"Blue" lyrics - CHRISTINA PERRI

I learned to swim all by myself
Too young to never ask for help
From then 'til forever
It's the cold that keeps me warm at night

[Chorus:]
'Cause the blue of my mother has always been my color
The love that I offer is deep and out of tune
But you hold me 'cause you know me
All that I can do is turn a lighter shade of blue

I wear my shadow like a dress
I'm not afraid of loneliness
I'm older now, it's colder out
Can I run into your arms at night?

[Chorus:]
'Cause the blue of my mother has always been my color
The love that I offer is deep and out of tune
But you hold me 'cause you know me
All that I can do is turn a lighter shade of blue
A lighter shade of blue

[Bridge:]
I used to hide my broken side
Now I wear it on my sleeve
And each day, I get better
Well, that's what I believe
I hope in time you'll see

[Chorus:]
That the blue of my mother has always been my color
The love that I offer is deep and out of tune
But you hold me 'cause you know me
All that I can do is turn a lighter shade of blue
A lighter shade of blue

[Outro:]
A lighter shade of blue