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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Nick Merwin
Nick Merwin
Guitar
Ryan Merchant
Ryan Merchant
Vocals
Manny Quintero
Manny Quintero
Bass
Sebu Simonian
Sebu Simonian
Vocals
Spencer Ludwig
Spencer Ludwig
Trumpet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ryan Merchant
Ryan Merchant
Songwriter
Sebu Simonian
Sebu Simonian
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Capital Cities
Capital Cities
Recording Engineer
Mike Marsh
Mike Marsh
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

We painted our faces
We were a resting place for the light
I must admit on a resting site
We looked alright
But now it's just traces
As we fade in black and white
We put makeup on with no light
We're too uptight
(Too uptight, we're too uptight, uptight, oh-oh)
Color me this way
Color me that way
Color me inside out
Color me upside down
Color me this way
Color me that way
Color me inside out
Color me upside down
To show my true colors
I must first be exposed to the light
I trust first and secondly fight
With all my might
I've blown my cover
In plain view, I'm as plain as you
But you can't deny my hues
Red, blue, chartreuse
Color me this way
Color me that way
Color me inside out
Color me upside down
Color me this way
Color me that way
Color me inside out
Color me upside down
Color me this way
Color me that way
Color me inside out
Color me upside down
Color me this way
Color me that way
Color me inside out
Color me upside down
Written by: Ryan Merchant, Sebu

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