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Color of Success Lyrics by Morris Day

Color of Success

1985

[Verse 1]
Patience gone
Time to move along
No one to blame
It is time to win
Don't criticize
Try to realize
I am number one in the end, oh, I
[Chorus]
Play to win
That's the color, the color of success
I play to win, oh, I
Play to win
There's no other, color of success
I play to win, oh, I
[Verse 2]
Free as a bird
It is time to spread the word
Dark weather's gone
The sun is shining
First, understand
I'm not your typical man
Shrewd, I'm the kind
You can't deny me, oh, I
[Chorus]
Play to win
That's the color, the color of success
I play to win, oh, I
Play to win
There is no other, color of success
I play to win, oh, I
[Interlude]
And the cow was returned to its rightful owner
In today's entertainment news, Morris Day
Famous singer of that popular rock group
Won't be saying "What time is it?" anymore
As you know, the group is no longer together
The question that most people seem to be asking
Is "What will Morris do now?"
What am I gon' do? (Play)
Color of success
Color of success
[Chorus]
Play to win
That's the color, the color of success
I play to win, oh, I
Play to win
There is no other, color of success
I play to win, oh, I
[Verse 3]
Don't take me wrong by the words of my song
Bitterness gone, it's behind me
Fresh, picturesque at my very best
Gracefully strong, and proud to be me, oh
[Interlude]
Topping the hour's news, this music update
What seemingly had turned to stone for Morris Day has turned to gold
Or even Platinum once again
As he takes on his new life pursuing a solo career
Which includes records and movies
Hm, the future is indeed bright for Morris
[Chorus]
Play to win
That's the color, the color of success
I play to win, oh, I
Play to win
There is no other, color of success
I play to win, oh, I
[Post-Chorus]
If I wanna make love sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
I play to win, oh I
If I wanna get crazy sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
I play to win, I
If I wanna make love sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
I play to win, oh I
If I wanna get crazy sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
And I play to win, I, I, I
[Refrain]
If I wanna make love sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
I play to win, oh I
If I wanna get crazy sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
I play to win, I, I
[Outro]
If I wanna make love sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
It's my life
If I wanna get crazy sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
It's my life
If I wanna make love sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
If I wanna get crazy sometimes
It's alright, it's my life
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Morris Day

Morris Day

About “Color of Success” by Morris Day

Read the complete lyrics to "Color of Success" by Morris Day from the album "Color of Success" in 1985. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B, Funk, Funk-Pop.

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"Color of Success" is credited to Morris Day. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Color of Success" appears on "Color of Success" in 1985.

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