And I know you’re worried at night I won’t find my way
And I’m tired of lying to myself just to get through each day
My head says I shoulda never left
And that my feet will soon lead to my death
I’m starting to question if God’s trying to teach me a lesson
I’m starting to wonder if my true colors changed since I left ya
I used to shine bright like gold, now I’m all indigo
My colors are darker and cold, I think it’s time that I went home
And I don’t understand why I always feel dead and alone
Well, I used to shine bright like gold, now I’m all indigo
I gave up a piece of my heart, then I turned to run
Oh, my head’s in the clouds, but I don’t feel close to the sun
And the light fades away from my face, and the tears fall like rain
And so I turn my words all into faith, hope it’s me that they save
Oh, I’m starting to question if God’s trying to teach me a lesson
Lord knows I’m starting to wonder if my true colors changed since I left ya
And I used to shine bright like gold, now I’m all indigo
My colors are darker and cold, I think it’s time that I went home
And I don’t understand why I always feel dead and alone
Well, I used to shine bright like gold, now I’m all indigo
I’m starting to question if God’s trying to teach me a lesson
Lord knows I’m starting to wonder if my true colors changed since I left ya
And I used to shine bright like gold, and now I’m all indigo
My colors are darker and cold, I think it’s time that I went home
And I don’t understand why I always feel dead and alone
I used to shine bright like gold, now I’m all indigo
Now I’m all indigo
Exploring the Emotional Depth of “Indigo”
Sam Barber’s “Indigo” delves into the complexities of self-reflection and emotional transformation. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of someone grappling with regret, longing, and a sense of lost identity. Barber thoughtfully contrasts the brightness of the past with the somber hue of the present, using the metaphor of color to express a shift from hope and vibrancy (“gold”) to melancholy and isolation (“indigo”). The recurring questioning of faith and purpose adds a spiritual dimension, as the protagonist wonders if their journey and pain are lessons from above. The repeated refrain “I used to shine bright like gold, now I’m all indigo” encapsulates the song’s core sentiment: a yearning for return and reconciliation with one’s former self.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sam Barber
- Songwriters: Sam Barber