This issue is divided into eight sections, not necessarily for any particular reason: Indigo Pics, Violet Snaps, Blue For You, Mossel Bay Green, Kimberley Yellow, Durban Orange, Cape Town Red and Rainbow Quotes. But do not read if you have a weak heart or a closed mind...

"Firefly, light the sky, I know you can change the world tonight." - from MIC's Firefly.

Indigo (here and there and everywhere) Pics

These were taken by my sister, Wendy, while she was in Cape Town in Feb/March:

Left: Melody and Lauren on Camps Bay Beach (with Wendy)

Right: Melody and Lauren at Primi Piatti restaurant, Claremont (with Wendy and Paul)

 

 

Right: Lauren and Ross at a Kirstenbosch Sunset Concert (with Wendy, Ross's mom and other people related to Ross, if I remember correctly)

Left: Lauren R (aka The Great Lauren Reid) at Rafiki's in town at a Flat Stanley Unplugged gig (with Wendy, Melody, Lauren J, Ross, Michael, Lauren's friend, Lourie and Wendy's friend, Jonathan C). And while I'm on the Flat Stanley subject, heaps of congratulations to the band for coming up with the Official SA Team Song for the Athens Olympic Games 2004! They are not the only ones contributing to it, but it's their guitarist, Clinton's concept and song. Guess we'll all hear it next month!

Viole(n)t Snaps

These photographs were taken in Scotland on a camping trip Wendy went on recently.

Above: Jonathan (Wendy's boyfriend) and... yeah, you guessed it, Wendy.

Below: Jonathan, his airgun and Wendy. And the 13-yr-old brother of Iain (the photographer, Jonathan's friend)

Blue For You (Red for Me)

Here come your responses to my "Maybe?" and "Definitely!" emails and my replies. (I will also answer the other bits of some of your emails soon, hopefully before June!)...

Hey Melody :) Here's my vote! I would love to read a newsletter, but I completely understand if you don't have the time to do it! Cheers Helen :)

Thanks for your enthusiasm! The thing is... I feel compelled to do them, so I have to make the time :) They are a part of me, I guess. And multi-purpose.

Hey there, what a nice surprise from you. You know I am always keen for a newsletter so as far as my book is concerned, keep them rolling in!! Cherio Caroline

Thanks, will do!

Hallo, I hope you enjoyed GT at Kimberley. Well, the times are flying. I forwarded you the recent photos of my kids. I hope you got them. Do I still have to specify that I need your newsletter? I do not think so cos I replied. Probably the first to do so. Is there any prize for that? Enjoy your day... Khudu

Yep, I enjoyed GT in Kimberley. And in Mossel Bay (actually not sure if "enjoy" would be the right word for MBay, but yes I supported him as I always do when I see him perform). And in Durban. That was the best. But I realise most ADT-readers don't know anything about the Durban trip yet. And more recently, three times in Cape Town. Still singing Shaggy's Angel... "Girl in spite of my behaviour, you are my saviour, you must be sent from up above". Khudu, I am still waiting for those pics since, as I told you, I didn't get them. And you were not the first to reply, Helen was, and shame I haven't even given her a prize.

PLeaaaaaase. Verity

This was in reaction to me insinuating that Verity and David share a brain. I don't think it was a desperate plea for a newsletter. But who knows?

PLEASE SEND A MAY ISSUE OF YOUR ADT NEWSLETTER NOW YOU KNOW THAT VERITY HAS THE BRAIN TODAY AS I CAN ONLY SEND ONE WORD AT A TIME CHEERS DAVID

This message was sent to me via 30 separate emails and then David also wrote a 31st email, but I will refrain from printing it here to protect his clean reputation. Don't say I never do you any favours, David.

Remember the 4 June I want to go out, please be ready because I need to de-stress. Miss you and keep well Caroll

Caroll, hopefully this will serve as a reminder to others that you want to go out and party on the 4th of June. Those who want to join Caroll, please contact her! I have already diarised this event though I have no idea where it will take place. Somewhere in Cape Town. jansenc@bremner.uct.ac.za

Hi Mel Yes, yes, please do produce a May newsletter. Tamsyn

Anything for you.

