Gold and Blue - Holly Kirby Original

Music & lyrics & performance & production & art & filming & everything by Holly Kirby.

Some people have been a bit puzzled about the emotions behind this song, so I thought I'd write a little explanation...

I really do believe that as music is such a personal thing, it is entirely up to the individual to interpret the song however they wish to.
However - as a few people have asked, I'll explain my intentions when writing the song. I don't want to give everything away, as part of the enjoyment when listening to a piece of music is filling in the gaps in your own way.

The main subject of the song is inspiration, expression - and also beauty. As I see it there's only one slight hint of sadness, but I'll come to that in a mo.

The first verse speaks for itself really. It's a kind of creative description of Monet's work. 'Your darkest colours glow' states how even the darker colours, which some may regard as being sorrowful or depressing are still beautiful and it is only human thought or association which labels them as being gloomier than the brighter colours.
It's not that I think we should start using darker colours to represent happiness or anything - it's just a statement.

The second is written in admiration of Joni Mitchell and how she's so talented in representing human emotion in her songs. All of us are able to feel happiness and sadness, excitement and anger - all contradicting emotions. So I thought I'd add some of those contradictions in the verse. 'Light the darkest corner, watch the night-time turn' represents how music like Joni's makes me feel. :)

The chorus is a summing-up of the sublime effect that music, art, nature etc. can have on us. They're just things after all, but things that make us really feel.

The third verse is about William Wordsworth (obviously) and the way he would walk through the woods etc. to gain inspiration - 'through the light' is a reflection of his pantheistic beliefs.
'With your friends you watch the nightingale at night' refers to a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge called 'The Nightingale' in which he (Coleridge) sits with Wordsworth and his sister and hears the nightingale's song. Coleridge comments in the poem about how the nightingale is often referred to as 'a most melancholy bird' - and states how unfair this is. Both Wordsworth and Coleridge's beliefs were that 'nature should not be used as a screen onto which human emotions are projected.'

The fourth states how I believe that we should not take anything for granted. This is the only part where I believe the hint of sadness is present - a sadness that we often forget to notice the simplest, most beautiful things in life.

So that's it really. I hope this kind of helps, though I've probably made things a little (lot) more confusing! Lol. :)


LYRICS:

Mr. Monet paint a picture of your soul
On the woven yarn your darkest colours glow
Show your friends the timeless beauty in your eye
Spots of gold and green sing springtime lullabies

Oh Ms. Mitchell paint a season with your words
Light the darkest corner, watch the night-time turn
Crimson colours and your rainbow on the wall
Still you tell us now you don't know love at all

Gold and blue to bring the morning
Silver skies to make the night
Colours journey through our soul
Words of beauty ever told
Give me reason to embrace the light

Mr. Wordsworth on your journey through the light
With your friends you watch the nightingale at night
Oh but nature's not the melancholy one
And as soon as that we know his work is done

There's no story from the day that can't be told
But you fear the telling sets it all in stone
Moving on, you say that ignorance is bliss
Just remember all the moments that you've missed

Gold and blue to bring the morning
Silver skies to make the night
Colours journey through our soul
Words of beauty ever told
Give me reason to embrace the light

Gold and blue to bring the morning
Silver skies to make the night
Colours journey through our soul
Words of beauty ever told
Give me reason to embrace the light
Colours journey through our soul
Words of beauty ever told
Give me reason to embrace the light

(c) Copyright Holly Kirby 2009

My website is http://www.hollykirbymusic.com :)

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[alpet07]

Many thanks your lovely comments and for supporting my music.

I am so sorry that I haven't had time to thank you all personally but I have loads of work to do for uni at the mo.

I will continue to put on videos as often as I can.

Thank you again.Lots of love ♫Hollyxx ♫

ps-Thanks also to all those who have sent me PM's about buying my music. Downloads of my originals and copies of my album are available from my website which can be accessed via the banner at the top of my channel page xx

[sidedraftswebber]

Hi Holly.

Just love your songs.

I have just discovered your music here.

I'm also a vocalist.Would love to try a duet with you,

Any chance.Best Regards Tony.

[alpet07]

@sidedraftswebber

Hi Tony - thank you very much for your great comment.

Who knows - maybe one day :-)

Take care,

Holly xx

[defanjob]

BEAUTIFUL!!!... I love everything about this clip. Thank you for creating this beautiful music :)

[alpet07]

@defanjob

Thank YOU for your lovely comment - you are very kind.

Take care,

Holly xx

[leftysergeant]

You have, in a way, opened a window into your soul and shown us at least part of what influences shaped you into the amazing artist that you are. You have shown us a different way of looking at the arts and how they effect the way we view life and the world around us.

Every artist needs a Plan B in case they don't make it as a professional artist, and I see from your website that yours is to be a teacher. From what I see here, you have what it takes to make it in both fields.

[alpet07]

@leftysergeant

Hello again :-)

Sorry to be so long in replying but I am getting even busier at uni now.

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I am enjoying my course and learning lots more about music but I am still not 100% sure of what I will do at the end of it. I really enjoy performing, whenever I can though.

Very best wishes,

Holly xx

[boris2007b]

My Lady Dulcinea.....I"ve just now caught my breath after hearing your voice once again. Please keep singing for me, I need you. You bring calmness to a troubled planet, fire unquenchable in a man's heart, and hope for the discouraged. Your smile is my ammunition to fight the next battle victorious! Beautiful woman indeed.

[Gwaihirintheair]

Every time I watch your vids, I feel happy! Thanks, Holly!

[birkuscircus]

Beautiful. And I love how thoughtful the song is as well. Just awesome.

[Marchawc]

Thank you for writing and singing in the styles I like so much. Good luck at uni.

[nandocultura]

Hello sweet, sweet Holly!

You hear me back many good things, and sensitive!

Life here in Brazil, has not been easy, his music comforts me, calms me down ..

It seems that it creates a blue cloak for the tears running down my face in time of sorrow! The best thing that could happen to me now is you!

Thank you for being who you are!

Love you!

The eternal fan and friend

Nanddo Castilho