Bold As Love

The lyrics present emotions as vivid characters and colors, turning an inner struggle into a strange, lively scene. Anger and jealousy appear powerful and threatening, while other feelings seem to face off like armies. The speaker then shifts from observing these emotions to admitting that they are his own. He feels frightened and uncertain, yet also claims boldness, suggesting a movement toward courage and openness.

The colors carry different moods: red seems proud and triumphant, orange is daring but inexperienced, and yellow is nervous rather than calm. Jealousy’s “fiery green gown” makes envy feel sharp and active, while the blue waters suggest a quiet, life-giving feeling that people may overlook. The armies “ready” for battle, yet wondering why they are fighting, imply that emotions can clash even when conflict has no clear purpose.

“Bold as love” may mean that love is powerful enough to meet anger, fear, and jealousy without being defeated by them. The speaker’s wish to give his life to “a rainbow like you” could suggest embracing a person’s full range of feelings—or joining a richer, more colorful emotional world. The ending remains playful and mysterious: “the axis” might refer to a center or organizing point, but the lyrics do not explain it clearly.