How are you? Was just thinking of you now when I went to the loo. Marcia

Are you cringing that I quoted this? I am alive and kicking. But, being the person I am, still slightly paranoid that people are rejecting and ignoring me. Though I realise that is their problem not mine :)

Hi Love Go for it if you want to, I understand. Cheers for now, very very busy. Amanda

Sometimes I don't want to because it's not easy to do these newsletters, but here I am! :)

Oh yes you will :-P G

G is short for Gary. Sorry, I just blew your cover, I know... And he said this in reaction me saying that I May or May not do a May newsletter. Your prediction has been fulfilled, Gary! Brilliant!

Hi there Well, u will have to do a newsletter - whether u want to or not. What else wud I read if not ur newsletter... Hope to read the new newsletter soon!!!!!!!!!!!!! Valencia

You're right, Valencia, I'm doing one whether I want to or not. Thanks for being such an ardent fan! And I hear you are dying to read my book. Well, I hear patience is still a virtue... that's why I am so virtuous these days. And my book is just a part of the bigger picture and it will be ready and read at the right time.

Do newsletter, perhaps it will keep you out of trouble. John

Don't start with me. I have a bone to pick with you. (What an idiotic idiom... shame.)

Hi Mel Thanks for notification, but it is sad to see that only UCT people are sending you duplicate emails!!! mmmm!!!makes you think. Chaio Kelvin

Well, I suppose I predicted that only UCT people would flood my PC with emails... and one did. Oh yes, David, Michael says this is HIS PC (so possessive) and he can fill up your 50-meg quota mailbox pretty quickly...

Hey Mello or is it Yello??? You didn't say whether the reply had to be positive or negative. We don't really want to be tortured with that ghastly newsletter of yours because we don't really pay any attention to that gobbledygook (how's that for a good word to use in your newsletter) that you write and then try to pass as a newsletter. Anyway, seeing that this counts as a reply, we only need 19 more to see a May edition, or is it 18 since this reply is from me & Karen? Also, please accept this as an invitation to visit us since we've been in our house for 74 days, 11 hours and 25 mins you are the only person we know that hasn't been to visit. Whenever you can squeeze us into that busy schedule of yours (somewhere between Garth Taylor and the Stormers) please let us know. Best regards Kevin PS. Karen says please tell Melody you are joking about the newsletter because she might take you seriously. But am I??? Of course I am! See you soon.

This is my favourite email response even though it is so rude. But unfortunately there is no prize for that either. Except that I accept your invitation to your house and I will grace it with my powerful presence sometime in the not too distant future. Perhaps I will bring a whole posse of friends along. No, not the Stormers, though they don't have anything else to do now that they lost their semi-final. But well done to them that they came third. We are still waiting to get our spare garage key back from Rob Linde (who was sometimes a substitute Stormer this season), but that's another story (not such an exciting one actually). As for Mr "Taylor-made for me", you are certainly right that he keeps me busy. But it's okay, I know that I know what I know... and he's aware I am aware that he is pretending to be unaware. And anyone who thinks I am deluded or a fool will think again later. Watch me... even if from an aloof cynical distance. If fear is the only reason you're not doing something, you should be doing it.

hah. you've yet to reveal details of this supposed wierdness. anyway, how wierd is too wierd ? *said whilst stirring hot tea with index finger* Julian

You spelt weird weirdly. I used to spell it like that too, actually. Maybe you're too weird when you refuse to even consider that you might be weird? Dunno. Okay, maybe I'm not weird even though I'm doing something out of this world IN this world. FOR this world. But I suppose people won't really believe it until later. Understandable since, though it is happening to me, even I find it hard to believe. You know it's happening mostly outside the physical world of concrete proof when you have to compile yourself a list of 50-plus "Reasons I know this is really happening to me". And I could turn even my short list of doubts/concerns into positive things. (I did that in December and thank God I am past that stage now.) Okay, are you even more in the dark now? Maybe you think you are, but believe me, you're not.

Do do do. Just do it! wax

Your wish is my command, Prakash, for those who don't know who wax is.

Hi Melody, I definitely have not thrown you into the 'ignore' folder, so you certainly May do a May newsletter. Looking forward to hearing what's happening with you and being entertained by your latest antics. "... too weird to handle.."? you? never!! That would make the rest of us fit for the funny farm and I know I am definitely not... Keep well and keep sending news. I always enjoy reading your work (big hint about the book ;-) Ruth J

Yeah, I know, you don't think I'm too weird, you think I'm too nice. But I'm only nice ENOUGH. And nice enough to politely tell you that you will just have to WAIT for the book. If you were on a farm, I think you'd be a duck so that you can shake your tail feather. "Shake it, shake it, shake it like a polaroid picture!" - as you know, from Outkast's Heya.

