Swlabr
ERIC CLAPTON &/THE CREAM Lyrics
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Coming to me in the morning, leaving me alone.
You've got that rainbow feel but the rainbow has a beard.
Running to me a-cryin' when he throws you out.
Running to me a-cryin', on your own again.
You've got that pure feel, such good responses,
But the picture has a mustache.
You're coming to me with that soulful look on your face,
Coming looking like you've never ever done one wrong thing.
You're coming to me with that soulful look on your face.
You're coming looking like you've never ever done one wrong thing.
So many fantastic colors; I feel in a wonderland.
Many fantastic colors makes me feel so good.
You've got that pure feel, such good responses.
You've got that rainbow feel but the rainbow has a beard.
The lyrics of "Swlabr" by Eric Clapton & The Cream express confusion and mixed emotions regarding a relationship. The song suggests that the person being sung to often leaves the singer alone, but in turn comes running back to them when in need. The lyrics compare the person to a rainbow - beautiful and colorful, but with a "beard" and a "mustache," representing a hidden or undesirable side to them.
The use of colors throughout the song adds to the dreamlike and surreal tone, with the singer feeling as if they are in a "wonderland" due to their captivation by the person's various hues. The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer loves the person for their positive aspects, but is also aware of their flaws and the difficulties of their relationship.
Overall, "Swlabr" evokes a sense of ambiguity, with the singer not entirely sure of their feelings towards the person being referred to. The use of vibrant imagery and surreal references adds to the overall dreamlike feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming to me in the morning, leaving me at night.
You only come to me when it's convenient for you, leaving me alone most of the time.
You've got that rainbow feel but the rainbow has a beard.
You seem lively and colorful, but there's something underneath the surface that's not quite right.
Running to me a-cryin' when he throws you out.
You come to me for comfort when your lover kicks you out, but you'll just leave me again when he takes you back.
You've got that pure feel, such good responses, but the picture has a mustache.
You appear to be innocent with great reactions, but there's a hidden aspect of you that's not so pure.
You're coming to me with that soulful look on your face,
You're approaching me with a heartfelt expression, trying to gain my sympathy.
Coming looking like you've never ever done one wrong thing.
You come across as innocent and faultless, but I know that's not the truth.
So many fantastic colors; I feel in a wonderland.
Your dynamic personality fills me with wonder, but I'm also overwhelmed by it.
You've got that pure feel, such good responses.
Again, you have the appearance of being untainted and responsive, but I suspect there's more to the story.
You've got that rainbow feel but the rainbow has a beard.
This final line sums up the juxtaposition between your exterior and interior selves. You appear to be lively and fun, but there's a hint of something darker underneath it all.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK BRUCE, PETE BROWN
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