The original band line-up was Eric Burdon (vocals), Aalon Butler (guitar), … Read Full Bio ↴The original band line-up was Eric Burdon (vocals), Aalon Butler (guitar), Alvin Taylor (drums/percussion) and Randy Rice (bass guitar). In September 1973, Snuffy Walden (guitar) joined the band for recording the unreleased "Mirage" album. This should be the soundtrack for the Mirage film. The movie was never filmed and the double album never released.

In 1974 Capitol released the album "Sun Secrets" which reached #51 on the US Pop Albums and featured the singles "The Real Me" and "Don't let me be Misunderstood". In 1975 they released the studio album "Stop" which also reached the US album charts.

In January 1975, Rice was replaced by Greg Brown and John "Rabbit" Bundrick was added on keyboards for a USA tour. They also had a gig at the famous Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. This appeareance released in 1997 on "Live at the Roxy".

RAINBOW
Eric Burdon Band Lyrics

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Now if you want my love today,
if you want my sorrow,
It won't rain unless you pray

Rainbows come when rains are done,
fills the sky with colored sun,
My love's inside the rainbow.

Now if you have to go away,
won't be back tomorrow.
Take your time but ev'ry day

Rainbows.........

Now if you don't know how to say
that you live in sorrow
If no love has come your way

Rainbows..........

(Burdon/Kesterson/Morris/Sterling)

Overall Meaning

The Eric Burdon Band's song "Rainbow" has an uplifting message about love and hope. The singer offers his love and comfort to someone who is experiencing sorrow, but reminds them that they must have faith and pray for the rain to stop in order for a rainbow to appear. The rainbow symbolizes the beauty and peace that come after a hardship or struggle. The singer assures the person that their love will be inside of the rainbow, meaning that it is a source of happiness and joy.

The lyrics also encourage the listener to take their time with whatever they're going through, and to remember that rainbows come when the rain is done. This means that it's important to weather the storm and push through the difficult times, because there is a reward waiting on the other side. The song is ultimately a reminder that no matter how bad things may seem, there is always hope and love to be found in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Now if you want my love today,
If you wish to have my love on this day,

if you want my sorrow,
If you desire to take on my sadness,

It won't rain unless you pray
The rain won't come unless you ask for it

Rainbows come when rains are done,
Rainbows appear after the rain stops,

fills the sky with colored sun,
It colors the sky like a bright sun,

My love's inside the rainbow.
My affection is encompassed in the rainbow.

Now if you have to go away,
If you must depart,

won't be back tomorrow.
Not to return the next day.

Take your time but ev'ry day
Leave slowly but do it daily.

Now if you don't know how to say
If you can't find the words to express

that you live in sorrow
That you are living in distress