The lyrics of "My Colouring Book" describe a unique coloring book where the singer instructs the listener to color different parts of her life that represent pain and heartache, such as watching love walk away, a heart that believed in eternal love turning blue, arms that held and lost love being colored empty, beads symbolizing a rival being colored green, a lonely room where tears are shed, and finally a man whose love is no longer there being colored gone.

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Meaning of "My Colouring Book" by Agnetha Fältskog


The lyrics of "My Colouring Book" tell a poignant story of heartbreak and loss. The imagery of a coloring book is used to symbolize the act of trying to make sense of emotional turmoil and pain by assigning colors to various aspects of the singer's past relationship. Each section colored corresponds to a different aspect of the pain caused by the breakup, from the initial heartache of watching a loved one leave to the eventual acceptance of a love lost. The act of coloring these painful memories serves as a therapeutic release for the singer, allowing her to process her emotions through a creative outlet.