Seeing the World in Color and Compassion in George Collins’s Latest Single“Black and White World”
George Collins hasn’t just released another catchy pop rock tune with his latest single “Black and White World”. He has written a manifesto for nuance, set to flashy horns and a finger snapping groove.
Taken from his upcoming album New Ways of Getting Old, this track lands like a bright flare in today’s noise. It’s upbeat, soulful and totally danceable, but with a lyric that asks you to pause and rethink the way we split everything into “us” and “them.”
Listen to “Black and White World” here:
From the opening bars, the track bursts with color. The horns kick in like a brassy sunrise, guitar riffs blend through the verses with playful bite, and Collins’s warm voice carries the message with a wink and a smile. You can hear the influences here of the likes of Huey Lewis, Billy Joel, Robert Palmer and Joe Jackson -that kind of classic FM radio craftmanship that makes you want to roll the windows down. But it feels absolutely of the moment.
Collins has always had a talent for mixing serious subject matters with irresistible melodies, but there’s an extra depth here.
The lyrics push back against today’s culture of oversimplification and division. While some may hear a jab at a certain public figure “whose name rhymes with jump,” Collins makes clear his target is a mindset, not a person:
“No one and no party has a monopoly on narrow-mindedness or arrogant self-righteousness,” says Collins. “Black and White World is a defiant rejection of that worldview - an invitation to step out of our silos and come together.”
Collins wrote the song in response to what he calls a growing sense of fragmentation and manipulation in public life:
“I didn’t set out to write about any one person or party,” he explains. “I was distressed by how we’ve surrendered our sovereignty to gatekeepers and influencers who push us into one-dimensional, monochromatic thinking. I wanted to reassert the wisdom of our individual judgments, which, when nurtured, tend to lean toward love, compassion, and understanding.”
It’s that gratitude that hums under every note of “Black and White World”. Where some artists rail against division with anger, Collins channels fatherly patience and hope. His lyrics push back on one dimensional thinking, but his groove celebrates the messy and vibrant complexity of life.
It’s rock and roll through the eyes of a dad who still believes in wonder and is making sure people know what’s worth fighting for.
His upcoming album New Ways of Getting Old continues that thread. Previous releases like “Where Have I Been All Your Life” and “My Wish for You” were written directly for his daughters, new tracks show the same mix of tenderness and energy. But “Black and White World” is a definite beat driven love letter for change, persistence and the creative spark that fatherhood can ignite.
In a climate full of one dimensional slogans, “Black and White World” feels like a splash of color. It’s vibrant and grooves as hard as it thinks, offering a sing along that leaves you with a smile, a spring in your step and maybe even a little more faith in your fellow humans. It also sets the stage for an album that promises to be mature, lively and full of heart. Rock and roll for grown-ups who still believe in the magic!
George Collins writes songs for life’s “second act.” Based in Prague, and after decades in a high powered international finance career, he returned to his first love - music! And he hasn’t looked back.
An impromptu Fourth of July performance rekindled a spark that’s led to a critically acclaimed debut EP (It’s Been a Long Time), the fan-favorite Songs for Grown-ups, and now a new full-length, New Ways of Getting Old, rolling out track by track over the next two years.
Blending classic rock, soul and pop into what he calls “Timeless Americana Rock,” Collins writes songs about aging, love, reinvention and the messy humor that keeps it all interesting.
A onetime bandmate of future Dave Matthews Band members Carter Beauford and the late LeRoi Moore, he now headlines venues across Prague and connects with a growing international fanbase.
With over one million Spotify streams and more than three million YouTube views, George Collins proves it’s never too late to chase what moves you. Or to make it move others.
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