diff --git a/commands/voice.py b/commands/voice.py
index e784c4c..09817ca 100644
--- a/commands/voice.py
+++ b/commands/voice.py
@@ -132,8 +132,7 @@ async def queue_or_play(message):
                 player.volume = float(args.volume) / 100.0
         except Exception as e:
             await utils.reply(
-                message,
-                f"**unable to queue {query}:** {e}",
+                message, f"**failed to queue:** `{e}`", suppress_embeds=True
             )
             return
 
diff --git a/constants.py b/constants.py
index 52c4a3e..da828a4 100644
--- a/constants.py
+++ b/constants.py
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ RELOADABLE_MODULES = [
 ]
 
 YTDL_OPTIONS = {
+    "color": "never",
     "default_search": "auto",
     "format": "bestaudio/best",
     "ignoreerrors": False,