Fairytale Lullaby
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics


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If you want ride a rainbow come with me
I will take you in a magic purple
Maybe we will find a thousand sugar fish
And when you eat them they will grant your every wish

And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along

If you want to catch a star then walk my way
I will take you where the night is always day
You can follow me if you really try
Maybe we will find a rainbow, teach it to fly

And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along

Bow your head and let your eyelids close on down
Where we're going you won't need to bring your frown
You will find that all the things that I have said
Will come true when you are lying in your bed





And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along

Overall Meaning

The song 'Fairytale Lullaby' by Bombay Bicycle Club is a whimsical tune that speaks of an imaginary world that one can enter with a little imagination. The lyrics suggest that the world we live in is not the only world that exists and that there is a world of magic and wonder waiting to be explored. The song writer invites the listener to join them on this journey of discovery and experience the magic together.


The lyrics begin with the invitation to ride a rainbow and enter a magical purple world where we can find a thousand sugar fish. The sugar fish are symbolic of the things we desire in life that seem impossible to achieve. The writer suggests that in the world of magic, these things are not only possible but attainable. Eating the sugar fish grants every wish, indicating that one can achieve everything they desire if they believe in the magic of this world.


The song goes on to suggest that if one wants to catch a star, they can do so by walking with the writer. They can find a rainbow and teach it to fly, which is a metaphor for discovering new possibilities and making the impossible possible. The lyrics suggest that anything can be achieved if one is open to new experiences and willing to take a chance.


Overall, 'Fairytale Lullaby' is a song that speaks of hope, wonder, and the power of imagination. It suggests that there is more to life than what meets the eye and encourages listeners to embrace their inner child and believe in magic.


Line by Line Meaning

If you want ride a rainbow come with me
If you want to experience something magical and extraordinary, join me on this journey


I will take you in a magic purple
I will take you to a place full of wonder and enchantment


Maybe we will find a thousand sugar fish
Perhaps we will come across something rare and amazing, like a fountain of wishes


And when you eat them they will grant your every wish
And when you make a wish upon it, your dream will come true


And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along
This experience is one that you can share with your loved ones as well


If you want to catch a star then walk my way
If you want to achieve something great and impossible, I can guide you towards it


I will take you where the night is always day
I will take you to a place where anything is possible, and the impossible becomes real


You can follow me if you really try
You can do anything you set your mind to, as long as you try your best


Maybe we will find a rainbow, teach it to fly
Perhaps we will discover something so beautiful that we can give it wings, and it will soar


Bow your head and let your eyelids close on down
Relax and let yourself drift into a state of peace and serenity


Where we're going you won't need to bring your frown
Where we're headed, there is no need for negativity or sadness


You will find that all the things that I have said
You will find that everything I've promised will come true


Will come true when you are lying in your bed
You will see the magic and wonder of our journey in your dreams


And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along
This experience is one that you can share with your loved ones as well




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@saileshs705

If you want ride a rainbow come with me
I will take you in a magic purple sea
Maybe we will find a thousand sugar fish
And when you eat them they will grant your every wish

And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along

If you want to catch a star then walk my way
I will take you where the night is always day
You can follow me if you really try
Maybe we will find a rainbow, teach it to fly

And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along

Bow your head and let your eyelids close on down
Where we're going you won't need to bring your frown
You will find that all the things that I have said
Will come true when you are lying in your bed

And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along



All comments from YouTube:

@gigistephens4633

Yep, this is it. This is my favorite BBC song. The emotion, the relevance, the imagery. It really brings something out of me I didn't know I had.

@Yamah12a

It's also a cover and not theirs. 😂👌

@jesterson28

One of my favourite songs off the Flaws album.

@veronica21416

Quite possibly the most beautiful song I have ever heard before.

@mynameisleeyesitis

To be entirely fair and honest, this is a fantastic and worthy tribute by Bombay Bicycle Club to the musical god that is John Martyn and I think he would have been proud.

@VanDerStoparca

I'm in love with this song. And the whole Flaws album. It is flawless.

@karenkilleen-jones2133

The nicest version ever for me has to be Miriam Backhouse from her Dark Side of the Moon album. It inspired me to write a lullaby myself.

@B3NLB1

This album makes me want to learn the guitar and play it around a campfire near a lake one evening

@IIIllIIIIlllIIIlIl

This is a lovely cover, but i just don't know how people can say he has a better voice than john.

@MissyMegMoo

My Godfather does a cover of this song, it's simply magical... xxxx

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