I believe that we need a May newsletter. Just to keep you busy. Love Mom

And I believe you guys need a newsletter so that you're not just focussing on your busy rat race lives all the time! Oops, it's after 3pm and I just realised I haven't had lunch yet. Yes, you know me, always busy... busy eating, busy sleeping, busy loafing off other people... :)

Maybe? Maybe====YES Jono

In Ireland perhaps...

Hi You can count me in as 1 of the 20. Wendy W

Much appreciated :)

Hi Mel For all its intent and purposes - I would love to read your next newsletter. It's the one thing that keeps me sane while I juggle work, study and keeping a home - so bring it on !!! Marleen

Good to know!

Hey Mel You're definitely not in my ignore folder - I'm just working 12 hour days and dealing with family crap. But I definitely need an update from you!!! Take care sweetie! Asyia

Thinking of you... warmly rather than philosophically. Things will get easier, better. Cos they have to, right?

Well, here's my reply :) I know you've already got your 20 replies, but what the hell :) Michael W

Always sweet, aren't you? Ta.

I love reading your newsletters every month and will certainly be disappointed if you do not send it any longer. Too busy to chat..... Love Marcelle F

I wouldn't want to disappoint you. I know you would put those karate moves on me.

Hi Melody Looking forward to your May newsletter!!! Jean

Me too! Always interesting to hear the silence that follows my newsletters... By the way, I felt quite bad when I realised that I neglected to mention our visit to your house in my last newsletter. As you know, Michael, Tamsyn, Lauren, Wendy and I really enjoyed spending some time with you, Dave, Nicola, Scott, Elizabeth, Tanya and Curtis! Thanks again for entertaining our surprise visit!

Please continue with the news letter, it is something to look forward to. Especially for me being down under I get to see and hear what's happening on your side of the world. I have also got Marcelle involved in reading it. She asked me two weeks ago whether I received the new one... Well, you go well, take care and send me some updated news. Denise

Thanks, Denise. You're welcome to send me Marcelle's email address, so that she can access it herself, by the way.

Count me in as a vote ;-) Hope you're keeping well - am wondering what is happening in your life! All these mysteries... Take care, Mark

*sigh* Tell me about it... and then one day when I'm famous, I'll long for these comparatively anonymous days... I'm "just" making my way towards my destiny and doing so with love, faith, intuition, perception, patience, perseverance, endurance, understanding, wisdom, dedication, integrity, boldness, confidence, determination and strong supernatural guidance and assistance. And many senses of humour! And very importantly with the support of friends who believe in me and in the greater good. For no one should be entirely independent. And I cannot do what I have to do on my own. And not only do I have to do this, but I want to. My choice, but it was known what I would choose and it is known what I will continue to choose. Because this is part of an amazing, elaborate plan. I only know a bit of it. But more and more as time goes by. Can't have my mind exploding with the whole thing, now can we? Very big, the biggest thing in the world, but that's okay, at least I know who I am now, at least I know I am so different for a reason. And everything is going to be all right. Thank God. Could you believe a freak like me could be chosen or sent by God? At the beginning of last year I still didn't know whether or not to believe God existed. But then I started my book and it flowed and flowed and some things I wrote, I was like, where did that just come from? Did that come from me? And the signs, all the signs everywhere, I was bombarded with them. Until I was like, okay, I'm starting to feel something big here, okay I believe in you, you know when I'm going to change the radio station, you know exactly when I'm going to do whatever. What is it?? Why is he on the radio when I switch it on, when I switch stations? Why did I feel compelled to write him that long letter before I ever met him? Why did I feel like we could be the best of friends, that I could tell him anything, before we even met? Why did he look up at me the first time he saw me, and keep looking and smiling, like he couldn't take his eyes off me? Why the "I saw you..." "Saw me where?" The shy reply, "Out there... I was singing to you"? But then why the walls? The hiding, the running away? The intense look filled with fear? Your heart knows... what is it telling you? Listen to his songs, get a glimpse of his history, understand his pain, send him your book, support him, keep writing to him, make everlasting promises, keep giving cards, eclectic gifts, be there like no one ever has been before. He will heal. And he will feel. Like he never has before. And the music he will produce with your help will be something else. And the world will see. The world will listen. The world will heal. The world will change. You're world-changers. You were not ready till last year, to know, and he is still not ready. But he will be. He needs you. He is your soulmate. "Let my light shine through, let my gold and silver stream from your heart. Let the jewel that is you start to sparkle for me, God, for Garth, for love's sake, for heaven's sake, for earth's sake, for destiny's sake. Let this be born. Let me bring miracles through you, for you are special to me." (Very, very abbreviated sliver of my story. Just an inkling of it. It would take days to explain the fullness of it, though some people know, but most still can't fully understand because they're not living it. And it isn't just experienced through me. Again, thank God, who is so much more than people think. So much more... offbeat, unconventional. So... weird. Limitless. "I am.") I must be mad to share this, and I know it looks like I'm setting myself up for a fall, but I have faith that the fall won't come because this is beyond just what I want. It's what God wants. "It is my greatest desire that you receive your greatest desire." Where do I get these quoted words? Who does God speak to me through, other than into my heart and through signs? Some of you know.

