All My Colours

I have to admit that i heard the Nouvelle Vague (and Ian McCulloch) version before the E&TBM version.

Ian sang on the Nouvelle Vague version so i assume he approves.

I am convinced this is about cremation.

I just wondered what "The box you gave me, burned nicely" was all about.

My first thoughts were a box of gifts from an ex-lover that the lead character burns to try to scorch her out of his life.*

Then i thought maybe the box is a coffin and he is referring to being cremated.

This also fits with "all my colours turn to clouds"

And ...

Hey, I've flown away (his spirit) Hey, I'm blown away (the ashes after being scattered)

• I tried this. It doesn't work. You might as well keep the stuff.