Color My World Blue (Alternate Version)
Supremes · Let Yourself Go - The '70s Albums, Vol. 2 - 1974-1977 [2011]
My love is blue without you
So color my world blue
I still thank the Lord for you
Even though you're gone
Gone, gone, gone
'Cause when you came into my life
You made everything right
Just to keep me happy, baby
You served me hand to foot
And everything it took
Just to keep me happy, baby
But I, like a fool (fool), did you wrong
(Did you wrong)
Now it's hard for me to carry on
Without you
Color my world blue
'Cause I'll never, never live
Without you
Color my world blue
'Cause I'll never, never live
Without you
Can't live (I'm like a fool, I put you through hell)
Without you (and now I'm suffering)
So color (for what I did so well) my world blue
I still place no one above you
Even though you're gone
Gone, gone, gone
I remember the times I thought I was dying
No one could help me straighten out my life
You stood by my side
With tears in your eyes
Told me day and night how much you love me
Got on my feet, and told you to leave
(Please start walking)
Now I'm living in agony
Without you
Color my world blue
'Cause I'll never, never live (oh baby)
Without you
Color my world blue, ooh
'Cause I'll never, never live
Without you
Color my world blue, ooh, ooh
'Cause I'll never, never live (ooh)
Without you
Color my world blue
'Cause I'll never, never live
Without you
Color My World Blue (Alternate Version)
The Supremes' 'Color My World Blue' stands as a poignant exploration of heartbreak and resilience, delivered with the group's signature vocal harmony. Recorded during their active years in the mid-1970s, this alternate version captures the emotional depth characteristic of their work from that era. The track reflects the group's ability to blend R&B sensibilities with pop accessibility, focusing on themes of longing and the struggle to maintain dignity after a relationship ends. As part of their broader discography, the song exemplifies the Supremes' commitment to crafting narratives that resonate with universal feelings of loss, showcasing their enduring influence on female-led vocal groups. The recording serves as a testament to their artistic maturity, offering a raw yet polished performance that remains relevant in discussions of classic Motown and post-Motown soul music.