I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
Bob Hope & Bing Crosby Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to the song "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" are about the human tendency to pursue unattainable goals, represented by the metaphor of chasing rainbows. The song describes a narrator who is always chasing after something that he can never catch, just like chasing a rainbow. The images of watching clouds and dreaming of bluebirds add to the overall wistful and whimsical tone of the song.
The verse "Some fellows look and find the sunshine, I always look and find the rain" is especially poignant, revealing the singer's despair and inability to experience joy in life. The line "my schemes are just like all my dreams, ending in the sky" suggests that while the singer may be a dreamer, these dreams are ultimately unfulfilled and ephemeral.
Overall, the song is a lament for unattainable dreams and aspirations, and the bittersweet longing that comes with them. It captures the universal experience of yearning for something that always seems just out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always chasing rainbows
I'm always searching for something that seems impossible to find.
Watching clouds drifting by
I spend a lot of time daydreaming and not taking action.
My schemes are just like all my dreams
My plans and aspirations are too unrealistic and never come to fruition.
Ending in the sky
My goals are so far-reaching that they never come down to reality.
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
Some people are lucky enough to find happiness and success easily.
I always look and find the rain
I always seem to encounter difficulties and setbacks.
Some fellows make a winning sometimes
Some people experience success occasionally.
I never even make a gain
I never seem to make any progress or be successful.
Believe me, I'm always chasing rainbows
I am always searching for something that is difficult or impossible to attain.
Waiting to find a little bluebird in vain
I am hoping to find something that doesn't exist or that is unattainable.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY CARROLL, JOSEPH JOE MC CARTHY
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