"). A shy person often doesn't leave a strong impression (is "pale pink") rather than vivid ("scarlet and gold"). The thorns are the protection (really more like a prison) that the shy person uses to distance him/herself from others. Shy people are often perceived as standoffish, but inside they're wanting desparately to connect ("shouting here inside").