When we first came here
We were cold and we were clear
With no colours in our skin
We were light and paper's thin
And when we first came here
We were cold and we were clear
With no colours in our skin
Until we let the spectrum in
Say my name
And every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come for you
We'll be dressed up all in blue
With the ocean in our arms
Kiss your eyes and kiss your palms
And when it's time to pray
We'll be dressed up all in grey
With metal on our tongues
And silver in our lungs
Say my name
And every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
And when we come back we'll be dressed in black
And you'll scream my name aloud
And we won't eat and we won't sleep
We'll drag bodies from the ground
So say my name
And every colour illuminates
And we are shining
And we'll never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
As every colour illuminates
We are shining
And we will never be afraid again
Say my name
We are shining
Say my name
Say my name
And we will never be afraid again
About This Song
"Spectrum" is a soaring anthem about transformation and embracing one's full emotional range, using the metaphor of light and color to represent the journey from numbness to vivid feeling. The lyrics explore themes of vulnerability and rebirth, suggesting that allowing ourselves to experience the full "spectrum" of emotions-even painful ones-leads to a more authentic and radiant existence. Musically, the song builds from delicate verses to an explosive, orchestral chorus that mirrors the lyrical transformation, featuring Florence Welch's powerful vocals alongside dramatic strings and percussion. The track exemplifies Florence & The Machine's signature baroque pop style, blending ethereal beauty with raw emotional intensity. It stands as a celebration of human complexity and the courage required to live fully, making it one of the band's most emotionally resonant and uplifting songs.
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