"Color of Shade" - Tenacity

written by Mathew Haeffel

vocals/guitars/bass recorded by:

Mathew Haeffel

drums/keys/percussion recorded by:

Dan Budziszewski

 

"Color of Shade" reflects on how some of the heaviest regrets are not from a failure to succeed but rather a failure to attempt.  Though not directly influential, in retrospect, a quote that succinctly encapsulates the song's theme is "For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'It might have been!'" (Whittier, "Maud Muller")

 

The song's first two stanzas encourage fearless steadfast aspiration regardless of possible consequences, and to not be too defensive nor too proud to seek assistance.  The refrain is akin to a mantra seeking the pleasure/"sunshine" and protection/"shade" of "romance" that stabilizes sanity.

 

The lyrics in the darker minor 6th interval caution to not linger on regret beyond the lessons derived to bolster strength, while the final stanza is rejoiceful for the benefits of boldness using "love" as an exemplary reward. 

 

The lyric video for "Color of Shade" uses clips of island scenery to both symbolize the goals we strive toward and compliment the rhythm of the song.