True Colors
Cyndi Lauper
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You with the sad eyes Don't be discouraged Oh I realize Its hard to take courage In a world full of people You can lose sight of it all And the darkness inside you Can make you feel so small But I see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors are beautiful Like a rainbow Show me a smile then Don't be unhappy, can't remember When I last saw you laughing If this world makes you crazy And you've taken all you can bear You call me up Because you know I'll be there And I'll see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors are beautiful Like a rainbow (When I last saw you laughing) If this world makes you crazy And you've taken all you can bear You call me up Because you know I'll be there And I'll see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors True colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors are beautiful Like a rainbow
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Written by: Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation"True Colors" was written by two professional songwriters, Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly.
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Album Title"True Colors" serves as the title track for Cyndi Lauper's second studio album. The album was released in 1986.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Grammy Nomination"True Colors" received a Grammy nomination in 1987 in the category 'Best Female Pop Vocal Performance'.
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Iconic Synth OpeningThe song is well-known for its synthesizer opening, which was created by Steinberg using a Roland Juno-60.
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Emotional LyricsThe lyrics of "True Colors" are meant to be inspirational, encouraging listeners to show their true selves and not be afraid of judgement.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song, including Phil Collins, who scored a big hit with his version in 1998, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has become a symbol for the LGBT community and is often heard at pride events.
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Music VideoThe music video for "True Colors" features a significant amount of visual effects, which was quite progressive for its time.
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Use in Media"True Colors" has been used in various films and TV shows, including "Bones", "Glee", and "Trolls".
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Charity CampaignIn 2008, an all-star version of 'True Colors' was released to promote the 'Give A Damn' campaign, which aims to raise awareness about discrimination in the LGBT community.
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Live PerformancesCyndi Lauper often performs "True Colors" at her concerts to this day, marking it as a signature song in her catalogue.
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Lauper's Feelings About the SongCyndi Lauper has stated that she feels a deep connection to "True Colors" as she feels it speaks to her personal experiences.
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