They debuted in November 2009 with their first mini-album Gossip Girl. In August 2010 they released the digital single A. The dance routine for "A" (in which they lift up their shirts just above their navel) caused controversy when TV station MBC banned it from broadcast for "sexual content". Rainbow released their third single Mach in October 2010, which featured a sexy dominatrix concept.
In April 2011, Rainbow released their second mini-album SO 女, including the single "TO ME (내게로..)", which showcased a more glamorous image than their previous releases. The song was a success, peaking at #4 on Korea's Gaon Singles Chart. In June, a repackaged version of the mini-album was released with a new single "Sweet Dream".
Later that year the group debuted in Japan with a re-release of their Korean hit "A". The single was a success, charting at #3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and selling more than 24,000 copies in its first week. Soon after it was announced they'd be releasing a new version of "Mach" as their second Japanese single in December of 2011. The single peaked at #9 on the Oricon.
At the start of 2012 Rainbow's first sub-unit, Rainbow Pixie (Hangul: 레인보우 픽시) consisting of members Seungah, Jisook and Hyunyoung released their debut single 호이호이 (Hoi Hoi). In March, the full group came together for the release of their first original Japanese single "GONNA GONNA GO!" ("ガナガナGO!") and debut Japanese album Over the Rainbow.
Following the sub-unit of Rainbow Pixie, Rainbow BLAXX (Hangul: 레인보우 블랙) consisting of members Jaekhyung, Hyunyoung, Seungah, and Woori debuted in January 2014 with the digital single "Cha Cha". The music video for the title track was the fourth-most viewed K-pop music video globally in January 2014. The music video, as well as the song's choreography, drew controversy for being "too sexual".
On February 23, 2015, Rainbow released their third mini-album Innocent along with the title track "Black Swan". The concept was meant to show off Rainbow's more elegant side. They started their promotions for the title track on M! Countdown on February 26. The album peaked at #5 on the Gaon Album Chart.
They later released their fourth mini-album Prism on February 15, 2016. The title track for the mini was "Whoo", a unique, upbeat track. Later in the summer of that year, Rainbow collaborated with Makestar and various photographer to release their first photo book titled "Up Close".
On October 27, 2016, it was confirmed that the members of the group choose not to resign with DSP Media and that Rainbow would be disbanding as their contracts were set to end on November 12. Prior to disbandment, the members went on a farewell trip to Southeast Asia.
Black Swan
레인보우 Lyrics
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매일 같은 곳에 갇힌 내가 멈출 수도 없는 내가
난 숨이 가빠 토슈즈를 고쳐 매죠
뿌연 거울 속에 비친 웃음 내가 아닌 누군가요
No, no, no, no, no
날 안아주세요 날 받아주세요
끝까지 낯선 가면을 덮어쓰고 낯선 춤을 춰요
끝까지 날 떠밀어내 끝이라고 날 떠밀어내 날
(Consequences)
Mirror, mirror on the wall my
섬짓한 순간 쫓아오는 시선들을 피할 순 없죠
I say ya woo 한숨만 hoo (look for me)
매일매일 같은 모습 say me come tonight
애를 써도 애써봐도 안돼요 all night (tell me you need me)
I say ya woo 한 숨만 hoo
날 안아주세요 날 받아주세요
끝까지 낯선 옷으로 고쳐 입고 낯선 숨을 쉬어요
Somebody to save me 아무도 없나요
끝까지 날 떠밀어내 끝이라고 날 떠밀어내 날
어딘가 망가져버려 모든 감각
이 순간 마저 뻔한 결과 다 착각이야
Yeah, baby talk to me, baby talk to me
이 순간을 기다렸죠
나는 다시 태어나 이제 don't let me go
Like black swan
궁금해요 내 모습이 궁금해요 변했나요
붉은 두 눈 속에 갇힌 내가
눈부시게 자유롭죠 no, no, no, no, no
날 안아주세요 손 잡아주세요
모든 게 나쁜 꿈이라 말해줘요 나쁜 꿈이라고
날 안아주세요 날 받아주세요
이제는 달빛 가득한 호수 위로 다시 춤을 춰요
It's perfect
The lyrics of 레인보우's song "Black Swan" convey a sense of curiosity and self-reflection. The singer wonders if their appearance has changed and imagines being trapped in the same routine, unable to stop themselves. They describe feeling breathless and trying to fix their torn shoes, questioning the reflection in the blurred mirror, wondering if it is truly them. The repetition of "No, no, no, no, no" suggests a denial or rejection of something.
The chorus expresses a plea for acceptance and embrace, asking to be held and covered with an unfamiliar mask, dancing an unfamiliar dance. There is a push and pull dynamic, as they ask to be embraced but also pushed away, acknowledging the consequences of this conflicting desire. The second verse introduces the concept of a mirror reflecting judgmental gazes, with the singer feeling unable to escape it. They express frustration and exhaustion, saying they can't be satisfied no matter how hard they try.
The bridge shifts the focus to a sense of brokenness and distorted perception. The singer feels all their senses are damaged, and this moment itself feels like a predictable outcome, a misconception. They urge someone to talk to them, to communicate and provide comfort. Finally, they express a longing for this moment they have been waiting for, a moment of rebirth, and ask not to be let go, likening themselves to a black swan - rare and unique.
