(Verse 1)
Mama held my hand when the sky turned black
Daddy lost his job, never once looked back
First love left me in a motel room
With a note on the bed and a faded perfume
(Verse 2)
Friends came and went like the Carolina rain
Some stayed through the fire, some just watched the flame
I buried my brother in a suit too small
Sang gospel through tears at the church down the hall
(Chorus)
I’ve been poor, I’ve been proud
I’ve been silent, I’ve screamed out loud
I’ve been broken, stitched up, and tried
These are all the colors I’ve cried
From heartbreak red to midnight blue
Every shade of me is true
I’ve been lost, I’ve been revived
These are all the colors I’ve cried
(Verse 3)
Trust is a bridge that we build or burn
Some folks teach it, some never learn
I’ve danced with depression, kissed the floor
But I found my way back through a half-open door
(Bridge)
I’ve seen riches that couldn’t buy peace
And poor hearts that never knew defeat
I’ve been mentally gone, mentally strong
Still writing my story in a six-string song
(Chorus)
I’ve been poor, I’ve been proud
I’ve been silent, I’ve screamed out loud
I’ve been broken, stitched up, and tried
These are all the colors I’ve cried
From heartbreak red to midnight blue
Every shade of me is true
I’ve been lost, I’ve been revived
These are all the colors I’ve cried
(Outro)
So if you’re hurting, if you’re barely alive
Know you’re not alone in the colors we cry
We’re stitched together in sorrow and grace
Every tear paints a soul we can’t replace