Different Colors

Walk the Moon

About Different Colors

"Different Colors" is a song written and recorded by American alternative rock band Walk the Moon for their third studio album, Talking Is Hard (2014). The song was released to alternative radio stations as the album's second single on May 5, 2015.


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Coming up slowly, oh, sun over the hill
Daylight still a long time coming
But I know it will
Been under their spell, oh, but we're coming awake
So we'll be rude, we'll be loud
As long as it takes

This is why, this is why,
We crank the dial to the right
Ooh this is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right

Different colors
We carry each other
We're just different colors
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right

We keep cracking the music up
Driving through our towns
But they don't wanna hear
They want us to turn it down
So come on lovers, come on haters
Tonight we raise the fire
'Cause when the people get to dancing
They forget about taking sides

This is why, this is why
We crank the dial to the right
Ooh this is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right, sing

Different colors
We carry each other
We're just different colors
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right

(For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction)

We're coming awake, out of your spell,
As long as it takes, we're coming awake

We're coming awake, out of your spell,
As long as it takes, we're coming awake

This is why, this is why,
We crank the dial to the right
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right

I said this is why, this is why
We turn it up all night
Oh this is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right

Different colors
We carry each other
We're just different colors
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right

Different colors
We carry each other
We're just different colors
This is why we're biting the bullet
We know the kids are right

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Walk the Moon

Walk the Moon (stylized as WALK THE MOON) is an indie rock band based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lead singer and Ohio native Nicholas Petricca started the band in 2008 and went through several member changes before finally coming together with current members, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, and Eli Maiman sometime in 2010. The band derives their name from the song "Walking on the Moon" by The Police. The group independently released their debut album, i want! i want!, in November 2010, receiving airplay for the track "Anna Sun" on WCRD, WFPK, WKNH, WRLT, and WTMD. In February 2011, Walk the Moon signed with Mick Management. They signed to RCA Records and released their first official album, Walk the Moon in June 2012. Their self-titled debut is composed of many of their… more »

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Written by: ELI MAIMAN, KEVIN RAY, NICHOLAS PETRICCA, SEAN WAUGAMAN

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11 facts about this song

Release
"Different Colors" was released in the year 2015 by the American rock band, Walk the Moon.
Album
This song is part of the band's sophomore studio album, "Talking is Hard", which ultimately helped the band garner more significant attention.
Chart Performance
"Different Colors" made it to the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart, with a peak position of number 4.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are a call for unity, acceptance, celebrating differences, and encouraging everyone to stand out in their own unique way.
Music Video
The music video for Different Colors was released on June 2, 2015 and it incorporated visuals signifying diversity and acceptance.
LGBT Support
Walk the Moon band members made a point to make this song an anthem for supporting LGBT rights and celebrating diversity.
Live Performances
Walk the Moon has performed "Different Colors" at various music festivals and live shows, including their performance on The Ellen Show in 2015.
Reviews
Critics have praised "Different Colors" for both its uplifting melody and its powerful message of embracing diversity.
Co-writers
The song was written by all the band members – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, and Eli Maiman.
Promotion
To promote diversity, the band released limited-edition "Different Colors" rainbow t-shirts, with part of the proceeds going towards supporting LGBT organizations.
Awards
In 2016, "Different Colors" was nominated for the iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Lyrics.

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