Dear Melody, well I would gladly read your newsletter. I do read them : occassionally one has arrived at a time when I was really busy but I make a conscious effort to read and reply now. I don't think you are weird..... I think you are extremely intelligent! Ruth G

And now that you know a bit more about me, you're beginning to wonder? :) I needed to hear that, by the way.

Hey chick ! I definitely haven't deleted you from my address book so fire away with newsletters / news ........ !! Kerry

Bang! Has this one hit you hard enough yet?

Hi Mel I'm sorry I didn't respond immediately to your email, but at least I read it just as it came in. I'm always interested to read what you have been up to lately. I have been off ill with the flu and yes so have a good reason for not responding last week. But, I look forward to your May issue. What's happening with my order for your book? How long do I have to still wait?? The suspense is killing me!!! Tracy

I still have you on my order list, don't worry. And though you have to wait a while longer it will only taste that much sweeter when the time is ripe. So don't die yet! Your Garth would sue me!

I think it's not because David only loves yr newsletter that he sent 30 replies, it's also because he does'nt have any work to do. David I think you should come work!!!!!!!!!!!!! in Joburg then u will really know what it is to WORK!!!! UCT is a holiday man....................... it's something you do in yr spare time. I got such a culture shock when I 1st came here (Excuse the pan).......I thought it would only last for a couple of months, since I was new, but it has'nt stopped, it's all work, work, work..................... I miss UCT just for the relaxation part, going to have a smoke break for hours on end. David, Noel, Verity u know what I'm taking about. Mel, sorry I have'nt replied or mailed u sooner, but it's because of that thing called work, that few of us understand. But I promise to make time to read yr newsletter, it's always interesting, and that's my way of keeping track of some of the things happening in Cape Town. Much Love Chernise

What was that about a pan, Chernise? Oh, a pun? I don't want to know! As long as you are not suggesting that *I* was relaxing when I was at UCT. And David, in case you don't have Chernise's email address, it's CherniseP@mqa.org.za. Flood her to your heart's content, unless you prefer to use the alternative of ignoring her to prove how busy you really are.

I have changed my name legally to AAAJohn so that I may be first in your alphabetical lists… that is all.

John, you are not allowed to make me laugh out loud. Bugger off.

Is Mossel Bay Agree'n' with us?

Michael, Tamsyn and I were in Mossel Bay from 03 April until 09 April. Of course, I won't pretend it was just a holiday. So I'm not going to say much and I've pretty much had my fill of talking for this issue already! Sorry. I had planned to write more about the visits to these places, but I've already written a confidential sort-of-story called Voicing my Voyage about, among other things, my Mossel Bay-Kimberley-Durban experience and shared it with a few people (most of whom probably haven't finished reading it yet because it's so intense and they are so busy!) And I am not going to make up an alternative disguised story just for the newsletter. So forgive me, but I'd rather leave you with some of the pictures. All were taken by Michael with his gorgeous little Motorola. I shall call this selection of pics The Moods of Mossel Bay. How about that? As Garth said to me, at Musica,"Nice place..." "What? Mossel Bay?" I had just arrived, so hadn't had the time to look around yet. "Yeah, I love it." Smile, "See you tonight." "Where? At the club?" "Yeah." Club X, cos X marks the spot. The cruX. After his club performance I was like, "Are you really leaving Mossel Bay so soon?" "Tomorrow morning, yeah." "But I thought you liked it" "I like it, yeah..." Here comes my subtle sarcasm,"But you have other things to do..." "I'm a busy man, I've got an album to do!" "Oh come on, Garth, you have to do other things as well!" Speechless... "Anyway if you'd been staying longer, I would have said we could have drinks or something, but have a safe trip back. Cheers." Frozen in time.)

