Always
Al Jolson Lyrics


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I'm always chasing rainbows
Watching clouds drifting by
My schemes are just like all my dreams
Ending in the sky
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
I always look and find the rain
Some fellows make a winning sometimes
I never even make a gain
Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows
Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain

I'm always chasing rainbows
Watching clouds drifting by
My schemes are just like all my dreams
Ending in the sky
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
I always look and find the rain
Some fellows make a winning sometimes




I never even make a gain
Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Al Jolson's song "Chasing Rainbows" speak to the universal experience of striving towards something only to come up short. The singer is always "chasing rainbows," a symbol of unattainable dreams and unfulfilled hopes. They watch as clouds drift by, representing the passing of time and missed opportunities.


The singer acknowledges that while some people are able to find success and happiness (represented by "sunshine"), they always seem to encounter disappointment ("rain"). They make attempts to achieve their goals (their "schemes" being like their "dreams"), but these efforts inevitably end in failure ("ending in the sky").


The lyrics are ultimately a reflection on the enduring human struggle to find meaning and purpose in life, despite the many obstacles that stand in our way. The singer's continual pursuit of the unattainable is a testament to the persistence and resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of disappointment and setbacks.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm always chasing rainbows
I live my life chasing an unattainable ideal, always seeking something that I can never truly catch.


Watching clouds drifting by
I spend my time observing the world around me, constantly searching for something to fill the void within myself.


My schemes are just like all my dreams
My plans and aspirations are as fleeting and impossible as the things I envision in my sleep.


Ending in the sky
My hopes and dreams are destined to remain out of reach, forever suspended in the vast, empty expanse above me.


Some fellows look and find the sunshine
Other people are able to find happiness and contentment in their lives, but I am not so fortunate.


I always look and find the rain
No matter where I turn or how hard I try, I always seem to attract negativity and misfortune.


Some fellows make a winning sometimes
There are those who experience success and victory occasionally, but I am not one of them.


I never even make a gain
I am perpetually stuck in a cycle of loss and disappointment, unable to make any progress towards my goals.


Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows
I am a perpetual dreamer, always pursuing the impossible and never finding fulfillment or satisfaction in my pursuits.


Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain
I hold onto the hope that someday I will find what I'm looking for, even though deep down I know it's unlikely to ever happen.




Lyrics © Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY CARROLL, JOSEPH JOE MC CARTHY

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Comments from YouTube:

Tiger Rogers

Great voice, Al Jolson - a real talent! Cheers Tiger.

sunryse111

+Tiger Moth Often imitated, never bettered.

Beatles❤Girl

Still such a great song ~ thanks for reminding me!

sunryse111

+Beatles❤Girl Timeless, Karen!

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