True Colors

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Name: Cj Cervales Section: Gauss-7

"True Colors"
by Cyndi Lauper:

[Verse 1]
You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh, I realize
It's 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.

[Chorus]
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.

[Verse 2]
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.

[Chorus]
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
Your true colors
Are beautiful like a rainbow.

[Interlude]
Can't remember when I last saw you laugh

[Refrain]
If this world makes you crazy
You've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there.

[Chorus]
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 are 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.

Share something about the author, motivation in writing his/her song


Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" was born from a blend of personal struggles and observations.
Lauper herself has spoken about feeling pressured to conform in her youth, battling self-
doubt and feeling different. This personal experience likely fueled the song's message of
embracing individuality. She also saw others around her struggling with similar feelings of
insecurity, prompting her to create a song that would encourage self-acceptance and celebrate
uniqueness.
Why do you like the song? What is its central message or idea?
I like this song because it gives a powerful message about self-acceptance and celebrating our
individuality. It’s about finding the courage to be ourselves, regardless of societal pressures
or expectations.

Criteria
Song Choice 10
Completeness 10
Mechanics and Grammar 5
Timeliness 5
Total 30

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