Rainbow
Boris; Merzbow Lyrics

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Something continuous that connects gray scenes
Something blurred that is off-frame, illuminating tones
You are looking at the sky that is going to be shakier

Something swinging that could be a pendulum
Something dark that is deteriorating, illuminating tones
Raindrops are falling, and touching you
Flicking off the droplets gently, feeling the breeze

We'll have the same colors

Flood of color that replaces the gray scenes
An amplified swing that blows up the tones

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rainbow" by Merzbow evoke a sense of movement and transformation. The first stanza describes a connection between different scenes, a blurring of boundaries between what is visible and what is inferred, and a sense of anticipation in the face of upcoming changes. The second stanza adds a sense of movement and feeling, with swinging and deteriorating images offset by the gentle touch of raindrops and a shared sense of color.

The song uses these descriptions to create a sense of contrast and tension between the blurred, indeterminate images at the beginning and the explosive flood of color at the end. This shift in tone and style is reflected in the use of sound, with a slow buildup of layered drones and percussion leading to a sudden burst of high-pitched tones and distortion.

Line by Line Meaning

Something continuous that connects gray scenes
A contrasting element continuously links the dull, colorless settings

Something blurred that is off-frame, illuminating tones
An obscured presence enhances the bright hues outside the picture

You are looking at the sky that is going to be shakier
The unstable atmosphere is catching your attention

Something swinging that could be a pendulum
A back-and-forth movement possibly resembling a pendulum

Something dark that is deteriorating, illuminating tones
A decaying entity lights up the vibrant colors

Raindrops are falling, and touching you
The droplets are descending and coming in contact with you

Flicking off the droplets gently, feeling the breeze
Removing the water lightly while experiencing the wind

We'll have the same colors
We'll share identical hues

Flood of color that replaces the gray scenes
A wave of vivid hues overwhelms the dull backgrounds

An amplified swing that blows up the tones
A heightened oscillation intensifies the colors

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL JAMES ROGER SHEPSTONE, STEPHEN ERIC ENNEVER

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