Colours of Protest

[Verse 1]
Yellow umbrellas turn red, turn black
Black sprayed blue in a Draconian act
There's no fun in the colours of protest
The hues turn darker, the mood shifts focus
But all I want is an indie fringe
Soft curls to cover my forehead thing
If I buy those shoes, will you invite me to dinner?
If I read that book, will I say something of interest?

[Chorus]
I guess I'd settle for love and friendship
Accepted, respected, encouraged and lived with
Oh, God, just open the heavens now, quickly
Let the colours of protest cover this city
Oh, God, just open the heavens now, quickly
Let the colours of protest cover this city

[Verse 2]
Yellow umbrellas turn red, turn black
Black sprayed blue in a Draconian act
There's no fun in the colours of protest
The hues turn darker, the mood shifts focus
I wish I wasn't getting any older
I wish I could socialise when I'm sober
And self-deprecation's okay, I guess
But I'd rather you say, "I think your songs are great"

[Chorus]
Oh, I guess I'd settle for love and friendship
Accepted, respected, encouraged and lived with
Oh, God, just open the heavens now, quickly
Let the colours of protest cover this city
Oh, God, just open the heavens now, quickly
Let the colours of protest cover this city
And oh, God, yes, I do feel guilty
Let the colours of protest cover this city
And JK, you can't retroactively
Alter history, insert diversity
Oh, God, just open the heavens now, quickly
Let the colours of protest cover this city