We are made of the colours of earth.
Each colour is different, each colour is true.
We are made of the colours of earth.
I love the colours that made you.
When I look in the eyes of my friends,
I can see topaz, I can see sky.
The green and the gray of the sea rolling by
And the dazzling brown river in the morning.
When I look at the hands of my friends,
I can see chestnut, I can see corn,
The colour of wheat and a dappled brown fawn
And the sun-kissed black trees in the morning.
Tell me the names of the colours of earth:
The purple of eggplant, the orange of peach
The green and the black of the stones on the beach,
And the sun on the mountain in the morning.
Questions
1. What colours are we made of? We are made of many earth colours—each one special and true. Examples include chestnut, topaz, corn, wheat, eggplant purple, peach orange, and more.
2. What colours can the speaker see in the eyes of their friends?
- Topaz
- Sky blue
- Green
- Gray
- Dazzling brown (like a river)
3. What natural things does the speaker mention in the song?
- Sea
- River
- Trees
- Mountain
- Beach
- Fawn (a young deer)
- Wheat
- Eggplant
- Peach
- Stones
4. What is the speaker trying to convey about the relationship between humans and nature?
The speaker shows that humans are deeply connected to nature. Our skin, eyes, and hands reflect the colours of the earth. Nature is part of who we are.
5. What colours does the speaker see on the beach?
- Green.
- Black (of the stones)
6. What things described in the song attract you the most? Why?
I love the “dazzling brown river in the morning” because it sounds peaceful and beautiful. It makes me think of quiet mornings near water.
7. Colours Mentioned in the Song
| Colour Name | Paired With |
|---|---|
| Chestnut | Hands of friends |
| Topaz | Eyes of friends |
| Sky (Blue) | Eyes of friends |
| Green | Sea, stones |
| Gray | Sea |
| Brown | River, fawn |
| Corn (Yellow) | Hands of friends |
| Wheat (Golden) | Hands of friends |
| Black | Trees, stones |
| Purple | Eggplant |
| Orange | Peach |
🍎 8. Colours Paired with Fruits
- Mango Yellow
- Guava Pink
- Grapes Purple
- Papaya Orange
- Jamun Black
- Kiwi Green
- Strawberry Red
- Coconut White
🌅 9. Colours Paired with Objects/Nature
- Forest Green
- Ocean Blue
- Cloud White
- Earth Brown
- Moon Silver
- Rose Red
- Sand Beige
- Rain Gray
🍫 10. Colours Paired with Food Items
- Coffee Brown
- Carrot Orange
- Milk White
- Spinach Green
- Butter Yellow
- Chilli Red
- Turmeric Yellow
- Mustard Brown
