kidsmoke Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I was reminded recently of a very old topic we'd once had here at VC, in which we discussed Jeff's use of color words in songwriting, and his framing in adjectives and such... Sky Blue SkyBull Black NovaWindows painted blue I love Jeff's ability to paint a visual image in words that seems like something you know and have seen, even if you've never thought of it in quite the imagery he stirs up. At the time this online discussion was happening, I remember I saw Jeff after some show, and I was talking to him about it and teased him that he'd used every color somewhere, but never the color orange. He gave me a patient and slightly pained expression, and explained, "That's because orange doesn't rhyme with anything!" I told him not to put it at the end of a line. Yes, I, a humble fan, advised our greatest living songwriter on how he ought to write songs. HahahahahahahaSNORT! So here it is maybe a dozen years since that conversation, and the other night I was listening to Warmer, and suddenly it hit me. And I burst out laughing. Ultra Orange Room. He did it! Good job Jeff!What are your favorite color phrases from Jeff's lyrics? Can you think of a color he's missed? (Hmmm, silver? ) Have at it, it's a fun examination of the lyrics we all love. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yaz Rock Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Hell is Chrome. Or is that, like, anti-color? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Red Eyed and Blue comes to mind. The green, green grass in The Family Gardener.... um I bet there's tons more I'm not thinking of yet. * Oh, the gold lame in The Lonely One. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Hell is Chrome. Or is that, like, anti-color? I think it counts, but Jeff still has to use silver in a song. Unless somebody can name a song where he already does?Red Eyed and Blue comes to mind. The green, green grass in The Family Gardener.... um I bet there's tons more I'm not thinking of yet. * Oh, the gold lame in The Lonely One. Ooh, good ones! I love that "green, green grass" line. I was just listening to that earlier today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 "I want to hold you in the Bible-black pre-dawn" Always causes my ears to prick up, since it's lifted from my compatriot Dylan (the real one of course), and I come from Llanrumney, which is not too far of a stretch from Llareggub (which itself masks colourful language ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 “My mind is filled with silvery stars.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 You're trying my patience, try pink carnationsRed roses and yellow daffodilsDon't forget the flowers, someday, I know you will Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I wonder why we listen to poets when nobody gives a fuck. Oh, different colorful language. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Loved reading about the a-ha moment of Ultra Orange Room. The cash machine is blue and green. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 “My mind is filled with silvery stars.” I suppose we should count this one. Though I'd prefer the pure word "Silver", Jeff, if you're reading along. I wonder why we listen to poets when nobody gives a fuck. Oh, different colorful language. Nobody has mentioned the elegant simplicity of "Purple Black Eye" yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiatortunes Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Tires type blackWhere the blacktop cracksWeeds spark throughDark green enough to be blue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Tires type blackWhere the blacktop cracksWeeds spark throughDark green enough to be blue Nice. I forgot how much I like this image. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 Tires type blackWhere the blacktop cracksWeeds spark throughDark green enough to be blue Nice. I forgot how much I like this image. Me too! That's a beautiful verse! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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