Line by Line Meaning
궁금해요 내 모습이 변한다고 상상해요
I wonder, imagine if my appearance changes
매일 같은 곳에 갇힌 내가 멈출 수도 없는 내가
Every day, trapped in the same place, unable to stop
난 숨이 가빠 토슈즈를 고쳐 매죠
I'm out of breath, fixing my footsteps
뿌연 거울 속에 비친 웃음 내가 아닌 누군가요
A blurry reflection in the mirror, someone other than myself
No, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no
날 안아주세요 날 받아주세요
Please hug me, please accept me
끝까지 낯선 가면을 덮어쓰고 낯선 춤을 춰요
Covering myself in a strange mask, dancing a strange dance until the end
끝까지 날 떠밀어내 끝이라고 날 떠밀어내 날
Pushing me away until the end, saying it's over and pushing me away
(Consequences)
(Consequences)
Mirror, mirror on the wall my
Mirror, mirror on the wall my
섬짓한 순간 쫓아오는 시선들을 피할 순 없죠
I can't avoid the gazes that chase after the moment of hypocrisy
I say ya woo 한숨만 hoo (look for me)
I say ya woo, only a sigh (look for me)
매일매일 같은 모습 say me come tonight
The same appearance every day, say me come tonight
애를 써도 애써봐도 안돼요 all night (tell me you need me)
Even if I try my best, it's not enough all night (tell me you need me)
I say ya woo 한 숨만 hoo
I say ya woo, only a sigh hoo
날 안아주세요 날 받아주세요
Please hug me, please accept me
끝까지 낯선 옷으로 고쳐 입고 낯선 숨을 쉬어요
Until the end, dressed in unfamiliar clothes, breathing in a strange breath
Somebody to save me 아무도 없나요
Somebody to save me, is there no one?
끝까지 날 떠밀어내 끝이라고 날 떠밀어내 날
Pushing me away until the end, saying it's over and pushing me away
어딘가 망가져버려 모든 감각
Somewhere, all my senses are broken
이 순간 마저 뻔한 결과 다 착각이야
Even this moment is just a predictable illusion
Yeah, baby talk to me, baby talk to me
Yeah, baby talk to me, baby talk to me
이 순간을 기다렸죠
I've been waiting for this moment
나는 다시 태어나 이제 don't let me go
I am born again, now don't let me go
Like black swan
Like black swan
궁금해요 내 모습이 궁금해요 변했나요
I wonder, I wonder if my appearance has changed
붉은 두 눈 속에 갇힌 내가
Trapped within my red eyes
눈부시게 자유롭죠 no, no, no, no, no
Dazzlingly free, no, no, no, no, no
날 안아주세요 손 잡아주세요
Please hug me, please hold my hand
모든 게 나쁜 꿈이라 말해줘요 나쁜 꿈이라고
Tell me that everything is just a bad dream, a bad dream
날 안아주세요 날 받아주세요
Please hug me, please accept me
이제는 달빛 가득한 호수 위로 다시 춤을 춰요
Now, dancing again on the moonlit lake
It's perfect
It's perfect
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dae Jin Park, Ji Hyun Jung, In Yeong Song
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Peter Rebadomia
>finding out about the song's release
"OMFG RAINBOW'S BACK OMG OMG OMG"
>upon first listen
"What the fuck? This is okay I guess... not their strongest song, but hey, it's RAINBOW"
>upon second listen
"Okay, the chorus is pretty catchy. And DAYUM, Hyunyoung and Jaekyung, stop slaying me."
>upon third listen
"SHIT, THAT HOT SHORT-HAIRED CHICK WAS NOEUL?"
>upon fourth listen
"NAL ANAJUSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE---YOW!!!"
stan talent stan nu'est
IS IT JUST ME WHO LOVES EVERYTHING ABOUT THE SONG, CONCEPT , MV AND JUST EVERYTHING??
Alexander 9091
i love it too its so good damn sext concept black awasome
Yurina's Channel
Me too
futasupastah
I have never understood why this group isn't more popular...
𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆
they just disbanded
I love Suzy
@futasupastah: EXACTLY
Grace Wood
they WERE POPULAR back in A era and that come to me, then they went into japan to promote for idk how many years, of course they got decayed in korea and whne they came back, they were not that popular anymore. Later on i tihnk 2014 or so? They released this video before the sunshine mv, that was their another hit, but when they did sunshin , another style of the prev song, they weren't gave a recognition anymore. Later on thye created this song and koreans slept on them because it's boring, not bubbly or so. It's not even that sexy, more like a sexy with an art (if you know what I mean). Then they came up with whoo, which wasn't really that popular.
I remember when it was BS era, they promoted themselves in Weekly Idol, it was segment for random dance play, and sadly, they don't even remember any of they movements anymore because they don't perform.
Basically it's DSP's fault for not promoting them as much. Either when they stayed in JP the had more loss than gains thats why it resulted to be like this.
porb
futasupastah Bad hair styling
Indu's Paradise
It will soon
Alone Kim
처음 듣고 내 귀를 의심해서 다시 들어보니
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