First pic (above): taken from outside the St Blaize Lighthouse, one of only two personed lighthouses on the SA coast. We actually had an even better view of the sea from the place we were staying in, Home@Bay, a stunning apartment (semi-detached house, more like it), well worth R100 per person per day. I'd stay there any time!

Second pic: The St Blaize Lighthouse (could you have guessed?)

Third: Melody and Tamsyn frowning in the glare of the bright white lighthouse. Or the bright blue sea. Actually Tamsyn says I was cross at that time. Maybe I was, maybe I wasn't. She was in a good mood cos she had just been to have her hair styled.

Fourth: See, I could manage a sort of smile. Arms crossed though, I see.

Fifth: Taken from the study nook which was on a higher level. You had to step down into the dining area and lounge/sitting-room. It was night-time then, so you can't see the sea-view we had out of those windows.

Sixth: A Mossel Bay Sunset.

Seventh: Another Mossel Bay sunset pic, cool storm clouds or what?

Eighth: Storm's already started, with both sheet and forked lightning. Saw a couple of spectacular light shows in Mossel Bay. Oh this is Santos Beach which is below the suburb of Santos. Where Home@Bay is.

Yellow Kimberley

The drive to the city that sparkles, otherwise known as The Big Hole, was long. 09 April, Good Friday. But it was overcast and cool all the way, perfect weather. The sunset as we drove towards Riverton Pleasure (yeah right) Resort was the best one I'd ever seen. Sorry we didn't get any pictures of the best part, but they wouldn't have done it justice anyway. But this is a beautiful one, isn't it? Should have seen the stars that night!

That chalet was another story! It was smaller than the main bedroom in Mossel Bay. I was like, "Dear God!! What have I done to deserve this? If we win the lotto tonight, I am out of this hole!" (my language was stronger, I must admit).

You can see the grotty little thing in the background of this picture of me and Tamsyn. Believe it or not that photo was not posed for. We were checking out the sunset and I really don't know why we were basically mirroring each other. Tamsyn would prefer if I didn't reveal this pic. And I was like, "But it's funny!!" "Okay, if you must."

Then that's me, as you can see, and if you look closely in the background you will see, on the grass next to that tree, a Vervet monkey (a real candidate for the circus) even though it may look to you like an overgrown squirrel. Or like nothing but a dustball, I suppose.

That's the Vaal River, just down from the chalet. And me facing it.

And then here I am writing a very important letter. Must have been critical if I needed a dictionary. And scribbling away in my pyjamas no less. Caught completely unawares by the camera.

On Saturday, 10 April, arrived at Club Destiny later than Garth was due to perform, but it was perfectly timed so that I turned the corner to the entrance just as he and his "party" arrived. So I could surprise him and we could say hello before the show. Wasn't sure he'd even smile at me after what I said to him in Mossel Bay at Club X. But he did. And so I continue to shock his system... Chatted to him after the show too and he introduced me to his Durban drummer. And actually said my name and thanked me for coming for the first time since he got all my hectic letters in October last year. And he'd only said it once before that anyway, completely on his nerves.

I just headed for my hifi now, for no apparent reason, and switched radio stations. Garth singing Tonite. Hardly a surprise, but still reassuring, as always. Yep, I'm releasing this newsletter tonite.

The next day at the Easter Music Festival aka The Diamonds and Dorings Festival, I handed a gift bag to his manager, Alan, to give to him. He'd nervously given me permission on the previous evening to give him something via Alan. I hadn't wanted to take it to the club and anyway felt like I should prepare him for it first. After those letters last year I wasn't really "allowed" to give him anything. But the timing of everything is crucial. And that was the right time to give more.

Durban is like an Orange (somewhat a-peel-ing)

No pictures. And not much commentary because honestly I am tired of writing now! I flew to Durban on 16 April after my second dental appointment in a few weeks and after the Stormers wiped out the Blues. Took a cab to the Riviera Hotel. Stayed there for three nights. Went to see Garth Taylor Unplugged (with his brilliant band) at Wilson's Wharf's Catalina Theatre each night. Fan-tas-tic! It sparkled. Around two-and-a-half/three hours of musical entertainment and genius each night. A truly special show, but Nightlife on E-TV with it's fleeting review of the show was unable to explain the complexity and intensity of talent displayed. I've got it on tape and managed to find myself in the audience. On the first and third nights I was in the front row and would have been far more visible had it been videoed that night, but thank goodness it wasn't. It was actually a five-night show and I went for the final three performances. Really something to see him in his home environment and I had some pleasant surprises. But please can you just let me go now...?

