The song “Colors” written by alternative singer Halsey gives the reader powerful insight into a modern day relationship. Within the lyrics, the writer develops an image of a past lover; however, the writer never completely evokes one emotion but instead remains rather conflicted. In the beginning of the song, the writer dives into his or her lovers struggles throughout his life. The writer recognizes that his or her partner has begun to travel down a dark path filled with drugs and that he may not survive. Later in the song, the writer talks fondly of the deep connection that he or she shared with his or her past lover. The line “you’re spilling like an overflowing sink” shows the depth to which the author knows about his or her past lover