David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
Originally released as the B-side to the single “Red Guitar”, David Sylvian’s 1984 orchestral re-recording of the Ryuichi Sakamoto collaboration “Forbidden Colours” was initially planned to be included on Brilliant Trees, only to just barely not make the cut. It would instead be included on the init...
[Intro]
The wounds on your hands never seem to heal
I thought all I needed was to believe
[Verse 1]
Here am I, a lifetime away from you
The blood of Christ, or the beat of my heart
My love wears forbidden colours
My life believes
[Bridge]
Senseless years thunder by
Millions are willing to give their lives for you
Does nothing live on?
[Verse 2]
Learning to cope with feelings aroused in me
My hands in the soil, buried inside of myself
My love wears forbidden colours
My life believes in you once again
[Verse 3]
I'll go walking in circles while doubting the very ground beneath me
Trying to show unquestioning faith in everything
Here am I, a lifetime away from you
The blood of Christ, or a change of heart
[Outro]
My love wears forbidden colours
My life believes
My love wears forbidden colours
My life believes in you once again
Forbidden Colours (Version) was written by David Sylvian & 坂本龍一 (Ryuichi Sakamoto).
Forbidden Colours (Version) was produced by Steve Nye & David Sylvian.
David Sylvian released Forbidden Colours (Version) on Mon May 21 1984.