The Colors We Walked for Six Years

"On the Day You Chose Camel" tells a gentle yet powerful story about a child's decision-selecting the color of her school backpack-and what that choice really means.

The lyrics begin with a quiet moment in the steamy bath, where the daughter softly says, "I've already decided." Rather than picking pink or purple, she chooses camel-after understanding all the possibilities. Through this small but symbolic decision, the song captures a child's growing independence and the parent's quiet realization: "She really chose it herself."

Lines like "What matters is who chose it" and "The backpack is not just a thing-it's a sign of courage" highlight the deep emotional layers behind what seems like a simple event. It's a song that honors not just the color, but the act of choosing-the pride and love that stay with a child long after the moment has passed.

A beautifully written lyric that reveals the unseen richness of ordinary family life.