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.
TO ME
레인보우 Lyrics
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친한 친구라며 어색해하고
가끔씩 난 너의 just girl
이제 난 지쳐가
5 5 5 4 3 2 1
셀 수도 없는 걸
시간만 버는 걸
네가 날 오해하게 하잖아
Anyway
Tell me tell me
어서 말을 해줘
내가 니 여자라고
Oh honey
You you you you
헷갈리게 하지 좀 마
I wanna be be your love
I wanna be be your love
5 4 3 2 1 bingo
네게 미소 짓고
니 맘을 훔치고
그래 봤자 미로
복잡한 사이고
기다리고 있어
힘들어 anymore
난 니 연락처 속 수많은 여자
애들 중에 한사람인 것 같아
네가 날 오해하게 하잖아
확실하게 말을 해
Anyway
Tell me tell me
어서 말을 해줘
내가 니 여자라고
Oh honey
You you you you
헷갈리게 하지 좀 마
I wanna be be your love
I wanna be be your love
Boy 마지막 기회인 걸
아니면 in trouble
사랑한다 말해
아니면 in trouble
우린 마치 연인처럼
너무 잘 지내왔잖아
Yeah my love my boy
My love my boy
So 오늘은 꼭 듣고 싶어
Yeah my love my boy
My love my boy
My love my boy
My my love my boy
날 사랑한다고
Anyway
Tell me tell me
어서 말을 해줘
내가 니 여자라고
Oh honey
You you you you
헷갈리게 하지 좀 마
I wanna be be your love
I wanna be be your love
Be be your love
The song "To Me" by 레인보우 (Rainbow) tells the story of a girl who is tired of being just a friend to the person she loves. She sees him acting awkwardly around other girls and she wants him to tell her that she is the one he wants to be with. She is tired of waiting and being just one of many girls in his phone contacts. The lyrics express her frustration and the need for him to be clear about his feelings. She wants him to stop confusing her and make a clear declaration of his love for her.
The repeated numbers in the song (5 5 5 4 3 2 1, 5 4 3 2 1 bingo) create a catchy and memorable melody. The song's chorus, "Tell me tell me, 어서 말을 해줘" (tell me tell me, please speak up), reinforces the girl's desire to hear the truth from the person she loves.
The song's title, "To Me," emphasizes the importance of the girl's perspective and desire to be seen as more than just a friend. The lyrics express the tension and uncertainty of the girl's situation, as she waits for the person she loves to declare his feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
딴 여자들 앞에선 내 손 놓고
In front of other girls, you let go of my hand
친한 친구라며 어색해하고
You act awkwardly and say we're just friends
가끔씩 난 너의 just girl
Sometimes, I feel like I'm just your girl
이제 난 지쳐가
Now, I'm getting tired
5 5 5 4 3 2 1
Countless things that are just a waste of time
셀 수도 없는 걸
There are too many to count
시간만 버는 걸
We're just wasting time
네가 날 오해하게 하잖아
You keep misunderstanding me
확실하게 말을 해
You need to tell me clearly
Anyway
Anyway
Tell me tell me
Tell me, tell me
어서 말을 해줘
Please tell me
내가 니 여자라고
That I'm your girl
Oh honey
Oh honey
You you you you
You, you, you, you
헷갈리게 하지 좀 마
Don't confuse me
I wanna be be your love
I want to be your love
5 4 3 2 1 bingo
Counting down before I make my move
네게 미소 짓고
Smiling at you
니 맘을 훔치고
Stealing your heart
그래 봤자 미로
Even then, our relationship is complicated
복잡한 사이고
It's a complicated relationship
기다리고 있어
I'm waiting
힘들어 anymore
I can't take it anymore
난 니 연락처 속 수많은 여자
I'm just one of the many girls on your contact list
애들 중에 한사람인 것 같아
I feel like I'm just one of the girls
Boy 마지막 기회인 걸
Boy, this is your last chance
아니면 in trouble
Otherwise, we're in trouble
사랑한다 말해
Just say you love me
우린 마치 연인처럼
We're like lovers
너무 잘 지내왔잖아
We've been doing so well
Yeah my love my boy
Yeah, my love, my boy
My my love my boy
My, my love, my boy
날 사랑한다고
Say you love me
Be be your love
Be your love
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: In Ho Jo, Red Rocket 1, Dominique Rodriguez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SuperLover501
진짜 명곡이였는데 완전 좋아했음 레인보우ㅠㅠㅠㅠ너무 슬프다
@user-uy9tu2jo1r
님 너무이쁘세요 우리친구해요
@user-oi1cn2rd1n
@세균맨 작업 걸지 마 내꺼야
@851125janet
Que paso que no te wmpuioQwmrty25dghvbnmzwqwertyuiopwm
@851125janet
Que mw
@Ruri-xj3bf2sutjr4
망곡 블랙스완만 아니었어도. 다 좋았는데요.ㅠㅠ
@AnisCoolful
In my opinion,this is the best comeback rainbow ever made
@professoraedileusa
Cough* cough* a cough* cough*
@jae8177
@Maria Edileusa in her opinion. my opinion too, this is the best song of Rainbow
@yvesforbesfloresii
And this also could have been the song that gave them their first music show win.