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.
SO COOL
레인보우 Lyrics
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세상엔 남잔많아
오빠같은 말야
똑같은 남자는 되지 말린 말이야
Do you get it boy
조금 더 과감하게 boy
남자라면 남자답게
다신오지 않을 기회
후회 하지 말고 Get it boy
더 이상은 없을거니깐 No
I know you want me
I know you need me
I know I know I know
I know you wanna love me
뭘 망설이니
다가와 Try boy (Boy)
난 So cool 하니깐
난 So cool 하니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
So cool 여자니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I'm so Cool Cool
난 So cool 하니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
So cool한 여자니깐 Oh Oh yeah
비교는 하지마라
다른 여자들과 달라
명품 가방 좋은 차가
필요 없어 오빠 하나면
요즘 이런 여자가 어딨어 No (You know)
남부럽지 않은 얼굴에 몸매는 섹시한녀
어딜가서 오빠가 나같은 여자를 찾겠어 No
더 이상 시간 낭비 하지 말고
Oh be my man oh
I know you want me
I know you need me
I know I know I know
I know you wanna love me
I know you want this
내 앞에 Do it now (now)
난 So cool 하니깐
난 So cool 하니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
So cool 여자니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I′m so Cool Cool
난 So cool 하니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
So cool한 여자니깐 Oh Oh yeah
Wanna love love love like this
Wanna dance dance dance like dance
Wanna love love love like this
Yes like this yes like this
I know you want me (Want me)
I know you need me (Need me)
난 So cool 하니깐
So cool 여자니깐 Oh oh
I know you want me
I know you need me
I know I know I know
I know you wanna love me
I know you want this
내 앞에 Do it now (now)
난 So cool 하니깐
난 So cool 하니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
So cool 여자니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I'm so Cool Cool
난 So cool 하니깐
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
So cool한 여자니깐 Oh Oh yeah
난 So cool 하니깐 (So cool하니깐)
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
Cool한 여자 하니깐 (So cool하니깐)
Oh yes I, Oh yes I'm so Cool Cool
난 So cool 하니깐 (So cool하니깐)
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
So cool한 여자니깐 Oh Oh yeah
The lyrics of 레인보우's song "SO COOL" convey a sense of confidence and self-assuredness. The song begins with the idea that there are many men in the world, but the singer doesn't want a man who is just like the rest. The lyrics encourage men to be more daring and bold, to express their desires and be true to themselves. The singer asserts that she knows the man wants her and needs her, emphasizing her self-assuredness and desirability. She urges the man not to hesitate and to approach her, as she is confident and "so cool."
The lyrics then shift to the idea of not comparing oneself to other women. The singer asserts that she is different from other women, rejecting the need for luxury bags or fancy cars as long as she has one man by her side. She expresses that she is confident in her appearance and has a sexy figure that men would want, challenging them to find another woman like her. The lyrics conclude by emphasizing the singer's desire for love and her confidence once again.
Overall, the lyrics of "SO COOL" celebrate self-confidence and individuality, encouraging both men and women to be true to themselves and assertive in their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
세상엔 남잔많아
There are a lot of men in this world
오빠같은 말야
Someone like you
똑같은 남자는 되지 말린 말이야
Don't be the same as other men
Do you get it boy
Do you understand, boy?
조금 더 과감하게 boy
Be a little more daring, boy
원한다면 원한다고 말해
If you want it, say so
남자라면 남자답게
If you're a man, act like one
다신오지 않을 기회
An opportunity that won't come again
후회 하지 말고 Get it boy
Don't regret it, get it boy
더 이상은 없을거니깐 No
Because there won't be any more, no
I know you want me
I know you desire me
I know you need me
I know you need me
I know I know I know
I know, I know, I know
I know you wanna love me
I know you want to love me
뭘 망설이니
Why are you hesitating?
다가와 Try boy (Boy)
Come closer, try boy (Boy)
난 So cool 하니깐
I'm so cool
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
Oh yes I am
So cool 여자니깐
Because I'm such a cool woman
Oh yes I, Oh yes I'm so Cool Cool
Oh yes I'm so cool
비교는 하지마라
Don't compare me
다른 여자들과 달라
I'm different from other girls
명품 가방 좋은 차가
Luxury bags and nice cars
필요 없어 오빠 하나면
I don't need them, I have you
요즘 이런 여자가 어딨어 No (You know)
Where are women like me these days? No (You know)
남부럽지 않은 얼굴에 몸매는 섹시한녀
I'm not jealous of other women's looks or bodies
어딜가서 오빠가 나같은 여자를 찾겠어 No
Wherever you go, you won't find a woman like me, no
더 이상 시간 낭비 하지 말고
Don't waste any more time
Oh be my man oh
Oh, be my man
Wanna love love love like this
I want to love like this
Wanna dance dance dance like dance
I want to dance like dance
Yes like this yes like this
Yes, like this, yes, like this
I know you want me (Want me)
I know you want me
I know you need me (Need me)
I know you need me
난 So cool 하니깐
I'm so cool
So cool 여자니깐 Oh oh
Because I'm such a cool woman, oh oh
난 So cool 하니깐
I'm so cool
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
Oh yes I am
So cool한 여자니깐
Because I'm such a cool woman
Oh Oh yeah
Oh, oh yeah
난 So cool 하니깐 (So cool하니깐)
I'm so cool
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
Oh yes I am
Cool한 여자 하니깐 (So cool하니깐)
Because I'm such a cool woman
Oh yes I, Oh yes I'm so Cool Cool
Oh yes I'm so cool
난 So cool 하니깐 (So cool하니깐)
I'm so cool
Oh yes I, Oh yes I am
Oh yes I am
So cool한 여자니깐 Oh Oh yeah
Because I'm such a cool woman, oh oh yeah
Writer(s): Sean Michael Alexander, Steven Lee, Drew Ryan
Contributed by Hailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.