Distant Colours

Manic Street Preachers

About Distant Colours

"Distant Colours" is the second single taken from the Manic Street Preachers' thirteenth album Resistance Is Futile (2018). It was released on 16 February 2018.


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Say what you want
Break my heart a thousand times
But it's still right here 
So you left me with lies
Let the banners unfold
Let them fall to the floor
We once had each other
Now we're not so sure

Are we living in the past?
Where there's nothing left to fear
Won't you say that you love me?
Tell me what I want to hear
A cold war for the mind
My distant colours still bleeding
A broken promise for the soul
Never loving, never healing

I no longer know my left from my right
Between your hopes and fears
And my choice to decide
So say what you want
I break my heart a thousand times
But it's still right here
Will we ever survive?

Are we living in the past?
Where there's nothing left to fear
Won't you say that you love me?
Tell me what I want to hear
A cold war for the mind
My distant colours still bleeding
A broken promise for the soul
Never loving, never healing
Never ever healing

My distant colours still bleeding
Still bleeding

Are we living in the past?
Where there's nothing left to fear
Won't you say that you love me?
Tell me what I want to hear
A cold war for the mind
My distant colours still bleeding
A broken promise for the soul
Never loving, never healing

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Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band that was formed in 1986 in Blackwood, South Wales and consists of James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals and lead guitar), Nicky Wire (bass guitar and lyrics) and Sean Moore (drums and percussion). The band is part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s. They are colloquially known as "The Manics", or simply, "Manics". Originally a quartet, the band became a trio when primary lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards disappeared on 1 February 1995. more »

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Written by: James Dean Bradfield, Nicholas Allen Jones, Sean Anthony Moore

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Distant Colours" was released in the year 2018 and is a part of the album "Resistance is Futile". It's the second single from this album by the Manic Street Preachers.
Band Membership
The design of song was formulated by James Dean Bradfield, and its lyrics were penned by Nicky Wire, both cherished members of the band.
Inspiration and Interpretation
It was reported that the song was inspired by disenchantment and disillusionment with the left of centre politics. The lyrics talk about lost faith and disappointment, leading towards a broad interpretation regarding political disaffection.
Lyrics and Composition
The tone of the song is a kind of melancholic reflection. The melody is enriched with subtle synthesizer sounds and characterized by the interplay of electric and acoustic guitars which is one of the key elements of their sound.
Historic Reference
The music video of "Distant Colours" was directed by Kieran Evans and features actor Sarah Sayuri. It vaguely hints towards 1960s propaganda films.
Fan Reaction
The song received a mix response from fans. While it was appreciated for its classic Manic Street Preachers' sound and emotional depth, some critics felt it was less impactful than some of their other songs.
Performance
"Distant Colours" was performed live for the first time at the Absolute Radio session on March 13, 2018.
Band Perspective
According to James Dean Bradfield, the song was a reflection of his own experience. He mentioned in an interview that "Distant Colours" is about reaching an age where your ideals and your reality start diverging, which is a common theme for Manic Street Preachers songs.
Song Structure
It's a composition of just 3:42 minutes duration with a general verse-chorus-verse structure, very typical of Manic Street Preachers’ track design.
Chart Performance
Despite the mixed reviews, the song managed to reach number two in the UK vinyl singles chart upon its release.

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