Cape Town's Re(a)d(y)

But first, how's this for a fabulous Cape Town sunset? Oh wait, I must tell you about Verity's experience at the airport on 02 May. Some background first: I saw Garth at Cinnamon on 26/27 April and then Tamsyn and I saw him at Athlone Stadium at the Worker's Day Rally on 01 May and then that night, I supported him at Tiffany's Jazz Cafe in Mitchell's Plain. Again late, but with precision timing. As I arrived I saw him going in via the back entrance and when I went in this guy was like, very excited for me,"You're just in time!" As if he even knew me. "He's about to start!" And indeed, I had to weave my way to the front just as he and his Cape Town band began. Anyway I had smsed Verity to tell her I was going to these performances, so when she spotted Garth at Cape Town airport on the following afternoon, she had no doubt it was him (and of course she'd seen him perform before, so that would have helped too!) She had always said that if she saw him anywhere she would introduce herself. She and David were about to fly to Johannesburg on business, but missed their flight. And then Verity saw Garth sitting with his brother (well, I told her it would have been his brother). And so she says to David, "Wait! I MUST do this..." Now, the really funny part was that she had a huge mosquito bite on her face. As she explained, "I had no shape on one side of my face. He must have thought, who is this deformed bitch?" But anyway, she surprises him with a loud, "Hiii Garth!" And then she sees he's on his phone, so she says, "Oh! I am soooo sorry!" But he gets such a fright that he says, "No it's okay" while basically chucking his phone to Adam. And then Verity shakes his hand and says, "I'm Verity, Melody's friend." And if he hadn't got a fright before then, these words really shake him up. David (who has spoken to Garth on the radio before - he phoned to tell him and Melanie Lowe that they had done "a bladdy fantastic job on that song" - Islands in the Stream) said (in more graphic language) that you could see he was thinking, Oh shit, how do I deal with this situation?? But he managed, "Oh hi, it's nice to meet you..." Probably thinking, What happened to your face?? No I'm kidding. Anyway I canned myself when I heard this whole story. And Verity actually phoned me after that and said she would take the phone to him if I wanted to talk to him. But I knew where to draw the line. (Thanks for visiting me today, David and Verity! And for bringing me lunch!)

And now since you know too much, I will have to kill you... more likely have to hide myself away forever. No, there will be no more hiding. Apparently. Accept me as I am. Please.

A Rainbow of Quotes

(Did you ever wonder why musicians write all these idealistic-sounding lyrics? They come from the heart, where true desires lie. And why should those desires not be fulfilled? Can they be? Yes, you'll see...)

"I only want you to believe/ If it's wrong to tell the truth/ Then what am I supposed to do/ When all I want to do is speak my mind/ If it's wrong to do what's right/ I'm prepared to testify /If loving you with all my heart's a crime/ Then I'm guilty" - from Blue's Guilty

"She knows my heart is ripped in two/ I'm torn between the things that I should do/ She deserves it all and I'd give it if I could/ God, her love is true/... But she has faith in me/So I go on trying faithfully" - from Ronan Keating's/Steve Gibb's She Believes in Me

"And isn't faith believing/All power can't be seen" - from Josh Groban's To Where You Are

"And if you need a new philosophy/ Well here's one that makes sense/ The one that I profess/ I say hey whatever/ Let your beauty come alive/ Let your colour fill the sky/ And say whatever/ Why don't you liberate your mind/ Let your colour fill the sky/... Don't let them change your story/Don't let them change your song/ ... Don't change how you feel" - from Westlife's Hey Whatever (adapted from Rainbow Zephyr by Relish)

"I see your true colours/ Shining through/ I see your true colours/ And that's why I love you/ So don't be afraid/ To let them show /Your true colours/ True colours are beautiful/ Like a rainbow" - from Phil Collins'/Cyndi Lauper's True Colours

"I know the colour of love/ And it lives inside of you/ I know the colour of truth/ It's in the image of you/ If it comes for the heart/ Then you know that its true/ It will colour your soul/ Like a rainbow (Like a rainbow)/ And the colour of love/ Is in you" - from Boyz II Men's/Babyface's The Colour of Love

"Listen to your heart's own phoenix song/ Be the fire, the colour, the light so strong/ Look inside, look deeply, and you will see/ A world of beauty in you and me" - from Melody Pearl Joshua's You and Me (Click and read)

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