Rainbow
Dakota Striplin Lyrics
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It ain't rainin′ anymore, it's hard to breathe when all you know is
The struggle of staying above the rising water line
But the skies are finally open, the rain and wind stop blowin'
But you′re stuck out in that same old storm again
You hold tight to your umbrella
And darlin′, I'm just tryin′ to tell ya
If you could see what I see, you'll be blinded by the colours
Yellow, red, orange and green, and at least a million others
So tie up the bow, take off your coat and take a look around
′Cause the skies are finally open, the rain and wind stop blowin'
But you're stuck out in that same old storm again
You hold tight to your umbrella
And darlin′, I′m just tryin' to tell ya
That there′s always been a rainbow hangin' over your head
So tie up the bow, take off your coat and take a look around
Everything is alright now
′Cause the skies are finally open (oh yeah), the rain and wind stop blowin'
But you′re stuck out in that same old storm again (oh no, yeah)
You hold tight to your umbrella
And darlin', I'm just tryin′ to tell ya
That there′s always been a rainbow hangin' over your head
Yeah, there′s always been a rainbow hangin' over your head
The lyrics to Dakota Striplin's song "Rainbow" relay a message of hope and optimism to someone who is going through a hard time. The opening lines reveal that the person may not even realize they are struggling as they've been dealing with it for so long. However, despite the difficulties, the singer reminds them that the skies have finally opened and the storm has subsided, even if they feel they are still in the midst of it. The repetition of the phrase "the same old storm again" suggests that this person has been through tough times before and feels stuck in a pattern of difficulty.
The chorus of the song serves as a reminder that there is always a reason to have hope. The rainbow metaphorically symbolizes the beauty that can come out of tough times. The lyrics list a variety of different colors, highlighting the vast array of possibilities that life can bring. The singer calls on the person to let down their guard and take a look at the world around them, as everything is going to be alright.
Overall, the singer is trying to encourage his listener to see beyond the struggles they are facing and to recognize the beauty and hope that exist even in dark times.
Line by Line Meaning
When it rains, it pours but you didn't even notice
You were going through a hard time and didn't realize it was only getting worse.
It ain't raining anymore, it's hard to breathe when all you know is the struggle of staying above the rising water line
Now that the storm has passed, it's hard to adapt to the calmness and move forward because all you know is to fight to stay afloat.
But the skies are finally open, the rain and wind stop blowin'
Finally, the storm has passed and things are looking up.
But you're stuck out in that same old storm again. You hold tight to your umbrella
Despite things looking up, it feels like you're still in the storm and can't let go of the protection you needed before.
And darlin', I'm just tryin' to tell ya that there's always been a rainbow hangin' over your head
I'm here to remind you that there is hope and positivity even during tough times, and it will always be there for you.
If you could see what I see, you'll be blinded by the colours. Yellow, red, orange and green and at least a million others
There's a world of beauty around you that you may not be seeing due to the tough times, and it's worth taking a moment to appreciate it.
So tie up the bow, take off your coat and take a look around
Relax and take a moment to see the beauty in the world around you.
Everything is alright now
Things may have been tough before, but now everything is okay and it's time to move forward.
And darlin', I'm just tryin' to tell ya that there's always been a rainbow hangin' over your head
Once again, I'm reminding you that even in tough times, there is always hope and positivity.
Writer(s): Natalie Hemby, Shane Mcanally, Kacey Musgraves
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