[Verse 1]

We painted our faces

We were a resting place for the light

I must admit an arresting sight

We looked all right

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)

[Chorus]

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

[Verse 2]

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

[Chorus]

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

[Instrumental]

[Chorus]

Color me this way

Color me that way

Color me inside out

Color me upside down