1) Blue Magic … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Blue Magic was an American R&B vocal quintet that was one of the more popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s.
2) Blue Magic was a late 1960s funk-soul band.
3) Blue Magic is a Russian band.
4) 4. Blue Magic is a remixer for OC ReMix and VGMix.
1. Blue Magic, an American R&B vocal quintet whose members were Theodore Mills, Vernon Sawyer, Wendell Sawyer, Keith Beaton, and Richard Pratt, was formed in Philadelphia and signed to Atlantic Records in 1973. They hit the Top 40 of the R&B singles chart with their first three 45s before breaking through and crossing over with "Sideshow," released in April 1974, which went gold, topped the R&B charts, and became a Top Ten pop hit. "Three Ring Circus," their next single, made the R&B Top Ten and the pop Top 40. Blue Magic had two more R&B chart singles in 1975 and four in 1976 before suffering a career slump, but they still managed to influence many artists, such as The Mighty Majors ('You can Never go Back'), which opened a show for them once. Still, they returned with R&B chart singles in 1981 and 1983 and made a comeback album, From Out of the Blue, in 1989.
2. Blue Magic was a late 1960s funk-soul band with songs "One, Two, Three" and "Can I Say I Love You".
3. Blue Magic is a Russian band.
4. Blue Magic is a remixer for OC ReMix and VGMix.
Chasing Rainbows
Blue Magic Lyrics
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She passed away and I was so afraid
'Cause there was just no one else who cared
Need someone to talk to, guess I'm feelin' I'm lost
Find myself just runnin' away, chasing rainbows in the dark
And until the day the eagle flys
I'll wait for you
I'll pray for you
Kick off my shoes
And sing this song for you
Oh-oh, I'm just chasing rainbows
And I ain't seen a star as bright as your smile
I'm chasing rainbows
Like a butterfly zooming through the sky
She loved fancy shoes and she would smile at me so cool
And when she laughed it just made my day
The days have turned to teardrops, falling colder than the snow
And ups and downs are getting me down, it's no wonder that I'm cold
So until the day the eagle flys
I'll wait for you
Until I hold you close again
I'll pray for you
Memories of me
Sing this song for you
Oh-oh, I'm just chasing rainbows
And I ain't seen a star as bright as your smile
I'm chasing rainbows
Like a butterfly zooming through the sky
The only one for me
Yes, I'll be running around
Chasing rainbows
Oh, here I go..........(I'm chasing rainbows, I'm chasing you)
(Like a butterfly) I-I'm (zooming through the sky)
(Whoa-oh, I'm..) And I finally found it's true (..just chasing rainbows)
Love no one but you, (I'm chasing you) so bad losing you
(Like a butterfly) I-I'm (zooming through the sky)
(Whoa-oh, I'm..) I.... (chasing rainbows) ......
(I'm chasing you)
(Like a butterfly) I-I'm (zooming through the sky)
(Whoa-oh, I'm..) And I finally found it's true (..just chasing rainbows)
Love no one but you, (I'm chasing you) so bad losing you
(Like a butterfly) I-I'm (zooming through the sky)
The song "Chasing Rainbows" by Blue Magic is about a man chasing after love that seems to have slipped away. He sings about a woman who has passed away and how he feels lost without her. He is looking for someone to talk to but can't find anyone who cares. He finds himself running away, chasing rainbows in the dark.
The chorus talks about waiting for the day the eagle flies and holding the woman he loves again. He says he'll pray for her until then and sing this song for her. The lyrics continue, describing how the woman loved fancy shoes and had a cool smile that made his day. The days have turned into teardrops and the ups and downs are getting him down. The song ends with the man saying he will love no one but her and he'll keep chasing after her love like a butterfly.
The lyrics are a representation of how love can be like chasing rainbows. Just like a rainbow, love can seem almost impossible to catch, yet we still try. Despite the odds, the man in the song keeps chasing after this love. The lyrics are also about grief and loss and how it can be easy to feel lost and alone after losing someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm chasing rainbows
I'm pursuing an elusive dream or goal.
She passed away and I was so afraid
When she died, I felt alone and scared.
'Cause there was just no one else who cared
No one else showed me the same level of attention and concern she did.
Need someone to talk to, guess I'm feelin' I'm lost
I feel like I need someone to confide in because I'm lost and directionless.
Find myself just runnin' away, chasing rainbows in the dark
I'm trying to escape my problems by pursuing unrealistic and unattainable goals.
And until the day the eagle flys
I'll wait indefinitely.
I'll wait for you
I'm waiting for a loved one who has passed away.
Until I hold you close again
Until I can be reunited with you in the afterlife.
I'll pray for you
I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and ask for divine intervention to help us be together again.
Kick off my shoes
I'm relaxing and letting go of my troubles.
And sing this song for you
I'm expressing my feelings and memories through music.
Oh-oh, I'm just chasing rainbows
I'm acknowledging that my pursuits are unrealistic and futile.
And I ain't seen a star as bright as your smile
No one else brings me the same joy and happiness that she did.
Like a butterfly zooming through the sky
I'm feeling free, light, and carefree, but also aimless and without direction.
The only one for me
You were my soulmate and no one can replace you.
Yes, I'll be running around
I'll keep moving forward, even if I don't know where I'm going.
Oh, here I go..........(I'm chasing rainbows, I'm chasing you)
I'm pursuing an idealized version of you that I can never truly have or hold onto.
(Whoa-oh, I'm..) And I finally found it's true (..just chasing rainbows)
I've come to realize that my efforts are in vain and my dreams are unattainable.
Love no one but you, (I'm chasing you) so bad losing you
I'm devastated by your absence and heartbroken because our connection was unique and irreplaceable.
(Like a butterfly) I-I'm (zooming through the sky)
I'm trying to escape my problems and leave behind my sorrow.
Contributed by Chase K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stacyarrick7782
One of my favorite R&B groups, the harmony, Falsetto, and Vocals on point and can not be duplicated.
@anthonyglass3041
I was born in the Early 50's..So I really Enjoyed all types of Sounds, but to Me the 60's and 70's produced the best Music. To Many to name....Blue Magic was One of THE GROUPS😀😀😀😀
@cynthiamason8728
Anthony Glass, Your comment is so true
@denisdomingo314
60's 70's & 80's the greatest era of music"NOTHING ELSE."
@markparrish3521
Anthony ur absolutely correct! 😁
@cliffordsweet5257
I was born in the 70 and I grew up on this and other groups
@khaimang4
Everyone on these pages can relate to the beautiful vocals & lyrics by one of the most iconic ballad R&B groups of all time. I can never listen to this song without remembering the dearest people in my life -- especially my mother and oldest sister; both passed away within two years of the other. Three of my brothers were a trio of R&B performers back in the day. The other night we got together at a impromptu gathering. "Chasing Rainbows" was one of their favorite songs to cover. We decided to play this song. When it was over, there wasn't a dry eye among us. That says a lot about a group of brothers who rarely shed tears in public. We salute you, Blue Magic.
@wingsofspirit6392
I would rather chase the real rainbows in the skies. Flying in the skies where the rainbows live brightly after a fresh rain has blessed the Earth. God made all things perfect for us to enjoy but we must be mindful of our jobs to bring peace and happiness to the world. Flying the rainbow friendly skies of Spirit!!!
@paulgrier9437
This song reminds me of my brother when his wife past away. He love this song and he always brought the latest records back in the 70s. We lost his wife and when I hear this song it reminds me of how sad he was back in DC. Great music, love these guys!
@antwanross1700
D.C. representing