Yellow, Cherry, Orange (by Vigilant Baker)

from Fourth Strike Song Jam 2023 by Fourth Strike Records

Week 2: Inspired by "Yellow, Cherry, Orange" ("because it looks like a bilateral gynandromorph cardinal") and includes both bonus challenge audio samples

Yellow, Cherry, Orange by Vigilant Baker ( vigilantbaker.bandcamp.com )

In a world of black and white
A little color in the trees
And a fresh blanket of snowfall so bright
Against the darkness of the breeze

But by chance there was something in the distance
Something brand new
And I guess somebody above came to my assistance
When my compass led to you

I was moving without direction
Sacred and profane
Loving without affection
But you set my heart aflame

You were wearing yellow
Against cherry red
And a splash of orange color on your lips
Feathers on your head

But then you flew off before I could meet you
I guess I was too surprised to follow through
But that’s alright because I know I’m going to see you again
My compass always points to you

I wanted hear you sing
Whatever song that may be
So I kept singing hymns to you
Until your compass led to me

You looked in my direction
As I looked away
But I felt the connection
And we both decided to stay

You were wearing yellow
Against cherry red
And a splash of orange color on your lips
Feathers on your head