Promise your love, that I’ve waited to share…

“Colour My World” is an early song from Chicago. Chicago would gain a lot of fame in the late 70s and 80s when Peter Cetera became their lead singer. “Colour My World” was pre-Cetara. Terry Kath sings lead. There are many things to like about this song.

The piano is a huge standout. It is a unique pattern to play underneath the lyrics, and it also sounds great as a solo in the intro. The outro flute solo sounds great as well. The flute plays an entire verse, so it is quite a substantial solo. And, of course, Kath’s voice sounds great. He emotes just the right amount.

The lyrics are short and simple but they express a deep excitement and hope that Kath is able to bring to life. The details are lacking but it sounds like the narrator and his love have known each other for some time but have only recently begun to explore a relationship. He is excited! He cannot wait for his life to be colored by the new love that is in his life.

Colour My World Lyrics

As time goes on,
I realize,
Just what you mean
To me.
And now,
Now that you’re near,
Promise your love,
That I’ve waited to share.
And dreams
Of our moments together,
Color my world with hope of loving you.

Songwriters: James Carter Pankow