The Kurt Vonnegut thought is a very good one, but I think the explanation is more direct. This is the opening song on their first full-length album. That makes this their primer, their statement of intent. So I think Luke used this song to explain the band and what to expect from them.
Their music is as simple as you'll get in a standard rock n' roll format- 3 members playing the basic instruments: drums, bass, and guitar/vocals. So they chose 3 colors- the 3 primary colors. The 3 basic colors that reflect their minimalistic sound.
If I started my own country, what colors would I use? A myriad to choose from and just choosing red, yellow, and blue? Luke's saying that there's ten thousand bands out there with a huge array of sounds, but in his music- his country- it will be simple and direct, but from it any color can be mixed, i.e. nuances will inevitably emerge.
The Kurt Vonnegut thought is a very good one, but I think the explanation is more direct. This is the opening song on their first full-length album. That makes this their primer, their statement of intent. So I think Luke used this song to explain the band and what to expect from them. Their music is as simple as you'll get in a standard rock n' roll format- 3 members playing the basic instruments: drums, bass, and guitar/vocals. So they chose 3 colors- the 3 primary colors. The 3 basic colors that reflect their minimalistic sound. If I started my own country, what colors would I use? A myriad to choose from and just choosing red, yellow, and blue? Luke's saying that there's ten thousand bands out there with a huge array of sounds, but in his music- his country- it will be simple and direct, but from it any color can be mixed, i.e. nuances will inevitably emerge.