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.
Sunshine
레인보우 Lyrics
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내 마음을 뺏겨버렸어
운명같은 사랑인가봐
천사같은 너의 그 미소
내 남자로 만들고싶어
몰라 몰라
어떻게 니 맘을 빼앗을까
One two three
Three two one
고백해볼까
니품에 안겨 말하고싶어
반짝반짝 빛나
You're my sunshine boy
햇살 같은 사람 oh my boy
우우 우우우
조마조마 가슴 떨려
이런 내 맘 알까
You're my sunshine boy
바다 같은 사람 oh my boy
우우 우우우
수줍은 내 맘 뺏어간 너
Go jerry go jerry
Go jerry boy
Go jerry go jerry
Go jerry boy
I'm feeling pretty good
I can't stop loving you
Go jerry go jerry
Go jerry boy
니 눈빛에 녹아 버렸어
샤르르르 샤베트처럼
어쩜 좋아 사랑인가봐
아이처럼 안기고 싶어
네 품에서 잠들고 싶어
몰라몰라
어떻게 니 맘을 빼앗을까
One two three
다가가볼까
Three two one
고백해볼까
니 품에 안겨 말하고싶어
반짝반짝 빛나
You're my sunshine boy
햇살 같은 사람 oh my boy
우우 우우우
조마조마 가슴 떨려
이런 내 맘 알까
You're my sunshine boy
바다 같은 사람 oh my boy
우우 우우우
수줍은 내 맘 뺏어간 너
니가 맘속에 불을 질러 baby
타들어가
Hot 뜨겁게 hot crazy
Go jerry go
널 붙잡을 거라고
하루종일 너와
Rock and roll
넌 멋쟁이 신사
난 너만의 sunshine
반짝반짝 빛나
You're my sunshine boy
햇살 같은 사람 oh my boy
우우 우우우
조마조마 가슴 떨려
이런 내 맘 알까
You're my sunshine boy
바다 같은 사람 oh my boy
우우 우우우
수줍은 내 맘 뺏어간 너
Go jerry go jerry
Go jerry boy
Go jerry go jerry
Go jerry boy
I'm feeling pretty good
I can't stop loving you
Go jerry go jerry
Go jerry boy
The lyrics of 레인보우's song Sunshine portrays the singer's feelings of being in love with someone she finds angelic and fate-like. She seems to have fallen for this person, who has been able to steal her heart with his mesmerizing smile, and she wants to make him her man. However, she is unsure of how to take his heart away from him. She contemplates whether to approach him and confess her love or wait for him to make the first move. She is deeply infatuated with him and showcases her shyness when trying to express her feelings.
The song is upbeat and cheerful, indicative of the singer being in love and feeling happy. The repeating lines "You're my sunshine boy" emphasize the joy and happiness that the singer is experiencing because of her love interest. These lyrics imply that her love interest is someone who brings light and positivity in her life.
Overall, these lyrics show how love can take hold of someone's heart and make them feel happy and optimistic about life.
Line by Line Meaning
큐피트의 화살에 맞아
I fell in love with you at first sight.
내 마음을 뺏겨버렸어
You stole my heart and captured my attention.
운명같은 사랑인가봐
It feels like fate brought us together in love.
천사같은 너의 그 미소
Your angelic smile melts my heart.
내 남자로 만들고싶어
I want to make you mine and be your girl.
몰라 몰라 어떻게 니 맘을 빼앗을까 One two three 다가가볼까 Three two one 고백해볼까
I wonder how I can win your heart. Should I approach you now or confess my feelings later?
니품에 안겨 말하고싶어 반짝반짝 빛나 You're my sunshine boy
I want to hug you close and tell you how I feel. You're the one who brings joy and light into my life.
햇살 같은 사람 oh my boy 우우 우우우
You're like the sun, bright and warm. Oh my boy, I can't help but love you.
조마조마 가슴 떨려 이런 내 맘 알까
My heart beats fast, I wonder if you know how I feel.
바다 같은 사람 oh my boy 우우 우우우
You're like the ocean, deep and vast. Oh my boy, I can't help but love you.
수줍은 내 맘 뺏어간 너 Go jerry go jerry Go jerry boy
You stole my shy heart, go jerry, go jerry, my love.
I'm feeling pretty good I can't stop loving you
I feel so happy and in love, I can't get enough of you.
니 눈빛에 녹아 버렸어 샤르르르 샤베트처럼
I melted at your gaze, like sherbet slowly melting away.
어쩜 좋아 사랑인가봐 아이처럼 안기고 싶어
I love you so much, it feels like puppy love. I want to hold you tight like a child.
네 품에서 잠들고 싶어 몰라몰라 어떻게 니 맘을 빼앗을까 One two three 다가가볼까 Three two one 고백해볼까
I want to fall asleep in your arms. I still don't know how to win your heart. Should I approach you now or confess my feelings later?
니가 맘속에 불을 질러 baby 타들어가 Hot 뜨겁게 hot crazy
You light a fire in my heart, baby. It's burning hot and crazy.
널 붙잡을 거라고 하루종일 너와 Rock and roll 넌 멋쟁이 신사 난 너만의 sunshine
I'll hold onto you all day and night, rock and roll with you. You're a stylish gentleman, and I'm your sunshine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ji Won Kang, Ki Beom Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anna K
Woori's rap makes me so happy for some reason. Her voice is so pleasant to the ear and she's gorgeous!
tmuthafreakingpain
If you don't already, follow her Instagram. She's funny AF as well.
stephanie queen gerodico
I just remembered Rainbow today and decided to watch MV's and I found pre-debut BM and J.seph. Truly one of the best 2nd gen girl group.
Bobby J 48
Yes they are really amazing
Bobby J 48
Old kpop is gold 💜
432Hz Flute
Gen 2 forever <3
S⃨U⃨B⃨I⃨N⃨
레인보우는 그래도 엄청 열심히 활동했음...레인보우 유닛에서 낸 곡도 진짜 좋았고 뮤비 퀄리티도 진짜 그 시절 순수함 다 담아서 좋았는데..
Jayson Labor
This song made my childhood days gold! Visiting this song again after 7 years!
koala
love this song so much, one of my most listened to this month
always such a mood buster and pleasant to hear
bombastic_side_eye
Rainbow , Nine muses , After School , Hello Venus and DalShabet son grupos realmente bueno que no han ganado un nº1 teniendo una discografia de oro..
Hermanos RAINOUS pido su apoyo en el proximo comeback de DalShabet "Naturalness" que será liberado el 5 de enero coincidiendo con el aniversario del grupo
Unidos se que lo podremso lograr no olviden que Rainbow y Dalshabet son grupos muy amigas y cercanas , la union hace la fuerza
Felices fiestas que el 2016 seá el año de los mencionados grupos :-)