Colors by Halsey is a song about a story of a young woman coming to terms with her own identity. The song is a reflection on the struggles one often goes through in finding their true selves.
The lyrics are about accepting and embracing one's true identity in spite of the fear of judgement from others. In the song, Halsey especially emphasizes how important it is to be true to yourself and not let other people define who you are.
The song's opening part starts with a powerful message about how our true identity lies beneath the surface without cares or fears. It underlines how our true identity lies beneath the mask that we want others to see.
The irony lies in the fact that even though we want to be accepted we still fear of being judged when out true identity is revealed.
The chorus is an energetic anthem that encourages listeners to break free from the struggles of being true to themselves and instead paint their vision of life with a brush of their own colors. Halsey continues to emphasize the importance of understanding, accepting and embracing our own identity by encouraging us to use color to paint the canvas of our life story.
The song ends with an emotional tone, encouraging us to never give up on our authenticity in attempting to be accepted by someone else.
In summary, Colors by Halsey is a powerful song that conveys an inspirational message to the listener: to be true to yourself and embrace your own unique identity.
