Lock Up The Rainbow
Chris Lago Lyrics

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Ever Since I was a young kid, I wondered how it felt to be in love
Now the year's have gone by, I notice, that love is not enough

And she dreams of doing something so accidental,
that she could pass as the innocent, instead of the mental
And she dream, dream, dreams of letting go
Instead I hold on to my rope

So she said:
"Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful
Turn me into shadow, I'll be here, the lover too shallow
Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful
Turn me into shadow, I'll be here"

Ever since I listened to my cassette tape, I wondered if what they sung was true
I was listen to Thriller, wondering when I'd meet the real you

Now she dreams of doing something so accidental,
that she could pass as the innocent, instead of the mental
And she dream, dream, dreams of letting go
Instead I hold on to my rope

So she says:
"Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful
Turn me into shadow, I'll be here, the lover too shallow
Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful
Turn me into shadow, I'll be here"

Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful
Turn me into shadow, I'll be here the lover too shallow"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Lago's song "Lock Up The Rainbow" are about the disillusionment of love and the desire to be something different. The opening lines speak to the curiosity and wonder of love that comes with youth, but over time the singer realizes that love alone is not enough. The line "And she dreams of doing something so accidental, that she could pass as the innocent, instead of the mental" suggests a desire to escape reality and the constraints of social norms.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful, Turn me into shadow, I'll be here" which can be interpreted in different ways. The rainbow typically symbolizes hope and optimism, so "locking up the rainbow" could signify a surrender of hope and a desire to be shaped into something beautiful - something that draws attention and admiration. The line "Turn me into shadow, I'll be here" could indicate a desire to fade into the background, to not be seen as oneself but to be a kind of reflection of others' desires.

The lyrics express a sense of frustration and confusion with love and relationships, and a longing for something more. They hint at a struggle with identity and self-acceptance, as well as a desire to escape the expectations of society.

Line by Line Meaning

Ever Since I was a young kid, I wondered how it felt to be in love
As a child, I always pondered about the sensation of love

Now the year's have gone by, I notice, that love is not enough
Over time, I've discovered that love alone is insufficient

And she dreams of doing something so accidental, that she could pass as the innocent, instead of the mental
She wishes to perform a seemingly unintentional act to be viewed as innocent, not crazy

And she dream, dream, dreams of letting go Instead I hold on to my rope
While she dreams of releasing her grip, I cannot bring myself to do the same

So she said: "Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful Turn me into shadow, I'll be here, the lover too shallow Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful Turn me into shadow, I'll be here"
She proposes that the colorful and vibrant parts of her be suppressed or hidden in order to become an attractive and shallow figure who remains loyal despite this change

Ever since I listened to my cassette tape, I wondered if what they sung was true I was listen to Thriller, wondering when I'd meet the real you
When I listened to music on my cassette tape, I pondered the authenticity of the lyrics, especially while listening to Michael Jackson's Thriller

Now she dreams of doing something so accidental, that she could pass as the innocent, instead of the mental
She still desires to perform an accidental act to improve her standing from mentally unhinged to innocently unaware

And she dream, dream, dreams of letting go Instead I hold on to my rope
Her urge to let go continues to persists, whereas I remain unable to do so

So she says: "Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful Turn me into shadow, I'll be here, the lover too shallow Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful Turn me into shadow, I'll be here Lock up the Rainbow, and make me something beautiful Turn me into shadow, I'll be here the lover too shallow"
Repeatedly, she stresses her desire to suppress her vibrant spirit and suggests transforming her into a shallow, loyal shadow figure while stifling any manifestation of her authentic self

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