Cyndi Lauper - True Colors (official Hd Video) May 2026

Cyndi Lauper's is a career-defining ballad released in 1986 as the title track of her second studio album. Since its debut, the song has evolved from a chart-topping pop hit into a global anthem for acceptance, self-expression, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, the song was originally a piano-driven gospel ballad before Lauper reimagined it with a sparse, atmospheric arrangement. Cyndi Lauper - True Colors (Official HD Video)

: While she didn't write it, Lauper has stated the song held deep personal meaning following the death of her friend, Gregory Natal, from HIV/AIDS in 1985. Cyndi Lauper's is a career-defining ballad released in