True Colors

Cyndi Lauper

About True Colors

"True Colors" is a song written by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. It was both the title track and the first single released from American singer Cyndi Lauper's second album. It was the only original song on the album that Lauper did not help write."True Colors" spent two weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the last single from Lauper to occupy the top of the chart. It received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.  


Year:
2002
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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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Cyndi Lauper

Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the debut solo album She's So Unusual in 1983, which included four Billboard Hot 100 top five songs: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," "She Bop," and "All Through the Night." It became the first album to have four top-five singles by a female, and earned Lauper Best New Artist at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her success continued with True Colors in 1986, which included two Billboard Hot 100 top ten songs: the number one smash "True Colors" and "Change of Heart," and earned two nominations at the 29th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"True Colors" was written by two professional songwriters, Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly.
Album Title
"True Colors" serves as the title track for Cyndi Lauper's second studio album. The album was released in 1986.
Commercial Success
The song was a commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Grammy Nomination
"True Colors" received a Grammy nomination in 1987 in the category 'Best Female Pop Vocal Performance'.
Iconic Synth Opening
The song is well-known for its synthesizer opening, which was created by Steinberg using a Roland Juno-60.
Emotional Lyrics
The lyrics of "True Colors" are meant to be inspirational, encouraging listeners to show their true selves and not be afraid of judgement.
Cover Versions
Numerous 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.
Cultural Impact
The song has become a symbol for the LGBT community and is often heard at pride events.
Music Video
The music video for "True Colors" features a significant amount of visual effects, which was quite progressive for its time.
Use in Media
"True Colors" has been used in various films and TV shows, including "Bones", "Glee", and "Trolls".
Charity Campaign
In 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.
Live Performances
Cyndi Lauper often performs "True Colors" at her concerts to this day, marking it as a signature song in her catalogue.
Lauper's Feelings About the Song
Cyndi 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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